Istanbul, Turkey

Gaza Protest Movement Has a Message for Hamas

Waseem Abu Mahadi and Jacob Wirtschafter in Moment · 29 Apr

In a significant turn of events, a protest movement has emerged in Gaza, challenging the long-standing rule of Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

The Biggest Lie About Israel That Too Many People Believe

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 12 Mar

Joshua Hoffman challenges the widespread slogan that suggests peace on Israel's so-called "stolen land" is impossible, arguing that it is based on a flawed understanding of history and sovereignty.

0 History Holocaust

"Struma" Ship Disaster a Reminder: Pray Daily for the Hostages and Survivors

Jewdicious · 24 Feb

Eighty-three years after the Struma disaster, which saw over 790 Jewish refugees lose their lives in a tragic maritime event, the story of David Stoliar, the disaster's sole survivor, continues to resonate.

0 History Politics

Tefillos for the Turkish Sultan

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Feb

Under Ottoman rule, the Jewish community experienced a complex, yet relatively prosperous existence compared to other diaspora communities, enjoying legal and religious autonomy despite being dhimmis subject to specific taxes and restrictions.

0 History Politics

Tefillos for the Turkish Sultan

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Feb

Under Ottoman rule, the Jewish community experienced a complex, yet relatively prosperous existence compared to other diaspora communities, enjoying legal and religious autonomy despite being dhimmis subject to specific taxes and restrictions.

0 Politics Culture

Not Even A Jewfro Can Save You, Mark Zuckerberg

Basha Lox in New Voices · 3 Feb

Basha Lox's article critiques Mark Zuckerberg’s recent actions and image changes, linking them to his controversial relationship with Donald Trump and problematic public behavior.

0 Language Culture

Why Ladino is having a big moment — both in New York and the rest of the world

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 31 Jan

Ladino, a historically pivotal language for Sephardic Jews, is gaining renewed interest worldwide, from New York's Ladino Day celebration to mentions in contemporary pop culture, including Netflix series and bestselling novels.

0 Antisemitism Communities

'I live in a Muslim country. Speaking out against antisemitism has left me isolated'

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 16 Jan

In a heartfelt letter to the Bintel Brief advice column in the Forward, a secular Muslim living in Turkey shares their feelings of social isolation due to their outspoken stance against antisemitism and advocacy for friendly Turkish-Israeli relations.

0 Communities Leadership

Isak Haleva, Turkey’s chief rabbi and face of Jewish minority, dies at 84

David I. Klein in Forward · 15 Jan

Chief Rabbi Isak Haleva, representing Turkey's Jewish community since 2002, passed away at age 84.

0 History Politics

The Rome not Taken: Pompey, Pigs, and the Implosion of Hasmonean Eschatology

Aton Holzer in Lehrhaus · 12 Jan

Aton Holzer's article explores the Hasmonean admiration for the Roman Republic as depicted in I Maccabees, where Judas Maccabee sought an alliance with Rome.

0 History Literature

Jewish Life Stories: One of the last ‘Ritchie Boys’ dies at 101

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 27 Dec 2024

Victor Brombert, a prominent literature scholar and a member of the Ritchie Boys, a secret American intelligence unit during WWII, passed away at 101.

0 Literature Culture

Moment’s 2024 Books Gift Guide

Amy E. Schwartz in Moment · 26 Dec 2024

Selecting the perfect book as a gift can open up new conversations and connections, and Amy E. Schwartz's "Moments 2024 Books Gift Guide" provides a curated selection of literary offerings for 2024, including historical fiction, memoirs, and historical analysis.

0 History Communities

Jewish Studies Unscrolled: Hostages and Nathan Hanover’s The Abyss of Despair, with Adam Teller

Unorthodox · 26 Dec 2024

Adam Teller discusses Nathan Hanover's "The Abyss of Despair" and the Jewish community's efforts to ransom captives during the Chmelnitski Revolt.

0 History Communities

Jewish Studies Unscrolled: Hostages and Nathan Hanover’s The Abyss of Despair, with Adam Teller

Unorthodox · 26 Dec 2024

Historian Adam Teller unravels Nathan Hanover's 17th-century text, The Abyss of Despair, detailing the Jewish experience during the Chmelnitski Revolt and the resilient ransom networks established across Europe and the Middle East.

0 Literature Philosophy

Three Poems from “A Prayer of Six Wings”

Owen Lewis in Lehrhaus · 23 Dec 2024

Owen Lewis explores profound themes in his three poems from "A Prayer of Six Wings," weaving together Jewish historical, religious, and philosophical elements.

0 Culture History

Spain’s Sephardi sounds

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Dec 2024

The article delves into the rich Jewish history of Córdoba, Spain, highlighting the enduring Sephardic legacy.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Israel at War – Amsterdam

For Heaven's Sake · 13 Nov 2024

The episode captures the visceral reaction of Israelis and Jews worldwide to the recent violent anti-Semitic incident in Amsterdam, drawing parallels to the historical trauma of Kristallnacht and discussing the complex intersection of anti-Semitism, Jewish power, and vulnerability.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Israel at War – Amsterdam

For Heaven's Sake · 13 Nov 2024

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the violent assault on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, highlighting the reemergence of antisemitism in Europe and its implications for Jewish identity and security globally.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What you need to know about Biden's plan to combat antisemitism

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 25 May 2023

President Joe Biden is launching an extensive national strategy to tackle antisemitism, developed in response to public outcry following antisemitic incidents like Kanye West's controversial outbursts.

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