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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 Communities

The forgotten pogrom and the fate of Libya’s Jews

eJewishPhilanthropy · 5 Nov 2025

The article sheds light on the 1945 pogrom in Libya, a devastating attack on the Jewish community that marked the beginning of the end for one of the world's oldest Jewish populations.

0 Politics History

It’s All About China

Lee Smith in Tablet · 30 Oct 2025

Lee Smith's article explores the intricate geopolitical relationships between the United States, China, and their impact on global security, particularly in light of recent conflicts in the Middle East.

0 Politics Culture

How Dare You Steal Our Song

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 29 Oct 2025

Rabbi Natan Slifkin reflects on maintaining resilience in the face of adversity, particularly citing the significance of the song "Am HaNetzach Lo Mefached MiDerech Arucha," which inspires courage through difficult journeys.

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 History Communities

What a forgotten synagogue dedication in 1825 Philadelphia can teach us today

Austin Reid Albanese in JTA · 17 Oct 2025

Congregation Mikveh Israel's 1825 consecration in Philadelphia, attended by Jews and civic leaders alike, exemplified a rare moment of interfaith unity and equality for Jews in the public sphere — a stark contrast to Jewish experiences in Europe at that time.

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 Politics History

5 Takeaways After 2 Years of War

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Oct 2025

The two-year conflict between Israel and various Middle Eastern entities, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, has highlighted the complexities and enduring challenges of achieving peace in the region.

0 Torah Jewish Law

If you think you know the Torah, read this.

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 14 Oct 2025

Exploring the profound layers and historical context of the Torah, this piece delves into the multi-dimensional nature of Torah interpretation, known as PaRDeS, and the meticulous tradition of Torah preservation.

0 Politics Israel

Iran, Abraham Accords and Bibi’s trial: What Trump said in his historic Knesset speech

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 14 Oct 2025

President Donald Trump's speech to the Israeli Knesset on October 13, 2025, came just after the release of the remaining Israeli hostages from Gaza, marking a significant moment in the US-brokered ceasefire to end the war.

0 Israel History

June Israel vs. October Israel

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Tablet · 6 Oct 2025

The article by Jordan Chandler Hirsch explores the dichotomy within Israel's historical strategy by contrasting 'June Israel' with 'October Israel.'

0 Literature History

The Little One

Tzvi in Tablet · 3 Oct 2025

Set in ancient Mesopotamia, "The Little One" by Tzvi tells the story of Taf, a unique individual born to a stone carver in the city of Ur alongside his twin brother, Nachor.

0 Politics Culture

Cuomo’s Conundrum. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 30 Sep 2025

Amid a bustling news cycle, key political developments include Mayor Eric Adams bowing out of the New York City mayoral race and former Governor Andrew Cuomo's donors gearing up for a potential resurgence.

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 Education

Flat Earth reaches Israel

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 26 Sep 2025

The belief in a Flat Earth has intriguingly reached Israel, as detailed by Natan Slifkin.

0 Politics Israel

Recognizing 'Palestine' means denying reality.

Daniel Clarke-Serret in Future of Jewish · 24 Sep 2025

Daniel Clarke-Serret criticizes recent international recognition of Palestine, viewing it as a flawed decision from moral, practical, and philosophical perspectives.

0 History Politics

On this Jewish New Year, a reminder: We are still here.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 23 Sep 2025

Nachum Kaplan reflects on the enduring presence of the Jewish people through the lens of historical challenges and resilience, despite numerous empires and ideologies attempting their erasure.

0 Politics Israel

The ‘2-state solution’ is making its last stand at the UN. It’s time for a new approach.

Gil Troy in JTA · 22 Sep 2025

With the two-state solution seeming increasingly untenable, particularly in light of recent hostilities involving Hamas and other factions, Gil Troy argues for a new vision at the UN.

0 Torah Philosophy

Why Talmud is the bedrock of my faith

eJewishPhilanthropy · 19 Sep 2025

Rabbi Aviva Richman of the Hadar Institute reflects on why the Talmud remains the foundation of her faith, especially as we approach the introspective period of Rosh Hashanah.

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.

0 Communities Ethics

9/11 taught me to fear. This year, I’m choosing to hope — even when it’s hard.

Rabbi Erez Sherman in JTA · 10 Sep 2025

Rabbi Erez Sherman reflects on the long-term impact of 9/11, a day that defined fear for many, including himself as a young student at Columbia University.

0 Politics Israel

Israel checkmates Hamas and the Arabs.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 9 Sep 2025

In a bold strategic move reminiscent of past decisive actions like Operation Entebbe and the bombing of Iraq's Osirak reactor, Israel conducted a major strike against Hamas leadership in Qatar.

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