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0 Antisemitism Politics

Spain reports 86% rise in antisemitic incidents, as interior minister takes aim at ‘xenophobia’

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 11 Jun

Antisemitic incidents in Spain have surged by 86% in 2025, with 69 hate crimes, highlighting a worrying trend of increasing xenophobia amidst record hate incidents.

0 Politics History

Spain’s Jewish Question

Alan Grabinsky in Tablet · 29 Apr

Alan Grabinsky examines the diplomatic tensions between Spain and Israel, focusing on Spain's deep historical roots of antisemitism and anti-Americanism that influence political stances today.

0 Politics History

Spain’s Jewish Question

Alan Grabinsky in Tablet · 29 Apr

Alan Grabinsky examines the diplomatic tensions between Spain and Israel, focusing on Spain's deep historical roots of antisemitism and anti-Americanism that influence political stances today.

0 Culture Communities

Her ancestors were expelled from Spain. Now she’s bringing bagels to Madrid.

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 23 Jan

Tamara Cohen, a Philadelphia native with Sephardic and Ashkenazi roots, has revitalized Jewish culinary culture in Madrid by opening Mazl, a popular bagel restaurant.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

The road to Jewish hell is paved with 'Tikkun Olam.'

Sam Hilt in Future of Jewish · 4 Jun 2025

This guest essay by Sam Hilt critically examines the modern adoption of the term "Tikkun Olam" in Jewish discourse as a simplification of Judaism's philosophical depth.

0 Communities Culture

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

Asaf Peled in Hadassah · 10 Mar 2025

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

0 Culture Philosophy

We can be thankful this year — and Jewish wisdom can help

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 27 Nov 2024

Jay Michaelson reflects on his struggle with feeling thankful amid political and global crises, emphasizing the importance of cultivating gratitude even in difficult times.

0 Culture Language

Trying to Save Ladino

Alan Grabinsky in Tablet · 13 Jun 2017

Alan Grabinsky explores the challenges faced by the Sephardic community in preserving the Ladino language at the Erensya summit in Mexico City.