Moscow, Russian Federation

Vickie Paladino in Tablet · 18 Jun

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed Block by Block housing initiative aims to overhaul New York City's real estate landscape by seizing properties from landlords deemed negligent and transferring them to politically aligned tenant cooperatives and nonprofits.

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The Penny Is Gone

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 17 Jun

Emil Bezverkhny's memoir, "The Penny Is Gone," chronicles the life of a Jewish physicist enduring antisemitism in the Soviet Union, drawing compelling parallels between past and present ideological distortions.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Was This Prosecutor Pulled from a Case Because He’s Jewish? Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 18 May

Jeffrey Rosen, a Jewish prosecutor in Santa Clara County, was removed from a case involving anti-Israel protesters at Stanford University due to his outspoken opposition to antisemitism.

0 Television/Film Politics

Is this Apple TV thriller hasbara — or societal critique?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 8 May

Apple TV's new thriller "Unconditional" explores controversial themes, drawing attention for its portrayal of Israeli characters and the politically complex narrative.

0 Television/Film Politics

A New Israeli Show Is Coming to Apple TV This May

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 15 Apr

Unconditional, a new Israeli thriller series premiering on Apple TV, draws inspiration from real-life events involving wrongful detentions in Russia, notably adding a fictional twist.

0 Politics History

The Paranoid Prophet of Loserdom

Marc Weitzmann in Tablet · 13 Apr

In this exploration of Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin, Marc Weitzmann traces the complex web of influences and ideologies that shape Dugin's vision and its impact on global politics.

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Is New York City's mayor connected to the Iranian regime?

Yusuf Roso in Future of Jewish · 7 Apr

In this guest essay, Yusuf Roso, a Turkish Jew living in the U.S., raises concerns about New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani's potential ideological and strategic connections to Islamist movements similar to those that have transformed Turkey under Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

0 Politics Education

Lawsuit says DOGE used ChatGPT to tag Jewish-themed humanities grants as ‘DEI’ before canceling them

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 10 Mar

A class-action lawsuit accuses the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of employing ChatGPT to misclassify Jewish-themed humanities grants as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) during a federal spending reduction led by Elon Musk.

0 Communities History

A Legacy Rekindled in Kharkiv: An OU Kiruv Initiative That Impacted Generations

Carol Ungar in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

During the 1990s and early 2000s, a significant OU-funded kiruv initiative in Kharkiv, Ukraine, reshaped the Jewish futures of many, offering young Jews an introduction to authentic Jewish life.

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 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 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 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 Television/Film Holocaust

Peacock’s ‘Ponies’ Features a Badass Jewish Spy and a Moving Holocaust Storyline

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 29 Jan

"Ponies," now streaming on Peacock, is a captivating spy thriller set in 1977 Moscow, focusing on two women who become CIA operatives to unravel the mysterious deaths of their husbands.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Trump’s antisemitism envoy rebukes European rabbi, drawing praise from Elon Musk

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 23 Jan

A recent public disagreement between Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt and Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun highlights broader tensions surrounding the sources of rising antisemitism in Europe and their connection to immigration.

0 Leadership Politics

Josh Gruenbaum’s rapid rise from overseeing federal contracting to dealmaking on the world stage

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 23 Jan

Josh Gruenbaum has swiftly transitioned from federal contracting oversight to significant roles in international diplomacy under the Trump administration.

0 Culture History

Enjoy the Yiddish Book Center’s exhibit on your phone

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 15 Jan

The Yiddish Book Center has made its permanent exhibit, "Yiddish: A Global Culture, Virtual Exhibit," available online, showcasing a rich array of Yiddish cultural artifacts accessible via mobile phones.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu’s nominee to lead Mossad is his close advisor and an IDF general who fought the system

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 23 Dec 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nomination of Maj.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Australian authorities confirm that Bondi Beach attackers were affiliated with Islamic State terror group

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 16 Dec 2025

Australian authorities have confirmed that the Bondi Beach attackers, a father and son who killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, were motivated by Islamic State ideology.

0 Israel History

What is the state of American Zionism today, and how did we get here?

Elliot Cosgrove in Forward · 12 Dec 2025

Elliot Cosgrove analyzes the current state of American Zionism by reflecting on its historical roots and evolution, amid a backdrop of complex American-Jewish identity.

0 Politics Leadership

Should Israel Pardon Bibi? The AI Cure for Deafness. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 2 Dec 2025

The piece explores the unprecedented request for a presidential pardon by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid his ongoing corruption trials.

0 Communities History

Our Great Cause

Deborah E. Lipstadt in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Sep 2025

Deborah E. Lipstadt reflects on the influence of the Soviet Jewry movement, which mobilized American Jewish activists to aid in freeing Soviet Jews during the Cold War.

0 Communities History

Our Great Cause

Deborah E. Lipstadt in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Sep 2025

Deborah E. Lipstadt reflects on the influence of the Soviet Jewry movement, which mobilized American Jewish activists to aid in freeing Soviet Jews during the Cold War.

0 Art Holocaust

A mural dedicated to Holocaust memory — in Babylonian, Yiddish and Chinese

PJ Grisar in Forward · 26 Sep 2025

Ella Ponizovsky-Bergelson's mural, "Lay-lah Lay-lah," was unveiled at the Holocaust Memorial Plaza in Philadelphia, offering a poignant tribute through its multilingual narrative.

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