Slovenia

Slovenia’s last Jewish institution endures through desecration and decay

Alan Grabinsky in Forward · 17 Jun

Amid political tensions and a lack of governmental support, Slovenia's lone Jewish institution, the Jewish Cultural Center Ljubljana, persists through challenges including desecration and financial hardship.

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Slovenia’s last Jewish institution endures through desecration and decay

Alan Grabinsky in Forward · 17 Jun

Amid political tensions and a lack of governmental support, Slovenia's lone Jewish institution, the Jewish Cultural Center Ljubljana, persists through challenges including desecration and financial hardship.

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France bans Smotrich as 6 countries impose new sanctions over Israeli settler violence

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 10 Jun

France, alongside five other countries, has imposed sanctions on Israeli groups in response to increasing settler violence in the West Bank.

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After years of hostile relations with Israel, Slovenia’s new prime minister signals diplomatic reset

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Jun

Slovenia's new Prime Minister, Janez Jansa, has initiated a significant shift in the country's diplomatic stance towards Israel by lowering the Palestinian flag from a government building shortly after his inauguration.

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The Israeli song that almost won Eurovision was about far more than the breakup of a love affair

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 19 May

Noam Bettan, Israel's Eurovision 2026 candidate, captured the audience with a poignant trilingual song "Michelle," sung in Hebrew, French, and English.

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Israeli singer says he is tuning out 'stop the genocide' chants as he heads into Eurovision final

Deborah Danan in Forward · 14 May

Noam Bettan, Israel's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, remains buoyant despite protests during his semi-final performance.

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Noam Bettan says he is tuning out ‘stop the genocide’ chants as he heads into Eurovision final

Deborah Danan in JTA · 14 May

Israeli Eurovision contestant Noam Bettan faced protests chanting "stop the genocide" during his performance amid growing controversy over Israel's participation in the contest.

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Writer of sitcom airing instead of Eurovision in Ireland calls broadcaster’s boycott over Israel ‘disgraceful antisemitism’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 13 May

Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan has criticized Ireland's public broadcaster RTÉ for not airing the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation, labeling the decision as antisemitism.

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EU sanctions Israeli settlers after Hungary, under new leadership, clears path

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 12 May

The European Union has moved forward with sanctions against Israeli settlers responsible for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

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Eurovision opens in Vienna amid scrutiny over Israel’s participation and voting campaigns

Grace Gilson in JTA · 11 May

Israeli contestant Noam Bettan is representing Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, amid controversy and scrutiny over Israel's participation.

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Helen Mirren, Amy Schumer, Liev Schreiber and Others Sign Open Letter In Support of Israel’s Inclusion in the Eurovision

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 16 Apr

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest amid the Israel-Hamas conflict that began on October 7.

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Editor's Note

Sapir · 25 Feb

"Editor's Note" in Sapir reflects on the evolving nature of Jewish aspiration following the crises faced since October 7.

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Iceland joins 4 other countries in boycotting Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Grace Gilson in JTA · 11 Dec 2025

Iceland has joined Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's confirmed participation.

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Ireland, Spain, Netherlands announce boycott of Eurovision following failed effort to oust Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA · 4 Dec 2025

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia have announced a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest due to the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) decision to allow Israel's participation.

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Make America’s Showers Great Again

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 25 Nov 2025

Reflecting on a recent stay in a luxurious Ljubljana hotel, Liel Leibovitz ponders why Manhattan showers fail to match the invigorating experience he found abroad.

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Eurovision announces new voting measures following last year’s allegations of Israeli interference

Grace Gilson in JTA · 24 Nov 2025

Amidst allegations of Israeli interference in last year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union has implemented new voting rules aimed at ensuring a fairer competition.

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Austria may withdraw from hosting Eurovision 2026 if Israel is excluded

Grace Gilson in JTA · 9 Oct 2025

Austria may back out of hosting the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is excluded due to mounting boycott pressure tied to the war in Gaza.

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As Slovenia takes a hard line against Israel, its tiny Jewish community feels increasingly isolated

Larry Luxner in JTA · 8 Oct 2025

Slovenia's increasingly pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel policies have left its small Jewish community feeling marginalized and isolated.

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As Slovenia takes a hard line against Israel, its tiny Jewish community feels increasingly isolated

Larry Luxner in JTA · 8 Oct 2025

Slovenia's increasingly pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel policies have left its small Jewish community feeling marginalized and isolated.

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As Slovenia takes a hard line against Israel, its tiny Jewish community feels increasingly isolated

Larry Luxner in JTA · 8 Oct 2025

Slovenia's increasingly pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel policies have left its small Jewish community feeling marginalized and isolated.

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As Slovenia takes a hard line against Israel, its tiny Jewish community feels increasingly isolated

Larry Luxner in JTA · 8 Oct 2025

Slovenia's increasingly pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel policies have left its small Jewish community feeling marginalized and isolated.

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European soccer reportedly set to ban Israel over Gaza war, blocking it from World Cup qualification

Louis Keene in Forward · 26 Sep 2025

The European soccer governing body, UEFA, is reportedly considering a ban on Israel from international competition, which would block Israel from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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At least 5 countries have said they will or could boycott Eurovision if Israel is included

Grace Gilson in JTA · 12 Sep 2025

At least five countries, including Ireland and the Netherlands, have announced their intention to boycott the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates, citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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25 countries call for ‘immediate’ end to Gaza war, citing mounting death toll at aid distribution sites

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Jul 2025

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified as recent events have led to the highest recorded death toll among aid-seekers.

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The Era of Unconditional Support for Israel Is Ending - Trump’s redefinition of America’s imperial role is emboldening US officials to distinguish American interests from Israeli ones—and freeing European governments to challenge the Jewish state.

Peter Beinart in Jewish Currents · 6 Jun 2025

Peter Beinart delves into the evolving dynamics of U.S. and European support for Israel, signifying a departure from the longstanding notion that the interests of Israel automatically align with those of the United States.

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