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Why Israel's soccer team competes in Europe rather than Asia

Deborah Danan in Forward · 24 Jun

Israel's soccer team navigates unique political challenges by competing in the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) instead of the Asian Football Confederation.

0 Sports Politics

Israel’s World Cup prospects would be better in Asia, but amid protests, it is sticking with Europe

Deborah Danan in JTA · 24 Jun

Israel's football team faces challenges in qualifying for the World Cup due to its decision to compete within UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, rather than the Asian Football Confederation.

0 Sports Politics

The Real Reason Israel Doesn’t Go to the World Cup

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 18 Jun

Israel's absence from the FIFA World Cup isn't due to a mere lack of qualification, but rather the complex interplay of politics and sports.

0 Politics Israel

France bans Smotrich as 6 countries impose new sanctions over Israeli settler violence

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 10 Jun

France, alongside five other countries, has imposed sanctions on Israeli groups in response to increasing settler violence in the West Bank.

0 Antisemitism Culture

The bizarre antisemitic book that taught me to better understand Judaism

Talya Zax in Forward · 22 May

Talya Zax reflects on a 1934 book titled "Twelve Jews" by Hector Bolitho, which she found on a pub bookshelf in England.

0 Culture Politics

Trade war meets tradition: Canadian Jews confront a Manischewitz-free Passover

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 31 Mar

In Toronto, Jewish consumers are grappling with the absence of traditional Passover wines like Manischewitz due to U.S.-Canada trade tensions.

0 Culture Language

Dreams for Living Jews

Sapir · 25 Feb

The article reflects on a conference attended by the Wampanoag Nation representatives seeking inspiration from the successful Hebrew language revival.

0 Politics Israel

Israel's Essential Challenge

Jewdicious · 15 Feb

Joanna Landau discusses the strategic importance of Israel developing a strong global reputation alongside its military prowess, drawing parallels to historical France under Louis XIV.

0 Antisemitism Communities

ADL retracts Tumbler Ridge shooting antisemitism claim

Louis Keene in Forward · 13 Feb

Following a tragic mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, the ADL initially linked the alleged shooter, Jesse Van Rootselaar, to an antisemitic social media account.

0 Communities Education

We know the Jewish world is global — but we also need to experience it

eJewishPhilanthropy · 30 Jan

Reflecting on a century-old story of two Sephardic Jewish immigrants shouting "Yehudi!" in Seattle to find community, the importance of experiencing and connecting with global Jewish life is emphasized.

0 Culture Politics

Australian writers’ festival collapses — and apologizes — after boycott over disinvited Palestinian activist

Grace Gilson in JTA · 13 Jan

The Adelaide Writers Week in Australia was canceled after nearly 200 authors, including prominent figures like Zadie Smith and Jacinda Ardern, boycotted the event in protest of the disinvitation of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel is endangering Diaspora Jews. We need to own up to it — and start demanding change.

Daniel Pipes in JTA · 3 Oct 2025

Daniel Pipes argues that Israeli actions are increasingly placing Diaspora Jews at risk, with growing antisemitism linked to perceptions of Israeli policies.

0 Politics History

As the UN General Assembly meets this week, they’ll have a vocal new critic: Linda Frum

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 8 Sep 2025

Linda Frum, newly appointed chair of UN Watch, discusses her concerns over the UN's alleged anti-Israel bias and the potential dangers of countries, including Canada, recognizing Palestinian statehood.

0 Communities Ethics

Citing ‘the Jewish imperative’ to act, UJA-Federation pledges $1M for Gaza aid

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 11 Aug 2025

UJA-Federation of New York has pledged $1 million to IsraAID, Israel’s largest nongovernmental aid group, to help provide emergency relief to civilians in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Australia joins list of nations to recognize Palestinian state; New Zealand says it could follow

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 11 Aug 2025

Australia's government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, announced plans to join other nations such as France and the United Kingdom in recognizing a Palestinian state at the upcoming U.N. General Assembly.

0 Communities Jewish Law

In a first, Orthodox rabbinical school ordains an out gay rabbi

Louis Keene in Forward · 4 Aug 2025

Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a leading liberal Orthodox rabbinical school, has ordained Rabbi Tadhg Cleary, marking the first time an out gay man has been ordained by an Orthodox Jewish institution in the U.S. This historic event highlights the evolving landscape of Modern Orthodoxy regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion.

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 Ethics

The “Let My Bibi Go!” Edition

Promised Podcast · 3 Jul 2025

The episode discusses former U.S. President Donald Trump's public demand for the cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, which Trump describes as a 'witch hunt,' and the reaction from Israeli political figures.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Australia cancels Kanye West's visa over controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ song: ‘We don’t need that in Australia’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 2 Jul 2025

Kanye West, now known as Ye, had his Australian visa canceled due to the release of his controversial song "Heil Hitler," which Australian officials reviewed as promoting Nazism.

0 Israel Communities

Opinion | Israel’s Biggest Change Isn’t What You Think

Shmuel Rosner in Moment · 19 Jun 2025

Shmuel Rosner contends that the most significant change in Israel over the past 50 years is not related to its ongoing conflicts, geopolitical treaties, economic transformations, or military challenges, but rather its dramatic population growth.

0 Politics Israel

Canada's sanctions on Israeli MKs a 'powerful symbol' but with 'limited impact'

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 13 Jun 2025

Canada's recent sanctions on two far-right Israeli politicians, Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir, serve as a symbolic gesture expressing discontent with Israel's settlement expansions and treatment of Palestinians, although experts say the immediate impact will be limited.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Now they're targeting Jewish politicians.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 11 Jun 2025

The article discusses the recent decision by five Western democracies—Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway—to sanction Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for their inflammatory rhetoric deemed as incitement against Palestinians.

0 Politics Israel

5 countries, including UK and Canada, sanction far-right Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 10 Jun 2025

Five Western nations, including the UK and Canada, have imposed sanctions on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, citing their roles in inciting violence against Palestinians and obstructing peace.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Progressives' Terrorism Problem

Jonathan Forrester in Future of Jewish · 28 May 2025

Jonathan Forrester's guest essay critically addresses the challenge of violence within progressive movements, highlighting a recent incident involving Elias Rodriguez.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The Specter of a Judicial Coup Is Still Haunting Israel (Preview)

Tel Aviv Review · 19 May 2025

Despite initial setbacks, the Israeli government's pursuit of judicial overhaul has resumed, adopting a new, more covert approach.

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