The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

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Venice Biennale jury won’t consider countries whose leaders face ICC charges, putting Israel out of contention

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 27 Apr

The Venice Biennale has decided not to consider entries from countries whose leaders face charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC), implicitly excluding Israel and Russia from award contention.

0 Politics Israel

Germany pulls support for Israel in ICJ genocide case, battling its own accusations of aiding Israel

Shira Bartov in Forward · 21 Mar

Germany has ceased its defense of Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against genocide allegations related to the Gaza conflict, citing a need to protect its own interests in a separate case.

0 Politics Israel

US formally defends Israel in International Court of Justice genocide case

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 16 Mar

The United States has officially defended Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against genocide charges related to Israel’s military actions in Gaza, brought by South Africa in 2023.

0 Politics History

Why Gaza's Destruction Needed to Happen

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 18 Feb

Vanessa Berg's essay argues that the destruction in Gaza can be seen as a necessary step towards breaking its cycle of violence perpetuated by Hamas governance.

0 Culture Holocaust

Created in hiding during WWII, a Jewish artist's underground ’zines are finally rising to the surface

Cynthia Kaplan in Forward · 6 Feb

Curt Bloch was a Jewish lawyer who fled Nazi Germany and, while hiding in the Netherlands during WWII, created a unique form of resistance through his clandestine zines called "The Underwater Cabaret."

0 Television/Film Politics

In 'Nuremberg,' a potent warning about our current politics of denial

Laurie Winer in Forward · 23 Nov 2025

Laurie Winer analyzes the film "Nuremberg," which uses historical narratives to draw disturbing parallels between the Nuremberg Trials of Nazi leaders and today's political climate in the United States.

0 Communities History

To Me, He’s Alive

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Nov 2025

Cindy Scarr's reflection on the tumultuous period following Simchat Torah 2023 interweaves personal experience with communal trauma as she participates in Shabbaton gatherings for families of hostages.

0 Politics Holocaust

Jewish philanthropy’s missing front

eJewishPhilanthropy · 10 Oct 2025

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 Antisemitism Communities

Renowned trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk banned from teaching at Omega Institute over ‘antisemitic comments’

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 19 Aug 2025

Renowned trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk, author of the influential book "The Body Keeps the Score," has been banned from teaching at the Omega Institute following allegations of antisemitic remarks.

0 History Philosophy

Lifting the Ban? Spinoza and the Boundaries of Belonging

Daniel B. Schwartz in Sources · 24 Jul 2025

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 Politics Israel

Dropping bombs and dialogue? Israel-Syria peace talks right now are ‘absolutely mind-boggling’

Haaretz Weekly · 16 Jul 2025

Chuck Freilich, Israel's former deputy security adviser, discusses the complexity of Israeli military actions in southern Syria amidst potential diplomatic openings with Syria's new government.

0 Holocaust History

Little Boy

Leo Taubes, introduced by Judy Taubes Sterman in Lehrhaus · 3 Jul 2025

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 Politics Israel

For Trump and Netanyahu, statecraft is now synonymous with stagecraft

Dan Perry in Forward · 24 Jun 2025

The collaboration between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the Israel-Iran conflict has highlighted their use of political theatrics to enhance their images as master strategists.

0 Politics Israel

Trump is trying to get US tech companies to cut off service for Israel's critics

Mira Fox in Forward · 24 Jun 2025

President Donald Trump has used executive orders to direct U.S. tech giants, like Microsoft, to cut services to the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli figures, alleging human rights violations in Gaza.

0 Israel History

Why some see an ancient biblical enemy in Iran

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 22 Jun 2025

The notion of Amalek, an ancient biblical enemy of the Israelites known for their malicious attacks, has captured Jewish theological discussion for centuries, representing a perpetual threat to Jewish existence.

0 Politics History

The Gavel and the Gun - Palestinian history shows that armed struggle campaigns often catalyze gains in international lawmaking.

Darryl Li in Jewish Currents · 17 Jun 2025

Darryl Li's analysis delves into the significant shifts in international legal responses to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict following the October 2023 Operation al-Aqsa Flood led by Hamas.

0 Politics Ethics

Doing What's Necessary

Emes Ve-Emunah · 31 Mar 2025

In this impassioned opinion piece, the author calls for decisive and aggressive action against Hamas to secure the release of hostages, influenced by the haunting 60 Minutes segment featuring Yarden Bibas, a victim of Hamas brutality.

0 Philosophy Culture

On the Squeezing - The Parable of the Lemons

Tawfiq Da’adli in Jewish Currents · 20 Mar 2025

The article presents a metaphorically vivid and provocative narrative of lemon squeezing, likening it to a form of conquest and destruction with historical echoes of oppression.

0 Politics Israel

15 Things Just That Happened

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 17 Mar 2025

The episode covers an exceptionally busy three-day news cycle, highlighting a breadth of significant political and global developments.

0 Art Culture

Why Queen Esther was the star in the age of Rembrandt's Amsterdam

PJ Grisar in Forward · 6 Mar 2025

In the 17th century Netherlands, Queen Esther's story resonated strongly, serving as a cultural bridge for the newly free Dutch society and the burgeoning Jewish community, particularly as depicted in an extensive exhibition at the Jewish Museum in Manhattan.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas just admitted defeat.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Feb 2025

Hamas is signaling a major setback in its conflict with Israel, as the organization's recent negotiations for ceasefires and prisoner releases reveal its strained capabilities and diminishing influence.

0 Politics Israel

Trump orders sanctions on International Criminal Court personnel

Ben Sales in JTA · 6 Feb 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) personnel involved in prosecuting Americans or U.S. allies, including Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Reporters castigating Israel and US support ejected from Blinken’s final press briefing

Ben Sales in Forward · 16 Jan 2025

During Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference, two journalists were expelled for accusing Israel of genocide and criticizing U.S. support for Israel.

0 History Culture

Was Casanova an antisemite, a believer in Kabbalah — or both?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 15 Jan 2025

Giacomo Casanova, the 18th-century adventurer and seducer, navigated a complex relationship with Jewish people and Kabbalistic practices.

0 Politics Israel

Has the War in Gaza Diminished US Support for Israel?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 10 Jan 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that imposes sanctions on those cooperating with the International Criminal Court's (ICC) efforts to prosecute Israeli leaders, reflecting steadfast U.S. support for Israel.

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