Île-de-France, France

0 Politics Israel

World Jewry, Zionism and the State of Israel

eJewishPhilanthropy · 25 Mar

Rabbi Sid Schwarz discusses the historical and evolving relationship between world Jewry, the Zionist movement, and the State of Israel.

0 Politics History

Why a politician with an intriguing Jewish history says the U.S. should give back the State of Liberty

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 20 Mar

Raphaël Glucksmann, a French politician and thinker with a notable Jewish lineage, recently urged the U.S. to return the Statue of Liberty to France, accusing America of betraying its ideals under recent political climates.

0 Leadership Communities

Remembering A Legendary Jewish Communal Hero

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 20 Mar

Ted Comet, remembered as a legendary figure in Jewish communal life, was celebrated for his lifetime of service to Jews worldwide.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Can the global far-right help fight antisemitism? Israel sure wants to think so

Sruli Fruchter in Forward · 19 Mar

In an attempt to combat antisemitism, the Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs plans to include far-right European politicians at their upcoming International Conference on Combating Antisemitism.

0 Leadership Communities

Ted Comet, Jewish communal giant and longtime Upper West Sider, dies at 100

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 19 Mar

Ted Comet, a towering figure in Jewish communal life and founder of New York City's annual Israel parade, passed away at 100.

0 Politics Israel

U.S. direct talks with Hamas prove Israel must grow up.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 Mar

The article discusses the implications of recent U.S. negotiations with Hamas, which occurred without Israel's prior knowledge.

0 Communities Politics

Empire State Building, Brandenburg Gate, Eiffel Tower lit in orange to honor slain Bibas family

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 27 Feb

Global landmarks, including New York's Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower in Paris, were illuminated in orange to honor Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, the Israeli family killed during a Hamas attack and held in captivity in Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Of course Hamas butchered the Bibas boys.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 Feb

In a detailed and impassioned analysis, Joshua Hoffman reflects on the brutal murder of Israeli children Ariel and Kfir Bibas by Hamas, examining the broader context of radical Islamist ideology.

0 Antisemitism Education

A Showdown in Massachusetts Schools over Antisemitism. Plus. . .

River Page in The Free Press · 17 Feb

Massachusetts schools are embroiled in controversy due to teaching materials accused of promoting antisemitic imagery.

0 Antisemitism History

Abduction, Torture and Murder: The Story of Ilan Halimi

Jewdicious · 14 Feb

The brutal abduction, torture, and murder of 23-year-old Ilan Halimi in France in 2005 remains a stark illustration of antisemitic violence.

0 Antisemitism History

Abduction, Torture and Murder: The Story of Ilan Halimi

Jewdicious · 14 Feb

The brutal abduction, torture, and murder of 23-year-old Ilan Halimi in France in 2005 remains a stark illustration of antisemitic violence.

0 Education Language

Registration now open for the Yiddish summer program in Paris

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 29 Jan

The Yiddish Summer Program in Paris is now open for registration, providing a unique opportunity for participants to immerse themselves in Yiddish culture and language.

0 Culture Education

Registration now open for the Yiddish summer program in Paris

Forverts Staff in Forward · 28 Jan

The Maison de la Culture Yiddish in Paris has opened applications for their summer program, which runs from July 7 to 25, offering a robust exploration of Yiddish language and culture.

0 Politics Culture

Nazi salute or not, Elon Musk was gesturing to a new spectacle of fascism

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 22 Jan

Elon Musk's hand gesture during the 2025 presidential inauguration has sparked intense debate and speculation regarding its meaning, reminiscent of historic fascist salutes.

0 Philosophy Politics

Why everyone is quoting Hannah Arendt, sometimes even accurately

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 19 Jan

Hannah Arendt, the renowned German-Jewish political theorist, has seen a resurgence in contemporary political discourse, frequently being quoted on social media regarding authoritarianism, though sometimes inaccurately.

0 Culture Music

British Pop Star Robbie Williams Feels More Jewish Than Catholic

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 17 Jan

British pop star Robbie Williams, known for his successful career post the boy band Take That, shares a connection to Judaism through his wife, Ayda Field, and their children.

0 Politics History

Who Accuses?

Lauren Gottleib Lockshin in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jan

The article explores the influential role of Bernard Lazare, a Jewish writer, in the early developments of the Dreyfus Affair, focusing on how his work preceded and informed Émile Zola's famed "J'Accuse."

0 History Antisemitism

Pack One Bag: Stanley Tucci and David Modigliani Uncover His Jewish Family’s Escape from Fascism and Antisemitism in 1930s Italy

People of the Pod · 9 Jan

David Modigliani delves into his family's history in 1930s Italy, uncovering their escape from rising fascism and antisemitism, bringing their story to life through a podcast narrated by Stanley Tucci.

0 Art History

Visiting the artists’ village in the south of France where Chagall is buried

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Jan

The artists' village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence in the south of France, a historical haven for creatives like Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso, continues to attract art lovers and celebrities alike.

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.

0 Politics Israel

Bipartisan chorus of officials call on U.S. airlines to restore service to Israel

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 2 Jan

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant groups has led major U.S. airlines like Delta, United, and American to suspend flights to Tel Aviv, citing security concerns.

0 Antisemitism Israel

What was it like being Jewish in 2024: Franklin Foer, Masha Gessen, Tony Kushner and more

Haaretz Weekly · 31 Dec 2024

Diaspora Jews faced surging antisemitism and a sense of vulnerability in 2024 due to the war in Israel and Gaza.

0 Television/Film Politics

Art Spiegelman, Pulitzer Prize winner behind ‘Maus,’ plans graphic novel about Gaza

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 30 Dec 2024

Art Spiegelman, renowned for his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel 'Maus,' is embarking on a new project that tackles the contentious subject of the Gaza conflict, alongside collaborator Joe Sacco.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Michael Melchior: 'We can make peace with the whole of the Arab and Muslim world'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 30 Dec 2024

Rabbi Michael Melchior, a renowned Jewish leader and activist, discusses his unwavering belief in the possibility of peace between Israelis and Palestinians, despite the complexities of the ongoing conflict.

0 Culture History

Straightening Out the Menorah

Reviel Netz in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Dec 2024

The article explores the evolution and symbolism of the Chabad menorah design, tracing its roots to the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson's interpretation of Maimonides' twelfth-century diagram of the menorah.

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