Vilnius County, Lithuania

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Israel names a street after renowned Yiddish poet Abraham Sutzkever

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 10 Jun

Netanya, Israel, has honored the influential Yiddish poet and Vilna partisan, Abraham Sutzkever, by naming a street after him, marking it as "Rechov Avrom Sutzkever."

0 Politics Israel

Progressive Jews are trying out post-Zionism. There's one big flaw in their approach

Nadav Ziv in Forward · 7 Jun

Progressive Jewish groups in America have formed the Jewish Diaspora Movement (JDM), seeking to create a new vision for Jewish identity that moves away from Zionism in response to feelings of alienation from state-centric ideologies.

0 History Leadership

Rabbi Jacob Joseph (1840–1902)—The Tragic Tale of New York’s Only Chief Rabbi

Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff in Jewish Action · 2 Jun

Rabbi Jacob Joseph's tenure as New York's Chief Rabbi underscores the complexities of establishing religious authority in America's secular landscape.

0 Antisemitism Communities

The Most Dangerous Lie That New York Jews Tell Themselves

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 27 May

Nachum Kaplan argues that New York Jews are dangerously complacent about the rising tide of antisemitism, falsely believing that their city's Jewish population size and historical success equate to safety.

0 Leadership Holocaust

At Abraham Foxman’s funeral, an elegy for the last generation with direct ties to the Holocaust

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 13 May

Mourners recently gathered to bid farewell to Abraham Foxman, a towering figure in Jewish communal leadership and a Holocaust survivor, who passed away at age 86.

0 Leadership Antisemitism

An Ode To Abe: World Figure And Down-To-Earth Mensch

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 12 May

Abraham Foxman, highlighted for his passionate and personal approach to combating antisemitism, is remembered as a pivotal American Jewish leader over the past five decades.

0 Leadership Holocaust

Abraham Foxman, transformative longtime director of the Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 10 May

Abraham Foxman, former national director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), has passed away at the age of 86.

0 Culture History

This graphic novel illustrates the story of America’s first Jewish congregation — pirates and all

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 4 May

"Remnants," a graphic novel by Julian Voloj, explores the rich and often-overlooked history of the first Jewish congregation in North America.

0 Culture History

How young people once used Yiddish personal ads to find a partner

Ilya Pechenin in Forward · 27 Apr

In the early 20th-century cities of Warsaw and Vilna, Yiddish-speaking Jews began using newspaper marriage ads as an innovative approach to finding partners, diverging from traditional matchmaking methods.

0 Antisemitism History

The Holocaust never ended.

Alex Steiman in Future of Jewish · 17 Apr

This essay by Alex Steiman highlights the persistent threat of Nazi ideologies and antisemitism, arguing that the Holocaust's ideological roots continue to influence modern society.

0 History Gender/Identity

Forgotten Feminism: Poland in the 1930s

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 7 Apr

This piece explores the often-overlooked feminist history in 1930s Poland, focusing on Jewish women who played significant roles in resistance efforts during World War II.

0 History Holocaust

Breaching the Walls of History

Dan Rabinowitz in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Dan Rabinowitz delves into the contentious reaction sparked by his research on the Strashun Library in Vilna, which drew criticism from the haredi community when published in Yated Neeman.

0 History Jewish Law

Breaching the Walls of History

Dan Rabinowitz in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Dan Rabinowitz explores the controversy sparked by Rabbi Michoel Sorotzkin's impassioned criticism of his report on the Brisker Rov's visit to the Strashun Library in Vilna.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Vocabulary Lesson

Daniel B. Schwartz in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Mark Mazower's book "On Antisemitism: A Word in History" explores the evolution of the term "antisemitism" and its uses from its inception in the late 19th century to modern political contexts, particularly focusing on criticism of Israel.

0 Antisemitism History

Vocabulary Lesson

Daniel B. Schwartz in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Mark Mazower's book, "On Antisemitism: A Word in History," examines the evolution of the term antisemitism, more so than the phenomenon itself, from its 19th-century origins to contemporary debates linking anti-Zionism and antisemitism.

0 Culture History

The Great Jewish Manuscript Sell-Off

David Sclar in Tablet · 19 Feb

David Sclar discusses the problematic decision by cultural institutions, like the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), to sell rare Hebrew manuscripts and historical documents due to financial pressures.

0 Communities Leadership

From far corners of the Jewish world, the women of Chabad gather in freezing Brooklyn

Grace Gilson in JTA · 6 Feb

Female Chabad emissaries from over 100 countries convened in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, for the annual International Conference of Shluchos.

0 Culture History

The Lions on the Ark: A Miraculous Story

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 26 Jan

Natan Slifkin shares the remarkable story of synagogue lions, tracing their historic journey from Eastern Europe to America.

0 Music Culture

New CD of Yiddish children’s songs by composer David Botwinik

Deborah Strauss in Forward · 4 Dec 2025

A new CD of Yiddish children's songs titled "Zumer iz shoyn vider do" celebrates the legacy of the late David Botwinik, a Vilna-born composer who passed away in 2022 at the age of 101.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Lithuanian government party leader convicted of inciting hatred towards Jews

Grace Gilson in Forward · 4 Dec 2025

Remigijus Zemaitaitis, leader of Lithuania's populist Nemuno Aura party, was convicted for inciting hatred against Jews and minimizing the Holocaust.

0 Communities Music

The Moment: Issue 1087

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Nov 2025

In a recent Minneapolis event, renowned Jewish musicians Abie Rotenberg and Joey Newcomb led a community in a heartfelt kumzitz, highlighting stories that resonated deeply with young professionals on journeys towards Torah observance.

0 History Culture

A Coffee Table Book With 100 Jewish Artifacts

Cathryn J. Prince in Hadassah · 17 Nov 2025

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research has launched a commemorative coffee table book titled "100 Objects: From the Collections of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research," showcasing a diverse array of Jewish artifacts from their extensive archives.

0 Culture History

Yiddish life in prewar Eastern Europe comes alive on this website

Judah Sussman in Forward · 23 Oct 2025

A new website, Yiddishculture.co, spearheaded by Adina Cimet, seeks to reinvigorate the history and culture of Eastern European Jewry.

0 Education Holocaust

How this Jewish day school teaches students about the Holocaust

Eitan Binstock in Forward · 30 Sep 2025

Ramaz Middle School in Manhattan has incorporated a unique Holocaust library within Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, highlighting the importance of Holocaust education with deep ties to Jewish cultural heritage.

0 Culture Philosophy

Letters, Fall 2025

Jewish Review of Books · 29 Sep 2025

This collection of letters from the Jewish Review of Books addresses diverse topics within Jewish life and thought.

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