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0 Politics Education

I grew up under a terrifying authoritarian regime. Mahmoud Khalil's arrest is right out of their playbook

Marianne Hirsch in Forward · 12 Mar

Marianne Hirsch, a professor emerita at Columbia University and a child of Holocaust survivors, draws parallels between her childhood experiences in Communist Romania and the current political climate in the U.S., exemplified by the arrest of Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil by ICE.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Why Trump’s Deportation of Mahmoud Khalil is Perfectly Legal, with Ilya Shapiro

Unorthodox · 12 Mar

Ilya Shapiro discusses the legal grounds for Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation from the U.S., emphasizing that it's a matter of immigration law violations due to advocating for terrorist groups, not a free speech issue.

0 Politics Antisemitism

At least one world leader understands the existential threat Putin poses to Europe and to Jews

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 10 Mar

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stark warning about the existential threats facing Europe, linking the aggressive expansionism of Russia under Vladimir Putin to weakening support from the United States under Donald Trump.

0 History Education

Brisk for Hungarians

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 4 Mar

Rav Mordechai Brisk, a prominent rabbinic figure in early 20th-century Hungary, played a pivotal role in the region's Torah education through his leadership at Yeshivas Maharam Brisk.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Andrew Tate, ‘manosphere’ influencer now in Florida, promotes antisemitism alongside misogyny on his livestreams

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 1 Mar

Andrew Tate, a controversial British-American influencer known for his extreme views, has recently returned to the U.S. from Romania, where he and his brother faced charges of rape and sex trafficking.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Andrew Tate, ‘manosphere’ influencer now in Florida, promotes antisemitism alongside misogyny on his livestreams

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 1 Mar

Andrew Tate, a controversial British-American influencer known for his extreme views, has recently returned to the U.S. from Romania, where he and his brother faced charges of rape and sex trafficking.

0 Communities History

Whether fleeing Nazis, Cossacks, wildfires or ICE, we all need a 'go bag'

Joan Afton in Forward · 26 Feb

Joan Afton reflects on the concept of a 'go bag,' a kit ready for quick evacuation, as she navigates the recurring wildfires in Los Angeles.

0 History Holocaust

"Struma" Ship Disaster a Reminder: Pray Daily for the Hostages and Survivors

Jewdicious · 24 Feb

Eighty-three years after the Struma disaster, which saw over 790 Jewish refugees lose their lives in a tragic maritime event, the story of David Stoliar, the disaster's sole survivor, continues to resonate.

0 Language Culture

Course to explore Ukrainian-Yiddish dialect of the theater and the Breslov Hasidim

Forverts Staff in Forward · 20 Feb

Yiddish scholar Leyzer Burko is offering a course this spring focusing on the Ukrainian-Yiddish dialect, which was historically significant in Yiddish theater, film, and among Hasidic communities like Skver and Breslov.

0 Art History

Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit

Jackie Frankel Yaakov in Lehrhaus · 30 Jan

Edwin Salomons' existential art is explored in this retrospective, highlighting his unique contribution to Israeli and Jewish art despite facing marginalization.

0 Art History

Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit

Jackie Frankel Yaakov in Lehrhaus · 30 Jan

Edwin Salomons' existential art is explored in this retrospective, highlighting his unique contribution to Israeli and Jewish art despite facing marginalization.

0 Art History

Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit

Jackie Frankel Yaakov in Lehrhaus · 30 Jan

Edwin Salomons' existential art is explored in this retrospective, highlighting his unique contribution to Israeli and Jewish art despite facing marginalization.

0 Art Holocaust

Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit

Jackie Frankel Yaakov in Lehrhaus · 30 Jan

Edwin Salomon, a Jewish Israeli painter born in Romania, is remembered in a retrospective marking the 10th anniversary of his passing.

0 Art Holocaust

Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit

Jackie Frankel Yaakov in Lehrhaus · 30 Jan

Edwin Salomon, a Jewish Israeli painter born in Romania, is remembered in a retrospective marking the 10th anniversary of his passing.

0 Art Holocaust

Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit

Jackie Frankel Yaakov in Lehrhaus · 30 Jan

Edwin Salomon, a Jewish Israeli painter born in Romania, is remembered in a retrospective marking the 10th anniversary of his passing.

0 Holocaust Education

People Can't 'Never Forget' What They Do Not Know: A Holocaust Remembrance Day Message

Jewdicious · 27 Jan

Highlighting the significance of Holocaust education, Michael Golden stresses the urgent need to improve public awareness due to widespread ignorance and misinformation about the Shoah, particularly among younger generations.

0 Holocaust Communities

The Last Generation of Holocaust Survivors

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah · 31 Dec 2024

As the last generation of Holocaust survivors, mostly in their 80s and 90s, reflects on their wartime experiences and life as American Jews, common themes emerge: displacement, hiding, and lingering memories of antisemitism.

0 Culture Communities

My Brother, Father Christmas

Evie Klein in New Voices · 25 Dec 2024

Jewish identity, family traditions, and societal roles come into humorous play as Evie Klein narrates her family's unique holiday experience with her brother Joey, who performs as a Santa Claus despite their Jewish background.

0 Education Culture

25 Jewish Things You Should Be Learning

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 24 Dec 2024

The Future of Jewish presents a comprehensive list of 25 key topics spanning Jewish literature, philosophy, history, and more, essential for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Jewish culture and heritage.

0 Culture History

How from where we started did we ever reach this Hanukkah?

Joan Afton in Forward · 13 Dec 2024

Reflecting on the question "How, from where we started, did we ever reach this Hanukkah?," Joan Afton ponders familial and cultural transitions over the years.

0 Israel Politics

We're watching Israel self-destruct — at the hands of its own leaders and citizens

Dan Perry in Forward · 7 Dec 2024

Israeli commentator Dan Perry critiques the current state of Israel, describing it as diverging from the ideals of democracy and liberalism envisioned by its founders.

0 Israel Politics

We're watching Israel self-destruct — at the hands of its own leaders and citizens

Dan Perry in Forward · 7 Dec 2024

Israeli commentator Dan Perry critiques the current state of Israel, describing it as diverging from the ideals of democracy and liberalism envisioned by its founders.

0 Politics Israel

Sounding the Alarm - with Yael Alexander

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 5 Dec 2024

Yael Alexander discusses the harrowing experience of learning that her son Edan, an Israeli-American soldier, is being held hostage by Hamas with a recently released video providing the first sign of life in over 14 months.

0 Politics Communities

Sounding the Alarm - with Yael Alexander

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 5 Dec 2024

Jonathan and Yonit analyze Moshe Ya'alon's controversial statements on Israel's actions in Gaza, exploring the political and military dynamics at play.

0 Education Culture

UHaifa International. Live your Israel experience.

UHaifa International in Forward · 3 Dec 2024

The University of Haifa, located on Mount Carmel, offers a vibrant and multicultural academic environment amidst Israel's dynamic cultural landscape.