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Lucy in Future of Jewish · 25 Jan

The essay by Lucy Tabrizi critically examines the concept of the "good Jew"—a term used to describe Jews who align with anti-Zionist movements by denouncing Israeli policies and by extension, Jewish peoplehood itself.

0 Communities History

What will become of the Dutch farm school that saved my father from the Nazis?

Heidi Landecker in Forward · 24 Jan

The article examines the future of Werkdorp Wieringermeer, a historic Dutch farm school that sheltered Jewish refugees prior to World War II.

0 Communities History

What will become of the Dutch farm school that saved my father from the Nazis?

Heidi Landecker in Forward · 24 Jan

The article examines the future of Werkdorp Wieringermeer, a historic Dutch farm school that sheltered Jewish refugees prior to World War II.

0 History Politics

Long before Trump's second-hand Nobel, a laureate sought to curry favor with Nazis by regifting a prize

Terrence Petty in Forward · 24 Jan

The article explores the historical precedent of individuals attempting to curry favor with political power by regifting Nobel prizes, focusing on Norwegian novelist Knut Hamsun's notorious interaction with the Nazi regime.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Trump’s antisemitism envoy rebukes European rabbi, drawing praise from Elon Musk

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 23 Jan

A recent public disagreement between Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt and Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun highlights broader tensions surrounding the sources of rising antisemitism in Europe and their connection to immigration.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

How I learned to laugh at neo-Nazis

Mira Fox in Forward · 23 Jan

Mira Fox critiques the repetitive genre of Jewish films that focus on grave warnings about Nazism and antisemitism, arguing that they often become tiresome and ineffective.

0 Politics Culture

‘I Let the AI Run My Life.’ Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 23 Jan

The article introduces a new Friday edition of The Free Press's newsletter, which includes a variety of stories focusing on recent events and personal narratives.

0 Art Antisemitism

Resignations shake art gallery after it rejects Jewish pro-Palestinian activist's work over antisemitism claims

Grace Gilson in Forward · 23 Jan

The Art Gallery of Ontario recently faced a significant internal crisis over the decision not to acquire works by Jewish photographer and pro-Palestinian activist Nan Goldin.

0 Art Antisemitism

Resignations shake Canadian art gallery after it rejects Nan Goldin acquisition over antisemitism claims

Grace Gilson in JTA · 23 Jan

The Art Gallery of Ontario in Canada has been shaken by resignations following its decision to reject acquiring works by photographer Nan Goldin due to antisemitism allegations.

0 Communities Ethics

Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and sexual coercion’ of woman he offered to counsel

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 22 Jan

A Berlin rabbi, Reuven Y., has been found guilty of sexual assault and coercion after exploiting a moment of surprise, according to a German district court.

0 Holocaust History

She thought she knew her mother. Then she learned about the concentration camp

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 22 Jan

Marisa Fox's journey in understanding her mother Tamar Fromer-Fox's hidden past reveals a powerful, unspoken history.

0 Television/Film Culture

Timothée Chalamet and ‘Marty Supreme’ net 9 Oscar nominations for Jewish sports fable

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Jan

Marty Supreme, a Jewish-themed sports comedy starring Timothe Chalamet, garnered nine Oscar nominations, including best picture and best actor for Chalamet.

0 Antisemitism Education

Survey shows half of Irish adults do not know 6 million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Jan

A recent survey by the Claims Conference reveals disconcerting levels of Holocaust ignorance and denial in Ireland, with half of Irish adults unaware that 6 million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust, and 17% believing the death toll is exaggerated.

0 Politics Ethics

Cracks in the Wall +

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 20 Jan

As tensions in Iran escalate toward a potential civil war, Mishpacha Magazine shares the harrowing experiences of dissidents who endured the country's most notorious prisons.

0 Leadership History

“A Chabad Hasid in His Own Special Way”

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 19 Jan

The new Hebrew biography by Zvi Yekutiel explores the multifaceted life of Zalman Shazar, Israel's third president, who lived as a unique blend of secular and religious identities.

0 Holocaust History

The Nazis Through a New Lens

The Cholent in The Cholent · 17 Jan

The discovery of the Hoecker Album, a photo collection depicting seemingly mundane activities of SS officers at Auschwitz, challenges conventional perceptions of the Nazis by illustrating their ability to merge daily life with heinous atrocities.

0 Culture History

Enjoy the Yiddish Book Center’s exhibit on your phone

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 15 Jan

The Yiddish Book Center has made its permanent exhibit, "Yiddish: A Global Culture, Virtual Exhibit," available online, showcasing a rich array of Yiddish cultural artifacts accessible via mobile phones.

0 Communities Leadership

Jerry Lippman was a Jewish newspaperman who refused to play by the rules

Jeff Helmreich in JTA · 15 Jan

Jerry Lippman, late publisher of the Long Island Jewish World and the Manhattan Jewish Sentinel, is remembered for transforming Jewish journalism with his rebellious spirit and editorial integrity.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Deborah Lipstadt has second thoughts about tying Jackson synagogue arsonist to ‘Globalize the Intifada’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 14 Jan

Deborah Lipstadt, a former U.S. State Department special envoy for anti-Semitism, initially linked an arson attack on a synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, to pro-Palestinian movements, using the phrase 'globalize the intifada.'

0 Antisemitism Culture

When Eating Jewish Becomes a Crime

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 13 Jan

Jewish and Israeli restaurants around the world are facing a wave of targeted attacks that manifest as vandalism, harassment, and boycotts, under the guise of political protests against Israel's policies.

0 Antisemitism Culture

This gaming platform has 'zero tolerance' for antisemitism. Holocaust reenactments keep reappearing anyway.

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 13 Jan

0 Music Culture

A hypnotic new album inspired by a unique Yiddish recording

Zach Golden in Forward · 13 Jan

Cantor Sarah Myerson and musician Ilya Shneyveys have released an album titled "The Rose Cohen Experience," inspired by rare Yiddish recordings of folksinger Rose Cohen.

0 Holocaust History

A Jewish baby became the face of Nazi Aryan propaganda. Her life story outlasted the lie.

Grace Gilson in JTA · 12 Jan

Hessy Levinsons Taft, whose baby photograph was ironically chosen by Nazi Germany to represent the ideal Aryan child, has passed away at the age of 91.

0 Antisemitism History

An arsonist torched a Mississippi synagogue. It feels hauntingly familiar.

Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin in Forward · 11 Jan

A recent arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, which destroyed much of the historic synagogue, echoes a long and painful history of antisemitic violence in America and beyond.

0 Literature History

Things Worth Remembering: ‘Good Night, World’

Ruth R. Wisse in The Free Press · 11 Jan

Ruth R. Wisse reflects on Jacob Glatstein's 1938 poem "Good Night, World," a poignant work that urged Jewish readers to turn away from a hostile and dangerous world.

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