Île-de-France, France

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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 Culture Politics

Why a concert hall should be the last place for a protest — particularly an antisemitic one like this

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 8 Nov

The recent protest against pianist Andras Schiff and the Israel Philharmonic in Paris highlights the misuse of concert halls for antisemitic demonstrations.

0 Politics Culture

4 arrested after protesters set off smoke bombs at Paris performance of Israel Philharmonic

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 7 Nov

During a Paris performance by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, protesters disrupted the event with smoke bombs, leading to chaotic scenes and the temporary evacuation of the venue.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Shaking The Trees in the Big Apple

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Nov

The article examines the Israeli media's reaction to the victory of Zohran Mamdani in New York City's mayoral race, noting the shock over his election given his anti-Israel platform.

0 Antisemitism Communities

When Jews are on the ballot, it’s time to get out.

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 4 Nov

Hana Raviyt Schank reflects on her experiences as a Jew living in various cities, notably New York post-9/11 and during recent resurgences of antisemitism.

0 Literature History

Maurice Sendak’s Scary Monsters

Kathryn Wolf in Tablet · 29 Oct

Maurice Sendak, the renowned illustrator and author of children's literature, is celebrated for his daring approach to storytelling, revealing childhood anxieties through the lens of his Jewish heritage and family history.

0 Music Culture

‘It’s a Small World After All’ Now Has New Lyrics From Its Original Jewish Composers

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 20 Oct

The iconic Disney song "It's a Small World (After All)," known for its enduring global resonance, received a lyrical update this year with a 70th anniversary verse penned by its original Jewish composers, the Sherman Brothers.

0 Television/Film Music

How a complete unknown created one of the most iconic music events of the 1970's

A.J. Goldmann in Forward · 15 Oct

Israeli director Ido Fluk's film "Köln 75," showcases the behind-the-scenes story of Keith Jarrett's iconic 1975 live album, "The Köln Concert," focusing on the unsung hero, Vera Brandes.

0 Politics Israel

This ceasefire is proof that we need new strategies.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 9 Oct

Author Joshua Hoffman critiques the recent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, highlighting both emotional relief and strategic disappointment.

0 Holidays Culture

When you invite your ancestors into your sukkah, consider bringing their Jewish languages in, too

Sarah Bunin Benor in JTA · 6 Oct

Sarah Bunin Benor explores inviting ancestors, not only symbolically, but through their languages, into the sukkah during Sukkot in her article.

0 Holidays History

5 Things You Didn't Know About Yom Kippur

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 1 Oct

Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, is rich in traditions and historical significance that extend beyond its commonly known aspects of fasting and prayer.

0 Leadership Culture

Rabbis in Wartime

Benjamin Weiner in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Sep

In a world reeling from the events of October 7, rabbis have been thrust into the spotlight as spiritual guides navigating uncharted waters.

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s survival depends on one thing: ending ’Palestine.’

Yonatan Daon-Stern in Future of Jewish · 20 Sep

Yonatan Daon-Stern's essay argues passionately that Israel's survival and the safety of the Jewish people depend on decisively ending the recognition and existence of Palestine as a state.

0 Politics History

Palestinian Authority arrests suspect in 1982 attack on Paris Jewish restaurant

Grace Gilson in JTA · 19 Sep

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the arrest of Hicham Harb, a suspect in the 1982 antisemitic terror attack on Chez Jo Goldenberg, a Jewish restaurant in Paris.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Alex Edelman and fans of ‘Long Story Short’ may disagree, but a new book says Jewish humor is dying

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 14 Sep

Michel Wieviorka's new book, "The Last Jewish Joke," asserts that Jewish humor is declining due to changing social conditions, such as increased antisemitism and a shift in the cultural landscape regarding Jews.

0 Antisemitism Politics

New York is failing to protect its Jewish citizens.

Rabbi Shmuley in Future of Jewish · 12 Sep

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach recounts a summer of increasing antisemitism he faced across Europe, exacerbated further by a recent incident in New York.

0 Science Culture

The Paris Air Show

Park MacDougald in Tablet · 10 Sep

The Paris Air Show, the world's largest aeronautical exhibition, showcases a wide array of aviation technologies and capabilities.

0 Politics Israel

Israel checkmates Hamas and the Arabs.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 9 Sep

In a bold strategic move reminiscent of past decisive actions like Operation Entebbe and the bombing of Iraq's Osirak reactor, Israel conducted a major strike against Hamas leadership in Qatar.

0 Politics Communities

Diverting the Gravy Train

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 7 Sep

Natan Slifkin discusses a provocative new campaign aiming to reform the fundraising dynamics that support the charedi yeshiva world in Israel.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Philadelphia Jewish museum won’t rehang Israeli flag now after it was vandalized twice in a week

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 26 Aug

In response to repeated acts of vandalism, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has decided not to rehang an Israeli flag on its facade after it was targeted with red paint twice in a week.

0 Antisemitism Music

Kneecap cancels sold-out US tour, one day after clash with Jewish protesters in Paris

Grace Gilson in Forward · 26 Aug

Irish rap group Kneecap has cancelled its sold-out U.S. tour due to member Mo Chara's legal issues over alleged support for Hezbollah, following a pattern of provocative actions, including the projection of anti-Israel messages during a past performance.

0 Antisemitism History

If an antisemite chops down a memorial tree in Paris, how do we know it makes a sound?

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 20 Aug

This reflective piece revisits the tragic case of Ilan Halimi, a young French Jew tortured and murdered in 2006, and examines the recent antisemitic act of vandalism against a memorial tree planted in his memory.

0 Antisemitism History

If an antisemite chops down a memorial tree in Paris, how do we know it makes a sound?

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 20 Aug

This reflective piece revisits the tragic case of Ilan Halimi, a young French Jew tortured and murdered in 2006, and examines the recent antisemitic act of vandalism against a memorial tree planted in his memory.

0 Antisemitism History

If an antisemite chops down a memorial tree in Paris, how do we know it makes a sound?

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 20 Aug

This reflective piece revisits the tragic case of Ilan Halimi, a young French Jew tortured and murdered in 2006, and examines the recent antisemitic act of vandalism against a memorial tree planted in his memory.

0 Politics Israel

The Fantasies That Jews Project Onto Israel

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 19 Aug

Nachum Kaplan's essay discusses the disconnect between diaspora Jews and the reality of life in Israel, particularly in light of recent conflicts like the October 7th massacre and the war in Gaza.

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