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Rabbi Joseph Hirsch Dünner (Ritzad): A (Mostly) Forgotten Pioneer of Academic Talmud

Isaac Roszler in Lehrhaus · 18 Nov

Rabbi Joseph Hirsch Dnner (Ritzad) was a pioneering but largely overlooked academic scholar of the Babylonian Talmud, influential in combining traditional learning with modern critical methods.

0 Culture Politics

Following uproar, IDF cantor to perform at Amsterdam Hanukkah concert after all — but not for everyone

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 14 Nov

The IDF's chief cantor will perform in Amsterdam's Royal Concert Hall for Hanukkah, following a contentious debate that highlights the deep divides within the Jewish and broader community regarding Israel's policies.

0 Holocaust History

Prominent Holocaust survivors die, including the ‘librarian of Auschwitz’ and the last Warsaw Ghetto fighter

Grace Gilson in JTA · 13 Nov

Several prominent Holocaust survivors, representing the dwindling number of eyewitness voices to the atrocities, have recently passed away, marking the end of an era.

0 Television/Film Politics

Israel’s Oscar entry is, once again, about Palestinians

PJ Grisar in Forward · 5 Nov

"The Sea," directed by Shai Carmeli-Pollak, is Israel's entry for the 2026 Oscars and tells the poignant story of Khaled, a 12-year-old Palestinian boy who faces numerous challenges to reach the Mediterranean Sea from the West Bank.

0 Culture Politics

Amsterdam’s Royal Concert Hall cancels annual Hanukkah concert, citing singer’s IDF ties

Grace Gilson in JTA · 4 Nov

The Royal Concert Hall in Amsterdam decided to cancel its annual Hanukkah concert due to the involvement of Shai Abramson, a singer with ties to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

0 History Holocaust

They tried to erase the Jews behind Europe’s most famous brands.

Andrea Baur in Future of Jewish · 3 Nov

Andrea Baur's essay highlights the systematic expropriation of Jewish contributions to European innovation during the Nazi regime, a process known as "Aryanisation."

0 Culture Music

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 Literature History

Maurice Sendak’s Scary Monsters

Kathryn Wolf in Tablet · 29 Oct

Maurice Sendak, the renowned illustrator and author of children's literature, is celebrated for his daring approach to storytelling, revealing childhood anxieties through the lens of his Jewish heritage and family history.

0 Politics Israel

International Court of Justice says Israel must work with UN to deliver aid into Gaza

Grace Gilson in Forward · 22 Oct

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion stating that Israel must collaborate with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza, rejecting Israel's rationale for barring UNRWA due to alleged Hamas infiltration.

0 Sports Politics

An attack on Israeli soccer fans last year was dubbed a ‘pogrom.' Could it happen again?

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 17 Oct

Amidst escalating tensions and accusations of antisemitism, the ban against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a soccer match in Birmingham is indicative of the broader challenges facing Israeli interests globally.

0 Sports Antisemitism

British PM denounces ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at upcoming Aston Villa soccer match

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Oct

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly criticized the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an upcoming soccer match against Aston Villa, condemning the move as displaying antisemitism and emphasizing the police's role in ensuring safety for all fans.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Europe is losing its religion, and its Jews.

Future of Jewish · 15 Oct

Europe is witnessing a significant decline of religious adherence, with a noticeable transformation of once-sacred Christian buildings into entertainment venues.

0 Politics Holocaust

Jewish philanthropy’s missing front

eJewishPhilanthropy · 10 Oct

In the aftermath of the tragic October 7, 2023 attacks, there is a concerning gap in the Jewish response framework: a comprehensive legal strategy.

0 Music Communities

Songs in the Key of October 7

Rahel Musleah in Hadassah · 2 Sep

Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, at the Nova music festival, music has become a powerful medium of memorial and healing for grieving families in Israel.

0 Television/Film Culture

‘Anne Frank, Superstar’? A satirical musical reimagines the Holocaust victim as a symbol of wokeness.

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 21 Aug

Slam Frank, a satirical musical co-created by Jewish artists Andrew Fox and Joel Sinensky, reimagines Anne Frank as a pansexual Latinx girl in a hip-hop style show that explores and mocks the extremes of identity politics.

0 History Philosophy

The Rebirth of Chosenness

Sapir · 11 Aug

The article explores England's remarkable historical shift from one of the most antisemitic nations to a leading philosemitic society by the 17th century.

0 Education Culture

Jews Were Chosen to Think

Sapir · 11 Aug

The obituaries of three influential Jewish thinkers, Philip Sunshine, Peter Lax, and Richard Garwin, highlight a broader cultural phenomenon of Jewish intellectual achievement.

0 Antisemitism History

The Most Dangerous Enemy Jews Have Ever Faced

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 Jul

The article delves into the complex and painful topic of Jewish betrayal, particularly focusing on the controversial theory that Anne Frank's betrayal may have involved a Jewish informant.

0 Culture Politics

An Orange Tie and A Grieving Crowd: Comedian Yohay Sponder on Jewish Resilience

People of the Pod · 24 Jul

Yohay Sponder, an Israeli comedian, shares how his work has evolved to offer resilience and connection through humor amidst adversity.

0 History Philosophy

Lifting the Ban? Spinoza and the Boundaries of Belonging

Daniel B. Schwartz in Sources · 24 Jul

On the occasion of Baruch Spinoza's 350th yahrzeit, Daniel B. Schwartz reflects on the enduring significance and controversy surrounding Spinoza's excommunication from the Portuguese Jewish community of Amsterdam in 1656.

0 Sports History

He was one of the greatest Jewish soccer players who ever lived — pity you probably haven't heard of him

Dan Friedman in Forward · 7 Jul

Rinus Isral, a Jewish Dutch footballer, was a significant figure in soccer history despite limited recognition.

0 Holocaust History

Little Boy

Leo Taubes, introduced by Judy Taubes Sterman in Lehrhaus · 3 Jul

Leo Taubes shares a poignant story, introduced by Judy Taubes Sterman, about his father's harrowing experiences during and after World War II as a child caught in the turmoil of the Holocaust.

0 Communities History

Antisemitism fighter, founders of Le Château and Great Gulf Homes focus of new Honourable Menschen spotlight

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 2 Jul

The episode pays tribute to five influential Canadian Jewish figures who recently passed away, highlighting their significant contributions to various fields, including fashion, real estate, Holocaust education, and religious life.

0 History Jewish Law

The Lost Legacy of the Leshem

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 1 Jul

Rav Shlomo Elyashiv, also known as the Leshem, was a prominent kabbalist of the Lithuanian world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Israel Paves a Path, the Diaspora Should Follow

Jewdicious · 30 Jun

In a recent op-ed, Adam Milstein argues for diaspora Jews to adopt a proactive stance on security, inspired by the Israeli model of self-reliance demonstrated in recent military cooperation between Israel and the U.S. against Iran.

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