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18 notable Jews who died in 2024

JTA Staff in JTA · 18 Dec

This review honors the memories of 18 influential Jewish figures who passed away in 2024, highlighting their unique contributions across diverse fields such as politics, arts, and activism.

0 Antisemitism History

The Deep Roots of Irish Antisemitism

Simon Sebag Montefiore in The Free Press · 17 Dec

Simon Sebag Montefiore explores the longstanding roots of antisemitism in Ireland amidst recent geopolitical tensions, including Ireland’s strong stance against Israel.

0 Television/Film Culture

‘The Brutalist,’ the epic new movie getting Oscar buzz, is built from the stories of postwar Jewish architects

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 16 Dec

"The Brutalist," an upcoming film gaining Oscar buzz, spotlights the stories of Jewish postwar architects like Louis Kahn and Marcel Breuer through a fictional character, László Tóth, played by Adrien Brody.

0 Education History

What Is a Yeshivah?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 10 Dec

Rav Chaim Mordechai (Mottel) Katz was instrumental in the post-Holocaust revival of the Telshe Yeshivah in America.

0 Jewish Law Torah

The Vilna Gaon’s Edits & Understanding Midrashim II

Jewish History Uncensored · 5 Dec

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the Vilna Gaon's editing methodology, distinguishing his profound understanding of Talmudic texts from modern textual criticism.

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

The Same Old Lies About Jews

Dr. Rae in Future of Jewish · 1 Dec

Dr. Rae discusses the persistent and harmful comparison between the actions of Israel and the horrors of the Holocaust, criticizing this view as ignorant and offensive.

0 Antisemitism Culture

This is what our grandparents warned us about.

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 26 Nov

Hana Raviyt Schank writes a poignant guest essay reflecting on the rise of antisemitism among Western Jews, especially in the aftermath of the October 7 conflict between Israel and Hamas.

0 History Antisemitism

How the biggest antisemitic riot in America transformed Jewish history

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 26 Nov

The article examines the 1902 funeral riot of Rabbi Jacob Joseph in New York, regarded as the largest antisemitic riot in American history.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Adam Schiff, California’s Jewish senator-elect and Trump’s nemesis, says the US is ‘very much weakened as a democracy’

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 26 Nov

Adam Schiff, the Jewish senator-elect from California, is preparing for heightened tensions with the potential resurgence of Donald Trump in U.S. politics.

0 Television/Film Culture

Seth Meyers’ New Stand-Up Special Has Some Great Jewish Jokes

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 22 Nov

Seth Meyers' latest stand-up special, "Dad Man Walking," features a humorous exploration of his experiences with his Jewish family ties despite not being Jewish himself.

0 Culture Holidays

These New Kids Books Make the Best Hanukkah Gifts

Alexandra Lapkin Schwank in Hadassah · 20 Nov

A curated collection of children's books, ideal for Hanukkah gifting, brings themes of friendship, family, and community to life.

0 Literature History

Poem | The Findings of Yitzhak

Jean Nordhaus in Moment · 14 Nov

Jean Nordhaus's poem, "The Findings of Yitzhak," reflects on the legacy of the poet's great-grandfather, Yitzhak, through the lens of his Torah commentary written in 1912 in Vilna.

0 Politics Israel

Parliament should spend more time talking about Ukraine and less about the Middle East

Jewish Chronicle · 7 Nov

Mike Martin, a Liberal Democrat MP for Tunbridge Wells, argues that the UK Parliament's focus should shift from the Middle East to Ukraine due to its greater strategic significance for the UK's security interests.

0 Culture History

Exhibit highlights impact of ’The Dybbuk’ for the past 100 years

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 28 Oct

S. An-ski's play The Dybbuk has profoundly influenced Jewish culture since its premiere in 1920, and it continues to captivate audiences a century later.

0 Sports Gender/Identity

The Women's World Cup led her to take another shot at professional soccer — and brought her back to her Jewish roots

Tani Levitt in Forward · 28 Jul 2023

Jessica Ayers, a professional soccer player, has returned to the field with IFK Kalmar in Sweden after a hiatus, driven by a desire to improve the conditions for women's soccer and a personal reconnection with her Jewish roots.

0 Culture History

Luba Kadison Buloff, 99, Last Survivor of Yiddish Theater Company

Forward · 12 May 2006

Luba Kadison Buloff, a celebrated Yiddish theater actress and the last surviving member of the Vilna Troupe, passed away at the age of 99.

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