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0 History Politics

Photos: Remembering Jimmy Carter's most Jewish moments

Rebecca Salzhauer in Forward · 29 Dec

The article celebrates moments of former President Jimmy Carter's significant interactions with the Jewish community, focusing primarily on his role in Middle East peace efforts.

0 History Culture

The Great Return to the Holy Land

Ehud Neor in Future of Jewish · 28 Dec

Ehud Neor explores the concept of the Holy Land, particularly relating to Jewish identity and history.

0 Culture History

"And For The Miracles"

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 27 Dec

Natan Slifkin reflects on the enduring significance of miracles in Jewish life, drawing parallels between the ancient Hanukkah miracles and the contemporary events surrounding Israel's defense against terrorism and regional threats in 2024.

0 Leadership History

The blessing and burden of bearing first witness to Jewish history

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 26 Dec

Ron Kampeas reflects on his career as a Jewish journalist, witnessing significant events such as Yitzhak Rabin's assassination in 1995 and the Hamas attack on Israel in 2023.

0 Culture Politics

What Matters Now to comedian Yochay Sponder: Post-Oct. 7 truth -- with laughs

What Matters Now · 26 Dec

Comedian Yochay Sponder uses humor as a form of Israeli advocacy, especially in the wake of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, which claimed the life of his soldier cousin.

0 Holidays History

6 Things About Hanukkah You Need to Know

Forest Rain in Future of Jewish · 25 Dec

Forest Rain's essay addresses common misconceptions about Hanukkah, emphasizing its unique cultural and historical significance separate from Christmas.

0 Holidays History

6 Things About Hanukkah You Need to Know

Forest Rain in Future of Jewish · 25 Dec

Forest Rain's essay addresses common misconceptions about Hanukkah, emphasizing its unique cultural and historical significance separate from Christmas.

0 Culture Holidays

Introducing: Eight Days of Hanukkah Cholent

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 25 Dec

Emily Alhadeff humorously explores the intersection of Hanukkah and Christmas culture in her piece, highlighting the unique and often quirky ways in which Jewish traditions adapt and coexist with broader holiday themes.

0 Politics History

The 6 Day War and the Pager Plot

Emes Ve-Emunah · 25 Dec

Reflecting on a recent '60 Minutes' segment that echoed the transformative events of the 1967 Six-Day War, the article revisits how that military victory shifted global perceptions of Israel from being the underdog to a formidable military power.

0 Culture Holidays

How Jews Celebrate Christmas

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 25 Dec

During Christmas, Jewish communities have developed unique traditions often centered on humor and resilience.

0 Education Culture

25 Jewish Things You Should Be Learning

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 24 Dec

The Future of Jewish presents a comprehensive list of 25 key topics spanning Jewish literature, philosophy, history, and more, essential for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Jewish culture and heritage.

0 Politics Culture

The 3 Most-Read Columns In 2024

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 24 Dec

In this reflection on the year 2024, Gary Rosenblatt highlights his three most-read and favorite columns, focusing on critical issues in the Jewish world.

0 Communities Leadership

Who Will Comfort Us Now

Toby Bulman Katz in Jewish Action · 24 Dec

Rav Nachman Bulman, ztl, was a profound and influential rabbi whose legacy spans numerous communities and individuals influenced by his teachings and leadership.

0 Politics Israel

The Truth from Someone Who Lives There

Emes Ve-Emunah · 24 Dec

This piece explores the situation in Gaza, emphasizing how Hamas is blamed for the hardships faced by Palestinians rather than Israel.

0 Holidays Culture

8 candles, 80 opinions: The many meanings of an American Hanukkah

Rabbi Leon A. Morris in JTA · 24 Dec

Hanukkah, with its festive traditions like dreidel games and latkes, serves as a poignant reflection of contemporary tensions faced by American Jews, especially in balancing Jewish distinctiveness and universalism.

0 Culture Israel

The Heroism of Israel’s Healers

Ted Goldstein in Future of Jewish · 24 Dec

The essay by Ted Goldstein highlights the immense courage and resilience of Israeli healers, focusing on the experiences of two anonymous paramedics, "Rachel" and "Leah."

0 Politics Philosophy

Einat Wilf: ‘Jews Are Never Allowed To Win, and Arabs Are Never Allowed to Lose' (18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers)

18forty · 24 Dec

Einat Wilf, a former Knesset member, discusses the entrenched ideological conflict between Israel and Palestinianism, arguing that the right of return prevents resolution.

0 Food Culture

Easy Homemade Waffles

Sharona in Mishpacha · 23 Dec

Sharona's culinary article in Mishpacha Magazine presents a series of versatile and flavorful recipes for both everyday and special occasions.

0 Politics Israel

Daniel Gordis: ‘The great failure of the hostages is enormous’

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 23 Dec

Daniel Gordis discusses the enormity of the failure to secure hostages from Gaza, emphasizing it as Israel's most significant shortcoming despite potential incapability to secure a deal.

0 Politics Israel

Israel into 2025: Building on Regional Successes, Avoiding Domestic Fractures

Decision Points · 23 Dec

Amidst regional military successes, Israel faces profound internal divisions as it enters 2025, grappling with unpopular political maneuvers and the ongoing impact of a tumultuous 2024.

0 Literature Philosophy

Three Poems from “A Prayer of Six Wings”

Owen Lewis in Lehrhaus · 23 Dec

Owen Lewis explores profound themes in his three poems from "A Prayer of Six Wings," weaving together Jewish historical, religious, and philosophical elements.

0 Literature Culture

What’s everybody reading? Readers suggest the defining Jewish books of the 21st century

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 22 Dec

In this exploration of Jewish literature suggested by readers, Andrew Silow-Carroll highlights key books that reflect the dynamics and challenges facing 21st-century Jewry.

0 Holidays Culture

Why the Lubavitcher Rebbe launched public menorah lightings

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Dec

In the context of rising antisemitism, Jewish visibility has become a contentious issue, with many fearing to display outward signs of Jewish identity.

0 Politics Israel

Israel must crush Palestinian hopes.

Richard Hanania in Future of Jewish · 21 Dec

Richard Hanania's guest essay proposes that Israel's military strategy should aim to diminish Palestinian hope as a means to reduce future threats.

0 Politics Israel

Time and time again - with Simon Sebag Montefiore

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 21 Dec

Israeli journalist Unite Levy and British journalist Jonathan Fredland discuss Iranian hostility in the Middle East, drawing comments from Simon Sebag Montefiore on geopolitical shifts after Assad's fall in Syria.

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