Île-de-France, France

0 Politics History

Lauren Gottleib Lockshin in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jan 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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.

0 Sports Culture

The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2024, from Jessica Fox’s Olympic dominance to Sam Salz’s historic college football debut

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 23 Dec 2024

Jewish athletes and sports figures created numerous headlines in 2024, exhibiting excellence and making history across various sports.

0 Literature Culture

Elias Khoury: In Memoriam

Tel Aviv Review · 23 Dec 2024

Yehuda Shenhav Shaharabani reflects on his profound connection with Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury, highlighting the author's influential role in bridging cultural understandings between Arabic and Hebrew-speaking communities.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Six Jewish Feminist Highlights of a Tough Year

Helene Meyers in Lilith · 19 Dec 2024

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 2024

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 2024

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 2024

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 2024

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 History Holocaust

Havana, 1939

David Lehman in Tablet · 4 Dec 2024

David Lehman's article recounts his uncle Leo Liebe's journey as a Jewish refugee during WWII.

0 Politics Antisemitism

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

Jewish Chronicle · 3 Dec 2024

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 Politics Israel

Einat Wilf: 'Jews are never allowed to win, and Arabs are never allowed to lose'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 2 Dec 2024

Einat Wilf, a former Israeli Knesset member, discusses Israel's conflict with Hamas, arguing that the core issue is the ideology of 'Palestinianism,' which she believes seeks the non-existence of the Jewish state.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Jews Are Being Told to Hide in Berlin. Again.

Josef Joffe in The Free Press · 26 Nov 2024

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 2024

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 Art History

Family Romance

Elroy Rosenberg in Tablet · 21 Nov 2024

Jean Strouse's exploration of John Singer Sargent's unique relationship with the affluent Jewish Wertheimer family offers a compelling narrative of cultural and social dynamics in Edwardian Britain.

0 Politics Sports

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

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 14 Nov 2024

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 2024

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 Politics History

Why America Stopped Winning Wars

Dan Zamansky in Tablet · 8 Nov 2024

The piece by Dan Zamansky delves into why the United States ceased achieving decisive victories in wars post-World War II.

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