Oxford, England, United Kingdom

0 Politics History

An Israeli Takes Down Revisionist 'Debaters'

Jewdicious · 20 Jun

Dr. Einat Wilf delivered a passionate defense of Israel's desire for peace at the Oxford Union, countering the motion that Israel never truly sought peace with Palestine.

0 Culture History

Yiddish theater is revived in Tbilisi, Georgia after 100 years

Kyle Desrosiers-Levine in Forward · 4 Feb

Lasha Shakulashvili, a Georgian Orthodox Christian raised with the Yiddish language, has successfully revived Yiddish theater in Tbilisi, Georgia, after discovering rare archival materials from a century ago.

0 Philosophy Politics

We need to be honest: Some cultures are better than others.

Frederick Alexander in Future of Jewish · 27 Nov 2025

Frederick Alexander critiques the concept of cultural relativism, arguing that not all cultures promote human flourishing equally.

0 Politics Israel

Nate Morris seeks McConnell’s seat with populist, pro-Israel message

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 5 Nov 2025

Nate Morris, a Republican Senate candidate from Kentucky, is positioning himself as a pro-Israel, populist alternative in the race to succeed retiring Senator Mitch McConnell.

0 Politics Culture

Who are the People of the Land?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 31 Aug 2025

Natan Slifkin's article addresses a disturbing call for genocide by Palestinian-American author Susan Abulhawa, highlighting the paradox of a human rights activist advocating such violence.

0 Literature Culture

REVIEW: ‘Fervor’

Jaime Herndon in Hadassah · 6 Aug 2025

Toby Lloyd's novel 'Fervor' is a multifaceted exploration of a Jewish family's disintegration, blending elements of a coming-of-age story, mystery, and horror.

0 Politics Israel

The Gaza Debate is Over

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 1 Jun 2025

Peter Beinart explores the evolving perspectives on Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting a shift in mainstream Western discourse where initial support has significantly diminished.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The BBC

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

This personal account highlights a historical instance of perceived anti-Zionism at the BBC, reflecting broader critiques of the organization’s reporting on Israel and the Middle East.

0 Education Politics

Encouraging Debate, Not Settling It

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier of Vanderbilt University elaborates on his vision of nurturing a campus atmosphere steeped in free speech and reasonable debate, amid a growing loss of confidence in higher education.

0 Ethics Communities

An Alternative to Antiracism

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The article critiques the modern antiracism movement, arguing that its focus on power dynamics and self-victimization is counterproductive and may lead to negative mental health outcomes.

0 Culture Politics

An Alternative to Antiracism

Sapir · 1 Mar 2025

The piece critiques the prevalent antiracism approach in diversity work, emphasizing its potential overemphasis on victimhood and identity conflicts.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Supreme Court’s Death Row ‘Miracle.’ Plus. . .

Madeleine Kearns in The Free Press · 26 Feb 2025

Significant developments in three high-profile cases featured in The Free Press are highlighted.

0 Politics Israel

Their Time Is Up

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 20 Feb 2025

Liel Leibovitz grapples with the aftermath of the brutal murder of Israeli civilians by Hamas, focusing on both the grief and the need for a strong political and military response.

0 Holocaust Culture

We have still not been fully liberated from Auschwitz

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Jan 2025

The article discusses how two contemporary films, "The Brutalist" and "A Real Pain," approach the Holocaust from different perspectives while highlighting ongoing Jewish experiences.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Ghosts of Hooligans Past

Mark Glanville in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jan 2025

Mark Glanville, recounting his experiences as a Jewish teenager entrenched in the violent world of British football hooliganism, reflects on the allure of camaraderie amidst antisemitism and violence.

0 Culture History

Straightening Out the Menorah

Reviel Netz in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Dec 2024

The article explores the evolution and symbolism of the Chabad menorah design, tracing its roots to the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson's interpretation of Maimonides' twelfth-century diagram of the menorah.

0 Food Culture

Fancy a gingerbread chanukiah or dreidel this Chanukah? I can help

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Dec 2024

Jenny Pasha, the creative force behind Canvas Cakes, has gained recognition for her intricate and life-like cake designs, including gingerbread houses shaped like Chanukah menorahs and dreidels.

0 Politics Education

We must take a stand for free speech on campus

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Dec 2024

The article expresses alarm over a recent Oxford Union debate on Israel that descended into chaos and hostility, exemplifying a troubling trend in campus discourse.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

The JC blind date: ‘I would say yes if he was game’

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Dec 2024

Joseph, an English teacher and artist, and Lissa, a cookie business owner, both participated in a Jewish blind date experience, focusing heavily on rich, flowing conversation.

0 Politics Antisemitism

This wasn’t a debate but a shakedown at the Oxford Union

Jewish Chronicle · 3 Dec 2024

The Oxford Union recently passed a contentious motion branding Israel as a genocidal apartheid state, with a debate marked by heckling and hostility towards pro-Israel speakers.

0 Education Communities

Adapting Lessons Learned at Oxford for Hadassah Members

Wendy Kalman in Hadassah · 26 Nov 2024

Wendy Kalman, the new director of education and advocacy resources at Hadassah, shares her experience attending a conference in Oxford focused on combating antisemitism through education.

0 Culture Communities

Mollie’s marvellous motels

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Nov 2024

Mollie's Motel, conceived by the Soho House Group, brings a touch of Art Deco elegance and New York-inspired charm to the Cotswolds, an area not typically associated with Jewish culture.

0 Education Antisemitism

Editor’s Note

Sapir · 1 Nov 2024

Amidst ongoing debates on the state of higher education, the article revisits criticisms against universities historically viewed as bastions of intellectual and social advancement, but now plagued by issues concerning social mobility, academic integrity, and political neutrality.

0 Jewish Law History

Opening the Gates of Jewish Study in the Soviet Union

David Rozenson in Tablet · 21 Sep 2020

Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, a towering figure in Jewish scholarship, played a pivotal role in reviving Jewish study in the Soviet Union during the late 20th century.

0 Communities History

In Memoriam: Moshe Leib Weiser

Pini Dunner in Tablet · 19 Aug 2020

Moshe Leib Weiser, a little-known yet remarkable figure in Jewish bibliographic circles, recently passed away.

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