Tokyo, Japan

Rome’s Pride parade bars Jewish LGBTQ float over refusal to call Gaza war ‘genocide’

Simone Somekh in Forward · 29 May

The decision by the Roma Pride organizers to bar a Jewish LGBTQ organization, Keshet Italia, from using a float in this year's parade has sparked significant controversy and accusations of antisemitism.

0 Politics Culture

Reading for Pleasure

The Editors in Tablet · 27 May

Giuliano da Empoli's latest work, "The Hour of the Predator," offers insights into the intertwined world of politics and technology as seen through his European perspective.

0 Politics Israel

As philanthropists gather in San Diego, Israel’s first responders face a growing trauma epidemic

eJewishPhilanthropy · 17 Mar

In San Diego, Jewish philanthropists gathered to discuss Israel's future, focusing on the growing trauma epidemic affecting Israeli first responders and soldiers.

0 Television/Film Culture

The PBS series ‘Black and Jewish America’ gets it right — except the Black and Jewish part

Robin Washington in Forward · 9 Feb

Robin Washington critiques the PBS series "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History," for its failure to adequately represent Jews of Color, despite its initial promise.

0 History Culture

The Nazis sent them to Hawaii to spy for the Japanese

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 26 Nov 2025

Christine Kuehn's book, "Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor," is an intriguing blend of history and memoir recounting her family's unexpected Nazi espionage activities during World War II.

0 History Holocaust

The Japanese Scholar Who Saved a Generation of Jews

Meir Soloveichik in Tablet · 3 Nov 2025

This engaging article by Meir Soloveichik recounts the extraordinary story of Chiune Sugihara and Setsuzo Kotsuji, two Japanese heroes who played pivotal roles in saving Jewish lives during World War II.

0 Politics Culture

Banned for Life

David Jager in Tablet · 24 Oct 2025

The piece explores the controversial figure of Gavin McInnes, known for founding the Proud Boys, a political group with far-right ideologies.

0 Music Culture

‘It’s a Small World After All’ Now Has New Lyrics From Its Original Jewish Composers

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 20 Oct 2025

The iconic Disney song "It's a Small World (After All)," known for its enduring global resonance, received a lyrical update this year with a 70th anniversary verse penned by its original Jewish composers, the Sherman Brothers.

0 Politics History

If Hitler had TikTok, the Nazis might have won.

Lucy in Future of Jewish · 8 Oct 2025

The essay reflects on the potential impact of modern social media tools like TikTok and Instagram on World War II, positing that if such platforms existed then, Nazi propaganda could have shaped global opinion against the Allies by showcasing German civilian suffering, thus altering the war's outcome.

0 Politics History

The Simple Difference Between Israelis and Palestinians

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 Aug 2025

Joshua Hoffman argues that despite advanced military capabilities, Israel exercises significant restraint in conflicts, emphasizing moral superiority over Palestinian groups, notably Hamas, which use civilians as shields.

0 History Jewish Law

From Port Arthur to Portsmouth

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Aug 2025

The Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, a conflict ignited by imperial aspirations, dramatically impacted the Russian Jewish community.

0 History Holocaust

Hiding from the Nazis in Japan

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 13 Aug 2025

In August 1940, Meyer Zucker, a Jewish refugee from Nazi-occupied Europe, received a life-saving visa from Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania.

0 Television/Film Politics

An Israeli and an Iranian step onto a judo mat — and make a thriller about a forbidden relationship

PJ Grisar in Forward · 12 Jun 2025

"Tatami," co-directed by Israeli filmmaker Guy Nattiv and Iranian actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi, is a political thriller about an Iranian judoka pressured to withdraw from a tournament to avoid facing an Israeli opponent.

0 Literature Culture

Searching for Levy Hideo

Bob Davis in Moment · 13 May 2025

The article explores the unique life journey of Ian Levy, also known as Levy Hideo, an American Jew who became a celebrated Japanese novelist.

0 Literature Culture

Searching for Levy Hideo

Bob Davis in Moment · 13 May 2025

The article explores the unique life journey of Ian Levy, also known as Levy Hideo, an American Jew who became a celebrated Japanese novelist.

0 History Holocaust

Argentine Supreme Court discovers over 80 boxes of forgotten Nazi documents

Grace Gilson in JTA · 12 May 2025

In a significant archival discovery, the Argentine Supreme Court has found over 80 boxes containing Nazi documents, which were originally sent from the Nazi German embassy in Tokyo to diplomats in Argentina in 1941.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Passover Crossover - Rootless - Why Dual Loyalty is Good for the Jews, with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz

Unorthodox · 16 Apr 2025

Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz discusses the concept of dual loyalty among American Jews, advocating for a proud embrace of loyalty to both the United States and Israel as complementary rather than conflicting identities.

0 Politics Politics

Intellectual Trade Deficit

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Apr 2025

The episode analyzes the implications of Trump's recent trade-tariff policy on the U.S. economy, particularly its impact on international relations and domestic politics.

0 Politics History

Why Tariffs Are Good

Michael Lind in Tablet · 7 Mar 2025

Michael Lind argues for the strategic use of tariffs in international trade, particularly in response to China's economic power.

0 Sports Culture

14 athletes and personalities inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 24 Jan 2025

The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame recently announced its 2025 class, inducting 14 remarkable athletes and media figures from diverse sports worldwide.

0 Communities Sports

Israel Baseball back in the spotlight with a new documentary

Menschwarmers · 15 Jan 2025

Jewish baseball is back in the spotlight with the Canadian premiere of the documentary "Israel Swings for Gold," highlighting the unique journey of Israeli baseball players at the Tokyo Olympics.

0 Sports Culture

The Jewish Sport Report: ‘BY-Jew’ Jake Retzlaff is the new face of Manischewitz

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 6 Dec 2024

Jake Retzlaff, the Jewish quarterback for BYU, has signed a groundbreaking sponsorship deal with Manischewitz, marking the first time a college athlete has partnered with this iconic Jewish food brand.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Streaming platform Twitch bans the word ‘Zionist’ as a proxy for spreading hate toward Jews and Israelis

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 18 Nov 2024

Twitch, a leading livestreaming platform, has updated its hate speech policy to ban the use of the term 'Zionist' when employed as a slur against Jews or Israelis.

0 Leadership Communities

Part 2: Create a Winning Team

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Nov 2024

In "Part 2: Create a Winning Team," Cindy Scarr offers actionable insights for leaders stepping into new roles or looking to enhance team cohesion.

0 Culture History

When Elie Wiesel was enchanted by Disneyland

Elie Wiesel in Forward · 15 Jan 2024

Elie Wiesel's reflective piece reminisces about his visit to Disneyland in 1957, highlighting the amusement park as a utopian paradise for children, evoking a sense of purity and joy akin to experiencing heaven on earth.

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