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Team Israel’s World Baseball Classic team unveils its 2026 roster

Matthew Shea in Jewish Insider · 11 Feb

Team Israel's roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic has been announced, showcasing a blend of major leaguers, minor league players, and Israeli talent.

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Will he or won’t he? Analysts don’t rule out Iran strike despite diplomatic flurry

Matthew Shea in Jewish Insider · 3 Feb

Despite the Trump administration's diplomatic engagement with Iran, experts suggest that military action remains a strong possibility.

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‘Reminds me of Anne Frank’: Jewish seniors and Holocaust survivors are offering to hide their Haitian caregivers

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 1 Feb

Jewish seniors at Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Florida, many of whom are Holocaust survivors, have offered to hide Haitian caregivers who face potential deportation due to the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by the Trump administration.

0 Politics Holocaust

Here's exactly why it's dangerous to compare ICE to Nazis

Armin Langer in Forward · 30 Jan

Armin Langer cautions against the frequent and emotionally charged comparisons of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Nazism, emphasizing the historical and logical inaccuracy of such parallels.

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For fleeing Jews, Venezuela was a golden land. Now in exile, they watch their homeland’s unrest with trepidation.

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 28 Jan

The once vibrant Jewish community of Venezuela, thriving during the 20th century as the country was seen as a 'goldene medine' (golden land), now faces a significant decline.

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For fleeing Jews, Venezuela was a golden land — now in exile, they watch their homeland’s unrest with trepidation

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 28 Jan

Venezuela once served as a sanctuary and vibrant home for Jewish immigrants fleeing European and Cuban hardship, notably for figures like Maximo Freilich and his family.

0 History Politics

Long before Trump's second-hand Nobel, a laureate sought to curry favor with Nazis by regifting a prize

Terrence Petty in Forward · 24 Jan

The article explores the historical precedent of individuals attempting to curry favor with political power by regifting Nobel prizes, focusing on Norwegian novelist Knut Hamsun's notorious interaction with the Nazi regime.

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Be Wary of Governments

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 23 Jan

With ties to Venezuela, the author reflects on the complexity of interpreting global events, particularly the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, amid contrasting familial perspectives on politics.

0 Politics Culture

‘I Let the AI Run My Life.’ Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 23 Jan

The article introduces a new Friday edition of The Free Press's newsletter, which includes a variety of stories focusing on recent events and personal narratives.

0 Politics History

In Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine,' echoes of Nazi justifications for aggression

Terrence Petty in Forward · 14 Jan

Terrence Petty draws parallels between Donald Trump's foreign policy approach and the aggressive expansionist strategies of Adolf Hitler.

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Whither J.D. Vance

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 13 Jan

J.D. Vance and several conservative figures, including Tucker Carlson and Kevin Roberts, face criticism for tolerating controversial figures like Nick Fuentes.

0 Philosophy Politics

This Jewish philosopher would have called out the Trump administration's b.s. in Minneapolis

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 12 Jan

The article reflects on the Trump administration's response to the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, drawing philosophical parallels with Harry Frankfurt's essay, "On Bullshit."

0 Politics History

Two Drinks with . . . the Last Great Military Strategist

Eli Lake in The Free Press · 9 Jan

Eli Lake profiles Edward Luttwak, an eminent military strategist with a rich and diverse background, exploring his insights into global politics and history.

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From Caracas to Tehran

The Cholent in The Cholent · 9 Jan

In a thought-provoking piece, The Cholent explores the geopolitical shifts involving Venezuela and Iran, highlighting personal reflections from Venezuelan Jew Leonardo Levy and Iranian expatriate Homeira Bakhtiari.

0 Culture Politics

TGIF: Eat Real Food

Nellie Bowles in The Free Press · 9 Jan

Nellie Bowles humorously recounts her domestic woes as her family learns to cope without a reliable gas supply, leading to some culinary adventures with a slow cooker.

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After years in exile, Venezuelan Jews celebrate the fall of Maduro

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 9 Jan

Venezuelan Jews in Florida are celebrating the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. military, which they see as a long-awaited step towards restoring democracy and stability in their homeland.

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Venezuela’s Jewish diaspora is relieved to see Maduro deposed. But can they imagine returning?

Larry Luxner in JTA · 7 Jan

The fall of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro brings relief to the Venezuelan Jewish diaspora, but uncertainty remains about returning to their homeland.

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I grew up in Venezuela. Will Maduro's ouster bring my Jewish community the security we need?

Dany Bahar in Forward · 7 Jan

The removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States marks a pivotal moment for the Venezuelan Jewish community, which has faced years of deterioration in safety and relations since the rise of Hugo Chávez in 1999.

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Why Venezuela’s Jews are optimistic about their country’s future — even as the government promotes anti-Israel conspiracies

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 6 Jan

The Jewish community in Venezuela, once a thriving population of 25,000, now numbers between 3,000 and 5,000, mainly due to political and economic instability.

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Is Iran Now in Trump's Crosshairs?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 6 Jan

Amid escalating global tensions, Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments have highlighted a growing U.S. focus on Iran, evoking parallels with actions taken against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.

0 Politics History

Fateful Lightning

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 6 Jan

Delta Force, or 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), is a highly secretive and elite unit of the U.S. military, arising from the vision of Colonel Charlie Beckwith after his experiences with the British SAS.

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Uncertain Tomorrow

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 6 Jan

The Jewish community in Caracas, Venezuela, is facing a precarious and uncertain future amid the country's intense political and social upheaval.

0 Politics History

The Madman Doctrine

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 6 Jan

In a special session hosted by Jewish Currents, prominent historian Greg Grandin will discuss the United States' longstanding imperialist strategies in Latin America, focusing on the Trump administration's actions concerning Nicolás Maduro.

0 Politics Antisemitism

After Maduro’s capture, Rubio links Venezuela mission to fight against Iran and Hezbollah

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 5 Jan

Following the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the mission to combating Iran and Hezbollah's influence in Venezuela.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Was Maduro's abduction a 'Zionist' plot? The accusation is unfounded — and incredibly telling

Dan Perry in Forward · 5 Jan

The accusation by Venezuelan official Delcy Rodríguez that Nicolás Maduro's abduction had 'Zionist undertones' reflects a persistent, erroneous narrative linking Israeli strategic capability to global conspiracy theories.

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