Central Macedonia, Greece

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In the course of his 104 years, he resisted the Nazis, fought against blood libel and became a towering Jewish intellectual

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 3 Jun

Edgar Morin, a towering French intellectual whose life spanned over a century, has passed away at 104.

0 Antisemitism Communities

The Most Dangerous Lie That New York Jews Tell Themselves

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 27 May

Nachum Kaplan argues that New York Jews are dangerously complacent about the rising tide of antisemitism, falsely believing that their city's Jewish population size and historical success equate to safety.

0 History Holocaust

Poland returns 91 Jewish objects to Greece, decades after they were stolen by the Nazis

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 4 Mar

Poland has returned 91 sacred Jewish artifacts to Greece, which were originally looted by the Nazis from Thessaloniki, a city with a significant Jewish population that suffered monumental losses during the Holocaust.

0 Holocaust Culture

At this Jerusalem museum, everyday objects tell the story of the Holocaust in a unique way

Larry Luxner in JTA · 17 Feb

The "Living Memory" exhibit at Jerusalem's Yad Vashem presents a poignant collection of personal artifacts from Holocaust victims, exploring the concept of memory and its transmission across generations.

0 Television/Film Culture

Netflix’s ‘Queen of Chess’ tracks the rise of Judit Polgar — but leaves her Jewishness out of it

PJ Grisar in Forward · 30 Jan

Rory Kennedy's documentary "Queen of Chess" chronicles the rise of Judit Polgar, the first and only woman to break into the top 10 overall world chess rankings and her notable victory over world champion Garry Kasparov.

0 Art History

At a book-lovers’ mecca, a celebration of the Jewish Diaspora

Lisa Keys in JTA · 16 Oct 2025

At New York City's Grolier Club, the exhibit "Jewish Worlds Illuminated: A Treasury of Hebrew Manuscripts from The JTS Library" showcases an extraordinary collection of Jewish manuscripts from across the diaspora.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Yom Kippur attack exposes link between antisemitism and national decline.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 2 Oct 2025

Nachum Kaplan discusses the alarming surge in antisemitism across the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, highlighted by a deadly Yom Kippur attack in Manchester.

0 Art History

In a bibliophile's paradise, a treasury of Jewish manuscripts recalls a time when books were truly beautiful

Mervyn Rothstein in Forward · 28 Sep 2025

The exhibition "Jewish Worlds Illuminated: A Treasury of Hebrew Manuscripts from The JTS Library" at the Grolier Club in Manhattan showcases over 100 Hebrew manuscripts spanning 800 years, revealing the diverse cultural influences on Jewish communities worldwide.

0 Communities History

Thessaloniki’s Armenian minority and Jewish past are bound by a shared history of genocide

Larry Luxner in JTA · 24 Sep 2025

The Armenian and Jewish communities in Thessaloniki share a complex history marked by their prosperous contributions to society and the devastating genocides that impacted both groups.

0 History Communities

Thessaloniki’s Armenian minority and Jewish past are bound by a shared history of genocide

Larry Luxner in JTA · 24 Sep 2025

Thessaloniki, Greece, is a city marked by its intertwined Jewish and Armenian histories, both communities having faced genocide and assimilation challenges.

0 Communities History

Thessaloniki’s Armenian minority and Jewish past are bound by a shared history of genocide

Larry Luxner in JTA · 23 Sep 2025

Thessaloniki's Armenian and Jewish communities are interwoven by a shared historical experience of genocide, commercial dominance, and cultural resilience.

0 Education Culture

Judaism didn’t begin in Europe, but we teach it like it did.

Matthew Nouriel in Future of Jewish · 16 Aug 2025

Matthew Nouriel, an Iranian Jewish activist, reflects on growing up within an Ashkenazi-centric Jewish education system that neglected the rich histories of Mizrahi, Sephardic, and other Jewish communities outside of Europe.

0 Culture History

Sephardi/Mizrahi Therapy

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 7 Aug 2025

Arielle Angel, Devin Naar, Laura Elkeslassy, and Oren Yirmiya explore the complexities of Sephardi and Mizrahi identity in the shadow of historical erasure and ongoing geopolitical struggles.

0 History Jewish Law

Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi and the Battlegrounds of the Early Modern Rabbinate

Reviewed by Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein in Jewish Action · 24 Jun 2025

Rabbi Yosie Levine's book on Rabbi Tzvi Ashkenazi, a significant figure in early modern Jewish history, explores the rabbi's intellectual journey and the challenges he faced during his tenure as chief rabbi of Amsterdam.

0 Communities History

Exploring Sephardic Chief Rabbis of America (2 of 2) - Ethan Marcus

The Habura · 19 Jun 2025

Ethan Marcus delves into the history of the Sephardic Chief Rabbis of America, focusing on the progress and challenges faced by Jewish leaders in unifying the Sephardic community in the United States.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Ḥakham Uziel’s Hegyonei Uziel (1 of 2) - Dr. Aryeh Tapper

The Habura · 22 May 2025

Dr. Aryeh Tepper delivers a detailed lecture on 'Hegyonei Uziel,' a significant yet overlooked work by Rabbi Ben Zion Meir Ḥai Uziel, focusing on Jewish thought's intricate relationship with both internal spirituality and active life.

0 Holocaust Culture

Josh Peck, Jennifer Garner and Billy Porter Join Holocaust Survivors For a Special Photoshoot

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 23 Apr 2025

Prominent celebrities including Jennifer Garner, Josh Peck, and Billy Porter participated in a poignant photoshoot with Holocaust survivors, aimed at keeping their stories alive through the project "Borrowed Spotlight" by Bryce Thompson.

0 Culture Holidays

Hank Azaria Singing a Passover Song as Bruce Springsteen Is Iconic

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 16 Apr 2025

Hank Azaria, known for his iconic Simpsons voices and acting roles, combines his Jewish heritage with his passion for Bruce Springsteen by singing the Passover song "Dayenu" in the style of The Boss.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Wins the War of Ideas

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The article explores Israel's challenge in shaping its international perception, noting that traditional defensive arguments are often counterproductive.

0 Israel Culture

It's our Jewish responsibility to see the full picture when it comes to Israel. We're failing.

Jeremy Kalmanofsky in Forward · 19 Feb 2025

Jeremy Kalmanofsky explores the multifaceted perspectives regarding Israel among Jews, emphasizing the importance of viewing Israel's realities with both eyes open.

0 Jewish Law Torah

What’s the Truth about . . . Relocating a Sefer Torah?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2024

Relocating a sefer Torah is a nuanced issue in Jewish law, typically discouraged due to the high respect and honor due to the Torah.

0 Jewish Law Art

The Quest for an Objective Halakhic Standard by which to Judge Artistic Expression: A Case Study from the Eighteenth-Century Synagogue Menorah

Yosie Levine in Lehrhaus · 8 Dec 2024

The article explores the halakhic challenges and rabbinic debates surrounding the construction of artistic seven-branched menorahs in the eighteenth century.

0 Jewish Law History

The Quest for an Objective Halakhic Standard by which to Judge Artistic Expression: A Case Study from the Eighteenth-Century Synagogue Menorah

Yosie Levine in Lehrhaus · 4 Dec 2024

In the 18th century, members of a Jerusalem synagogue crafted a seven-branched candelabra, reminiscent of the Temple Menorah, prompting rabbinic disapproval due to a halakhic prohibition against replicating Temple items.

0 Holocaust Communities

Thessaloniki breaks ground on new Holocaust museum

Larry Luxner in JTA · 3 Dec 2024

Thessaloniki, once home to Europe's largest Jewish community, is set to honor its vibrant Jewish history and tragic past with a new Holocaust Museum.

0 Communities Politics

As the next mayor of Las Vegas, Shelley Berkley marks her ‘last hurrah’ in public office

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 2 Dec 2024

Shelley Berkley, a former congresswoman and notable advocate for Israel, returns to public office as the new mayor of Las Vegas after more than a decade.

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