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0 Politics Israel

The Case for Colonizing Gaza

David Josef Volodzko in Future of Jewish · 20 Nov

David Josef Volodzko argues that the underlying issue in Palestinian society is a culture of hatred that surpasses the genocidal tendencies of Nazi Germany.

0 Culture History

Little-Known Facts About the 'Palestinian' Keffiyeh

Ilana M. in Future of Jewish · 18 Oct

The essay explores the historical and cultural significance of the keffiyeh, often seen as a symbol of Palestinian resistance associated with Yasser Arafat, highlighting its broader Arab heritage.

0 History Culture

Columbus may have had Jewish heritage — that doesn’t mean he was Jewish

PJ Grisar in Forward · 14 Oct

Recent DNA evidence from a Spanish documentary suggests Christopher Columbus may have Sephardic Jewish ancestry, reviving debates about this controversial historical figure's motivations.

0 Israel

Ghosts of the Groves - In Israel and Florida, violent parallel histories of citrus cultivation have set the stage for a budding agricultural alliance.

Gavriel Cutipa-Zorn in Jewish Currents · 12 Aug

In a piece discussing the intertwined histories of citrus cultivation in Israel and Florida, it is highlighted how the decline of the Florida citrus industry due to factors like citrus greening disease has led to a shift towards multinational corporations dominating the market.

0 Literature History

Claire Messud did not realize she was writing such a prescient novel

Jennifer Gilmore in Forward · 20 May

Claire Messud's latest novel, "This Strange Eventful History," delves into a fictionalized account of her family's diaspora from Algeria to various corners of the world.

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Israeli Dependence Day

Rudy Rochman in Tablet · 27 Jul 2023

This article discusses the topic of foreign aid to Israel and argues that it primarily serves the interests of the United States, rather than benefiting Israel.

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Israeli Settlements and International Law

Nathaniel Berman in Tablet · 26 Jul 2023

Malkah Fleisher argues in defense of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which she refers to as Judea and Samaria, while most of the world and international legal bodies consider them occupied Palestinian territories.

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The Rape of Ukraine

Bernard-Henri Lévy in Tablet · 22 Feb 2022

This article discusses the recent actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine.

0 History Politics

Multiculturalism and the Anti-Enlightenment

Marc Weitzmann in Tablet · 6 Mar 2019

In the 1830s, France faced a crisis about Enlightenment ideals following the conquest of Algeria.