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0 History Politics

Josh Appel in Tablet · 24 Jun

Josh Appel explores the cultural and societal impacts of revising American historical myths, particularly focusing on World War II.

0 Politics Israel

Britain, Don’t Ban Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur

The Editors in The Free Press · 2 Jun

British authorities have barred U.S. media figures Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur from entering the UK, citing concerns for public welfare.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Was This Prosecutor Pulled from a Case Because He’s Jewish? Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 18 May

Jeffrey Rosen, a Jewish prosecutor in Santa Clara County, was removed from a case involving anti-Israel protesters at Stanford University due to his outspoken opposition to antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Who’s Responsible?

Lee Smith in Tablet · 30 Apr

Lee Smith's article explores the complexities of political violence in America, particularly threats against Donald Trump, and the intricate web of conspiracy theories that exacerbate these tensions.

0 Politics Culture

It’s Not Just the Presidential Candidates

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 20 Apr

The article highlights a forthcoming Zoom discussion featuring Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon, who have co-authored "The Future is Peace."

0 Holocaust History

A chance for the descendants of Holocaust victims to reclaim a piece of the past

Cathryn J. Prince in Forward · 14 Apr

The article details the efforts of the Center for Jewish History’s initiative, Histories and Mysteries, which helps descendants of Holocaust victims, like Bonnie Elkaim, uncover details about their ancestors who suffered during the Holocaust.

0 Culture Politics

Ozempic’s Dirty Little Secret. Plus . . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 27 Mar

The Free Press discusses several issues, including Tony Blair's commentary on the West's oversight regarding antisemitism and Matti Friedman's exploration of Jewish volunteers who parachuted into Nazi-occupied Europe.

0 Politics Ethics

The Foreign Money Behind America’s Anti-War Protests

Tal Fortgang in The Free Press · 17 Mar

Tal Fortgang explores the dynamics behind anti-war protests in the United States following American strikes on Iran, identifying a network of leftist groups coordinated by the ANSWER Coalition.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Joe Kent, Trump official with white supremacist ties, resigns over Iran war and blames Israel

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 17 Mar

Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned amid controversy over his claims that Israel had manipulated President Trump into the current U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.

0 Politics Holocaust

Keep the lamp on

eJewishPhilanthropy · 6 Mar

Rabbi Sid Schwarz reflects on the current state of immigration policy in the United States, urging a return to the values symbolized by the Statue of Liberty and echoing the Jewish imperative to care for the stranger.

0 Art Communities

Jews on Film

David Jager in Tablet · 6 Mar

Bill Aron is a photographer whose work captures Jewish life with warmth and human stories, documented over the course of 50 years and exhibited in a retrospective at the Center for Jewish History.

0 Leadership Education

Andrea Weiss, trailblazing Reform rabbi who merged scholarship and activism, dies at 60

Grace Gilson in JTA · 4 Mar

Rabbi Andrea Weiss was a pioneering figure in the Reform Jewish movement, recognized as the first woman to ordain rabbis in this tradition.

0 Politics History

Nader Hashemi on Why the Iranian Regime Won’t Collapse

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 2 Mar

In an insightful conversation, Nader Hashemi, a prominent expert on Middle East and Islamic politics, delves into the intricate dynamics behind the resilience of the Iranian regime.

0 Politics Communities

Jesse Jackson, whose ties to American Jews were marked by strain and solidarity, dies at 84

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 17 Feb

Rev. Jesse Jackson's life and legacy were marked by complex relationships with American Jews, shaped by moments of both solidarity and strain.

0 Art Communities

Bill Aron, photographer of Jewish countercultures, gets his due in a sweeping retrospective

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 9 Feb

Bill Aron, a sociologist and street photographer, is celebrated for his expansive work capturing Jewish countercultures.

0 Culture History

He documented a changing Jewish world, and the Jewish world changed him

Mira Fox in Forward · 5 Feb

Bill Aron's photography is celebrated in a new retrospective at the American Jewish Historical Society, showcasing how his work has documented and in turn, influenced his engagement with Jewish communities worldwide.

0 Communities History

For fleeing Jews, Venezuela was a golden land. Now in exile, they watch their homeland’s unrest with trepidation.

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 28 Jan

The once vibrant Jewish community of Venezuela, thriving during the 20th century as the country was seen as a 'goldene medine' (golden land), now faces a significant decline.

0 Communities History

For fleeing Jews, Venezuela was a golden land — now in exile, they watch their homeland’s unrest with trepidation

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 28 Jan

Venezuela once served as a sanctuary and vibrant home for Jewish immigrants fleeing European and Cuban hardship, notably for figures like Maximo Freilich and his family.

0 Holocaust History

A Jewish baby became the face of Nazi Aryan propaganda. Her life story outlasted the lie.

Grace Gilson in JTA · 12 Jan

Hessy Levinsons Taft, whose baby photograph was ironically chosen by Nazi Germany to represent the ideal Aryan child, has passed away at the age of 91.

0 Politics Israel

Toppling Maduro may weaken Iran’s hold in Latin America

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 4 Jan

The ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. is expected to significantly disrupt Iran's influence in Latin America, as the region has been a strategic base for Iran's terrorism, propaganda, and arms production efforts.

0 Literature Culture

5 things I’ve learned about the role Jewish books play in our lives

eJewishPhilanthropy · 1 Dec 2025

Reflecting on the 100th anniversary of Jewish Book Month, Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen, host of The Five Books podcast, shares insights into how Jewish literature connects us to our past, broadens our understanding of history, fosters belonging, invites conversations across generations, and imagines a future for Jewish identity.

0 Literature Culture

The Jewish Picture Books Everyone’s Talking About

Alexandra Lapkin Schwank in Hadassah · 6 Nov 2025

Jewish children's picture books have seen a resurgence, offering a diverse range of stories that celebrate Jewish traditions, resilience, and multicultural experiences.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I read the UN 'genocide' report so you don't have to.

Kyle Orton in Future of Jewish · 19 Sep 2025

Kyle Orton critiques a UN report alleging Israel's genocidal intent in its response to Hamas.

0 Music History

How the descendant of a notorious Jewish pirate became a swashbuckling rock ’n’ roll legend

Dan Epstein in Forward · 18 Sep 2025

Phil Manzanera, renowned guitarist of Roxy Music, discovered a surprising familial connection while writing his memoir "Revolucin to Roxy"—he is a descendant of Moses Cohen Henriques, a 17th-century Jewish pirate.

0 Politics Ethics

Following Laura Loomer's lead, the US is repeating an egregious Holocaust-era mistake

Hadar Susskind in Forward · 21 Aug 2025

Hadar Susskind voices deep concern over the U.S. decision to halt medical-humanitarian visas for children from Gaza, drawing parallels with the infamous rejection of Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis in 1939.

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