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Israel’s antisemitism envoy says she wasn’t consulted over government antisemitism conference featuring far-right leaders

Ben Sales in Forward · 22 Mar

Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism, has expressed her disapproval over not being consulted about the attendance of far-right European politicians at a government-run antisemitism conference in Jerusalem.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel’s own antisemitism envoy says she wasn’t consulted ahead of the government’s controversial antisemitism conference

Ben Sales in JTA · 21 Mar

The article highlights a controversy surrounding a conference on antisemitism organized by Israel's Minister for Diaspora Affairs, Amichai Chikli, without consulting Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism, or major Jewish organizations.

0 Television/Film Culture

‘Operation Mincemeat’ is a musical farce about fooling Hitler — with nothing much to say about Nazis

PJ Grisar in Forward · 21 Mar

"Operation Mincemeat" is a musical comedy that recounts the true story of a British intelligence operation during World War II aimed at deceiving the Nazis with fake plans to invade Greece and Sardinia.

0 Politics Israel

The Stupid Simple Way to Defeat Hamas and Jihadism

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 19 Mar

Nachum Kaplan's essay critiques global inaction towards Hamas, advocating for a unified, forceful international response akin to the reaction against Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Can the global far-right help fight antisemitism? Israel sure wants to think so

Sruli Fruchter in Forward · 19 Mar

In an attempt to combat antisemitism, the Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs plans to include far-right European politicians at their upcoming International Conference on Combating Antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Amichai Chikli invites politicians from European far-right parties to Israel, in a first

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 14 Mar

Amichai Chikli, Israel's minister of Diaspora affairs, has invited leaders from several European far-right parties to speak at the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem.

0 Ethics Antisemitism

Jews who don’t fight back don’t survive.

EKB in Future of Jewish · 13 Mar

The essay reflects on the enduring antisemitism confronting Jews today and draws parallels with historical narratives such as the story of Purim.

0 Art History

The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

Frances Brent in Moment · 13 Mar

Exploring the iconic story of Esther, The Jewish Museum in New York features an exhibition titled "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt," which runs until August 10.

0 Art History

The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

Frances Brent in Moment · 13 Mar

Exploring the iconic story of Esther, The Jewish Museum in New York features an exhibition titled "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt," which runs until August 10.

0 Art History

The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

Frances Brent in Moment · 13 Mar

Exploring the iconic story of Esther, The Jewish Museum in New York features an exhibition titled "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt," which runs until August 10.

0 Art History

Purim Illuminated

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Jewish Review of Books · 13 Mar

The exhibition "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt" at the Jewish Museum offers a captivating exploration of Queen Esther's influence on 17th-century Dutch art and society.

0 Culture Israel

Why Dual Loyalty is Good for the Jews, with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz

Unorthodox · 13 Mar

Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz argues in favor of embracing dual loyalty for American Jews, advocating for simultaneous loyalty to both America and Israel as a harmonious concept.

0 Communities Culture

SPONSORED CONTENT: Not All Who Wander Are Lost—But I Didn’t Know That Yet

Asaf Peled in Hadassah · 10 Mar

Asaf Peled shares his personal journey of rediscovering Judaism through travel, particularly with experiences in Spain.

0 Communities Culture

SPONSORED CONTENT: Not All Who Wander Are Lost—But I Didn’t Know That Yet

Asaf Peled in Hadassah · 10 Mar

Asaf Peled shares his personal journey of rediscovering Judaism through travel, particularly with experiences in Spain.

0 Communities Culture

SPONSORED CONTENT: Not All Who Wander Are Lost—But I Didn’t Know That Yet

Asaf Peled in Hadassah · 10 Mar

Asaf Peled shares his personal journey of rediscovering Judaism through travel, particularly with experiences in Spain.

0 Communities Culture

SPONSORED CONTENT: Not All Who Wander Are Lost—But I Didn’t Know That Yet

Asaf Peled in Hadassah · 10 Mar

Asaf Peled shares his personal journey of rediscovering Judaism through travel, particularly with experiences in Spain.

0 Science Ethics

First Person Singularity

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Mar

The podcast episode discusses the implications of a new synthetic biological intelligence technology that fuses human cells with computer chips, touching on potential ethical and social challenges.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Interview | Rabbi Dalia Marx

Laurence Wolff in Moment · 7 Mar

Rabbi Dalia Marx, a renowned scholar at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem, discusses her book "From Time to Time: Journeys in the Jewish Calendar," newly translated into English.

0 Leadership Culture

Gal Gadot: ‘We Need to Pass Down to Our Jewish Children a Love of Who They Are’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 5 Mar

At the ADL's Never Is Now Conference, actress Gal Gadot received the International Leadership Award, delivering a powerful speech on Jewish identity, heritage, and resilience.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel open to talking to far-right parties, but won’t speak with Germany’s AfD

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 4 Mar

Israel is reassessing its approach to engaging with far-right European political parties, meticulously evaluating each party's stance on antisemitism and support for Israel before establishing diplomatic relations.

0 Politics Communities

Polarization and the Hidden Israeli Center

Sapir · 1 Mar

Recent surveys reveal a significant portion of Israeli voters feel politically homeless due to the entrenched polarization into two main blocs: those supporting PM Netanyahu (Bibi bloc) and those opposing him (Anyone-but-Bibi bloc).

0 Communities History

Jewish Geography

Sapir · 1 Mar

Jewish history has been marked by migrations and expulsions, notably the expulsion from Spain in 1492, when Sultan Bayezid II welcomed Jewish refugees, contrasting the expulsion by Ferdinand.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Next Time We’ll Come First,” Says AfD Leader

Moment in Moment · 28 Feb

In the wake of Germany's national election results, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, known for its extreme views, including antisemitism and Holocaust trivialization, has emerged as a significant political force, coming in second for the first time since World War II.

0 Communities History

Whether fleeing Nazis, Cossacks, wildfires or ICE, we all need a 'go bag'

Joan Afton in Forward · 26 Feb

Joan Afton reflects on the concept of a 'go bag,' a kit ready for quick evacuation, as she navigates the recurring wildfires in Los Angeles.

0 Culture Communities

Not All Who Wander Are Lost—But I Didn’t Know That Yet

Asaf Peled in Hadassah · 26 Feb

Raised in a Modern Orthodox family in Israel, Asaf Peled felt detached from Judaism as he questioned and wandered through Europe.

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