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0 Communities Politics

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

Deborah Danan in JTA · 26 Jun

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 Communities Ethics

Hostages’ long-lasting mental and physical scars of Gaza captivity are treated at ‘Returnees Ward’

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 29 May

In the aftermath of being taken hostage by terrorists in Gaza, Israeli returnees face enduring physical and psychological challenges.

0 Sports Culture

Hapoel Tel Aviv nabs a European title, as 2 Jewish stars enter the NBA draft

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 18 Apr

Hapoel Tel Aviv made history by capturing their first EuroCup basketball title, defeating Gran Canaria, which promotes them to the top-tier EuroLeague, joining Maccabi Tel Aviv.

0 Politics History

You can support a Palestinian state without lying — so why do they?

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 8 Apr

Nachum Kaplan critiques the pro-Palestinian movement for promoting falsehoods about Jewish and Palestinian claims to land and statehood.

0 History Politics

The Lies That Made Zionists the Villains of Their Own Story

Dr. Rae in Future of Jewish · 31 Mar

Dr. Rae critically examines how historical Zionist efforts and ideologies have been misinterpreted and distorted by revisionist narratives, which unfairly paint Zionists as villains in the discourse surrounding Israel's formation.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The “Cessation’s Cessation” Edition

Promised Podcast · 20 Mar

Israel's resumption of military action in Gaza raises concerns about the fate of hostages and broader geopolitical implications as Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to dismiss the Shabak head, stirring debates about governance and democracy.

0 Politics History

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 27 Feb

In the article, Liel Leibovitz addresses the resurgence of discussions around Meir Kahane, a contentious figure within Jewish history, whose extremist views are denounced by almost all in the Jewish community.

0 Communities History

What is the Ohel, and why is it one of the most popular Jewish sites in the world?

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 20 Dec 2024

The Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem M. Schneerson in Queens, New York, has become a significant Jewish pilgrimage site, attracting up to a million visitors annually, including prominent politicians like New York Mayor Eric Adams and ex-President Donald Trump.

0 Art Culture

Visual Moment | New Angles on a Sacred Land

Diane M. Bolz in Moment · 26 Nov 2024

Noted American photographer Ralph Gibson embarked on a transformative journey through Israel in 2019, capturing the country's essence through his unique artistic lens.

0 Language History

How Yiddish became a ‘foreign language’ in Israel

Zach Golden in Forward · 11 Sep 2023

The struggle between Yiddish and Hebrew in Israel reflects the complex dynamics of language politics in Zionist history.