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0 Culture Antisemitism

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

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 18 Nov

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 Communities History

Heaven on a Hilltop

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Nov

In the aftermath of World War II, Rav Chaim Yitzchok Chaikin, alongside two fellow Holocaust survivors, established a pivotal yeshivah in the French town of Aix-les-Bains.

0 Politics Communities

Why won't pro-Palestinian protesters turn their attention to Darfur?

Rob Eshman in Forward · 13 Nov

The article highlights the silence of American pro-Palestinian activists regarding the brutal conflict in Darfur, where recent violence incited by the Rapid Support Forces, armed by the United Arab Emirates, is leading to mass atrocities.

0 Music Culture

Why you’re hearing 'Hatikvah' everywhere — or are you?

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 30 May

"Caught by the Tides" is a film gaining attention for featuring a melody reminiscent of Israel's national anthem, "Hatikvah," though it's actually a performance of Czech composer Bedřich Smetana's "The Moldau."

0 Politics History

Jews and Activism

Sapir · 14 May

Jewish involvement in political activism has been significant throughout history, demonstrating a notable pattern of Jewish leadership in various revolutionary movements, despite Jews being a minority.

0 Television/Film Leadership

New HBO Max series ‘Reformed’ depicts a French woman rabbi inspired by Delphine Horvilleur

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 3 Apr

HBO Max's new series "Reformed," inspired by Delphine Horvilleur, France's third female rabbi, weaves comedy and drama to explore the life of a young woman rabbi.

0 Politics History

Eric Adams said he'd 'collaborate' on immigration enforcement — so did Vichy France during WWII

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 21 Feb

Robert Zaretsky draws a provocative parallel between New York City Mayor Eric Adams' collaboration with former Trump administration officials on immigration enforcement and the collaborationist regime of Vichy France during World War II.

0 Literature Philosophy

A Need for Roots

Adam Kirsch in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jan

The article discusses the complexities of Simone Weil's personal and intellectual life through her family correspondence, translated into English as "A Life in Letters."

0 Holocaust Literature

New and Noteworthy Holocaust Books

Sandee Brawarsky in Hadassah · 8 Jan

Five recently published books offer diverse and profound insights into the Holocaust and its enduring impact.