Gauteng, South Africa

0 Language Culture

Hebrew is the coolest language so many people don't know about.

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 5 Dec

Hebrew is more than just a language; it is an essential element of Jewish civilization and identity.

Musk created Grokipedia to counter bias, but it's full of antisemitic and racist dog-whistles

Mira Fox in Forward · 31 Oct

Elon Musk's newly launched Grokipedia, intended as an alternative to Wikipedia, has attracted criticism for featuring biased content and controversial framing, particularly in its treatment of figures like Adolf Hitler.

0 Jewish Law Culture

The world is more Jewish than we realized.

Eric Buesing in Future of Jewish · 27 Oct

Throughout history, Jews have persevered through exile and persecution, often concealing their identities.

0 Jewish Law Communities

The Jews have a right to win.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 6 Oct

Joshua Hoffman reflects on Sukkot as a symbol of Jewish resilience and unity, especially in the face of rising antisemitism and global challenges.

0 Communities Leadership

Warmth Beyond Sunshine in Phoenix: Shaun and Gary Tuch

Sandy Eller in Jewish Action · 15 Sep

Shaun and Gary Tuch, motivated by high living costs and the bustling pace of Los Angeles, moved to Phoenix with their families to build and grow within a Jewish community that offers opportunities for personal and communal contributions.

0 Communities History

Where We’ve Been, Where We Are: A Jewish Soul Walks Through Portugal

Jewdicious · 6 Aug

In this reflective piece, Amy Salman explores her emotional journey in Portugal, a country with a complex Jewish history marked by expulsion and covert practice.

0 Politics Israel

More deaths than Kishinev, Sharpeville or Bloody Sunday. Every Day.

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 21 Jul

Peter Beinart discusses the ongoing violence in Gaza, highlighting the staggering number of Palestinian casualties and comparing it to historical massacres like Sharpeville and Bloody Sunday.

0 Communities History

Roots, Identity, and Belonging: A Journey Through African Jewish Heritage

Rivkush · 15 Jul

Jessica Jantjies, a Cape Town-based writer, delves into her complex heritage as a colored South African with Jewish, Indigenous, and African roots, highlighting hidden narratives and enriching traditional Jewish identity.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Israel should make every Jew incredibly proud right now.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 18 Jun

Joshua Hoffman's piece argues that every Jew should take immense pride in Israel for its courage and determination to defend itself against existential threats, particularly from Iran.

0 Leadership Israel

18 Women With Zionist Cred

Alex Lapkin Schwank in Hadassah · 28 May

Hadassah's recognition of 18 influential women advocating for Israel highlights the diverse and passionate nature of pro-Israel advocacy today.

0 Antisemitism Politics

An Open Letter to the Capital Jewish Museum Murderer

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 May

Joshua Hoffman's open letter addresses the suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers at the Capital Jewish Museum.

0 Education Israel

At the 100-year mark, Hebrew University’s American friends are looking to capitalize on a unique moment

Larry Luxner in JTA · 24 Apr

American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) celebrates its centennial along with Hebrew University of Jerusalem, emphasizing its pivotal role amidst rising global antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on US campuses.

0 Philosophy Holidays

Every Jew you know is one of these four children.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Apr

Joshua Hoffman reflects on the symbolic presence of the four children from the Passover Haggadah—wise, wicked, simple, and the one who does not know how to ask—and how they personify contemporary Jewish experiences, especially post-October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Ethics

Jews and the Dilemmas of Social Justice

Sapir · 3 Apr

The concept of social justice is fundamentally rooted in Jewish tradition, emphasizing communal welfare and human dignity.

0 Education Leadership

The Life and Legacy of Rav Nota Schiller zt”l

Ami Magazine in Ami · 19 Mar

Rav Nota Schiller, ztl, emerged from Brooklyn’s secular environment to leave an indelible mark on Jewish education by co-founding Yeshivas Ohr Somayach.

0 Culture Politics

Mahmoud Khalil, Elon Musk and the upside-down world of Purim 2025

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 14 Mar

As Purim 2025 unfolds, the holiday's theme of mixing good with evil is mirrored in the lives of Mahmoud Khalil and Elon Musk, two figures whose complex narratives reflect a topsy-turvy world.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Of course Hamas butchered the Bibas boys.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 Feb

In a detailed and impassioned analysis, Joshua Hoffman reflects on the brutal murder of Israeli children Ariel and Kfir Bibas by Hamas, examining the broader context of radical Islamist ideology.

0 Politics History

Andrew Roberts: The Historical Case for Trump’s Gaza Plan

Andrew Roberts in The Free Press · 10 Feb

Andrew Roberts argues that historical precedents justify President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza following Hamas's attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Communities

The New Threats Facing South African Jews

Jacob Forman in Moment · 23 Jan

The South African government has introduced new threats against Jews serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), highlighting the longstanding tension between the country's Jewish community and its political landscape.

0 Food Culture

Are these London’s most exclusive bagels?

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Dec 2024

Kleinsky's, a renowned deli from Cape Town, has opened its first UK branch in Mayfair, London, offering New York-style bagels and deli food.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Ten-Year Goal to Save Am Yisrael: One million new Jewish families on the path to keeping Shabbat

Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2024

Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein proposes a bold plan to strengthen global Jewish identity by focusing efforts on promoting Shabbat observance.

0 Politics Culture

This Jewish Life: A Conversation with Ira Glass & Etgar Keret

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 12 Apr 2024

Israeli writer Etgar Keret and American radio host Ira Glass explore how the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has strained their longstanding friendship, revealing their differing perspectives from within and beyond Israel.

0 Culture History

When Elie Wiesel was enchanted by Disneyland

Elie Wiesel in Forward · 15 Jan 2024

Elie Wiesel's reflective piece reminisces about his visit to Disneyland in 1957, highlighting the amusement park as a utopian paradise for children, evoking a sense of purity and joy akin to experiencing heaven on earth.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Stephen Miller’s Childhood Rabbi Harshly Denounces Him In Rosh Hashanah Sermon

Forward · 12 Sep 2018

Stephen Miller's childhood rabbi, Neil Comess-Daniels, publicly criticized the White House advisor during a Rosh Hashanah sermon for his role in immigration policies, particularly the controversial family separation policy.

0 Communities Politics

South African Jews Struggle With Legacy of Apartheid

Forward · 22 Sep 2011

South African Jews continue to grapple with the complex legacy of apartheid, where the community was divided between those who supported the regime for perceived safety and those who opposed it at great personal risk, asserting alignment with Jewish values of justice.

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