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0 History Politics

To understand Israel, remember the Jews of the Arab world.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 29 Oct

Half of Israel's Jewish population is of Middle Eastern and North African descent, making the narrative of them being European colonial settlers flawed.

0 Politics History

Architects of Peace: Episode 1 - The Road to the Deal

People of the Pod · 28 Aug

AJC Chief of Policy and Political Affairs, Jason Isaacson, recounts the long and complex path leading to the signing of the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco.

0 Communities Leadership

Rolling with the Punches

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami · 14 May

Rabbi Eli Portal, having overcome a life-altering ATV accident at a young age, now dedicates his life to mentoring others in the Jewish community facing adversity.

0 Communities History

A Mourner’s Prayer in Morocco

InternsFall21 in Lilith · 10 Apr

In an evocative personal narrative, the author recounts a journey to Morocco in 1998, where an unexpected encounter in Marrakesh's Jewish quarter fosters a profound spiritual connection through the recitation of Kaddish by a local rabbi.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Wins the War of Ideas

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article explores Israel's challenge in shaping its international perception, noting that traditional defensive arguments are often counterproductive.

0 Communities History

Postcard from Morocco

Sapir · 3 Apr

Beth El synagogue in Casablanca, once a vibrant center of Jewish life in Morocco, highlights the decline of this historic Jewish community amid changing circumstances and recent developments, such as the Abraham Accords.

0 Politics Culture

Kushner goes behind the scenes of Trump's WH in tell-all book

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 1 Aug 2022

Jared Kushner's memoir, "Breaking History: A White House Memoir," offers a personal glimpse into his life during the Trump administration, focusing on his Jewish practices, family dynamics, and foreign policy efforts.