Lisbon, Portugal

0 Politics Israel

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 21 Jun

Vanessa Berg's essay highlights the growing strategic edge dictatorships have over democracies due to their ability to engage in long-term planning without the disruption of electoral cycles.

0 Literature History

Fernando Pessoa and the Jewish Question

Marco Roth in Tablet · 12 Jun

In this intriguing exploration, Marco Roth delves into the forgotten memoir of Eliezer Kamenezky, a Jewish wanderer whose global odyssey in the early 20th century unfolds a complex world of Jewish networks and landscapes.

0 Philosophy Literature

The Searchlight

Marco Roth in Tablet · 25 Feb

Marco Roth reflects on the concept of exile and its impact on personal identity, using Erich Auerbach's "Mimesis" as a point of departure.

0 Antisemitism Culture

When Eating Jewish Becomes a Crime

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 13 Jan

Jewish and Israeli restaurants around the world are facing a wave of targeted attacks that manifest as vandalism, harassment, and boycotts, under the guise of political protests against Israel's policies.

0 Politics Torah

Oct. 7 families’ lawsuit says Bitcoin CEO, whom Trump pardoned, facilitated $1B in payments to Hamas and its allies

Grace Gilson in Forward · 25 Nov 2025

The families of victims from Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel have filed a lawsuit against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao.

0 History Prayer

Two-thirds of a 15th-century Portuguese High Holiday prayer book were lost to history. Until now.

Grace Gilson in JTA · 17 Sep 2025

The National Library of Israel has successfully reunited all three parts of the Lisbon Mahzor, a rare 15th-century Portuguese Jewish manuscript, after its final missing sections were found.

0 Education Culture

Jews Were Chosen to Think

Sapir · 11 Aug 2025

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

0 Communities History

Where We’ve Been, Where We Are: A Jewish Soul Walks Through Portugal

Jewdicious · 6 Aug 2025

In this reflective piece, Amy Salman explores her emotional journey in Portugal, a country with a complex Jewish history marked by expulsion and covert practice.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Boulder’s ‘very shocked and very traumatized’ Jewish community takes stock of its losses, and its strength

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Jun 2025

Rabbi Marc Soloway of Boulder, Colorado's Congregation Bonai Shalom reflects on the recent traumatic attack targeting a Jewish community vigil, which resulted in injuries and widespread emotional distress.

0 Literature Culture

The Power of Memory in Jewish Fiction —in celebration of the Moment-Karma Short Fiction Contest with Richard Zimler

Moment in Moment · 9 May 2025

Memory is a vital element in Jewish fiction, serving as a crucial theme through which writers explore historical and personal narratives.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

The Conversation

Moment in Moment · 4 Feb 2025

The article "The Conversation" by Moment Magazine covers several complex issues facing the Jewish community today.

0 Philosophy Politics

Why everyone is quoting Hannah Arendt, sometimes even accurately

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 19 Jan 2025

Hannah Arendt, the renowned German-Jewish political theorist, has seen a resurgence in contemporary political discourse, frequently being quoted on social media regarding authoritarianism, though sometimes inaccurately.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Your Jewish friends have a secret group chat.

Karol Markowicz in Future of Jewish · 18 Dec 2024

In recent times, many Jews have found solace and community in secret group chats that are active discussions spaces away from their non-Jewish friends.

0 Communities Holidays

Opinion | Searching for a Shul in Lisbon

Letty Cottin Pogrebin in Moment · 14 Nov 2024

After the death of her husband Bert, Letty Cottin Pogrebin shares her poignant journey of honoring his wish to continue enjoying life despite her grief.

0 Politics Culture

Steve Speaks!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Oct 2024

The episode features a discussion with Steve Kornacki about the upcoming U.S. election, focusing on voter behavior patterns and potential swing states.

0 Culture Food

Israelis like turkey. So why is Thanksgiving such a challenge here?

Hillel Kuttler in Forward · 16 Nov 2022

In Israel, Thanksgiving poses unique challenges for American expatriates who wish to celebrate the holiday traditionally.

0 History Culture

Discovering Louisa May Alcott’s Jewish history on Portuguese tour

Forward · 23 Dec 2019

Louisa May Alcott, renowned for her iconic novel "Little Women," has roots tracing back to Sephardic Jewish ancestry.

0 History Culture

Discovering Louisa May Alcott’s Jewish history on Portuguese tour

Forward · 23 Dec 2019

Louisa May Alcott, renowned for her iconic novel "Little Women," has roots tracing back to Sephardic Jewish ancestry.

0 History Culture

Discovering Louisa May Alcott’s Jewish history on Portuguese tour

Forward · 23 Dec 2019

Louisa May Alcott, renowned for her iconic novel "Little Women," has roots tracing back to Sephardic Jewish ancestry.

0 History Culture

Discovering Louisa May Alcott’s Jewish history on Portuguese tour

Forward · 23 Dec 2019

Louisa May Alcott, renowned for her iconic novel "Little Women," has roots tracing back to Sephardic Jewish ancestry.

0 Holocaust History

This Portuguese Diplomat Was Disgraced For Saving Jews. Now, He's Getting His Due.

Forward · 26 Apr 2015

Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat, saved 30,000 people, including 10,000 Jews, during World War II by issuing visas against his government's orders.

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