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Colombian President Gustavo Petro sparks outcry over tweet reading ‘Heil Hitler’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 9 Jun

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has come under fierce criticism from both Israeli and Latin American leaders for tweeting "Heil Hitler," aiming to critique an op-ed supporting a right-wing candidate.

0 History Philosophy

Retracing the epic journey of the world’s oldest Jew

David Lipset in Forward · 1 Jun

Yair Mintzker's book, "I, Wandering Jew," explores the historical evolution of the Wandering Jew motif through reverse chronological narratives, from post-independence Israel to its 16th-century origins.

0 History Politics

Molly Crabapple’s book is well researched but ideologically biased

Mikhail Krutikov in Forward · 17 May

Molly Crabapple's book, "Here Where We Live Is Our Country," presents an engaging history of the Jewish Labor Bund, underscoring its 130-year legacy through vibrant storytelling focused on figures like her great-grandfather, Sam Rothbord.

0 Antisemitism Politics

From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream

Philissa Cramer, Grace Gilson in Forward · 14 May

A recent controversy has emerged from claims that Israel trains dogs to sexually assault Palestinian prisoners, an allegation initially dismissed as implausible but which gained traction after being cited by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof.

0 Politics Antisemitism

From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream

JTA · 14 May

A controversial claim that Israeli authorities train dogs to sexually assault Palestinian prisoners gained significant traction after appearing in a New York Times column by Nicholas Kristof.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Argentina’s chief Sephardic rabbi reaffirms century-old ban on local conversions, sparking backlash

Juan Melamed in JTA · 21 Jan

Argentina's Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yosef Chehebar reaffirmed a century-old ban on local conversions, allowing them only if conducted in Israel.

0 Jewish Law Torah

The Riddler

Sarah Rindner in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Dec 2025

"The Riddler," directed by Michael Grynszpan, is a documentary exploring the enigmatic life of Monsieur Shoshani, a post-Holocaust Jewish scholar renowned for his mastery of Jewish tradition, philosophy, and numerous languages.

0 History Art

How Mussolini's Jewish lover changed Fascist art and design

Cathryn J. Prince in Forward · 17 Nov 2025

Margherita Sarfatti, a Venetian Jew and Benito Mussolini's lover, significantly influenced the visual language of Italian Fascism through her advocacy for Futurist art.

0 Culture Philosophy

Diversity is overrated. Yeah, I said it.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 25 Oct 2025

The article by Joshua Hoffman critiques the modern Western emphasis on diversity, arguing that it has become an end in itself rather than a means to a better society.

0 Literature History

A glimpse of the Jewish left in 1920s Palestine

Judah Sussman in Forward · 16 Oct 2025

"Boom and Chains," a novel by Hanan Ayalti, highlights the complexities of Mandate-era Palestine through the lens of Jewish, Arab, and socialist interactions.

0 Politics Israel

Argentinian President Javier Milei will use ‘Jewish Nobel’ to launch ‘Isaac Accords’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 14 Aug 2025

Argentinian President Javier Milei, a staunch supporter of Israel, has been awarded the Genesis Prize, often called the Jewish Nobel, and is using the $1 million winnings to promote the Isaac Accords, an initiative aimed at strengthening relations between Israel and Latin America.

0 Politics Israel

Argentinian President Javier Milei will use ‘Jewish Nobel’ to launch ‘Isaac Accords’

Juan Melamed in JTA · 14 Aug 2025

The $1 million Genesis Prize, known as the Jewish Nobel, has been awarded to Argentinian President Javier Milei, who plans to use the funds to establish the Isaac Accords, strengthening ties between Israel and Latin America.

0 Culture Communities

She keeps asking the big questions — and millions of viewers keep pouring in to hear the answers

Stav Ziv in Forward · 23 Jun 2025

Kalina Silverman, founder of Big Talk, focuses on replacing small talk with meaningful conversations, as evidenced by her impactful interviews with wildfire survivors like Nicole Lalage.

0 Politics History

Marketing Authoritarianism - Mimicking his Salvadoran ally Nayib Bukele, Trump is using spectacles of disappearance to project a total power he does not yet possess.

Dennis M. Hogan and Matthew Ellis in Jewish Currents · 4 Jun 2025

In a disturbing display of power, former U.S. President Donald Trump is emulating Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele by using dramatic depictions of deportation and detention as a political tool.

0 Holocaust History

Latvia again closes case against ‘Butcher of Riga,’ tied to mass murder of Jews

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 25 Apr 2025

Herbert Cukurs, a key figure in the Nazi-aligned Arajs Kommando responsible for mass murders during World War II, has once again seen legal charges dropped against him in Latvia.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Wins the War of Ideas

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The article explores Israel's challenge in shaping its international perception, noting that traditional defensive arguments are often counterproductive.

0 Communities Education

Entwine Trips Infuse Adventure with Tikkun Olam

Avi Dresner in Hadassah · 11 Mar 2025

Entwine, an initiative of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), offers young Jews the opportunity to combine adventure and tikkun olam through subsidized leadership and global service trips to countries like Ukraine, India, and Cuba.

0 Literature Culture

Book Review | Jews at the End of the World

E.Kinney Zalesne in Moment · 23 Jan 2025

Julia Kornberg's debut novel, "Berlin Atomized," paints a harrowing picture of a dystopian world through the experiences of the Jewish Goldstein siblings from Buenos Aires.

0 Holidays Antisemitism

How public menorahs became the most recognisable symbol of Chanukah

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Dec 2024

Public menorah lightings have become a hallmark of Chanukah observance, serving both as a means to celebrate Jewish identity and as a reminder of the festival's historical significance.

0 Politics Israel

Uruguay elects a left-wing president who is not anti-Israel, a rarity in Latin America

Juan Melamed in JTA · 27 Nov 2024

Yamandu Orsi has been elected as the president of Uruguay, marking a shift in Latin America's left-wing leadership which is typically critical of Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Uruguay elects a left-wing president who is not anti-Israel, a rarity in Latin America

Juan Melamed in JTA · 27 Nov 2024

Yamandu Orsi has been elected as the president of Uruguay, marking a shift in Latin America's left-wing leadership which is typically critical of Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Uruguay elects a left-wing president who is not anti-Israel, a rarity in Latin America

Juan Melamed in JTA · 27 Nov 2024

Yamandu Orsi has been elected as the president of Uruguay, marking a shift in Latin America's left-wing leadership which is typically critical of Israel.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Southern Sanctuary

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Nov 2024

Rebbe Aharon Teitelbaum of Satmar recently visited the Satmar kehillah in Argentina, discovering a unique chassidic enclave that blends Hungarian chassidus with Sephardi traditions.

0 Sports Culture

An aspiring Jewish lawyer is in the NBA draft – and he's never played basketball

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 20 Jun 2023

Jordan Haber, a Jewish TikToker on the verge of starting law school at Yeshiva University, found himself listed in the NBA draft without having played basketball.

0 Politics Ethics

Q&A: Bernie Sanders’ Campaign Co-Chair Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on Progressive Foreign Policy

Nicholas Clairmont in Tablet · 13 Jun 2019

In this insightful conversation, Rep. Ro Khanna, co-chair of Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign, outlines his vision for a progressive foreign policy, contrasting it with traditional conservative stances.

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