Berlin, Germany

0 Politics History

Neville Chamberlain taught us where Trump's appeasement of Putin could lead

Terrence Petty in Forward · 15 Mar

Terrence Petty draws historical parallels between Neville Chamberlain's appeasement of Adolf Hitler in 1938, which ultimately led to World War II, and the current U.S. administration's tactics with Russia under President Trump.

0 Television/Film Culture

She was teenage runaway, a German rock star and Berlin leading lady — now she’s playing Leonard Bernstein

PJ Grisar in Forward · 13 Mar

Helen Schneider, an American-born, German-based artist, is portraying Leonard Bernstein in Peter Danish's new play "Last Call," premiering Off-Broadway.

0 Politics History

In Trump's assault on the media, disturbing flashbacks to the Third Reich

Terrence Petty in Forward · 7 Mar

Terrence Petty draws unsettling parallels between President Trump's actions to control media narratives and the Nazi regime's suppression of press freedom.

0 Politics History

In Trump's assault on the media, disturbing flashbacks to the Third Reich

Terrence Petty in Forward · 7 Mar

Terrence Petty draws unsettling parallels between President Trump's actions to control media narratives and the Nazi regime's suppression of press freedom.

0 Television/Film Politics

Israeli officials are criticizing Oscar-winner “No Other Land.” So are Palestinian activists.

Ben Sales in JTA · 6 Mar

"No Other Land," a provocative documentary on Israeli demolitions in the West Bank, has drawn criticism from both Israeli officials and Palestinian activists despite its recent Oscar win.

0 Antisemitism Politics

“Next Time We’ll Come First,” Says AfD Leader

Sharon S. Nazarian in Moment · 6 Mar

The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a significant position in Germany's elections, marking a troubling trend towards normalization of extremist politics reminiscent of Europe's wartime history.

0 Politics Israel

Israel's biggest threat is now the Western Left.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 5 Mar

Amidst the global political divide following the October 7th massacre, Israel finds itself increasingly supported by the Western Right, which views Israel as an ally against terrorism and a symbol of Western civilization, while the Left is criticized for aligning with anti-Israel activism.

0 Israel Politics

The award for Best (Antisemitic) Documentary goes to...

Elder of Ziyon in Future of Jewish · 4 Mar

A contentious film, "No Other Land," which won an Oscar for Best Documentary, comes under scrutiny in this analysis.

0 Politics Television/Film

‘No Other Land' just won an Oscar — how can American audiences see it?

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 3 Mar

"No Other Land," an Israeli-Palestinian documentary, recently won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.

0 Culture Politics

Oscars 2025: Hollywood crowns a new Jewish queen, and Israeli-Palestinian Best Documentary winners make waves

Mira Fox in Forward · 3 Mar

The 2025 Oscars ceremony was highlighted by several significant Jewish narratives, both on and off the stage.

0 Culture Philosophy

Publisher's Note

Sapir · 1 Mar

Judaism's longstanding tradition of valuing diverse perspectives, as exemplified in the Talmud and the teachings of Hillel, contrasts sharply with today's often divisive and isolated discourse.

0 Television/Film Politics

How an intimate and sensitive film about a hostage family's grief triumphed in Berlin

A.J. Goldmann in Forward · 28 Feb

Holding Liat, a documentary by filmmaker Brandon Kramer, received the Berlinale Documentary Award for its sensitive portrayal of a family's ordeal during a hostage crisis.

0 Communities Politics

Empire State Building, Brandenburg Gate, Eiffel Tower lit in orange to honor slain Bibas family

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 27 Feb

Global landmarks, including New York's Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower in Paris, were illuminated in orange to honor Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, the Israeli family killed during a Hamas attack and held in captivity in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

The House Vote and the Hostage Funerals

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 26 Feb

The episode discusses the U.S. House Republican majority's success in passing a resolution aimed at continuing Trump's legislative agenda, including significant tax cuts and budget plans.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Why Germany’s Antisemitic Far-Right Party is Thriving Instead of Disappearing

People of the Pod · 25 Feb

Germany's far-right party, AfD, has doubled its support and become increasingly popular despite their radical stance, challenging the historical trend of declining votes for such parties.

0 Politics Communities

Right-wing Zionist group Betar wars with ADL after being added to its extremism database

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 25 Feb

Betar US, a militant pro-Israel group, has launched an aggressive campaign against the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) after being added to the ADL's extremism database.

0 Television/Film Israel

Jeers for Israel and a top award for a doc about hostages at Berlin film festival

Toby Axelrod in Forward · 24 Feb

The Berlin International Film Festival awarded the top documentary prize to "Holding Liat," a poignant film about an Israeli family dealing with the aftermath of a Hamas attack that led to the abduction of Liat Beinin Atzili and the murder of her husband.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Suspect in Berlin Holocaust memorial stabbing sought to kill Jews

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 24 Feb

A 19-year-old Syrian suspect has been arrested following a stabbing incident at Berlin's Holocaust memorial, targeting Jews as per his confession.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Far-right AfD notches record 2nd-place finish in German election as center-right party prevails

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 24 Feb

The recent German elections saw the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secure a historic second-place finish with 21% of the vote, although they are unlikely to join the governing coalition due to the Christian Democratic Union's (CDU) refusal to partner with them.

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘Devastating’: What Germany’s election results mean for Jews

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 24 Feb

Germany's recent election reveals a disturbing trend with significant implications for Jewish communities.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Of course Hamas butchered the Bibas boys.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 Feb

In a detailed and impassioned analysis, Joshua Hoffman reflects on the brutal murder of Israeli children Ariel and Kfir Bibas by Hamas, examining the broader context of radical Islamist ideology.

0 Politics Antisemitism

German Jews express alarm after J.D. Vance’s comments boost far-right AfD ahead of election

Toby Axelrod in Forward · 21 Feb

The rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of Germany's election has caused alarm among German Jews and politicians, especially following a speech by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Elon Musk’s Jewish problem

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 20 Feb

Elon Musk's controversial actions and statements, such as allegedly performing a Nazi salute and sharing antisemitic memes, have sparked debate regarding his views on Jews and antisemitism.

0 Culture Politics

Does Elon Musk have a Jewish child?

Louis Keene in Forward · 19 Feb

Elon Musk is rumored to have fathered a child with Ashley St. Clair, a Jewish right-wing social media influencer, according to claims made by St. Clair herself.

0 Holocaust Art

How seven siblings survived the Holocaust — and how the next generation is telling their story

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 18 Feb

Beth Lane, inspired by her family's harrowing Holocaust survival story recorded by her late uncle Alfons Weber, has created a directorial debut film titled "UnBroken: Would You Hide Me?"

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