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Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Education

As the last generation of Holocaust survivors ages, advocates call for their testimonies to be heard

Grace Gilson in JTA

As the number of living Holocaust survivors dwindles, a new analysis by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany highlights the urgency of recording their testimonies before it's too late.

0 Holocaust Music

Notes of Defiance: Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, Diana Blumenfeld, and the Question of Cultural Genocide

Alia Saphier in Lehrhaus

Alia Saphier's article explores the concept of cultural genocide during the Holocaust, focusing on the impact on Jewish music through the lives of Anita Lasker-Wallfisch and Diana Blumenfeld.

0 Holocaust Politics

Holocaust lessons are a lie we tell ourselves.

Future of Jewish

The article by Josh Yunis examines the appropriation of Holocaust memory in contemporary political activism, particularly its use in the debate over Israel and Palestine.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

Why we must march together

eJewishPhilanthropy

A unique and diverse group from Israel's hi-tech and philanthropic sectors will participate in this year's March of the Living at Auschwitz-Birkenau, spearheaded by leaders from Wix and Fiverr.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Harvard president: As a Jew, ‘I know very well’ that concerns about antisemitism are valid

Louis Keene in Forward

Harvard University President Alan Garber, who is Jewish, announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block actions it claims are punitive and unjustified regarding antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Antisemitism Awareness Act Is Back

Rachel Rosenfield in Moment

The Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA) has been reintroduced by Rep. Mike Lawler, aiming to define antisemitism to aid the Department of Education in investigating discrimination against Jewish students.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

In Pope Francis, a voice for interfaith dialogue and against antisemitism

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, left a legacy of fostering interfaith dialogue and combating antisemitism.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

Jewish Federations CEO privately opposed a Jewish open letter criticizing Trump’s campus arrests

Andrew Lapin in JTA

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) CEO, Eric Fingerhut, opposed a joint statement by major Jewish groups criticizing the Trump administration's approach to antisemitism and its deportation of foreign student activists.

0 Politics Israel

He's one of Israel's worst extremists. So why is Yale legitimizing him?

Rob Eshman in Forward

Rob Eshman criticizes Yale University for hosting Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, an extremist politician known for his far-right views, including support for Meir Kahane's ideologies.

0 Politics Antisemitism

From Seder to Smoke: A Passover Night Turned Nightmare for Josh Shapiro

Nathan Guttman in Moment

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro experienced a harrowing attack on his home during Passover, which has raised concerns about antisemitism and political violence.

0 Politics Israel

Oops

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart, in his communication about his book 'Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza,' highlights the disparity in attention between Jewish and Palestinian narratives in literature.

0 Politics History

The dangerous Nazi legend behind Trump's ruthless grab for power

Terrence Petty in Forward

Terrence Petty's opinion piece in The Forward draws a parallel between Donald Trump's political strategy and Adolf Hitler's exploitation of the 'Dolchstosslegende' or 'stabbed-in-the-back' myth.

0 Politics Israel

Israeli army fires deputy commander after finding ‘operational errors’ in killing of 15 Gazans

Philissa Cramer in JTA

An Israeli army deputy commander has been dismissed following an investigation into a tragic incident in Gaza where 15 individuals were killed, including medics and civilians tied to the UN and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Is Donald Trump Breaking the Law? Seven Experts Weigh In. Plus. . .

The Editors in The Free Press

This article surveys the controversial legal strategies pursued by President Donald Trump during the early days of his second term.

0 Politics Israel

What happens when you kidnap a Jew? Apparently, nothing.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

In a provocative commentary, Joshua Hoffman highlights the disparity in public attention between Edan Alexander, a young American-Israeli kidnapped by Hamas, and Mahmoud Khalil, a Syrian Palestinian student at Columbia University lauded by some as a victim of political persecution.

0 Politics Communities

Bye Bye Bye

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin's article addresses the growing rift between the charedi and dati (national-religious) communities in Israel, particularly highlighting the frustration felt by dati individuals regarding the lack of charedi participation in military service.

0 Politics Israel

Cait Conley brings deep knowledge of Middle East, counterterrorism to NY-17 primary

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Cait Conley, a Democratic candidate vying for the 17th Congressional District in New York, leverages her extensive background in Middle East affairs and counterterrorism to stand out in the crowded primary race.

0 Politics Antisemitism

It’s not just Israel. They’re coming for Jesus too.

Karen Hunt aka KH Mezek in Future of Jewish

Karen Hunt's essay discusses various efforts to undermine Jewish and Christian symbols, emphasizing a perceived intersection between anti-Semitic and anti-Christian propaganda.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Ben Shapiro, Emily Damari among torch lighters for Israel’s Independence Day ceremony

Grace Gilson in Forward

Israel's upcoming Independence Day ceremony has chosen notable figures, including American conservative pundit Ben Shapiro, former hostage Emily Damari, and NBA player Deni Avdija, to light torches.

0 Culture Politics

Larry David’s ‘My Dinner with Adolf’ essay skewers Bill Maher’s meeting with Trump

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward

Larry David's satirical New York Times essay, "My Dinner with Adolf," critiques Bill Maher's recent amiable dinner with Donald Trump by imagining a similar encounter with Adolf Hitler.

Sports ›

0 Sports Israel

Israeli mom ‘made it easy’ for new NHL player to make history

Louis Keene in Forward

Zeev Buium made history as the first NHL player born to Israeli parents when he debuted with the Minnesota Wild against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Sasson Gabay Makes a Charming Return to His ‘Shtisel’ Character in ‘Kugel’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"Kugel," a prequel to the praised Israeli series "Shtisel," brings back Sasson Gabay in his iconic role as Nuchem Shtisel.

Art ›

0 Art History

How this Marc Chagall painting explains Pope Francis' soul

Talya Zax in Forward

Pope Francis had a profound appreciation for Marc Chagall's 1938 painting, 'White Crucifixion,' which depicted the immense suffering of the Jews during the Nazi regime.

History ›

0 History Politics

Shackled, imprisoned and subjected to false accusations, Kilmar Abrego Garcia recalls the fate of Captain Alfred Dreyfus

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

The piece juxtaposes the historical Dreyfus Affair with contemporary events surrounding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, linking both to themes of injustice and antisemitism.

Communities ›

0 Communities History

‘We have fond and enduring memories’: Jewish groups respond to Pope Francis’ death

Grace Gilson in JTA

Jewish groups worldwide expressed condolences over the death of Pope Francis, reflecting on his efforts to bolster Jewish-Catholic relations.

0 Communities Language

Watching My Multilingual Jewish Kids Learn German Is Complicated

Rachel Seelig in Kveller

Rachel Seelig reflects on the complex emotions tied to her children's multilingual upbringing in Germany.

0 Communities Antisemitism

How JCCs are meeting the moment in the fight against Jew-hatred

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) across North America are increasingly playing a crucial role in combating antisemitism by leveraging their position as cultural, social, and educational hubs.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Culture

Pope Francis, who advanced church’s relationships with Jews, dies at 88

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, played a significant role in advancing Catholic-Jewish relations through dialogue and reconciliation, actively countering antisemitism.

0 Leadership Jewish Law

Another Orthodox Jew appointed to High Office

Emes Ve-Emunah

Matthew Solomson, an Orthodox Jewish scholar and adjunct professor at Yeshiva University, has been appointed as Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims by President Trump.

0 Leadership Communities

We’re building the ark, one proud young Jew at a time

eJewishPhilanthropy

Aya Shechter emphasizes the need for a proactive rather than reactive approach to Jewish resilience, particularly in response to antisemitism.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

The quirky new VC being guided by Jewish values

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Long Journey Ventures, a quirky venture capital firm in San Francisco, has embraced Jewish values in its latest fund, totaling $181,818,181.80—a nod to the Hebrew word for life, chai.

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