Switzerland

Ye concerts scrapped in Poland, Switzerland as backlash over antisemitic remarks continues

Grace Gilson in JTA · 20 Apr

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is facing significant backlash as international concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been canceled due to his past antisemitic remarks.

0 Holocaust History

Jewish food writer Joan Nathan knew her relative became a Catholic martyr. A search reveals the rest of his Holocaust history.

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 14 Apr

Joan Nathan, renowned as a Jewish food writer, recently delved into her family's Holocaust history through the Center for Jewish History's 'Histories and Mysteries' program.

0 Holocaust Music

In Elie Wiesel's latter years, he and I discussed the effects of the Holocaust. Those conversations are now an opera.

Howard Reich in Forward · 14 Apr

Howard Reich, a longtime music critic for the Chicago Tribune, reflects on his unexpected relationship with Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, which began when Reich was assigned to interview Wiesel after receiving the Tribune’s Literary Prize.

0 Literature Philosophy

Ben Lerner’s tale of three hotels is a lyrical novel of loss and human potential

Dan Friedman in Forward · 7 Apr

Ben Lerner's latest novel, "Transcription," explores themes of loss, identity, and memory through a narrative about a writer returning to his alma mater, Brown University.

0 History Culture

Daughter of the Nile

Judith Miller in Tablet · 30 Mar

Judith Miller recounts a lunch meeting with a 92-year-old woman living in Switzerland under an assumed name, reflective of her origins in a country she left decades ago.

0 Art History

The Nazis didn't care that Paul Klee wasn't Jewish

Mira Fox in Forward · 19 Mar

Paul Klee, a renowned German artist and a pivotal figure in abstract, surrealist, and expressionist art, is re-examined in "Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds," an exhibit at The Jewish Museum in New York.

0 Culture Israel

How my first trip to Israel led to a Yiddish show in Egypt

Riki Rose in Forward · 12 Mar

Riki Rose, an artist with a strong online presence in Israel, shares the transformative journey of her first trip to the Jewish state.

0 Politics Israel

Did Israel force Trump into war with Iran? After Marco Rubio suggests so, Israel’s critics erupt.

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 3 Mar

The debate intensifies regarding whether Israel influenced the U.S.'s decision to engage in military action against Iran, following comments from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

0 Politics Israel

US, Israel strike Iran: Trump, Netanyahu call for regime change in Tehran as Israelis take shelter

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 28 Feb

The United States and Israel have launched a significant military operation against Iran, with President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking regime change in Tehran.

0 Politics Israel

US, Israel strike Iran: Trump, Netanyahu call for regime change in Tehran as Israelis take shelter

JTA Staff in JTA · 28 Feb

The United States and Israel have launched a major military operation targeting Iran, following increasing tensions and a recent Hamas attack on Israel reportedly backed by Iran.

0 Politics Israel

Amid Iran tensions, Huckabee tells US embassy staff in Israel they should leave ‘TODAY’ if they wish

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 27 Feb

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has advised embassy staff and their families to consider leaving Israel promptly due to rising tensions that suggest a possible U.S. military action against Iran.

0 Politics Culture

Embracing go-bags and gallows humor, Israelis live in limbo as Trump teases war with Iran

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 26 Feb

As tensions rise with the U.S. potentially engaging Iran in conflict, Israelis find themselves in a state of perpetual preparedness, juggling between practical survival measures and moments of gallows humor.

0 Politics History

Paper Dragon

Henry Gao in Tablet · 26 Feb

Henry Gao critically examines narratives surrounding China's alleged success in global trade, challenging the notion that China is outpacing the United States.

0 Television/Film History

He may have been the world’s most famous mime, but in this play, he won't shut up

PJ Grisar in Forward · 22 Feb

"Marcel on the Train" is a new play that delves into the pre-fame life of famed mime Marcel Marceau, focusing on his courageous efforts during World War II to ferry Jewish children across the Alps to safety.

0 Sports Antisemitism

Swiss broadcaster removes footage of host criticizing Israeli bobsled team during its first Milan runs

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Feb

During the Israeli bobsled team's historic first appearance at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, a Swiss sportscaster's critical commentary sparked controversy.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

The one Jewish value everyone should hold dear in the age of AI

Louis Keene in Forward · 15 Feb

In exploring the Jewish response to the rapid advancement of AI technology, Louis Keene argues that the value of "ameilut" or toil is crucial.

0 Politics Israel

White House needs to confront limits of Hamas disarmament, experts say

Matthew Shea in Jewish Insider · 10 Feb

The Trump administration's Phase 2 Gaza peace plan, aimed at demilitarizing Hamas and transitioning governance, faces significant challenges as Hamas refuses to disarm.

0 Holocaust History

Credit Suisse had many more bank accounts with Nazi ties than previously known, investigation finds

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 6 Feb

An independent investigation has revealed that Credit Suisse maintained far more bank accounts linked to Nazis than was previously known.

0 Literature Jewish Law

Six Magic Mountains

Shai Secunda in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Jan

Shai Secunda draws an intriguing parallel between Thomas Mann's novel "The Magic Mountain" and the Babylonian Talmud, highlighting their mutual exploration of time.

0 Politics Holocaust

Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino decries ICE ‘Gestapo’ comparisons as critics target ‘Nazi-coded’ coat

Grace Gilson in JTA · 27 Jan

The controversy over Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino's leadership and attire underscores heated debates surrounding the appropriateness of Holocaust analogies in modern American immigration enforcement.

0 Politics Culture

‘Soft Power' Isn't Soft — Especially for Israel

Jewdicious · 26 Jan

Joanna Landau highlights the implications of Israel's declining ranking in the Global Soft Power Index, revealing deeper structural issues rather than a temporary dip in perception.

0 Politics Israel

Canada is learning what Israel learned a long time ago.

Guy Goldstein in Future of Jewish · 24 Jan

Guy Goldstein's essay draws parallels between Canada and Israel in adapting to changes in the global order, highlighting Israel's earlier shift away from a rules-based international system perceived as flawed.

0 Politics Israel

The New Gaza™ (A Virtual Paradise Lacking Only the 72 Virgins)

Jonathan Sacerdoti in Future of Jewish · 24 Jan

Jonathan Sacerdoti critiques a recent event in Davos, orchestrated by former U.S. President Donald Trump and his team, projecting a utopian future for Gaza despite the region's complex historical and political challenges.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Trump’s antisemitism envoy rebukes European rabbi, drawing praise from Elon Musk

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 23 Jan

A recent public disagreement between Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt and Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun highlights broader tensions surrounding the sources of rising antisemitism in Europe and their connection to immigration.

0 Leadership Politics

Josh Gruenbaum’s rapid rise from overseeing federal contracting to dealmaking on the world stage

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 23 Jan

Josh Gruenbaum has swiftly transitioned from federal contracting oversight to significant roles in international diplomacy under the Trump administration.

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