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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 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 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 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 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 Food History

Herring Song

Emily Hamilton in Tablet · 16 Jan

Emily Hamilton's piece is an elegiac tribute to the enduring significance of herring in Jewish and Danish culture, exploring how this humble fish connects her to cherished childhood memories and Denmark's historical identity.

0 Politics Ethics

Is the EU’s Spat with Elon Musk Really About Free Speech?

Lee Smith in Tablet · 11 Dec 2025

Elon Musk's clash with the European Union (EU) over free speech and social media regulations highlights deeper geopolitical and commercial tensions.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas Is Winning the Culture War

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 11 Aug 2025

Liel Leibovitz argues that while Hamas may be losing militarily, it is triumphing in the realm of international public opinion.

0 Music Politics

Israel’s Yuval Raphael comes in 2nd at Eurovision, propelled largely by popular vote

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 19 May 2025

Yuval Raphael of Israel secured second place in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, primarily due to the strong support from the popular vote across Europe, despite some regional opposition related to the ongoing war in Gaza.

0 Music Politics

Israel’s Eurovision contestant, Yuval Raphael, says she’s focused on the music, not the protests

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 13 May 2025

Yuval Raphael, Israel's Eurovision contestant, is focusing on her musical performance despite facing protests and hostility.

0 Culture Communities

How Yiddish found a home In Sweden (online lecture in Yiddish)

Forverts Staff in Forward · 12 May 2025

Sweden uniquely supports Yiddish as an official minority language, which has led to a flourishing of Yiddish culture within the country.

0 Television/Film Culture

Meet Valerie Hamaty, the Arab Christian leading the race to represent Israel at Eurovision

Deborah Danan in JTA · 3 Jan 2025

Valerie Hamaty, an Arab Christian from Jaffa, is a frontrunner on Israel's 'Rising Star,' vying to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest.

0 Music Culture

2024 in review: Jewish music

Jewish Chronicle · 24 Dec 2024

Bob Dylan culminated his three-year world tour with a historic performance at the Royal Albert Hall, thrilling fans with classic hits like "All Along the Watchtower" and raising questions about future concerts as he nears his mid-eighties.

0 Politics Israel

Up In Arms - with Michael Milshtein

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 10 May 2024

Yonit and Jonathan explore the strained US-Israel relations as President Biden withholds military aid due to Israel's planned actions in Rafah, highlighting the complexities of international politics and military strategy.

0 Politics Israel

Up In Arms - with Michael Milshtein

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 10 May 2024

Yonit and Jonathan explore the current strain in the US-Israel relationship as President Biden holds back on an arms shipment, reflecting a deepening rift over Israel's operations in Rafah.

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