Cairo, Egypt

What Maslow and Maimonides ask of our Jewish communal institutions

eJewishPhilanthropy · 29 Jun

Todd Polikoff draws an insightful parallel between two seemingly disparate philosophical frameworks: Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Moses Maimonides' ladder of tzedakah.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Last Jewish American

Jewdicious · 26 Jun

A fictional narrative set in 2033 explores the rise of populism in American politics and the resulting plight of Jewish Americans.

0 Politics Israel

JD Vance is repeating Obama's Middle East mistakes.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 23 Jun

The article argues that U.S. Vice President JD Vance's current Middle East strategy mirrors the controversial path taken by former President Barack Obama, emphasizing potential diplomatic realignments that may empower Israel's adversaries, particularly Iran.

0 Politics History

An Israeli Takes Down Revisionist 'Debaters'

Jewdicious · 20 Jun

Dr. Einat Wilf delivered a passionate defense of Israel's desire for peace at the Oxford Union, countering the motion that Israel never truly sought peace with Palestine.

0 Politics History

The History They Hope You Never Learn About 'From the River to the Sea'

Future of Jewish · 9 May

Mitch Schneider's essay delves deep into the historical slogan 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,' often used in anti-Israel protests.

0 History Politics

The Ethnic Cleansing No One Mentions When Talking About Israel

Matt Field in Future of Jewish · 28 Apr

The article by Matt Field challenges the pervasive narrative of Israel as a European settler state by highlighting the largely overlooked ethnic cleansing of Jews from Arab countries.

0 History Politics

A Thousand-Year History of Hormuz

Menachem Butler in Tablet · 27 Apr

Menachem Butler's article delves into the historical trade networks of the 12th century as illuminated by the Cairo Geniza documents, particularly focusing on the strategic and economic significance of maritime routes linked by Aden and the Strait of Hormuz.

0 Antisemitism History

The Holocaust never ended.

Alex Steiman in Future of Jewish · 17 Apr

This essay by Alex Steiman highlights the persistent threat of Nazi ideologies and antisemitism, arguing that the Holocaust's ideological roots continue to influence modern society.

0 Art History

The Allure of the ‘Exotic’ Sephardic

John Efron in Tablet · 10 Apr

The New Synagogue in Berlin, dedicated in 1866, became renowned for its impressive architectural design that blended Islamic and Romanesque styles, incorporating elements from North African and Persian mosques, as well as European interpretations.

0 Holidays History

In Every Generation

Yisroel Green in Tablet · 30 Mar

As Jews worldwide prepare for the Passover Seder, Egyptian Jews like Rabbi Albert Gabbai reflect on their own modern-day exodus.

0 Communities Politics

Fighting for Freedom

The Cholent in The Cholent · 20 Mar

Dalia Ziada, an Egyptian activist and scholar, discusses her journey from viewing Israel as an adversary to advocating for dialogue and understanding between Jewish and Muslim communities.

0 Culture Politics

How a Jewish-owned yarn store knitted the symbol of the anti-ICE movement

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 12 Mar

The Needle & Skein yarn shop in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, became a hub of activism when Paul Neary, a designer at the shop, created the "Melt the ICE" hat pattern as a symbol of protest against ICE practices.

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

Esther and Other Captive Women

Leah Sarna in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb

Reexamining the Book of Esther reveals compelling parallels to the plight of agunot—Jewish women chained to unhappy marriages, unable to divorce due to their husbands' refusal to grant a get.

0 Art History

How a deeply religious Christian artist captured the spirit of the Jewish holy land

Jim Sable in Forward · 26 Feb

David Roberts, a 19th-century artist known for his fascination with landscapes and historic sites, made an extraordinary journey through the Holy Land and surrounding regions, capturing the spirit of these places through his detailed lithographs.

0 Antisemitism Education

The West is spending billions combating antisemitism. Is it working?

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 30 Jan

Following the October 7th massacre in 2023, Western governments have invested billions in combating rising antisemitism, yet it persists.

0 Politics History

Point of No Return

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 13 Jan

Amidst the political turmoil and escalating protests in Iran under the ayatollah regime, there is renewed focus on Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, heir to Iran's pre-revolutionary throne.

0 Politics Ethics

This is what happens when we confuse politics with religion.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 29 Dec 2025

Joshua Hoffman explores the complex interplay between politics and religion, emphasizing the dangers of conflating the two.

0 History Holidays

The Scroll of Antiochus?

AJ Berkovitz in Jewish Review of Books · 18 Dec 2025

Five hundred years ago, a Spanish scribe Moshe ben Hayyim included the non-canonical "Scroll of Antiochus" in his Bible manuscript, Codex Parma 1832.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Jewish Masterpiece: Laws of Gifts to the Poor

Sapir · 12 Nov 2025

Maimonides' tragic personal experiences, including the death of his brother, deepened his understanding of poverty and shaped his views on charity, as reflected in his Mishneh Torah.

0 History Politics

To understand Israel, remember the Jews of the Arab world.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 29 Oct 2025

Half of Israel's Jewish population is of Middle Eastern and North African descent, making the narrative of them being European colonial settlers flawed.

0 Israel Politics

The Lie About 'Palestine' That Keeps the Middle East at War

Guy Goldstein in Future of Jewish · 21 Oct 2025

Guy Goldstein's guest essay argues that the commonly held view of Palestine as a still-to-be-realized state is misleading, asserting instead that the true Palestinian state is the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

0 Politics Israel

A defining moment in Israeli-Arab relations is upon us.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 11 Oct 2025

Nachum Kaplan's essay explores the evolving dynamics in Israeli-Arab relations, emphasizing the impact of Arab cultural influence within Islam on these relationships.

0 Politics Israel

Trump shares pictures of Tel Aviv protests as negotiators hunker down on Gaza ceasefire talks

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 6 Oct 2025

Negotiations continue with urgency as Israeli and Hamas representatives meet in Cairo to discuss a potential ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Israel was sold victory, and got surrender.

Yonatan Daon-Stern in Future of Jewish · 5 Oct 2025

Yonatan Daon-Stern critiques Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's endorsement of a peace deal with Hamas, brokered by U.S. President Trump.

0 Television/Film Politics

In the last months of her life, this Palestinian photojournalist captured resilience in Gaza

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 3 Oct 2025

The documentary "Put Your Soul On Your Hand and Walk," by Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Farsi, portrays an intimate year-long conversation with Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona, who documented life under siege in Gaza before her death in an Israeli airstrike.

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