Israel

0 Holocaust Culture

A timely New York exhibition immerses listeners in voices from the Holocaust

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 3 Dec 2025

The New York Historical's latest exhibition, "The Recordings: Voices from the Shoah Tapes," presents a visceral auditory experience that highlights the history and trauma of the Holocaust.

0 Philosophy Holocaust

5 Things Vayishlach Teaches About Faith After the Holocaust

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 3 Dec 2025

Parshat Vayishlach's narrative of Yaakov wrestling with a mysterious figure takes on profound significance when reflected upon in the context of post-Holocaust Jewish theology.

0 Education Communities

This is the most important Jewish investment in 50 years.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish · 3 Dec 2025

Toronto's Jewish community faces a pressing need for increased day school capacity as demand for Jewish education surges.

0 Communities Israel

Fighting for my country, struggling for a home

eJewishPhilanthropy · 3 Dec 2025

Sergeant First Class Itamar Hayun, a longtime IDF reservist, narrates his struggle to secure affordable housing while serving his country.

0 Communities Israel

Fighting for my country, struggling for a home

eJewishPhilanthropy · 3 Dec 2025

Sergeant First Class Itamar Hayun, a longtime IDF reservist, narrates his struggle to secure affordable housing while serving his country.

0 Communities Israel

Fighting for my country, struggling for a home

eJewishPhilanthropy · 3 Dec 2025

Sergeant First Class Itamar Hayun, a longtime IDF reservist, narrates his struggle to secure affordable housing while serving his country.

0 Communities Ethics

Don’t speak for us — speak with us

eJewishPhilanthropy · 3 Dec 2025

Shai Assulin, a coordinator for the Jerusalem Municipality's Special Needs Department, emphasizes the importance of inclusive participation for individuals with disabilities in decision-making processes that affect them.

0 Sports Culture

Danny Wolf will see you now

Louis Keene in Forward · 3 Dec 2025

Danny Wolf, a Jewish-American basketball player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets, is making waves in the NBA with standout performances after a challenging start to the season.

0 Politics Ethics

How Should We Think About Boycotts?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 2 Dec 2025

Peter Beinart facilitates a discussion on the nature and impact of boycotts, featuring experts Zackie Achmat, a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, and Mazin Qumsiyeh, an authority on Palestinian non-violent resistance.

0 History Politics

To be fair, we should put 'Palestinian' in quotation marks.

David E. Firester, Ph.D. in Future of Jewish · 2 Dec 2025

David E. Firester's guest essay explores the historical and political origins of the term 'Palestinian,' advocating for quotation marks to be used when referring to Palestinian identity claims prior to the 20th century.

0 Television/Film Culture

All the Jewish TV Coming in December 2025

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 2 Dec 2025

December 2025 is set to be a festive season for Jewish television viewers, with a selection of new specials and series featuring Jewish themes and talents.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Over 300 rabbis and Jewish leaders call for removal of UN official who denied Oct. 7 rapes

Grace Gilson in JTA · 2 Dec 2025

Over 300 Jewish leaders, including prominent rabbis and women's rights advocates, have called for the dismissal of Reem Alsalem, a U.N. rapporteur, after she denied reports of sexual violence during Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Leadership

I was interrogated by Israeli authorities — I know why they're terrified of peace activists like me

Zak Witus in Forward · 2 Dec 2025

Zak Witus, Director of Young Leadership and Education at the New Israel Fund, recounts his interrogation by Israeli authorities at Ben-Gurion Airport due to materials in his luggage that supported both Israeli and Palestinian peace efforts.

0 Politics Leadership

I was interrogated by Israeli authorities — I know why they're terrified of peace activists like me

Zak Witus in Forward · 2 Dec 2025

Zak Witus, Director of Young Leadership and Education at the New Israel Fund, recounts his interrogation by Israeli authorities at Ben-Gurion Airport due to materials in his luggage that supported both Israeli and Palestinian peace efforts.

0 Politics Leadership

I was interrogated by Israeli authorities — I know why they're terrified of peace activists like me

Zak Witus in Forward · 2 Dec 2025

Zak Witus, Director of Young Leadership and Education at the New Israel Fund, recounts his interrogation by Israeli authorities at Ben-Gurion Airport due to materials in his luggage that supported both Israeli and Palestinian peace efforts.

0 Communities Culture

My Second Time in New Orleans

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 2 Dec 2025

In a deeply reflective piece, the author recounts a significant visit to New Orleans, blending personal narrative with cultural exploration.

0 Television/Film Culture

Israel's 2025 Oscar entry is a story of grief, sex and looming national tragedy

PJ Grisar in Forward · 2 Dec 2025

"Come Closer," Israel's 2025 Oscar entry, is a poignant film that intricately weaves themes of grief, love, and national tragedy, directed by Tom Nesher.

0 Television/Film Culture

Israel's 2025 Oscar entry is a story of grief, sex and looming national tragedy

PJ Grisar in Forward · 2 Dec 2025

"Come Closer," Israel's 2025 Oscar entry, is a poignant film that intricately weaves themes of grief, love, and national tragedy, directed by Tom Nesher.

0 Education Politics

Israel's Other Existential Crisis

Emes Ve-Emunah · 2 Dec 2025

Economist Dan Ben-David highlights Israel's looming existential threat from within, focusing on the Charedi educational system's lack of secular curriculum.

0 Israel Politics

Take Offense While Playing Defense