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0 Culture Education

At this interfaith calligraphy class, the lines between Jew and Muslim blur

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 10 May

An interfaith calligraphy class in New York City is fostering connections between Jewish and Muslim participants through the shared artistic practice of Arabic and Hebrew calligraphy.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Yom Kippur attack exposes link between antisemitism and national decline.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 2 Oct 2025

Nachum Kaplan discusses the alarming surge in antisemitism across the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, highlighted by a deadly Yom Kippur attack in Manchester.

0 Politics Culture

Turkish authorities cancel French-Algerian Jewish singer’s concert over his support for Israel

Asaf Elia-Shalev in 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.

0 Communities History

Exploring Sephardic Chief Rabbis of America (2 of 2) - Ethan Marcus

The Habura · 19 Jun 2025

Ethan Marcus delves into the history of the Sephardic Chief Rabbis of America, focusing on the progress and challenges faced by Jewish leaders in unifying the Sephardic community in the United States.

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 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.