Iran

0 Politics History

The Nazis massacred innocents when their regime was crumbling. What does that say about Minneapolis?

Fredric Brandfon in Forward · 27 Jan

Drawing parallels between historical and contemporary events, Fredric Brandfon argues that mass violence by governments often signifies instability rather than strength.

0 History Politics

Eps 8. Khomeini’s Jews

dasi@mishpacha.com in Mishpacha · 27 Jan

In the 1980s, following the Iranian Revolution, a paradoxical situation emerged where thousands of Iranian Jews fled the regime while Israelis paradoxically engaged in arms deals to support Ayatollah Khomeini's military.

0 Politics History

The last hostage returned. Can Israel finally exhale?

Dan Perry in Forward · 27 Jan

Israel experienced a significant moment of relief with the return of the remains of Staff Sergeant Ran Gvili, the last hostage of the Hamas conflict abducted during the devastating October 2023 attack.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I am embarrassed to call myself a journalist.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 Jan

Journalist Joshua Hoffman critiques contemporary Western media for drifting toward sensationalism and bias, highlighting a Wall Street Journal op-ed by Iran's Foreign Minister as emblematic of this trend.

0 Politics Torah

As with Cain and Abel, the blood of our brother Alex Pretti is crying out from the ground

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 26 Jan

Jay Michaelson's article draws a parallel between the biblical story of Cain and Abel and the tragic death of Alex Pretti, who was killed while peacefully protesting in Minneapolis.

0 Politics Communities

Tahesha Way campaigns as close ally of Jewish community in pivotal N.J. special election

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 26 Jan

In the pivotal New Jersey special election, Tahesha Way is campaigning as a close ally of the Jewish community, emphasizing her commitment to fighting antisemitism, supporting Israel, and strengthening U.S.-Israel relations.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Antisemitism, anti-Israel rhetoric a key feature of Saudi Arabia’s regional realignment

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 26 Jan

Saudi Arabia's recent pivot towards anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric, highlighted by state-sanctioned media outlets, signifies a shift in its regional alignments.

0 Politics Education

A Propaganda Festival at UW

The Cholent in The Cholent · 23 Jan

The article discusses recent events at the University of Washington (UW), highlighting controversial incidents related to Israel and Middle Eastern politics.

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 Israel Politics

Mr. President, Israel Invented Iron Dome. Not America.

Jewdicious · 23 Jan

The commentary by Mitchell Schneider emphasizes the Israeli origins and remarkable effectiveness of the Iron Dome defense system, challenging the misconception of it being American technology.

0 Ethics History

Rejoicing at the Downfall of Enemies: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Israel

Michael Kurin in Lehrhaus · 22 Jan

Michael Kurin explores the complex Jewish perspective on rejoicing at the downfall of enemies, a topic rekindled by recent conflicts involving Israel.

0 Politics Israel

The Hidden Truth Behind Gaza's Board of Peace

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Jan

Gaza's strategic importance and the formation of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace highlights a shift in global diplomacy, possibly representing a move towards a reimagined international governance system that might challenge the role of the United Nations.

0 Communities Culture

How a Persian Jewish immigrant became the rodeo king of California

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 21 Jan

David Halimi, a Persian Jewish immigrant, has carved out a unique American success story in Chico, California, as a rodeo producer and entrepreneur.

0 Education Communities

Teaching about Iranian Jews today

eJewishPhilanthropy · 21 Jan

Dan Osborn highlights the overlooked history of Iranian Jews, advocating for their inclusion in American educational curriculums to reflect a fuller picture of Jewish diversity.

0 Education Communities

Teaching about Iranian Jews today

eJewishPhilanthropy · 21 Jan

Dan Osborn highlights the overlooked history of Iranian Jews, advocating for their inclusion in American educational curriculums to reflect a fuller picture of Jewish diversity.

0 Politics Ethics

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