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0 Politics Israel

Progressive Jews are trying out post-Zionism. There's one big flaw in their approach

Nadav Ziv in Forward · 7 Jun

Progressive Jewish groups in America have formed the Jewish Diaspora Movement (JDM), seeking to create a new vision for Jewish identity that moves away from Zionism in response to feelings of alienation from state-centric ideologies.

0 Politics Communities

After the Israel Day on Fifth parade: The precarious future of Jewish-Mamdani relations

eJewishPhilanthropy · 1 Jun

The relationship between New York City's Jewish community and its Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, remains fraught with tension following the Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue.

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 Antisemitism Politics

Prime Minister Starmer, British Jews deserve better.

Hen Mazzig in Future of Jewish · 30 Apr

Hen Mazzig, an Israeli writer based in the UK, addresses British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging stronger action against rising antisemitism in Britain.

0 History Politics

The Ethnic Cleansing No One Mentions When Talking About Israel

Matt Field in Future of Jewish · 28 Apr

The article by Matt Field challenges the pervasive narrative of Israel as a European settler state by highlighting the largely overlooked ethnic cleansing of Jews from Arab countries.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Israel’s Independence Day is no longer just for Israelis.

Hen Mazzig in Future of Jewish · 21 Apr

Israeli writer Hen Mazzig shares a poignant reflection on Yom Haatzmaut, Israel's Independence Day, broadening its significance beyond Israeli borders to Jews globally.

0 Language Communities

A Prayer for a Corpse

David Jager in Tablet · 6 Apr

Samantha Ellis, an Iraqi Jewish Londoner, recounts her emotional journey to reclaim her lost heritage through her memoir, "Always Carry Salt."

0 Language Communities

Meet the TikToker trying to revive Judeo-Arabic, the nearly extinct language Jews once spoke across the Arab world

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 22 Mar

Dan Sheena, a TikTok creator and Arabic teacher, is on a mission to revive the nearly extinct language of Judeo-Arabic through social media and online classes.

0 Communities Culture

West Bloomfield Iraqi Christians rushed to aid Temple Israel on a terrifying day. An open invitation for Shabbat followed.

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 19 Mar

In a heartwarming display of interfaith solidarity, West Bloomfield's Iraqi Christian Chaldean community rapidly responded to an attempted attack on Temple Israel by offering their Shenandoah Country Club as a refuge.

0 Politics Israel

Left-wing media want the Islamic dictatorship to win.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 17 Mar

Vanessa Berg criticizes left-wing media for allegedly supporting Iranian narratives against Israel, arguing that outlets like CNN and The New York Times undermine Israel while downplaying Iran's aggressive actions.

0 Politics Israel

Stop calling this Israel's war or America's war.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 Mar

Joshua Hoffman argues against framing the conflict involving Israel, the U.S., and Iran as solely Israeli or American wars.

0 Politics History

The Iraq War was a mistake. Letting Iran get nukes would be worse.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 5 Mar

In this analysis, Joshua Hoffman argues that the lessons of the Iraq War should not impede decisive action against Iran's nuclear ambitions.

0 Holidays History

These Ancient Jewish Newborn Traditions Have a Place in my Modern Nursery

Alta Franco in Kveller · 2 Feb

Childbirth amulets, a time-honored Jewish tradition, served as protective symbols against the feared demon Lilith, believed to endanger infants.

0 Literature Culture

Stories of ghosts, grief and Shabbat gladness win top prizes in Jewish children’s literature

Penny Schwartz in Forward · 27 Jan

Neshama, a novel-in-verse by Marcella Pixley, took the gold medal in the Sydney Taylor Book Awards for middle-grade readers, highlighting the resilience and identity of Anna, a Jewish girl who finds solace in her heritage amidst adversity.

0 Politics History

Is This Time Different in Iran?

Peter Theroux in Tablet · 9 Jan

The article by Peter Theroux critiques former President Barack Obama's and current President Joe Biden's responses to Iranian uprisings against the regime.

0 Literature Culture

REVIEW: ‘Bethlehem Road’

Vivian Cohen-Leisorek in Hadassah · 17 Dec 2025

Bethlehem Road by Judy Lev is a collection of 12 short stories capturing the essence of the Baka neighborhood in Jerusalem from the 1960s to the 1990s.

0 History Jewish Law

The Fall of Otrar

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 14 Nov 2025

The article examines historical instances where Jews, like many others, failed to recognize imminent threats, drawing parallels with broader human tendencies towards denial.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Most people do not understand the danger of Mamdani.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 Nov 2025

The article highlights the controversial election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City, emphasizing its broader implications on liberal politics and the increasing normalization of antisemitism, specifically cloaked as anti-Zionism.

0 Culture History

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Mizrahi Jews

Future of Jewish · 6 Nov 2025

Mizrahi Jews, originating from the Middle East and North Africa, are celebrated for their rich cultural heritage and profound impact on Jewish history and Israeli society.

0 History Politics

To understand Israel, remember the Jews of the Arab world.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 29 Oct 2025

Half of Israel's Jewish population is of Middle Eastern and North African descent, making the narrative of them being European colonial settlers flawed.

0 Culture History

A revived Jewish Museum spotlights the story of Jewish endurance

PJ Grisar in Forward · 22 Oct 2025

The Jewish Museum in New York City has undergone a significant renovation, unveiling a core exhibition titled "Identity, Culture and Community: Stories from the Collection."

0 Politics History

Macron Occupies a Jewish Family Home in Baghdad

Alexander Kippen in Tablet · 20 Oct 2025

The French government occupies a property in Baghdad originally owned by a Jewish family, the Lawees, who fled Iraq amid anti-Jewish violence in the mid-20th century.

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 History Antisemitism

The Palestinians' Not-So-Secret Nazi Roots

Future of Jewish · 14 Sep 2025

Lucy Tabrizi's essay explores the historical connections between early Palestinian leadership and Nazi Germany, emphasizing the collaboration between the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Haj Amin al-Husseini, and Adolf Hitler.

0 Israel Politics

Israeli-Russian Princeton student Elizabeth Tsurkov freed from captivity in Iraq

Grace Gilson in JTA · 10 Sep 2025

Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian Princeton University graduate student, has been freed after being kidnapped in Iraq earlier this year.

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