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0 Culture Language

How Yiddish and Savta Sarah shaped my Jewish journey

Kyle Desrosiers-Levine in Forward · 5 May

Kyle Desrosiers-Levine recounts how his Jewish journey began with an academic interest in Jewish languages during his time as a Fulbright fellow in Israel.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Reform Zionism is still alive

eJewishPhilanthropy · 11 Mar

Reform Judaism's relationship with Zionism and Israel is more nuanced than often portrayed.

0 Communities Politics

Venezuela’s Jewish diaspora is relieved to see Maduro deposed. But can they imagine returning?

Larry Luxner in JTA · 7 Jan

The fall of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro brings relief to the Venezuelan Jewish diaspora, but uncertainty remains about returning to their homeland.

0 History Holocaust

My Great-Grandfather’s Buick:

Emily Hamilton in Tablet · 26 Nov 2025

Emily Hamilton's poignant reflection on discovering her great-grandfather's book collection weaves a tale of family, history, and identity.

0 Television/Film Culture

Freed hostage Alon Ohel plays piano on Israeli sketch comedy show ‘Eretz Nehederet’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 30 Oct 2025

Freed hostage Alon Ohel made an emotional appearance on the Israeli sketch comedy show Eretz Nehederet, showcasing his piano skills that helped keep his spirit alive during his two-year captivity by Hamas.

0 Ethics Holocaust

We cannot forget the fallen

eJewishPhilanthropy · 20 Oct 2025

The emotional plea highlights the ongoing struggle of families whose loved ones, taken as hostages, remain unreturned after their deaths in Gaza.

0 Israel Communities

These Videos Show Joyful First Moments of the Israeli Hostages’ Return

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 17 Oct 2025

In a poignant and uplifting piece, the article chronicles the return of the last 20 living Israeli hostages and the emotional reunions that followed.

0 Communities Politics

Gimme shelter: As sirens wailed, Israelis made the most of life underground

Deborah Danan in JTA · 26 Jun 2025

During the recent conflict between Israel and Iran, Israelis sought refuge in various types of shelters, transforming them into temporary communal spaces and fostering unexpected camaraderie among diverse groups.

0 Politics History

Israel's attack on Iran has 'no strategy, no exit plan, but lots of euphoria'

Haaretz Weekly · 23 Jun 2025

Israel's recent military actions targeting regime sites in Iran, described as lacking clear strategy and possibly resulting in prolonged conflict, are critiqued by Iran expert Danny Citrinowicz.

0 Politics Culture

The “The Paper They’re Written On” Edition

Promised Podcast · 28 Nov 2024

The episode discusses the challenges and controversies surrounding the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, and the ramifications of the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.

0 Communities Politics

Israel at War – Israeli Normalcy

For Heaven's Sake · 17 Jul 2024

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein-Halevi explore the paradox of normalcy amidst conflict in Israeli society, highlighting the deep psychological and cultural mechanisms that allow life to continue against the backdrop of war.

0 Politics Communities

Israel at War – Israeli Normalcy

For Heaven's Sake · 17 Jul 2024

While visible signs of normalcy return to some parts of Israeli society despite ongoing conflict, the nation's underlying tensions persist as citizens grapple with displacement and insecurity.