Madrid, Madrid Autonomous Community, Spain

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 Antisemitism

Antisemitism is being disguised as moral clarity.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 27 Apr

Nachum Kaplan critiques Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for his anti-Israel rhetoric, arguing it is a distraction from domestic scandals and lacks genuine moral foundation.

0 Politics History

Terrorism is working, and that should terrify all of us.

Tobias Gisle in Future of Jewish · 27 Apr

Tobias Gisle's essay explores the disturbing efficacy of terrorism in today's world, focusing on the manipulation of media and public perception.

0 Art Holocaust

His family was forced to sell their precious Pissarro painting before fleeing Nazi Germany; will he finally see justice?

Michelle Young in Forward · 15 Mar

David Cassirer's pursuit to recover a looted painting by Camille Pissarro, "Rue Saint-Honoré, Apres Midi, Effet de Pluie," symbolizes a family's struggle for justice after being forced to sell it under duress to escape Nazi Germany.

0 Politics Israel

Stop calling this Israel's war or America's war.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 Mar

Joshua Hoffman argues against framing the conflict involving Israel, the U.S., and Iran as solely Israeli or American wars.

0 Politics Israel

The Beginning of the End of NATO

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish · 5 Mar

Mitch Schneider's essay critiques NATO's response to recent aggressions by Iran, arguing it highlights the alliance's ineffectiveness.

0 Politics History

Khamenei long obstructed peace for Israel. But his influence was waning before his assassination.

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 2 Mar

The article details the significant impact that Ayatollah Khomeini and his successor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had on obstructing Israeli peace efforts since the Islamic Revolution of 1979.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Madrid museum sparks outcry after ejecting 3 elderly Israeli tourists who displayed Israeli flag, Star of David

Grace Gilson in JTA · 17 Feb

Three elderly Israeli women were ejected from the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid after displaying the Israeli flag and wearing a Star of David, sparking accusations of antisemitism.

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 Antisemitism Politics

British Jewish groups call for resignation of police chief who banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from soccer match

Grace Gilson in Forward · 7 Jan

British Jewish organizations, including the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council, are demanding the resignation of West Midlands Police chief constable Craig Guildford.

0 Sports Politics

European soccer reportedly set to ban Israel over Gaza war, blocking it from World Cup qualification

Louis Keene in Forward · 26 Sep 2025

The European soccer governing body, UEFA, is reportedly considering a ban on Israel from international competition, which would block Israel from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

0 Politics Sports

Banners, tacks and crashes: Protests lead pro cycling team to remove ‘Israel’ from its jerseys

Louis Keene in Forward · 17 Sep 2025

Amid intense protests at the Vuelta a España, the Israeli cycling team, Israel Premier Tech, removed the country's name from their jerseys.

0 Politics Culture

Are Conservatives Now Doing the Canceling? Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 16 Sep 2025

The Free Press explores the evolving dynamics of cancel culture, discussing whether conservatives are now engaging in cancellation tactics similar to those they opposed on the progressive left.

0 Literature Culture

Wisdom Project | Judith Viorst, 94, on ‘Making the Best of What’s Left’

Pam Janis in Moment · 31 Mar 2025

Judith Viorst, celebrated author of beloved children and adult books, shares insights on embracing life's later stages in an interview for Moment's Wisdom Project.

0 Politics Antisemitism

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

Sruli Fruchter in Forward · 19 Mar 2025

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 Culture Israel

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

Unorthodox · 13 Mar 2025

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 2025

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

0 Philosophy Politics

Why everyone is quoting Hannah Arendt, sometimes even accurately

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 19 Jan 2025

Hannah Arendt, the renowned German-Jewish political theorist, has seen a resurgence in contemporary political discourse, frequently being quoted on social media regarding authoritarianism, though sometimes inaccurately.

0 Art History

Sonia Delaunay: A Force of Nature

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 17 Dec 2024

Sonia Delaunay, born Sarah Stern in 1885, emerged as a pioneering figure in the abstract modern art movement, despite societal barriers faced by women and Jews in early 20th century Europe.

0 Holocaust History

At Riveting Auschwitz Exhibition, Lessons For Today’s America

Forward · 9 May 2019

The article examines the Auschwitz exhibition at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York, highlighting how it uses modern displays and artifacts to challenge perceptions of the Holocaust.

0 History Culture

Can Sephardic Jews Go Home Again — 500 Years After the Inquisition?

Josh Nathan-Kazis in Forward · 27 Jan 2014

Following a 2012 announcement by Spain offering citizenship to Sephardic Jews as a gesture of reconciliation for the 1492 expulsion, the offer had not yet materialized by late 2013.

0 Music History

How Mieczyslaw Weinberg’s Music Survived Dictators

Forward · 17 Nov 2010

Mieczysław Weinberg, a composer of Polish-Jewish origin, is finally receiving recognition for his profound and historically resonant works, despite years of obscurity under Soviet rule.

0 Art Culture

Ron Arad’s Inventive Life Now on Display

Forward · 5 Aug 2009

The Museum of Modern Art in New York showcases a major retrospective of Israeli-born designer Ron Arad, known for his unconventional approach to art and design.

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