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0 Politics History

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Jun

Cindy Scarr draws a provocative parallel between the biblical figures Esther and Mordechai, who were forced to rely on a capricious ruler Achashveirosh, and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's dependence on former President Donald Trump.

0 History Antisemitism

13,000 Jews were driven out of Poland in 1968. Now, some are returning to tell their story.

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 12 Jun

In 1968, a government-led antisemitic campaign in Poland forced 13,000 Jews to leave the country, stripping them of jobs and citizenship.

0 History Antisemitism

13,000 Jews were driven out of Poland in 1968. Now, some are returning to tell their story.

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 12 Jun

In 1968, a government-led antisemitic campaign in Poland forced 13,000 Jews to leave the country, stripping them of jobs and citizenship.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

‘Odessa’ wants to use your empathy against you

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 10 Jun

"Odessa" is a provocative short film by Harald Swinkels that cleverly employs what he calls an "empathy trap" to challenge viewers' assumptions.

0 Ethics History

When Nations Choose Good Over Evil

Michael Melchior in 18forty · 4 Jun

Rabbi Michael Melchior reflects on the moral choices depicted in the Jewish narrative of Moshe's interaction with Yitro, using these archetypes to draw parallels to modern history, specifically the Danish rescue of Jews during the Holocaust.

0 Ethics History

When Nations Choose Good Over Evil

Michael Melchior in 18forty · 4 Jun

Rabbi Michael Melchior reflects on the moral choices depicted in the Jewish narrative of Moshe's interaction with Yitro, using these archetypes to draw parallels to modern history, specifically the Danish rescue of Jews during the Holocaust.

0 History Culture

The Litterateur and the Cultural Zionist: a WWI Footnote

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 12 May

Georg Morris Cohen Brandes, a notable Danish literary critic, unexpectedly intersects with Jewish history through his writings on the plight of Eastern European Jews during World War I. Brandes, often criticized by Jewish thinkers such as Ahad Ha'am for his disconnection from Jewish culture, employed his platform to criticize the antisemitic actions of Polish and Russian forces against Jews in war-torn regions.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Feminism’s Jewish Problem

Nicole Lampert in Tablet · 30 Mar

Nicole Lampert discusses Phyllis Chesler's observations on the fracture within modern feminism over Zionism and antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel is gleefully copying Nazi imagery in the propaganda war with Iran

Joel Swanson in Forward · 25 Mar

Joel Swanson explores the troubling use of antisemitic imagery by Israeli governmental figures to target political adversaries like Iran and others.

0 Politics Israel

Trump's Iran dithering puts Israel in an unprecedented position

Dan Perry in Forward · 10 Mar

Israel finds itself in a precarious strategic situation amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, heavily influenced by the unpredictable decisions of U.S. President Donald Trump.

0 Politics Israel

Post-Iran

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Mar

Exploring the aftermath of a hypothetical U.S.-Israeli military operation that successfully disrupts Iran's current leadership and nuclear capabilities, the article delves into the potential for regime change in Iran.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and US go for regime change in Iran, with leaders few trust

Dan Perry in Forward · 28 Feb

In a dramatic escalation of Middle Eastern geopolitics, Israel and the United States have launched renewed military strikes on Iran, aiming for regime change.

0 Education Israel

An Education System Worthy of the Jewish State

Sapir · 25 Feb

Israel's education system, once a cornerstone of its national strength, faces a significant crisis.

0 Israel Education

Israel Studies Can Redeem Academia

Sapir · 25 Feb

The keynote address for the launch of Stanford University's Israel studies program critiques certain prevalent academic and media narratives about Israel, arguing that many of these critiques are "not even wrong" due to their fundamental departures from logic, fact, and context.

0 Politics Israel

Is the 'Board of Peace' just another Trump scam, or a real move toward Middle East peace?

Dan Perry in Forward · 21 Jan

Dan Perry critically examines Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace," involving figures like Benjamin Netanyahu and possibly Vladimir Putin.

0 Food History

Herring Song

Emily Hamilton in Tablet · 16 Jan

Emily Hamilton's piece is an elegiac tribute to the enduring significance of herring in Jewish and Danish culture, exploring how this humble fish connects her to cherished childhood memories and Denmark's historical identity.

0 Food History

Herring Song

Emily Hamilton in Tablet · 16 Jan

Emily Hamilton's piece is an elegiac tribute to the enduring significance of herring in Jewish and Danish culture, exploring how this humble fish connects her to cherished childhood memories and Denmark's historical identity.

0 Politics Communities

Greenland’s only Jew hears a familiar pattern in Trump’s annexation talk

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 8 Jan

Paul Cohen, possibly Greenland's only Jew, reflects on the impact of President Donald Trump's revived idea of annexing Greenland, recognizing historical patterns from Jewish history.

0 Antisemitism History

The Myth of Jewish Race (A History Written by Antisemites)

Future of Jewish · 7 Dec 2025

David Harris's excerpt from his book "Antisemitism: What Everyone Needs to Know" explores the evolution of antisemitic narratives, particularly the myth of Jewish racial identity.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Vacationing While Jewish (It’s never just a vacation.)

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 18 Nov 2025

Hana Raviyt Schank's essay details her experiences at a yoga retreat in Malta, shedding light on the cultural clashes and ignorance surrounding Jewish identity and Israel.

0 Culture Communities

A young Muslim woman moved in with a 96-year-old Jewish actress – and it was bashert

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 12 Nov 2025

In a heartwarming story embodying hope and cross-cultural understanding, Negin Nader Bazrafkan, a young Muslim woman, and Rebecca Schull, a 96-year-old retired Jewish actress, share not only an Upper West Side apartment but also a deep bond akin to that of family.

0 Food Culture

Pumpkin Pie with Hawaij Streusel

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 11 Nov 2025

Leah Koenig introduces a unique culinary twist on traditional pumpkin pie with her recipe for Pumpkin Pie with Hawaij Streusel.

0 Culture Philosophy

Diversity is overrated. Yeah, I said it.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 25 Oct 2025

The article by Joshua Hoffman critiques the modern Western emphasis on diversity, arguing that it has become an end in itself rather than a means to a better society.

0 Antisemitism Politics

3 suspected Hamas members arrested in Germany for plotting attacks on Jews, Israelis

Grace Gilson in JTA · 3 Oct 2025

German police arrested three men suspected of planning attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets in Berlin on behalf of Hamas, coinciding with Yom Kippur.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Terrorist kills 2 outside Manchester, UK, synagogue on Yom Kippur

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 2 Oct 2025

In a tragic event on Yom Kippur, a terrorist attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester resulted in the deaths of two Jewish congregants, with several others injured.

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