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0 Sports Politics

Why Israel's soccer team competes in Europe rather than Asia

Deborah Danan in Forward · 24 Jun

Israel's soccer team navigates unique political challenges by competing in the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) instead of the Asian Football Confederation.

0 Sports Politics

Israel’s World Cup prospects would be better in Asia, but amid protests, it is sticking with Europe

Deborah Danan in JTA · 24 Jun

Israel's football team faces challenges in qualifying for the World Cup due to its decision to compete within UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, rather than the Asian Football Confederation.

0 History Antisemitism

13,000 Jews were driven out of Poland in 1968. Now, some are returning to tell their story.

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 12 Jun

In 1968, a government-led antisemitic campaign in Poland forced 13,000 Jews to leave the country, stripping them of jobs and citizenship.

0 Education Culture

YiddishPOP can bring more diversity to American Jewish education

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 12 Jun

YiddishPOP is an innovative online tool connecting children with the Yiddish language through engaging animated stories and interactive games.

0 Ethics History

When Nations Choose Good Over Evil

Michael Melchior in 18forty · 4 Jun

Rabbi Michael Melchior reflects on the moral choices depicted in the Jewish narrative of Moshe's interaction with Yitro, using these archetypes to draw parallels to modern history, specifically the Danish rescue of Jews during the Holocaust.

0 Politics Culture

Anti-Zionism is the new costume party.

Ido Singer in Future of Jewish · 3 Jun

Ido Singer's essay examines the phenomenon of performative activism, using the heightened popularity of the keffiyeh in recent anti-Zionist protests as a case study.

0 Music Politics

Everything You Need To Know About Israel in Eurovision 2026

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 14 May

With Israel's involvement in the Eurovision Song Contest making headlines, its participation in 2026 is argued to be one of the most controversial yet, especially following recent geopolitical tensions.

0 Politics Israel

EU sanctions Israeli settlers after Hungary, under new leadership, clears path

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 12 May

The European Union has moved forward with sanctions against Israeli settlers responsible for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Clashes over Israel again define Eurovision — this time under the shadow of the Holocaust

Anna Goldenberg in Forward · 11 May

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna has become embroiled in controversy due to Israel's participation, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding political protest and antisemitism.

0 Politics Music

Eurovision opens in Vienna amid scrutiny over Israel’s participation and voting campaigns

Grace Gilson in JTA · 11 May

Israeli contestant Noam Bettan is representing Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, amid controversy and scrutiny over Israel's participation.

0 Antisemitism Education

The new face of Holocaust denial is harder to spot — and more dangerous

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in JTA · 6 May

Menachem Z. Rosensaft addresses the evolving danger of Holocaust denial, illustrated by a New Hampshire legislative incident where Holocaust deniers attempted to influence state education on the subject.

0 Communities History

Yiddish street signs: Commemoration or marginalization?

Jake Schneider in Forward · 1 May

The presence of Yiddish street signs in Berlin, initiated by artist Sebestyn Fiumei in 2021, sparked a dialogue about commemorating Jewish history through Yiddish, the language of immigrants who enriched Berlin's Jewish quarter.

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 Gender/Identity Antisemitism

In Solidarity, I Wear a Kippah Every Day

Steve Siporin in Tablet · 24 Apr

Steve Siporin reflects on his evolving relationship with wearing a kippah, initially resisted in his youth due to cultural stereotypes and a desire for unrestricted freedom.

0 Politics Israel

Israeli ambassador meets with France’s Marine Le Pen, extending outreach to Europe’s far-right

Grace Gilson in JTA · 16 Apr

Israeli Ambassador to France Joshua Zarka met with Marine Le Pen, highlighting Israel's strategic outreach to far-right parties in Europe, which now includes the former National Rally but excludes Germany's Alternative for Germany party due to unresolved antisemitism concerns.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Frankfurt cinema declines to participate in Jewish film festival, spurring backlash

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 6 Apr

A decision by the Astor Film Lounge in Frankfurt not to participate in the city's Jewish Film Days has led to accusations of antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Frankfurt cinema declines to participate in Jewish film festival, spurring backlash

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 6 Apr

The Astor Film Lounge in Frankfurt has faced backlash after deciding not to host the Jewish Film Days this year, citing financial reasons due to low turnout last year.

0 Politics Israel

Ben Gurion airport shutdowns leave already disrupted passengers desperate

Rachel Fink in Forward · 19 Mar

Amidst a military conflict involving multiple fronts, including Iran, air travel in Israel has become increasingly disrupted, with major cancellations at Ben Gurion Airport, leaving would-be passengers stranded.

0 Culture Education

Ideas Make a Difference

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Mar

Jonathan Haidt's book, "The Anxious Generation," exemplifies the profound impact ideas can have on society, inciting significant policy changes around the globe.

0 Education Israel

An Education System Worthy of the Jewish State

Sapir · 25 Feb

Israel's education system, once a cornerstone of its national strength, faces a significant crisis.

0 Politics Ethics

What If Other Countries Claimed The Right to Bomb the US?

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 23 Feb

Ken Silverman's article critiques the United States' potential military intervention in Iran, questioning the underlying assumptions of American exceptionalism that justify such actions.

0 Culture Language

A podcast about disappearance – and Yiddish life

Luise Fakler in Forward · 11 Feb

"I Think I Saw You (Right When You Disappeared)" is a podcast exploring the theme of disappearance through interviews with participants of the Yiddish youth camp, Generation J. This podcast, led by Eyal Davidovitch, an interdisciplinary artist based in Berlin, delves into personal narratives that intertwine with the history and culture of Yiddish.

0 Culture History

Yiddish theater is revived in Tbilisi, Georgia after 100 years

Kyle Desrosiers-Levine in Forward · 4 Feb

Lasha Shakulashvili, a Georgian Orthodox Christian raised with the Yiddish language, has successfully revived Yiddish theater in Tbilisi, Georgia, after discovering rare archival materials from a century ago.

0 Holocaust History

She thought she knew her mother. Then she learned about the concentration camp

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 22 Jan

Marisa Fox's journey in understanding her mother Tamar Fromer-Fox's hidden past reveals a powerful, unspoken history.

0 Politics Israel

The Hidden Truth Behind Gaza's Board of Peace

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Jan

Gaza's strategic importance and the formation of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace highlights a shift in global diplomacy, possibly representing a move towards a reimagined international governance system that might challenge the role of the United Nations.

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