Luxembourg

Slovenia’s last Jewish institution endures through desecration and decay

Alan Grabinsky in Forward · 17 Jun

Amid political tensions and a lack of governmental support, Slovenia's lone Jewish institution, the Jewish Cultural Center Ljubljana, persists through challenges including desecration and financial hardship.

0 Politics Holocaust

Ukraine reburies Nazi collaborator with state honors, drawing Israeli condemnation

Grace Gilson in Forward · 27 May

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky sparked outrage from Israel by honoring Andriy Melnyk, a controversial Ukrainian nationalist leader who collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War II, in a state reburial ceremony.

0 Politics Communities

As Slovenia takes a hard line against Israel, its tiny Jewish community feels increasingly isolated

Larry Luxner in JTA · 8 Oct 2025

Slovenia's increasingly pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel policies have left its small Jewish community feeling marginalized and isolated.

0 Politics Israel

Recognizing 'Palestine' means denying reality.

Daniel Clarke-Serret in Future of Jewish · 24 Sep 2025

Daniel Clarke-Serret criticizes recent international recognition of Palestine, viewing it as a flawed decision from moral, practical, and philosophical perspectives.

0 Politics Israel

France recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN General Assembly: ‘We must pave the way for peace’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 22 Sep 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron announced France's formal recognition of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly, joining several other countries in signaling a shift in diplomatic currents.

0 Politics Israel

25 countries call for ‘immediate’ end to Gaza war, citing mounting death toll at aid distribution sites

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Jul 2025

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified as recent events have led to the highest recorded death toll among aid-seekers.

0 Politics Antisemitism

When Hamas cheers you on, you might be doing it wrong.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 3 Jun 2025

Nachum Kaplan's essay critiques Europe and several Western countries for their stance on Israel amid the conflict with Hamas.

0 Antisemitism History

Between Diplomacy and Commemoration: The Origins of the Study of Antisemitism

Tel Aviv Review · 31 Mar 2025

Tom Eshed, a postdoctoral fellow, explores the evolution of antisemitism research post-World War II, emphasizing its complex relationship with Zionism and Israeli diplomacy.

0 Politics Israel

Antony Blinken’s Mental Prison

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 6 Jan 2025

Peter Beinart critiques U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent interview with the New York Times, focusing on Blinken's perspective on the Gaza conflict.

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

My grandmother fled Hitler in 1938. She'd be skeptical of panic over antisemitism today

Philip Joseph in Forward · 5 Jan 2025

Philip Joseph reflects on his grandmother's stoic pragmatism as she fled Luxembourg in 1938 before the full horrors of the Holocaust unfolded, emphasizing careful evaluation of evidence over reactionary fear.

0 Communities History

Lovely Luxembourg City

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Nov 2024

Luxembourg City is a unique blend of natural beauty, historic architecture, and rich Jewish history.

0 Culture Language

Baby Names That Work in English, Hebrew and French

Naomi Kaye Honova in Kveller · 19 Nov 2024

French remains a significant language for Jewish communities worldwide, both historically and present-day, with its influence seen in regions like North Africa, Quebec, and Israel.

0 Politics Israel

The Room Where It Happens - with Zohar Palti

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 2 Feb 2024

Yonit and Jonathan discuss the complexities surrounding the potential release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, the implications for Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Israel's shifting political and security landscape.

0 History Art

At 95, The Heroes Of The Ghost Army Relive The Battles Of WWII

PJ Grisar in Forward · 6 Jun 2019

Bernard Bluestein and Seymour Nussenbaum were members of the 603rd Camouflage Engineers, part of the "Ghost Army" during WWII.

0 History Art

At 95, The Heroes Of The Ghost Army Relive The Battles Of WWII

PJ Grisar in Forward · 6 Jun 2019

Bernard Bluestein and Seymour Nussenbaum were members of the 603rd Camouflage Engineers, part of the "Ghost Army" during WWII.

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