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0 History Politics

A Jewish hero’s elevation to the French Panthéon uncorks simmering divisions over who wears the mantle of resistance

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 26 Jun

The elevation of Marc Bloch, a Jewish French scholar and WWII resistance fighter, to France's Panthéon has ignited debate about historical memory in France, especially who can claim a legacy of resistance.

0 Antisemitism Politics

From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream

Philissa Cramer, Grace Gilson in Forward · 14 May

A recent controversy has emerged from claims that Israel trains dogs to sexually assault Palestinian prisoners, an allegation initially dismissed as implausible but which gained traction after being cited by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof.

0 Politics Antisemitism

From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream

JTA · 14 May

A controversial claim that Israeli authorities train dogs to sexually assault Palestinian prisoners gained significant traction after appearing in a New York Times column by Nicholas Kristof.

0 Gender/Identity History

How two advice columnists with the same name counseled, comforted and inspired millions of women

Sarah Fishman in Forward · 9 Apr

Les Deux Marcelles, Marcelle Auclair and Marcelle Sgal, are celebrated pioneer advice columnists whose work in postwar France inspired countless women to challenge traditional norms and embrace independence.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A Murder Brings the Left One Step Closer to Power in France

Marc Weitzmann in Tablet · 17 Mar

Marc Weitzmann explores the turbulent and contentious political landscape in France, focusing on the rise of the far-left and far-right extremism in Lyon, France.

0 Art History

The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

Frances Brent in Moment · 13 Mar 2025

Exploring the iconic story of Esther, The Jewish Museum in New York features an exhibition titled "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt," which runs until August 10.

0 Communities History

Mazal Tov! After 500 Years, Cordoba Gets a Rabbi

Alan Grabinsky in Tablet · 11 Aug 2017

Haim Casas has become the first ordained rabbi from Cordoba in 500 years, celebrating a renaissance of Jewish culture in a region with deep historical connections to Judaism.