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Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 26 Apr 2024

Scott Galloway discusses the rise of anti-Semitism and the shift in global perceptions of Israel, arguing the role of social media, particularly TikTok, as a divisive tool influenced by geopolitical powers.

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Rewind: Scott Galloway vs. the World

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 26 Apr 2024

Yonit and Jonathan revisit their conversation with Scott Galloway, focusing on his perspectives on Israel's shifting global perception, antisemitism, and the influence of media platforms like TikTok.

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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.

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Israel at War – Rafah

For Heaven's Sake · 28 Feb 2024

Hartman and Halevi explore the critical implications of Israel potentially advancing into Rafah, the last Hamas stronghold in the Gaza Strip, against the backdrop of humanitarian concerns and international pressure.

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The Room Where It Happens - with Zohar Palti

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 2 Feb 2024

Zohar Palti, former head of Israel's Mossad intelligence directorate, discusses the complexities of negotiations surrounding the potential release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and pauses in the ongoing Gaza conflict.

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Israel at War – The Hague: Victory or Defeat?

For Heaven's Sake · 29 Jan 2024

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the complex implications of the International Court of Justice's ruling that orders Israel to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza without declaring an immediate ceasefire.

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No Exit

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 26 Jan 2024

Yonit and Jonathan discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, focusing on the International Court of Justice's scrutiny of Israel's actions and the heightened tensions in Israeli-American relations over matters of statehood and security.

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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.

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The First 100 Days - with Michael Walzer

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 12 Jan 2024

As the Israel-Hamas war reaches its 100th day, Yonit and Jonathan discuss the complex landscape, including South Africa's accusation of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

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The First 100 Days - with Michael Walzer

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 12 Jan 2024

As Israel's war with Hamas reaches its 100-day mark, the country faces significant legal and public relations challenges, including a genocide accusation brought by South Africa to the International Court of Justice.

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Exclusive: Canada apologizes for honoring another veteran from unit that fought with Nazis

Lev Golinkin in Forward · 4 Oct 2023

The Canadian government has apologized for awarding the prestigious Order of Canada to Peter Savaryn, a Ukrainian immigrant linked to a Nazi unit during World War II, following revelations about Yaroslav Hunka, another veteran of the same unit who was recently honored in Canadian Parliament.

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A brief history of Jewish video game characters

Forward · 6 Jun 2021

Exploring the landscape of Jewish representation in video games, this article highlights both nuanced portrayals and problematic depictions within the gaming industry.

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Debate | Should the Biden Administration adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism?

Ari Hoffman in Forward · 15 Dec 2020

The article discusses the debate over whether the Biden administration should adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.

0 Literature Holocaust

Men Explain Anne Frank To Me

Talya Zax in Forward · 16 Dec 2018

Talya Zax explores the persistent cultural fascination with imagining alternative narratives for Anne Frank, focusing on the trend where male authors depict her surviving the Holocaust.

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.

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For New Israelis, Hebrew Names Are About Autonomy, Not Assimilation

Naomi Zeveloff in Forward · 31 May 2015

In Israel, the practice of changing or adopting Hebrew names for immigrants has shifted from being a tool of assimilation to a personal choice of autonomy and identity.

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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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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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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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