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0 Literature History

How the Yiddish writer Chaim Grade’s last novel was rescued from the archives, and wrestled into print

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 27 Mar

The long-awaited publication of Chaim Grade's last novel, "Sons and Daughters," marks a significant moment in Yiddish literature.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Inbox: Issue 1053

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Mar

Readers respond to various articles from Mishpacha Magazine, highlighting key community and personal issues.

0 Music Culture

Israel’s Eurovision Song of 2025, Sung by an October 7 Survivor, Is Here

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 11 Mar

Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the tragic October 2023 attack at the Nova Festival, is set to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "New Day Will Rise."

0 Music Culture

‘Darkness will fade,’ Yuval Raphael sings in Israel’s Eurovision entry, ‘New Day Will Rise’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 10 Mar

Israel's 2025 Eurovision Song Contest entry, "New Day Will Rise," sung by Yuval Raphael, draws on themes of perseverance and hope.

0 Art Culture

At a Dan Friedman exhibition, the bizarre joy of being Dan Friedman

Dan Friedman in Forward · 26 Feb

Dan Friedman reviews an exhibition celebrating the work of the late designer Dan Friedman at Superhouse in New York City.

0 Music Culture

The Jewish music teacher representing a Muslim-majority country at Eurovision

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 13 Feb

Asaf Mishiev, a Jewish singer from Azerbaijan, is set to represent the Muslim-majority country at the Eurovision Song Contest, embodying a unique cross-cultural narrative.

0 History Holocaust

The Incredible Legacy of Marion Wiesel, Elie Wiesel’s Wife and Translator

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 4 Feb

Marion Wiesel, who passed away at 97, was a remarkable figure in her own right, not just as the wife of Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel.

0 History Holocaust

In Memorium: Marion Wiesel, 1931-2025

Moment Staff in Moment · 4 Feb

Marion Wiesel, the formidable and compassionate wife of Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel, passed away at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of intellectual and humanitarian contributions.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denies comparing CDC to ‘Nazi death camps’

PJ Grisar in Forward · 29 Jan

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., facing confirmation for secretary of Health and Human Services, denied past comparisons of the CDC’s work to Nazi death camps, despite challenges from Senator Raphael Warnock citing a 2013 transcript.

0 Holocaust History

Just 50 Holocaust survivors will be at Auschwitz for the 80th anniversary of its liberation

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 24 Jan

As the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation nears, only 50 Holocaust survivors will attend the commemoration, reflecting the dwindling number of living witnesses.

0 Holocaust Communities

12 Holocaust survivors share their stories on a Times Square billboard

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 24 Jan

Twelve Holocaust survivors, including Hungarian-born Judith Frydman, are being featured on a Times Square billboard in an initiative by the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

What the ADL should have said in response to Elon Musk's salute

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 24 Jan

ADL's recent response to Elon Musk's alleged Nazi salute during President Trump's inauguration highlights the complex intersection of antisemitism, media responsibility, and leadership in confronting hate.

0 Music Communities

Israel’s 2025 Eurovision Representative, Yuval Raphael, Is a Nova Massacre Survivor

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 23 Jan

Yuval Raphael, Israel's 2025 Eurovision representative, is notably a survivor of the devastating Nova festival massacre, where she narrowly escaped death by hiding under bodies for safety.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Elon Musk makes Holocaust jokes after Netanyahu defends him as ‘great friend of Israel’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 23 Jan

Following accusations of Nazi salutes at a Trump rally, Elon Musk faced backlash for making Holocaust jokes online.

0 Music Israel

Nova massacre survivor Yuval Raphael to represent Israel in 2025 Eurovision music contest

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 23 Jan

Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the tragic Nova music festival massacre, has been chosen to represent Israel in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest following her victory on Israel's "Rising Star" TV show.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Never again? How about dealing with Iran...

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Jan

The article argues that Western nations have failed to uphold their promise of 'never again' regarding regimes committed to Jewish extermination by overlooking the ideologically driven antisemitism of Iran's leadership, particularly Ayatollah Khamenei and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

0 Antisemitism Politics

How did the ADL conclude that Elon Musk didn’t give a Nazi salute? It isn’t saying.

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 22 Jan

The article examines the controversy surrounding Elon Musk's gesture at President Trump's inauguration, which resembled a Nazi salute and sparked backlash from various Jewish and progressive groups.

0 Communities Politics

As winds shift against immigrants, refugee resettlement advocate Sasha Chanoff steps up

Larry Luxner in JTA · 21 Jan

Sasha Chanoff, a Jewish humanitarian with personal roots in the refugee experience, is making significant strides in refugee resettlement through his organization, RefugePoint.

0 Politics Television/Film

Alamo Drafthouse employees petition to scrap screenings of 1972 Munich film ‘September 5’

PJ Grisar in Forward · 13 Jan

Employees at the Alamo Drafthouse in New York City have petitioned to halt screenings of Tim Fehlbaum's film "September 5," which focuses on the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre, labeling it as Zionist propaganda.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What the election of Pierre Poilievre would mean for Canadian Jews and Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 7 Jan

Pierre Poilievre, poised to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's Prime Minister, promises to be a staunch ally of Israel and the Jewish community.

0 Literature History

3 Books I Highly Recommend

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 5 Jan

Gary Rosenblatt presents three compelling book recommendations, each exploring different facets of Jewish life and thought.

0 Culture Education

Light in London

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 31 Dec 2024

A grand Torah celebration took place at London's Copper Box Arena, originally built for the 2012 Olympic Games, drawing 10,000 participants from across Europe for Dirshu's siyum on Maseches Shabbos within their Amud Yomi program.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Six Jewish Feminist Highlights of a Tough Year

Helene Meyers in Lilith · 19 Dec 2024

This roundup by Helene Meyers highlights memorable moments in Jewish feminism during a challenging year.

0 Politics Education

Estonian university cuts ties with Israeli institution, drawing government rebuke

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 19 Dec 2024

The Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA) recently cut ties with an Israeli university, sparking significant backlash from the Estonian government and local Jewish community.

0 Politics Israel

Is Israel squandering a rare chance in Syria?

Haaretz Weekly · 17 Dec 2024

Journalist Gregg Carlstrom argues that Israel is missing a critical opportunity by maintaining aggressive policies in Syria following the Assad regime's collapse, while German journalist Vera Weidenbach highlights the intensified debates surrounding Syrian refugees in Europe.

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