Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico

A shocking true story of Mexico's Jewish community comes to Netflix

Mira Fox in Forward · 20 Nov

The miniseries "No One Saw Us Leave," now streaming on Netflix, dramatizes the real-life saga of Tamara Trottner, originally from the Ashkenazi Jewish community in Mexico City.

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Graffiti during Mexican protests against Claudia Sheinbaum’s government calls out ‘Jewish whore’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 16 Nov

Mexico's Jewish community and Israeli officials have strongly condemned antisemitic graffiti targeting President Claudia Sheinbaum, labeled as a "Jewish whore," during youth-led protests against her government.

0 Culture History

Her parents fled Mexico and Mandatory Palestine, taking their traumas with them

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 14 Nov

"Traces of Home," a documentary by Colette Ghunim, explores the inherited trauma of displacement experienced by her parents: her father, Hosni, was expelled from Safed, Mandatory Palestine in 1948, while her mother, Iza, fled Mexico City.

0 Communities Ethics

Kanye says he wants to ‘make amends’ with Jews, meets with Orthodox celebrity rabbi

Grace Gilson in Forward · 7 Nov

American rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, met with Orthodox Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto in New York, expressing a desire to atone for his antisemitic actions and remarks, including those of the past where he praised Hitler.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Ye meets with Orthodox celebrity rabbi, says he wants to ‘make amends’ after antisemitic outbursts

Grace Gilson in JTA · 6 Nov

American rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, recently met with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto in New York, expressing a desire to make amends for his past antisemitic remarks.

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This Classic Jewish Summer Camp Song Has Been Stuck in My Head for Decades

Hana LaRock in Kveller · 31 Oct

Hana LaRock reminisces about the ubiquitous Jewish summer camp song "Wherever You Go, There's Always Someone Jewish" by Rabbi Milder, written in 1983.

0 Television/Film Culture

Netflix’s ‘No One Saw Us Leave’ Is a Magnetic Jewish Series Based on a True Story

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 24 Oct

"No One Saw Us Leave," a Netflix series based on Tamara Trottner's autobiography, tells the intense story of her abduction as a child by her father, spanning multiple countries before reuniting with her mother in Israel.

0 Food Culture

These Jewish baked goods made the New York Times’ list of ‘25 Essential Pastries’ in NYC

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 22 Oct

Jewish baked goods have earned a spot on The New York Times list of 25 Essential Pastries in NYC, showcasing innovative takes on traditional recipes.

0 Culture Holidays

The Jewish Secret to a Better Life

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 29 Aug

The article delves into the experience and broader appeal of Shabbat, a weekly day of rest observed by Jews, emphasizing that it offers benefits even to non-Jews.

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Yiddish California cultural center plans move to La Paz, Mexico

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 10 Jul

The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) is moving its cultural center, Yiddishland California, from La Jolla, California, to La Paz, Mexico.

0 Jewish Law Education

‘The challenge attracted me’: Julio Frenk brings the fight against campus antisemitism to UCLA

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 30 May

Julio Frenk, former president of the University of Miami and current chancellor of UCLA, is taking a strong stand against campus antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

An Open Letter to the Capital Jewish Museum Murderer

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 May

Joshua Hoffman's open letter addresses the suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers at the Capital Jewish Museum.

0 Communities Culture

A pocket guide to the Jewish grandmothers of Mexico

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward · 9 May

David Calderon Zonana's Pocket Abuelitas project is a heartfelt celebration of Mexican Jewish grandmothers, capturing diverse cultural heritages through intimate interviews and culinary experiences.

0 Politics History

Car Talk

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 27 Mar

The podcast explores President Trump's decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and auto parts, highlighting its potential inflationary effects and broader economic implications.

0 Communities Politics

Connecting refugees to jobs is a win-win for employers and refugees. This Jewish humanitarian is making it happen.

Larry Luxner in JTA · 20 Feb

Gideon Maltz, leading the Tent Partnership for Refugees, significantly impacts the lives of refugees by allowing them access to employment with major global corporations.

0 Television/Film Culture

The hero of the Netflix series 'Mo' faces struggles that might seem familiar to Sholem Aleichem

Sheerly Avni in Forward · 14 Feb

The article discusses Mo Amer's Netflix series "Mo," drawing parallels between the show's Palestinian main character, Mo Najjad, and Tevye the Milkman from Sholem Aleichem's tales.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Wildfires and Wild Accusations: How Israel Is Being Blamed for the LA Fires

Megan Naftali in Moment · 17 Jan

Amid catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles County, some activists are using social media platforms to inaccurately blame Israel, linking the fires to the Israel-Hamas conflict and alleging U.S. support for Israel exacerbates such disasters.

0 Food Culture

Celebrating Christmukkah? There’s a food for that.

Rob Eshman in Forward · 20 Dec 2024

Rob Eshman explores the unique culinary connections between Jewish and Christian holiday foods when Hanukkah coincides with Christmas.

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Elbow Bread on the Lower East Side turns out old-school Jewish baked goods with a modern twist

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 20 Dec 2024

Elbow Bread, a novel bakery on New York’s Lower East Side, embraces Jewish baking traditions with a modern flair.

0 Music Culture

Indie rocker Rafael Cohen grapples with his Latin American Jewish identity

Gabe Friedman in JTA · 15 Nov 2024

Rafael Cohen, an indie musician with origins in Mexico City, navigates his dual Jewish and Latin American identity through his music.

0 Politics Leadership

Jews named Josh will be 6% of U.S. governors. Rabbis named Josh have leadership advice.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 6 Nov 2024

In an intriguing overlap of names and prominence, Josh Stein's election as governor of North Carolina means that 6% of U.S. governors are now Jewish men named Josh, joining Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Josh Green of Hawaii.

0 Food Culture

Inside the Mexican Jewish ‘Cocina’

Adeena Sussman in Hadassah · 4 Nov 2024

Ilan Stavans and Margaret E. Boyle, two scholars bonded by their Mexican Jewish heritage, have co-authored "Sabor Judio: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook" after discovering family cookbooks rich with recipes and stories of Mexican Jewish history.

0 Literature Philosophy

Poetry | Undergrowth, by Sara Samhaji

Maura Pellettieri in Moment · 4 Nov 2024

Sara Camhaji's collection "Undergrowth" intertwines the natural and spiritual worlds, exploring themes of identity and the power of nature through poetry that invites cosmic reflection.

0 Communities Culture

In Satmar Williamsburg, even the Legos wear yarmulkes

Mira Fox in Forward · 21 Jul 2022

In Williamsburg's Satmar Hasidic community, toy stores like Toys 2 Discover offer a unique glimpse into the community's lifestyle and values.

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In Mexico City, a young artist’s affair threatens her Syrian-Jewish community

Forward · 18 Feb 2021

Leona, set in Mexico City, explores the turmoil of a young Syrian-Jewish muralist, Ariella, who falls in love with a non-Jewish Mexican, prompting a crisis with her traditional community.

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