Paris, Île-de-France, France

Six Jewish Feminist Highlights of a Tough Year

Helene Meyers in Lilith · 19 Dec

This roundup by Helene Meyers highlights memorable moments in Jewish feminism during a challenging year.

0 Food Politics

‘Ottolenghi? He’s not Israeli’ Chef Eyal Shani says he’s the man who sold the world on Israeli food

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Dec

Eyal Shani claims to be the driving force behind the global rise of Israeli cuisine, taking credit over better-known figures such as Yotam Ottolenghi.

0 Art History

Sonia Delaunay: A Force of Nature

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 17 Dec

Sonia Delaunay, born Sarah Stern in 1885, emerged as a pioneering figure in the abstract modern art movement, despite societal barriers faced by women and Jews in early 20th century Europe.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Bernard-Henri Lévy and AJC CEO Ted Deutch on How to Build a Resilient Jewish Future Post-October 7

People of the Pod · 12 Dec

Philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy and AJC CEO Ted Deutch discuss the current state and future resilience of the Jewish community in light of rising global antisemitism and political challenges.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Scoop: Internal Project Esther documents describe conspiracy of Jewish ‘masterminds’ seeking to dismantle Western values

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 6 Dec

Project Esther, an initiative by the Heritage Foundation, aims to tackle antisemitism by targeting progressive figures and organizations, framing them as a threat to Western values and democracy.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Why is our government hosting Qatar while threatening Israeli leaders with arrest?

Jewish Chronicle · 3 Dec

This article critiques the UK government's contradictory stance of welcoming Qatari leaders while supporting the ICC's potential arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Jews Are Being Told to Hide in Berlin. Again.

Josef Joffe in The Free Press · 26 Nov

Amidst rising antisemitic incidents in Berlin, Jewish residents face warnings from police to remain low-profile for their safety.

0 Antisemitism Politics

It would be foolish to not listen to an ex-Iranian refugee like me.

Maral Salmassi in Future of Jewish · 25 Nov

Maral Salmassi, an ex-Iranian refugee, warns of the historical parallels between the alliances of leftists and Islamists in Iran before the Islamic Revolution and current similar global alignments manifesting under "Free Palestine" movements.

0 Politics Sports

Fearing Amsterdam-style violence, Paris police deploy en masse to France-Israel soccer match

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 14 Nov

Following violent attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, French authorities have deployed extensive security for a France-Israel soccer match at the Stade de France.

0 Politics Sports

As Israel faces off against France, the true battle will be taking place off the field

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 13 Nov

As tensions flare between France and Israel ahead of a Nations League soccer match, the game underscores the deep political and ideological divides spilling over from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict into Europe.

0 Culture History

Exhibit highlights impact of ’The Dybbuk’ for the past 100 years

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 28 Oct

S. An-ski's play The Dybbuk has profoundly influenced Jewish culture since its premiere in 1920, and it continues to captivate audiences a century later.

0 Politics History

To understand the blindness of our Supreme Court, look to the land of Alfred Dreyfus

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 3 Jul 2023

Robert Zaretsky explores the parallels between France and the United States, focusing on the recent Supreme Court decision to end affirmative action and the riots in France following a police shooting.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Inspired by his grandparents' tragic Holocaust story, a director imbues his latest hit film with passion and joy

Stav Ziv in Forward · 8 Jun 2023

Cédric Klapisch's film "Rise" brightly contrasts with darker portrayals like "Black Swan" by focusing on the uplifting power of dance amidst life's challenges.

0 History Antisemitism

Sketches of Emile Zola and Alfred Dreyfus’ trials open a window to a scandalous past

Forward · 19 Feb 2021

Recently acquired courtroom sketches from the trials of Alfred Dreyfus and Emile Zola are now held at the Museum of Art and History of Judaism in Paris.

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