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Eurovision announces new voting measures following last year’s allegations of Israeli interference

Grace Gilson in JTA · 24 Nov

Amidst allegations of Israeli interference in last year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union has implemented new voting rules aimed at ensuring a fairer competition.

0 Politics Culture

Austria may withdraw from hosting Eurovision 2026 if Israel is excluded

Grace Gilson in JTA · 9 Oct

Austria may back out of hosting the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is excluded due to mounting boycott pressure tied to the war in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

The Fall Guy

Emes Ve-Emunah · 25 Sep

The article examines the increasingly challenging global perception of Israel, emphasizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial role during recent military conflicts with Hamas in Gaza.

0 History Communities

It was the wildest scheme in American Jewish history. 200 years later, should it be remembered as a failure?

Elliot Cosgrove in Forward · 15 Sep

In 1825, Mordecai Manuel Noah embarked on creating a self-governing Jewish colony named Ararat on Grand Island, New York, aiming to provide a refuge for oppressed Jews.

0 Politics Culture

At least 5 countries have said they will or could boycott Eurovision if Israel is included

Grace Gilson in JTA · 12 Sep

At least five countries, including Ireland and the Netherlands, have announced their intention to boycott the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates, citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

0 Politics Leadership

Jerry Nadler, Congress’ most senior Jewish member, says he will not seek reelection

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 2 Sep

Jerrold Nadler, a prominent Jewish congressman from New York and the longest-serving Jewish member of Congress, announced he will not seek reelection, emphasizing the need for generational change in politics.

0 Politics Israel

25 countries call for ‘immediate’ end to Gaza war, citing mounting death toll at aid distribution sites

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Jul

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified as recent events have led to the highest recorded death toll among aid-seekers.

0 Politics Israel

Downsizing the Houthi Threat

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Jul

The article outlines Israel's urgent call for a coordinated international effort to confront the Houthi threat in Yemen, emphasizing their impact on global trade and security.

0 Politics Israel

Exclusive: Mamdani pledged to arrest Netanyahu. A poll shows how New Yorkers really feel about that

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 26 Jun

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has stirred controversy with his pledge to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if elected mayor of New York, based on an International Criminal Court warrant for alleged war crimes.

0 Television/Film Politics

Eurovision defends voting system after complaints over Israel’s 2nd place finish

Grace Gilson in JTA · 20 May

The Eurovision Song Contest's organizers are defending its voting process after several European countries questioned Israel's strong placement.

0 Music Politics

What Matters Now to Eurovision mega-fan Tal Dahan: Politics, protests and camp in Basel

What Matters Now · 14 May

Tal Dahan, a Eurovision mega-fan, discusses Israel's history and challenges in the Eurovision Song Contest as they prepare for their participation in this year's event amidst political protests in Basel.

0 Music Culture

We Can’t Wait for Barbra Streisand’s New Album of Duets

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 6 May

Barbra Streisand's upcoming album, "The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two," promises to be an exciting collection of duets with a mix of music legends, including Jewish icon Bob Dylan.

0 Music Culture

10 duets Barbra Streisand and Bob Dylan should have chosen for her upcoming album

Seth Rogovoy in Forward · 1 May

Seth Rogovoy imagines a dream playlist for Barbra Streisand's upcoming album, which features duets with notable artists including Bob Dylan.

0 Music Culture

After decades of waiting, we’re finally getting a Bob Dylan-Barbra Streisand duet

PJ Grisar in Forward · 30 Apr

Legendary Jewish musicians Bob Dylan and Barbra Streisand are finally set to collaborate, decades after preliminary talks and mutual admiration began in the 1970s.

0 Politics Leadership

The Self-Inflicted White House Wounds

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 24 Apr

Bret Stephens discusses President Trump's self-created troubles, including his economic policies, alleged autocratic tendencies, and his ineffective foreign interventions.

0 Television/Film Culture

Phil Rosenthal Finally Learns to Love Matzah

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 16 Apr

Phil Rosenthal, known for creating 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and hosting 'Somebody Feed Phil,' recently overcame his aversion to matzah, a traditional Passover bread.

0 Politics Education

So Where Are the Great Negotiations?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Apr

The episode dissects the Trump administration's aptitude in various global negotiations, scrutinizing the handling of tariffs, Iran's nuclear program, and the Ukraine war.

0 Communities Culture

Not Frozen in Time

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Apr

Yitzchok Landa traveled to Greenland to gauge public sentiment regarding President Trump's proposition to annex the island and to explore its formidable landscape.

0 Communities Culture

Not Frozen in Time

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Apr

Yitzchok Landa traveled to Greenland to gauge public sentiment regarding President Trump's proposition to annex the island and to explore its formidable landscape.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Palestinian 'activism' is actually domestic terrorism.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 30 Mar

Joshua Hoffman critiques the extremist tactics of Palestine Action, which he argues are more akin to domestic terrorism than traditional activism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Steve Bannon has given an old antisemitic trope a fresh 'pro-Israel' spin

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 25 Feb

Steve Bannon, a former adviser to Donald Trump, recently reignited an age-old antisemitic trope by labeling American Jews as primary enemies of Israel unless they support MAGA and his political agenda.

0 History Holocaust

A Braver Jew You'll Never Find

Jewdicious · 7 Nov 2024

Hannah Senesh, a brave and dedicated Jewish paratrooper, left an indelible mark on Jewish history through her courage and commitment to the Zionist cause.

0 Politics Israel

The Indiana senator with a bipartisan streak on the Middle East

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 20 Dec 2021

Senator Todd Young (R-IN) works across the aisle with Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) to address foreign policy issues, particularly in the Middle East.

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