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0 Politics History

Why Gaza's Destruction Needed to Happen

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 18 Feb

Vanessa Berg's essay argues that the destruction in Gaza can be seen as a necessary step towards breaking its cycle of violence perpetuated by Hamas governance.

0 Politics Ethics

The Genocide Slur Is Not Just for Jews

John Spencer in Tablet · 22 Jan

John Spencer critiques the frequent, casual use of the term "genocide" to describe Israel's military actions in Gaza, arguing it poses broader dangers for global military operations.

0 Jewish Law Holidays

Of Maariv and Menorahs

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 27 Nov 2025

Rivka Bennun Kay explores the intriguing evolution of the Chanukah menorah and the Maariv prayer, both of which have transitioned from initially voluntary practices to widely observed traditions.

0 History Communities

What happened to relics of Syria’s Jewish history? Assad’s collapse spurs efforts to assess the damage.

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 13 Dec 2024

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has brought to light the precarious state of the country's Jewish heritage sites, which have suffered neglect and damage from years of civil war.

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.