Oslo, Norway

Judy Bolton-Fasman in Hadassah · 23 Nov 2025

Nina Lichtenstein's memoir, "Body: My Life in Parts," offers a unique exploration of identity, transformation, and cultural integration, using her own body as a narrative device.

0 Politics Israel

Thank God - They Are Finally Home

Emes Ve-Emunah · 15 Oct 2025

The recently completed negotiations have led to the release of 20 hostages taken by Hamas and a ceasefire agreement which includes Hamas's disarmament under international supervision.

0 Sports Politics

European soccer reportedly set to ban Israel over Gaza war, blocking it from World Cup qualification

Louis Keene in Forward · 26 Sep 2025

The European soccer governing body, UEFA, is reportedly considering a ban on Israel from international competition, which would block Israel from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

0 Culture Politics

‘No place for Zionism’: Why some vegans are starting beef with Israeli chefs

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 18 Sep 2025

Israeli-born chef Guy Vaknin is facing backlash from parts of the vegan community for not condemning Israel, highlighting a growing intersection of politics and the vegan movement.

0 Politics History

The “Washington, Doha & Oslo” Edition

Promised Podcast · 10 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington to discuss a tentative ceasefire deal with Hamas involving hostage exchanges, while complex political calculations and humanitarian considerations strain Israel's decision-making.

0 Communities History

This northern Norway city has adopted a one-of-a-kind approach to observing Shabbat

Dan Fellner in JTA · 8 Jul 2025

Trondheim, Norway, is home to one of the world's northernmost synagogues, celebrating its 100th anniversary amidst unique challenges and a rich history.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Endless Night // Exploring the Arctic Circle and Its Mysteries

Binny Binet in Ami · 28 May 2025

Binny Binet shares his journey to Svalbard during the polar nights, where the sun doesn't rise for months.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I Met Yaron Lischinsky the Day Before He Was Murdered

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 23 May 2025

The tragic murder of Israeli diplomat Yaron Lischinsky underscores the precarious nature of representing a frequently maligned nation like Israel abroad.

0 Communities Politics

Washington Signals Thaw with Syria; Druze in Israel and Syria Sound the Alarm

Ahmed Qwaider and Jacob Wirtschafter in Moment · 15 May 2025

The recent violence against the Druze minority in Syria underscores the severe challenges they face amidst changing political dynamics.

0 Politics History

If Israel disappeared tomorrow, 'Palestine' still wouldn’t exist.

Lucy Tabrizi in Future of Jewish · 20 Mar 2025

In this provocative essay, Lucy Tabrizi challenges the notion of a historical Palestinian nation, asserting that the concept is a modern creation reacting to Zionism.

0 Politics Israel

The West makes the Israeli-Palestinian conflict worse, not better.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 10 Mar 2025

Joshua Hoffman explores the complex role of Western diplomacy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, suggesting that attempts at mediating peace, such as the Oslo Accords and various U.S. initiatives, have often exacerbated tensions rather than resolved them.

0 Communities Culture

Remembering Clinton Bailey, an Israeli scholar who preserved Bedouin culture

Shira Hecht-Koller in JTA · 27 Jan 2025

Clinton Bailey, an influential Israeli scholar, dedicated over 50 years to preserving the cultural heritage of Bedouin communities across the Negev, Jordan, and Sinai Peninsula.

0 Politics History

A President's Inconvenient Palestinian Facts

Michael Golden in Future of Jewish · 9 Jan 2025

Michael Golden explores the complex history of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, focusing on President Bill Clinton's reflections on the failed Oslo Accords negotiations where Yasser Arafat ultimately rejected a significant peace proposal.

0 Politics History

A Former President Presents Inconvenient Facts To Young Protesters

Jewdicious · 10 Dec 2024

Former President Bill Clinton reflects on the complex history of Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations and the impact of Yasser Arafat's rejection of a peace deal in 2000.

0 Politics Israel

The government should put its alliance with Israel above a foreign court

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Nov 2024

The article, authored by Keith Black, Chair of the Jewish Leadership Council, argues that the British government should prioritize its alliance with Israel over following the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to arrest Israeli leaders.

0 Communities Antisemitism

How a Jewish student at Columbia became an icon of a movement

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 22 Nov 2024

Noa Fay, a 23-year-old graduate from Columbia's Barnard College, has become a prominent figure in the fight against campus antisemitism and in defense of Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Sharon Warned Bush

Forward · 13 Jan 2007

Yossi Alpher reflects on the dynamic relationship between Israel and the United States, highlighting moments when Israeli leaders have disagreed with American policies.

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