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0 Art Culture

Frank Gehry, renowned architect who began life as Frank Goldberg, dies at 96

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Dec

Frank Gehry, born Ephraim Owen Goldberg, was a Jewish architect celebrated for his groundbreaking modernist designs like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

0 Art Culture

Frank Gehry, renowned architect who began life as Frank Goldberg, dies at 96

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Dec

Frank Gehry, born Ephraim Owen Goldberg, was a Jewish architect celebrated for his groundbreaking modernist designs like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

0 Politics Culture

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

Grace Gilson in JTA · 4 Dec

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.

0 Politics Israel

What is Elbit Systems, and why did LA synagogue protesters target it?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 4 Dec

Demonstrations erupted outside Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard Temple against Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense contractor.

0 Art History

Rare 14th-century Hebrew Bible will hit the auction block at Sotheby’s

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 1 Dec

A rare 14th-century handwritten Hebrew Bible from Toledo, Spain, adorned with elaborate calligraphic art and micrographic Masorah, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's New York, with an estimated value of $1.5 to $2.5 million.

0 History Antisemitism

The West is abandoning the Jewish idea that made it free.

Lucy in Future of Jewish · 25 Nov

Lucy Tabrizi's essay delves into the historical patterns of antisemitism and tyranny, arguing that the cyclical nature of persecution against Jews is a reflection of deeper societal ills.

0 Music Politics

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

Grace Gilson in JTA · 24 Nov

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.

0 Sports Israel

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa says he wants to play an NFL game in Jerusalem

Joseph Strauss in Forward · 19 Nov

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expressed interest in playing an NFL game in Jerusalem following the league's first game in Spain, which his team won against the Washington Commanders.

0 Culture Food

An immersive dinner takes a culinary journey through the Jewish Diaspora

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 12 Nov

Dima and Yuliia Lytvynenko, former restaurant owners from Odessa, fled Ukraine due to war and have settled in New York City with their beef jerky business, Papa Did It.

0 Music Culture

Rosalia Sings in Hebrew on Her New Album ‘Lux’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 12 Nov

Spanish artist Rosalia has incorporated Hebrew into her latest album, Lux, which is hailed by some as a standout release of the year.

0 Culture Language

This Jewish Name Is in the Top Ten Baby Names for the First Time

Daci Platt in Kveller · 11 Nov

The name Eliana, which means "my God has answered" in Hebrew, has climbed into the top ten baby names for girls on BabyCenter's list, marking a significant milestone.

0 Food Culture

Pumpkin Pie with Hawaij Streusel

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 11 Nov

Leah Koenig introduces a unique culinary twist on traditional pumpkin pie with her recipe for Pumpkin Pie with Hawaij Streusel.

0 History Culture

Did crypto-Jews invent the modern tarot deck?

Nora Berman in Forward · 7 Nov

Stav Appel, an accidental historian, argues that the tarot cards, specifically the Jean Noblet Tarot de Marseille, might have been invented by crypto-Jews as an educational tool to preserve Jewish knowledge during a time of intense antisemitic persecution in medieval Europe.

0 Culture History

How the War Influenced Israeli Fashion

Abigail Klein Leichman in Hadassah · 6 Nov

Israeli fashion has become a canvas for expressing national emotions and resilience following recent conflicts, as seen in a gown by Yaniv Persy that carried messages of tragedy and hope.

0 Antisemitism Communities

When Jews are on the ballot, it’s time to get out.

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 4 Nov

Hana Raviyt Schank reflects on her experiences as a Jew living in various cities, notably New York post-9/11 and during recent resurgences of antisemitism.

0 Politics Leadership

The Art of the Kneel

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 28 Oct

This political analysis explores the power dynamics within NATO in light of President Donald Trump's policies and unconventional diplomacy.

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 Politics Israel

Euphoria Mixed with Sadness and Worry

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Oct

As Israel witnessed the emotional return of 20 hostages on Hoshana Rabbah, there was a mix of relief and sorrow among the populace, aware of the high cost of lost lives and ongoing tension with Hamas.

0 Sports Politics

An attack on Israeli soccer fans last year was dubbed a ‘pogrom.' Could it happen again?

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 17 Oct

Amidst escalating tensions and accusations of antisemitism, the ban against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a soccer match in Birmingham is indicative of the broader challenges facing Israeli interests globally.

0 Politics Ethics

The people trying to save the world are the ones destroying it.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 16 Oct

In this critique of modern activism, Joshua Hoffman argues that many individuals and movements claiming to "save the world" are instead perpetuating moral confusion and distortion.

0 Politics Ethics

The people trying to save the world are the ones destroying it.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 16 Oct

In this critique of modern activism, Joshua Hoffman argues that many individuals and movements claiming to "save the world" are instead perpetuating moral confusion and distortion.

0 Literature History

A glimpse of the Jewish left in 1920s Palestine

Judah Sussman in Forward · 16 Oct

"Boom and Chains," a novel by Hanan Ayalti, highlights the complexities of Mandate-era Palestine through the lens of Jewish, Arab, and socialist interactions.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Europe is losing its religion, and its Jews.

Future of Jewish · 15 Oct

Europe is witnessing a significant decline of religious adherence, with a noticeable transformation of once-sacred Christian buildings into entertainment venues.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Europe is losing its religion, and its Jews.

Future of Jewish · 15 Oct

Europe is witnessing a significant decline of religious adherence, with a noticeable transformation of once-sacred Christian buildings into entertainment venues.

0 Communities Politics

War battered their Berlin hummus bar. But the Israeli-Palestinian partners behind Kanaan see a way forward.

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 15 Oct

The hummus restaurant Kanaan in Berlin, co-owned by Palestinian Jalil Dabit and Israeli Oz Ben David, has become a symbol of peace and coexistence amid war-driven adversity.

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