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0 Antisemitism History

How the Damascus Affair Created Modern Jewish Solidarity

Rachelle Fraenkel in 18forty · 30 Mar

In 1840, the disappearance of an Italian friar in Damascus led to one of the most infamous blood libels, igniting widespread terror among Jewish communities and sparking unprecedented international Jewish solidarity.

0 Communities Culture

Becky Benaroya, 1923-2026

The Cholent in The Cholent · 27 Feb

Becky Benaroya, a first-generation Sephardic Jew from Seattle, left an indelible mark through her philanthropy and community work until her passing at the age of 103 in 2026.

0 Literature History

Rereading Daniel in Apocalyptic Times

Mira Balberg in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Jan

In times of crisis, the apocalyptic imagery of the Bible, particularly the book of Daniel, resonates strongly.

0 Holocaust Communities

“Here Are Your Jews”

Binny Binet in Ami · 4 Jun 2025

Binny Binet recounts his journey to the Greek island of Zakynthos, renowned for its beautiful landscape and remarkable history of protecting its Jewish community during the Holocaust.

0 Literature Holocaust

‘We Were The Lucky Ones’ Author Georgia Hunter Tells an Incredible New Holocaust Tale

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 24 Apr 2025

Georgia Hunter's novel, originally a personal exploration of her Holocaust-surviving grandfather's past, became the acclaimed novel and TV show "We Were the Lucky Ones."

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 Food Culture

Butternut Squash, Cabbage, and Mushroom Pastel

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 26 Nov 2024

Leah Koenig introduces a new Thanksgiving recipe for a Butternut Squash, Cabbage, and Mushroom Pastel, a savory Sephardi pie that can serve as a vegetarian or vegan centerpiece or side dish.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Rewind: Scott Galloway vs. the World

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 26 Apr 2024

Scott Galloway discusses the rise of anti-Semitism and the shift in global perceptions of Israel, arguing the role of social media, particularly TikTok, as a divisive tool influenced by geopolitical powers.