Aleppo, Syria

0 History Politics

To understand Israel, remember the Jews of the Arab world.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 29 Oct

Half of Israel's Jewish population is of Middle Eastern and North African descent, making the narrative of them being European colonial settlers flawed.

0 Art History

Exhibit: Jewish manuscripts from Muslim and Christian lands

ליסאַ קיס in Forward · 21 Oct

A new exhibit highlights the rich tapestry of Jewish manuscripts originating from both Muslim and Christian regions.

0 Politics History

Patron Exclusive: Syria at a Crossroads

Tel Aviv Review · 8 Jul

Gilad Halpern hosts Dr. Ido Yahel to discuss the pivotal transition in Syria's leadership from Bashar al-Assad to Ahmad al-Shahra, known as al-Julani, and the implications of this shift.

0 Politics History

Patron Exclusive: Syria at a Crossroads

Tel Aviv Review · 8 Jul

Gilad Halpern hosts Dr. Ido Yahel to discuss the pivotal transition in Syria's leadership from Bashar al-Assad to Ahmad al-Shahra, known as al-Julani, and the implications of this shift.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Zionism isn't the issue. Your obsession with Jews is.

Lucy Tabrizi in Future of Jewish · 6 Jul

Lucy Tabrizi explores the disproportionate scrutiny and accusations levied against Israel compared to other nations with controversial internal and foreign policies.

0 Culture Communities

The Erasure of Sephardic Jewry

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 1 Jul

Sephardic Jewry and its rich cultural and historical contributions face erasure within broader Jewish communities, especially in places like the United States where Ashkenazi customs predominantly overshadow Sephardic traditions.

0 Communities Education

The Erasure of Sephardic Jewry

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 1 Jul

Sruli Fruchter discusses the marginalization of Sephardic Jewry within mixed Ashkenazi-Sephardic communities in the United States.

0 Jewish Law Torah

Parsha Problems

Jewish History Uncensored · 27 Mar

The episode delves into the variations within the Parsha system across different versions of the Tanakh and the historical controversy over writing systems for Nevi'im, emphasizing why Nevi'im was the focus of so much debate.

0 History Art

Book Review | The Colorful Crew Who Unlocked the Past

Robert Alter in Moment · 26 Mar

The review explores Joshua Hammer's "The Mesopotamian Riddle," which delves into the 19th-century race to decipher Sumerian and Akkadian cuneiform scripts that revealed long-lost Mesopotamian civilizations.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Syria’s New Rulers Tortured Me. Now They Are Targeting My Friends. Plus. . .

River Page in The Free Press · 13 Mar

As Syria experiences another wave of violence under the rule of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), concerns grow for the safety of religious minorities, particularly the Alawites, in the northwest region.

0 Literature Torah

Bringing the Bible’s Commentators to Life

Yosef Lindell in Lehrhaus · 3 Feb

Avigail Rock's book, "Great Biblical Commentators: Biographies, Methodologies, and Contributions," translated by Yoseif Bloch, offers a compelling exploration of 24 key biblical commentators spanning from Targum Onkelos to modern academics like Rabbi Mordechai Breuer.

0 History Jewish Law

Judy Feld Carr, secret rescuer of Syria’s last Jews, hails the end of Assad’s regime

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Jan

Judy Feld Carr secretively rescued over 3,300 Jews from Syria under the Assad regimes, a mission she now feels more comfortable discussing following the regime's recent fall.

0 Communities History

As a Syrian Jew, the country’s tragic story resonates

Jewish Chronicle · 2 Jan

Reflecting on the tragic recent history of Syria, Rabbi Dweck explores the deep resonance it holds for Syrian Jews who cherish the memory of a vibrant Jewish past entwined with Syrian culture.

0 Food Culture

A Hanukkah with no latkes? 3 tips for the best holiday feast of your life

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward · 24 Dec 2024

Sam Lin-Sommer offers a unique take on Hanukkah cuisine by moving away from traditional latkes to explore diverse Jewish culinary traditions and local, sustainable ingredients.

0 Politics History

Things Speed Up

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Dec 2024

Cindy Scarr's article explores the rapid geopolitical shifts following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and its impact on the Middle East, particularly in regard to Israel and Iran.

0 Politics Israel

Interview | What Assad’s Fall Means for Syria and the Greater Middle East

Nadine Epstein in Moment · 16 Dec 2024

Ilan Berman, a regional security expert, discusses the recent developments in Syria, where the Assad regime has fallen due to increased Israeli military actions against Hezbollah and Iranian targets.

0 Politics History

After Assad: Navigating Syria's Power Vacuum and Regional Fallout

Decision Points · 16 Dec 2024

David Makovsky, Andrew Tabler, and Tamir Hayman examine the intricate aftermath of the Assad regime's fall in Syria and its implications for regional stability.

0 Politics Television/Film

The Road from Damascus - with Richard Haass and Alexis Bloom

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 12 Dec 2024

Yonit and Jonathan discuss the implications of the Assad regime's sudden fall in Syria and explore the ongoing corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and the Fall of Assad

Israel Policy Pod · 12 Dec 2024

Neri Zilber and Yaakov Lappin analyze Israel's military actions following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, highlighting implications for regional stability.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and the Fall of Assad

Israel Policy Pod · 12 Dec 2024

Neri Zilber and Yaakov Lappin analyze Israel's military actions following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, highlighting implications for regional stability.

0 Politics Israel

Syria’s new rulers need to show Israel and the rest of the region that it will not be a threat

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Dec 2024

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8 marks a pivotal opportunity for change in Syria and the broader Middle East.

0 Politics Israel

Syria’s new rulers need to show Israel and the rest of the region that it will not be a threat

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Dec 2024

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8 marks a pivotal opportunity for change in Syria and the broader Middle East.

0 Politics Israel

Syria’s new rulers need to show Israel and the rest of the region that it will not be a threat

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Dec 2024

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8 marks a pivotal opportunity for change in Syria and the broader Middle East.

0 Politics Israel

'They're no Zionists': How Syria's rebels toppled Assad and what it means for Israel

Haaretz Weekly · 9 Dec 2024

The episode explores the recent toppling of Assad's regime in Syria by rebels, examining its impact on regional dynamics and Israel's potential security concerns.

0 Politics Israel

The scale of Iran’s loss in Syria cannot be overstated

Jewish News Syndicate in Jewish Chronicle · 9 Dec 2024

The recent collapse of Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime represents a significant strategic setback for Iran, which invested extensively in Syria with hopes of regional dominance and positioning against Israel.

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