Russian Federation

0 Politics History

What Liberals and Conservatives Get Wrong About the Islamic Republic

Samuel J. Hyde in Future of Jewish · 7 Mar

Samuel J. Hyde critiques the Western approach to Iran's Islamic Republic, arguing that both liberals and conservatives fundamentally misunderstand revolutionary movements.

0 Antisemitism Politics

How Germany’s unusual approach to fighting antisemitism is ensnaring Jews who are critical of Israel

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 4 Mar

Germany's efforts to combat antisemitism have recently attracted criticism for how they handle pro-Palestinian demonstrations, even when led by Jews critical of Israeli policies.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and US go for regime change in Iran, with leaders few trust

Dan Perry in Forward · 28 Feb

In a dramatic escalation of Middle Eastern geopolitics, Israel and the United States have launched renewed military strikes on Iran, aiming for regime change.

0 Television/Film Politics

The Wims of Political Cinema

Tzvi in Tablet · 26 Feb

Film director Wim Wenders' remark that filmmakers should avoid politics and focus on art has sparked debate in the global film community, particularly following his comments about the Gaza-Israel conflict.

0 Communities History

Our Soviet Jewry Moment: Bring Them Home — Now

Sapir · 25 Feb

The rally described in the article, held at the National Mall, marks a pivotal moment likened to the Soviet Jewry movement of the past, mobilizing support for the immediate and safe release of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7.

0 Israel Education

Israel Studies Can Redeem Academia

Sapir · 25 Feb

The keynote address for the launch of Stanford University's Israel studies program critiques certain prevalent academic and media narratives about Israel, arguing that many of these critiques are "not even wrong" due to their fundamental departures from logic, fact, and context.

0 Communities History

The Future is Sephardic

Sapir · 25 Feb

As American Jews reflect on what some call their "Golden Age," there's a growing divergence between Ashkenazi and Sephardic visions of the future.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Laura Loomer and other Jewish conservatives sound alarm over Tucker Carlson’s White House access

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 24 Feb

Jewish conservatives like Laura Loomer and Mark Levin are voicing alarm over Tucker Carlson's cozy access to the Trump White House in light of his recent antisemitic comments and criticisms of Israel.

0 Sports Culture

This Skater Made Israeli Olympic History to the Sountdtrack of ‘Stranger Things’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 23 Feb

Mariia Seniuk made history as the first Israeli woman to compete in the female singles competition at the Winter Olympics, representing Israel with a unique routine set to the Stranger Things soundtrack.

0 Literature Holocaust

Long overlooked, Soviet Jewish stories written after the Holocaust emerge in new translation

Sasha Vasilyuk in JTA · 20 Feb

A new collection of short stories has emerged, bringing attention to the overlooked Soviet Jewish literature written after World War II.

0 Literature Holocaust

Long overlooked, Soviet Jewish stories written after the Holocaust emerge in new translation

Sasha Vasilyuk in JTA · 20 Feb

A new collection of short stories has emerged, bringing attention to the overlooked Soviet Jewish literature written after World War II.

0 Literature Holocaust

Eli Sharabi’s ‘Hostage’ memoir named Jewish book of the year

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 18 Feb

Eli Sharabi's memoir, "Hostage," detailing his harrowing abduction by Hamas and subsequent release, has won Book of the Year at the National Jewish Book Awards, showcasing narratives of resilience and survival from the Oct. 7, 2023 attack.

0 Gender/Identity Communities

Is there life after Lubavitch?

Lauren Hakimi in Forward · 13 Feb

Schneur Zalman Newfield's memoir, "Brooklyn Odyssey," explores his personal journey from the Lubavitch Hasidic community to secular life.

0 Politics Antisemitism

This Time, a Real Russiagate?

Park MacDougald in Tablet · 12 Feb

The article explores the intricate connections between right-wing conspiracy theorists, Russian influences, and certain American political figures.

0 Politics Israel

The debate over Israel’s Gaza strategy is wrong.

Andrew Fox in Future of Jewish · 11 Feb

Andrew Fox, a former British Army officer, critiques the application of Western counterinsurgency (COIN) strategies to Israel's military actions in Gaza.

0 Art Communities

Bill Aron, photographer of Jewish countercultures, gets his due in a sweeping retrospective

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 9 Feb

Bill Aron, a sociologist and street photographer, is celebrated for his expansive work capturing Jewish countercultures.

0 Politics Communities

Former Moscow rabbi says he rebuffed proposal to convert a million Russians discussed in Epstein files recording

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 6 Feb

Recently released recordings reveal a 2013 conversation between former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein, where Barak suggested mass conversion and selective immigration to Israel from Russia, aiming to alter the demographic balance in favor of the Jewish state.

0 Politics Communities

Former Moscow rabbi says he rebuffed proposal to convert a million Russians discussed in Epstein files recording

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 6 Feb

Recently released recordings reveal a 2013 conversation between former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein, where Barak suggested mass conversion and selective immigration to Israel from Russia, aiming to alter the demographic balance in favor of the Jewish state.

0 Leadership Philosophy

Marshall Weinberg, 95: The JTA president who didn’t know what a blog was — but knew right from wrong

Ami Eden in JTA · 6 Feb

Marshall Weinberg, a New York philanthropist and stockbroker, served on the Jewish Telegraphic Agency board for about 45 years and was a key figure in its resilience during financial challenges.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Former Moscow rabbi says he rebuffed mass conversion proposal discussed by Ehud Barak in Epstein files recording

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 6 Feb

Revelations from newly released recordings of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in conversation with Jeffrey Epstein have sparked controversy in Israel.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Former Moscow rabbi says he rebuffed mass conversion proposal discussed by Ehud Barak in Epstein files recording

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 6 Feb

Revelations from newly released recordings of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in conversation with Jeffrey Epstein have sparked controversy in Israel.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Former Moscow rabbi says he rebuffed mass conversion proposal discussed by Ehud Barak in Epstein files recording

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 6 Feb

Revelations from newly released recordings of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in conversation with Jeffrey Epstein have sparked controversy in Israel.

0 Culture History

He documented a changing Jewish world, and the Jewish world changed him

Mira Fox in Forward · 5 Feb

Bill Aron's photography is celebrated in a new retrospective at the American Jewish Historical Society, showcasing how his work has documented and in turn, influenced his engagement with Jewish communities worldwide.

0 Communities History

HIAS shuts Vienna office that aided generations of refugees after Trump pulls funding

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 3 Feb

HIAS has closed its Vienna office, a historical transit point for Jewish refugees from Europe and the Middle East since World War II, due to the Trump administration's suspension of the U.S. refugee program, ending critical funding.

0 Politics Israel

A Scoop of Anti-Israel Ice Cream

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish · 1 Feb

In July 2021, Ben & Jerry's announced it would halt ice cream sales in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, citing ethical concerns over occupied territories.

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