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Roman Polanski's take on the Dreyfus Affair is perfect for 2025. That's the problem

Talya Zax in Forward · 8 Aug 2025

Roman Polanski's film "An Officer and a Spy," a depiction of the Dreyfus Affair, aligns with contemporary issues as it debuts in the U.S.

0 Television/Film History

Everybody Loves Dreyfus

Lauren Gottlieb Lockshin in Jewish Review of Books · 8 Aug 2025

Roman Polanski's film "An Officer and a Spy" dramatizes the infamous Dreyfus Affair, focusing on the antisemitic army intelligence officer Major Georges Picquart, who initially helped convict Captain Alfred Dreyfus but later uncovered his innocence.

0 Television/Film History

Roman Polanski’s ‘An Officer and a Spy’ finally opens in the US — bringing both scandal and an important portrayl of the Dreyfus Affair

JTA · 7 Aug 2025

Roman Polanski's film "An Officer and a Spy" highlights the historical Dreyfus Affair, now showing in the U.S., despite controversy around its director.

0 Politics History

The “Gaza: Yesterday & Tomorrow” Edition

Promised Podcast · 6 Aug 2025

Marking the 20th anniversary of Israel's "disengagement plan," this episode examines the impacts of withdrawing Jewish settlements from Gaza and also discusses a UN-led plan for a two-state solution.

0 Jewish Law History

The Daring Theology of the Kinnah of the Maharam

Yaakov Jaffe in Lehrhaus · 31 Jul 2025

Rabbi Meir of Rottenberg, the Maharam, is renowned for his legal writings but also composed a significant Kinnah, "Shaali Serufah Ba-Eish," reflecting on the burning of the Talmud in 1242.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Real Reasons People Care So Much About the Israel-Hamas War

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 24 Jul 2025

The global fascination with the Israel-Hamas conflict, as analyzed by Joshua Hoffman, is less about direct impact and more about identity politics, virtues signaling, and the ease with which people engage when issues seem morally binary.

0 Culture Politics

An Orange Tie and A Grieving Crowd: Comedian Yohay Sponder on Jewish Resilience

People of the Pod · 24 Jul 2025

Yohay Sponder, an Israeli comedian, shares how his work has evolved to offer resilience and connection through humor amidst adversity.

0 Communities Politics

Hamas wants more babies. Jews should too.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 19 Jul 2025

In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks led by Hamas, many young Israelis have expressed a renewed commitment to having more children, viewing it as essential for Jewish survival and national resilience.

0 Literature Holocaust

Your Father Shoulders You: On Inheriting Paul Celan

Benjamin Balint in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul 2025

The recently published collection of letters from Paul Celan to his wife, Gisèle Celan-Lestrange, and his son, Eric, illuminates the poet’s struggle to balance the demanding art form with his roles as a father and husband.

0 Politics Communities

After Mamdani win, a time for wisdom, not reaction

eJewishPhilanthropy · 25 Jun 2025

Zohran Mamdani's victory in the Democratic primary for New York mayor has sparked significant concern within the Jewish community due to his positions on Israel.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Israel should make every Jew incredibly proud right now.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 18 Jun 2025

Joshua Hoffman's piece argues that every Jew should take immense pride in Israel for its courage and determination to defend itself against existential threats, particularly from Iran.

0 Politics Leadership

Talking Peace in Paris While Bombs Fall Back Home

Elana Sztokman in Lilith · 18 Jun 2025

The Paris Peace Forums Conference marked a significant effort towards Israeli-Palestinian peace, gathering hundreds of participants despite challenges such as travel restrictions on Palestinian attendees.

0 Communities History

Tidbits: Jewish world population is nearly 15 million

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 12 Jun 2025

The Jewish world population has reached nearly 15 million, showing an increase from the 12.5 million recorded in 2010.

0 Language Jewish Law

An important Yiddish learning tool has been added to the Forward website

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 11 Jun 2025

The Forward has enhanced its Yiddish-language content by introducing a new feature that provides pronunciation guides for Hebrew and Aramaic words in their articles.

0 Antisemitism Politics

‘Free Palestine’ Terrorism. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 2 Jun 2025

The article discusses a spate of violent antisemitic incidents in the U.S., beginning with a Molotov cocktail attack on Jewish marchers in Boulder, Colorado, protesting the prolonged detention of hostages by Hamas.

0 Torah Jewish Law

5 Facts About the Torah They Didn't Teach You in Hebrew School

Future of Jewish · 2 Jun 2025

The article uncovers five lesser-known insights about the Torah, emphasizing its role as a living guide rather than merely a historical document.

0 Politics Israel

At the forefront of French opposition to the war in Gaza, the superstar rabbi who inspired an HBO series

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 1 Jun 2025

Delphine Horvilleur, one of France's few female rabbis and a renowned public intellectual, has sparked controversy by speaking out against the war in Gaza and Israeli policies.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Take it from us, antisemitism envoys for Trump and Biden: The fight against Jew-hatred must not be politicized

JTA · 30 May 2025

In the aftermath of a tragic antisemitic hate crime near the White House, the authors, who served as antisemitism envoys under both Trump and Biden, emphasize the urgent need for a non-partisan approach to combat Jew-hatred.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Israeli embassy staffers shooting or Capital Jewish Museum murders? To some, a few words can make a big difference.

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 30 May 2025

The recent tragic shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., where two Israeli embassy employees were killed, has sparked a contentious debate over the nature of the attack.

0 Politics Israel

Israel's Gaza Offensive Amid Global Pressure

Israel Policy Pod · 23 May 2025

Israel's renewed offensive in Gaza has sparked significant international backlash, with countries like the UK, France, and Germany threatening actions and demanding humanitarian aid be allowed.

0 Antisemitism Politics

An Open Letter to the Capital Jewish Museum Murderer

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 May 2025

Joshua Hoffman's open letter addresses the suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers at the Capital Jewish Museum.

0 Culture Politics

Thailand can teach Israel about nation branding.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 18 May 2025

Thailand's success in nation branding through its Global Thai Program, which expanded Thai culinary presence globally, offers a model for Israel.

0 Culture History

Meet the pioneering Jewish female comedian you’ve probably never heard of

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 14 May 2025

Jean Carroll, born Celine Zeigman in Paris, was a pioneering Jewish female comedian who laid the groundwork for future generations of women in comedy.

0 Politics History

Jews and Activism

Sapir · 14 May 2025

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 Gender/Identity Culture

Jewish Actor Liev Schreiber Shares His Love for Trans Daughter Kai

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 9 May 2025

Liev Schreiber, a Jewish actor known for roles in 'Ray Donovan' and 'A Small Light,' recently expressed his pride for his 16-year-old trans daughter, Kai.

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