Serbia

0 Holocaust History

The Holocaust in Serbia with Julie Brill and Amy E. Schwartz

Moment in Moment · 24 Apr

Julie Brill, author of "Hidden in Plain Sight: A Family Memoir and the Untold Story of the Holocaust in Serbia," joins Amy E. Schwartz from Moment for a conversation exploring the relatively under-discussed experience of Jews in Serbia during the Holocaust.

0 Politics History

Following an Orwellian 'Liberation Day,' is a doublethinking America on its way to becoming another Oceania?

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 7 Apr

Robert Zaretsky explores the chilling parallels between George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984" and contemporary America, emphasizing how antisemitism, totalitarianism, and nationalism continue to pose significant threats.

0 Culture History

From My Dinner with Andre to That Dinner with Kanye

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article reflects on the cultural shift in America from the intellectually rich and discourse-driven environment exemplified by the film "My Dinner with Andre" to a more superficial and divisive culture symbolized by incidents like Kanye West's controversial statements about Jews.

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

The West keeps lying about antisemitism.

Liah Greenfeld in Future of Jewish · 1 Apr

Liah Greenfeld critiques the Western narrative surrounding antisemitism and the Holocaust, particularly through the lens of moral relativism, and argues that such perspectives distort the gravity and specific historical context of these events.

0 Politics Israel

‘Qatargate’: Explaining the scandal that has Netanyahu panicked

Haaretz Weekly · 28 Mar

Mounting evidence suggests close aides to Prime Minister Netanyahu were possibly involved with Qatari interests, amidst allegations of Qatar's financial support to Hamas prior to and during the October 7 attacks on Israel.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Pentagon official posted neo-Nazi talking point about Jewish lynching victim Leo Frank last year

Ben Sales in JTA · 5 Mar

Kingsley Wilson, the Pentagon's deputy press secretary, provoked controversy by sharing a neo-Nazi conspiracy theory about Leo Frank, a Jewish lynching victim whose death spurred the founding of the Anti-Defamation League.

0 Sports Culture

Deni Avdija, the NBA’s only Israeli, is making a mark on the Portland Trail Blazers

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 31 Jan

Deni Avdija, the only Israeli player in the NBA, recently delivered a career performance with the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring 30 points in a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

0 Politics Israel

Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad are facing war crimes inquiries over their Gaza service

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 6 Jan

Israeli soldiers who have served in Gaza and subsequently posted related content on social media are encountering legal challenges abroad, leading to rapid evacuations from countries where they might face war crimes charges.

0 History Communities

Jewish Studies Unscrolled: Hostages and Nathan Hanover’s The Abyss of Despair, with Adam Teller

Unorthodox · 26 Dec 2024

Adam Teller discusses Nathan Hanover's "The Abyss of Despair" and the Jewish community's efforts to ransom captives during the Chmelnitski Revolt.

0 History Communities

Jewish Studies Unscrolled: Hostages and Nathan Hanover’s The Abyss of Despair, with Adam Teller

Unorthodox · 26 Dec 2024

Historian Adam Teller unravels Nathan Hanover's 17th-century text, The Abyss of Despair, detailing the Jewish experience during the Chmelnitski Revolt and the resilient ransom networks established across Europe and the Middle East.

0 Communities History

With a roster of promising athletes, Vienna’s 115-year-old Hakoah Sports Club has found new life

Karen Propp in Forward · 29 Nov 2024

Vienna's Hakoah Sports Club, established in 1909, has seen a revival as a beacon of pride and inclusion for the city's Jewish community despite its emblem, the Star of David, stirring mixed emotions due to the fraught political climate.

0 Sports History

Once shuttered by the Nazis, Vienna’s 115-year-old Hakoah Sports Club has found new life with a roster of promising athletes

JTA · 29 Nov 2024

The Hakoah Sports Club in Vienna, initially founded in 1909 as a Jewish athletic club, has experienced a remarkable resurgence despite its turbulent history during the Nazi period.

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