Gauteng, South Africa

A New Movie About Paul Simon Making ‘Graceland’ Is Coming

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 18 May

Paul Simon's groundbreaking 1986 album, Graceland, recorded with South African musicians during apartheid, is set to become a movie.

0 History Politics

Molly Crabapple’s book is well researched but ideologically biased

Mikhail Krutikov in Forward · 17 May

Molly Crabapple's book, "Here Where We Live Is Our Country," presents an engaging history of the Jewish Labor Bund, underscoring its 130-year legacy through vibrant storytelling focused on figures like her great-grandfather, Sam Rothbord.

0 Israel Politics

Jews everywhere are missing the point about Israel.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 16 Mar

Joshua Hoffman argues that Jews worldwide may be overlooking Israel's broader role in protecting Jewish communities globally, particularly through intelligence operations by the Mossad.

0 Politics Israel

Don't be fooled by Iran in English.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 11 Mar

Joshua Hoffman explores how Iran uses strategic bilingual messaging to influence global perceptions, portraying itself as peaceful in English to Western audiences while promoting hostility in Farsi and Arabic back home.

0 Philosophy History

Don’t call Judaism a religion.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Feb

Joshua Hoffman argues that calling Judaism merely a religion misrepresents it, as it has always been more of a civilization.

0 Philosophy Communities

I Am Grateful to God

Maish Yarmush in Tablet · 6 Feb

Maish Yarmush reflects profoundly on the intense gratitude he feels towards God for the blessings of being part of the Jewish people.

0 Language Culture

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

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 5 Dec 2025

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

0 Antisemitism Politics

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

Mira Fox in Forward · 31 Oct 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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.

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