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Fatalities from antisemitic attacks in 2025 reach highest toll in 30 years, Israeli analysis finds

Grace Gilson in JTA · 13 Apr

In 2025, fatalities from antisemitic attacks spiked to their highest level in over three decades, marking an alarming trend identified by Tel Aviv University.

0 Holocaust Ethics

This Yom HaShoah is different from all others — and we’ve never needed it more

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in JTA · 13 Apr

Yom HaShoah 2023 is marked by rising global antisemitism and reminders of the importance of Holocaust remembrance to fight against all forms of hatred and genocide.

0 Politics Israel

Seven Myths About the Iran War

Michael Doran in Tablet · 13 Apr

Michael Doran challenges the prevailing narratives around Trump's foreign policy decisions on Iran, arguing against seven key myths propagated by both progressives and isolationists.

0 Politics Culture

The Pentagon fears the Vatican’s authority in a battle over Christianity’s power

Mira Fox in Forward · 10 Apr

In a surprising geopolitical development, tensions have arisen between the U.S. Pentagon and the Vatican, highlighting the ongoing clash between military authority and moral leadership in the context of the war in Iran.

0 Politics Ethics

Jewish groups condemn Trump’s threat that a ‘whole civilization will die’ in Iran

Grace Gilson in Forward · 7 Apr

President Donald Trump faced intense backlash from Jewish groups for his declaration on social media threatening the destruction of an entire civilization if Iran did not comply with his demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

0 Politics Israel

The Multipolarity Trap

Park MacDougald in Tablet · 7 Apr

Park MacDougald's article delves into the controversial topic of multipolarity and its implications on global politics.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Next year in Jerusalem?

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 1 Apr

Vanessa Berg's essay explores the evolving significance of the phrase "Next year in Jerusalem" against the backdrop of rising antisemitism in Western countries.

0 Culture Holidays

Seder subway stunt rolls Passover out in public — but watch that matzo ball soup

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 1 Apr

The third annual Subway Seder took place in New York City, a unique event organized by rapper Kosha Dillz to celebrate Passover in a subway car, blending public spectacle with Jewish tradition.

0 Politics Israel

The No Kings Protest and Iran

Emes Ve-Emunah · 29 Mar

This opinion piece discusses the "No Kings Protest," highlighting how it exemplifies a broader dissent against the U.S. President by conflating various political grievances, including their stand on the Iran war.

0 Communities Israel

Undeterred by war, North American Jews continue to immigrate to Israel

Peter Ephross in JTA · 29 Mar

North American Jews are continuing to make aliyah to Israel despite the ongoing war with Iran, driven by a sense of solidarity and connection with the Israeli people.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Vocabulary Lesson

Daniel B. Schwartz in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Mark Mazower's book "On Antisemitism: A Word in History" explores the evolution of the term "antisemitism" and its uses from its inception in the late 19th century to modern political contexts, particularly focusing on criticism of Israel.

0 Antisemitism History

Vocabulary Lesson

Daniel B. Schwartz in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Mark Mazower's book, "On Antisemitism: A Word in History," examines the evolution of the term antisemitism, more so than the phenomenon itself, from its 19th-century origins to contemporary debates linking anti-Zionism and antisemitism.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Meet Karin Prien, the woman who could become Germany’s first Jewish president

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 24 Mar

Karin Prien, a prominent German politician with Jewish ancestry, is considered a frontrunner for Germany's federal presidency in 2027.

0 Politics Israel

The End of the Old Middle East

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 24 Mar

Joshua Hoffman analyzes a transformative shift in the Middle East marked by increasing unity between Israel and Arab states against Iran, catalyzed by both diplomatic efforts like the Abraham Accords and escalating military threats.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Catholic Church urges clergy to address 'misleading statements' about Jews by far-right influencers

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 23 Mar

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a memorandum urging Catholic clergy to address misinformation propagated by far-right influencers regarding the Church's stance on Jews and Israel.

0 Television/Film Sports

New Doc Celebrates Israeli Olympian Swimmer’s Comeback

Cathryn J. Prince in Hadassah · 11 Mar

"Parting the Waters," a documentary by Michele Kuvin Kupfer, explores her journey back into competitive swimming at the 2022 Maccabiah Games after a 40-year hiatus.

0 Politics Israel

Jewish Democrats press for oversight as Trump’s Iran war rages on

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Mar

Jewish Democrats are actively seeking congressional oversight over President Trump's military actions against Iran amidst a war that sees the U.S. aligning with Israel's goals against Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities.

0 Politics Israel

Lindsey Graham urges Israel not to strike Iranian oil depots even as he says he helped make war happen

Grace Gilson in Forward · 9 Mar

Senator Lindsey Graham has urged Israel to exercise caution in its military actions against Iranian oil infrastructure, despite advocating for U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran which he helped orchestrate.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Danger This War Poses to American Jews

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 9 Mar

Amidst rising tensions and military conflicts involving the U.S. and Israel, there is increasing concern about the impact on American Jews and the potential for heightened antisemitism.

0 Television/Film Literature

As 'Death of a Salesman' returns to Broadway, the question remains — how Jewish is Willy Loman?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 6 Mar

In light of its latest Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane, Arthur Miller's iconic play "Death of a Salesman" continues to spark debate over the Jewish identity of its protagonist, Willy Loman.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Chabad on high alert after false Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens war claims

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 5 Mar

Tucker Carlson has sparked controversy by falsely claiming on his podcast that the Chabad-Lubavitch movement is responsible for initiating a war in Iran with the goal of rebuilding the Third Temple.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A new war revives some old tropes about Jewish and Israeli influence

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 4 Mar

Old narratives accusing Israel and Jewish influence of controlling American foreign policy have resurfaced amid a recent U.S.-Israel assault on Iran.

0 Culture Television/Film

Why the loudest Jewish celebrity voices are not always the most influential

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 4 Mar

The article explores the influence of Jewish celebrities in promoting Jewish solidarity and cultural awareness.

0 Politics Israel

Israel shoots down Iranian fighter jet; Iranian drone targets Turkey as war enters 5th day

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 4 Mar

Israel and the U.S. are engaged in an unprecedented military conflict with Iran, now five days old.

0 Politics Israel

Did Israel force Trump into war with Iran? After Marco Rubio suggests so, Israel’s critics erupt.

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 3 Mar

The debate intensifies regarding whether Israel influenced the U.S.'s decision to engage in military action against Iran, following comments from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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