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Turkish authorities cancel French-Algerian Jewish singer’s concert over his support for Israel
Asaf Elia-Shalev
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JTA
· 5 Sep 2025
Turkish authorities canceled a concert by French-Algerian Jewish singer Enrico Macias due to his support for Israel, citing intense calls for protests.
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Antisemitism is the reason Zionism exists.
Joshua Hoffman
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Future of Jewish
· 11 Aug 2025
Joshua Hoffman's exploration of the reasons behind the existence of Zionism highlights the enduring impact of antisemitism on Jewish history and the geopolitical developments leading to the founding of the State of Israel.
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Time and Space in the Thousand-Year Reich
Tel Aviv Review
· 14 Jul 2025
Guy Miron delves into the spatial and temporal experiences of German Jews under Nazi persecution, analyzing how the reordering of time and space affected their lives and identities.
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From 1975 | A Classical Rebirth
David Stern
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Moment
· 24 Jun 2025
In this reflective piece of fiction, originally published in 1975, David Stern explores the internal conflict of Leo Kastnerr, a Columbia University professor of Greek, as he navigates his love for classical Greece and his Jewish identity.
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Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi and the Battlegrounds of the Early Modern Rabbinate
Reviewed by Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein
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Jewish Action
· 24 Jun 2025
Rabbi Yosie Levine's book on Rabbi Tzvi Ashkenazi, a significant figure in early modern Jewish history, explores the rabbi's intellectual journey and the challenges he faced during his tenure as chief rabbi of Amsterdam.
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How a Young, Gay, Zionist, Iraqi-Türkish Jewish Seattle Chef Seeks Change Through 'Food Diplomacy'
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The Cholent
· 23 Jun 2025
Emily Charlie-Mosh Elias, a young, gay, Zionist, Iraqi-Turkish Jewish chef, is using his culinary skills to foster understanding and community in Seattle through what he terms 'food diplomacy.'
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Let my people leave — by land or by sea
Gabby Deutch
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Jewish Insider
· 18 Jun 2025
Amid heightened tensions and military action between Israel and Iran, thousands of foreigners, including Americans, found themselves stranded in Israel due to the closure of Israeli airspace.
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Exploring Sephardic Chief Rabbis of America (1 of 2) - Ethan Marcus
The Habura
· 12 Jun 2025
Ethan Marcus explores the influential yet underrecognized contributions of Sephardic rabbis, Rabbi Dr. Nissim J. Ovadia and Rabbi Dr. Isaac Alcalay, to American Judaism.
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Another Irish band airs pro-Palestinian message at festival: ‘Israel is committing genocide’
Grace Gilson
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JTA
· 11 Jun 2025
The Irish band Fontaines D.C. used their platform at the Primavera Sound music festival in Barcelona to project a pro-Palestinian message, claiming Israel is committing genocide.
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The road to Jewish hell is paved with 'Tikkun Olam.'
Sam Hilt
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Future of Jewish
· 4 Jun 2025
This guest essay by Sam Hilt critically examines the modern adoption of the term "Tikkun Olam" in Jewish discourse as a simplification of Judaism's philosophical depth.
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‘Free Palestine’ Terrorism. Plus. . .
The Free Press
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The Free Press
· 2 Jun 2025
The article discusses a spate of violent antisemitic incidents in the U.S., beginning with a Molotov cocktail attack on Jewish marchers in Boulder, Colorado, protesting the prolonged detention of hostages by Hamas.
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The Return of Ruth
Stuart Halpern
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Jewish Review of Books
· 30 May 2025
Stuart Halpern explores the complex concept of 'return' in the Book of Ruth, focusing on the word "shuv," which typically implies a return to a previous place or state.
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The War Against the Jews
Sapir
· 19 May 2025
In the wake of the October 7 terror attack in Israel, a resurgence of global antisemitism has prompted a rallying cry for Jews to acknowledge a broader war against them, extending beyond Israel to encompass the global Diaspora.
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Streetwise in Syria
Sharona
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Mishpacha
· 13 May 2025
Sharona embarks on a journey to Syria, joining a delegation of Jews of Syrian descent to visit the grave of Rav Chaim Vital despite recent grave vandalism.
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Gaza Protest Movement Has a Message for Hamas
Waseem Abu Mahadi and Jacob Wirtschafter
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Moment
· 29 Apr 2025
In a significant turn of events, a protest movement has emerged in Gaza, challenging the long-standing rule of Hamas.
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The Biggest Lie About Israel That Too Many People Believe
Joshua Hoffman
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Future of Jewish
· 12 Mar 2025
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.
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"Struma" Ship Disaster a Reminder: Pray Daily for the Hostages and Survivors
Jewdicious
· 24 Feb 2025
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.
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Tefillos for the Turkish Sultan
Cindy Scarr
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Mishpacha
· 11 Feb 2025
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.
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Tefillos for the Turkish Sultan
Cindy Scarr
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Mishpacha
· 11 Feb 2025
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.
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Not Even A Jewfro Can Save You, Mark Zuckerberg
Basha Lox
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New Voices
· 3 Feb 2025
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.
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Why Ladino is having a big moment — both in New York and the rest of the world
Aviya Kushner
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Forward
· 31 Jan 2025
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.
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'I live in a Muslim country. Speaking out against antisemitism has left me isolated'
Beth Harpaz
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Forward
· 16 Jan 2025
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.
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Isak Haleva, Turkey’s chief rabbi and face of Jewish minority, dies at 84
David I. Klein
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Forward
· 15 Jan 2025
Chief Rabbi Isak Haleva, representing Turkey's Jewish community since 2002, passed away at age 84.
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The Rome not Taken: Pompey, Pigs, and the Implosion of Hasmonean Eschatology
Aton Holzer
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Lehrhaus
· 12 Jan 2025
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.
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Jewish Life Stories: One of the last ‘Ritchie Boys’ dies at 101
Andrew Silow-Carroll
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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.
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