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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.

0 Antisemitism Politics

At least 2 killed in attack outside synagogue in Manchester, England, on Yom Kippur

Gabe Friedman in JTA · 2 Oct 2025

A tragic incident unfolded on Yom Kippur in Manchester, England, where a terrorist attack targeted Jewish worshippers outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation.

0 Art Holocaust

A mural dedicated to Holocaust memory — in Babylonian, Yiddish and Chinese

PJ Grisar in Forward · 26 Sep 2025

Ella Ponizovsky-Bergelson's mural, "Lay-lah Lay-lah," was unveiled at the Holocaust Memorial Plaza in Philadelphia, offering a poignant tribute through its multilingual narrative.

0 Politics Culture

Kamala’s Score Settling. Trump’s Terrible Autism Press Conference. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 24 Sep 2025

In its latest edition, The Free Press covers a range of topics, including Kamala Harris's new memoir, which provides an unexpectedly candid glimpse into her political experiences and tensions within the Biden administration.

0 Culture Science

Jewish Baby Names for Science Lovers

Naomi Kaye Honova in Kveller · 17 Sep 2025

Exploring the intersection of Jewish heritage and scientific innovation, this article offers a delightful guide to naming your child after renowned Jewish scientists and scientific concepts.

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Too many people still don't understand Palestinian culture.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 8 Sep 2025

Joshua Hoffman critiques the global tendency to underplay or misrepresent acts of Palestinian terrorism against Israelis, arguing that such incidents are often euphemized or ignored in international discourse.

0 Politics Israel

25 countries call for ‘immediate’ end to Gaza war, citing mounting death toll at aid distribution sites

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Jul 2025

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified as recent events have led to the highest recorded death toll among aid-seekers.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Danish man was helping Iran plan attacks on Jewish targets in Berlin, police say

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 1 Jul 2025

A Danish citizen of Afghan descent, identified only as Ali S., was arrested in Denmark for allegedly aiding Iran in planning attacks on Jewish targets in Berlin.

0 Antisemitism History

If Holocaust-era Denmark could save its Jews, we can too.

Mary F Holley in Future of Jewish · 11 Jun 2025

Mary F. Holley reflects on the heroism of the Danish during the Holocaust, who collectively resisted Nazi attempts to deport the Jewish population, saving nearly all of Denmark's Jews.

0 Politics Education

MIT disciplines student commencement speaker who condemned school’s ties to Israel as ‘complicit in genocide’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 30 May 2025

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) disciplined senior class president Megha Vemuri after she deviated from her approved commencement speech, using the platform to criticize MIT's ties with Israel, which she accused of committing genocide in Gaza.

0 Science Politics

The Roots of Public Mistrust: Science, Policy & Academic Integrity

Sapir · 14 May 2025

In the context of increasing public mistrust in scientific integrity and institutions, the author reflects on dilemmas faced when scientific findings intersect with political issues, such as climate change and public health.

0 Politics Israel

'We all live in Israel now. We just haven’t realised it yet.'

Lucy Tabrizi in Future of Jewish · 29 Apr 2025

In her essay, Lucy Tabrizi critiques the decline of Western liberal democracies, tracing it to their detachment from Judeo-Christian values and the rise of identity politics.

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How Canada's next PM should fight against Trump—and support Israel

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 25 Apr 2025

The episode features Alan Kessel, a former senior legal advisor to the Canadian government, who provides insight into the legal and political implications of Canada's economic and international relations, particularly concerning U.S. President Trump's policies.

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JFK and Charles De Gaulle knew something Trump can't fathom

Larry Cohler-Esses in Forward · 1 Mar 2025

Larry Cohler-Esses reflects on a transformative experience in Belgium following the 9/11 attacks, which highlights the distinction between transactional and relational international politics.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Can Orthodox Judaism Be Reformed? with Rabbi Irving Greenberg

Unorthodox · 20 Feb 2025

Rabbi Irving Greenberg presents his thought-provoking theories on the evolution of Jewish theology and the possibility of reforming Orthodox Judaism to reflect modern values.

0 Politics History

Niall Ferguson: J.D. Vance Picked a Fight in Germany. Will He Get One in China?

Niall Ferguson in The Free Press · 17 Feb 2025

Niall Ferguson critiques the Trump administration's foreign policy strategies, drawing parallels to a Western short story character who seeks fights in a dusty town.

0 Politics Holocaust

Why does Trump's Gaza plan sound so familiar? Because the Nazis tried it first

Eric Kurlander in Forward · 12 Feb 2025

Eric Kurlander analyzes the parallels between President Trump's proposed Gaza relocation plan and the Nazi Germany's Madagascar Plan, both involving the removal of an ethnic group from their homeland.

0 Politics History

The Tariff Madness

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 3 Feb 2025

As Donald Trump resurrects economic policies from the past, imposing hefty tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, the episode examines the potential consequences of such a move on both the U.S. economy and international relations.

0 Politics Israel

These are the hostages to be released (and left behind) in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal’s first phase

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Jan 2025

In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Israel-Hamas conflict, a ceasefire agreement is poised to enable the release of 33 hostages out of an estimated 98 that remain from the approximately 250 originally captured.

0 Holidays Culture

‘Schindler’s List’ Is Now On Netflix, and I’ll Be Watching With My 10-Year-Old

Meredith Bodgas in Kveller · 8 Jan 2025

The article discusses the decision of a Jewish mother to watch "Schindler's List" with her 10-year-old son now that it is available on Netflix.

0 Communities History

Visiting Denmark’s Triangle – and discovering its surprising Jewish history

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Jan 2025

Exploring Denmark's Triangle Region reveals a rich tapestry of history and culture, including an intriguing chapter of Jewish heritage.

0 Communities History

Visiting Denmark’s Triangle – and discovering its surprising Jewish history

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Jan 2025

Exploring Denmark's Triangle Region reveals a rich tapestry of history and culture, including an intriguing chapter of Jewish heritage.

0 Communities History

Visiting Denmark’s Triangle – and discovering its surprising Jewish history

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Jan 2025

Exploring Denmark's Triangle Region reveals a rich tapestry of history and culture, including an intriguing chapter of Jewish heritage.

0 Communities History

Visiting Denmark’s Triangle – and discovering its surprising Jewish history

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Jan 2025

Exploring Denmark's Triangle Region reveals a rich tapestry of history and culture, including an intriguing chapter of Jewish heritage.

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Tikvah · 27 Dec 2024

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