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I’m a Jew of color. Ta-Nehisi Coates can’t apply U.S. lessons to Israel

Yirmiyahu Danzig in Forward · 11 Oct

Yirmiyahu Danzig, a Jew of color, critiques Ta-Nehisi Coates' application of American racial paradigms to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Michal Cotler-Wunsh on Defining the Battle Against Antisemitism

Ruth Marks Eglash in Hadassah · 9 Sep

Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's special envoy for combatting antisemitism, has intensified her efforts following the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Jewish Courage to Be Disliked

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 6 Sep

Joshua Hoffman discusses the necessity for Jews, particularly in the Diaspora, to embrace the courage to be disliked when standing up for Jewish self-sovereignty and against antisemitism.

0 Communities Israel

The Appeal of Making Aliyah in the Shadow of October 7

Maayan Hoffman in Hadassah · 30 Aug

The article explores the motivations and experiences of Jews making aliyah, the immigration of Jews from the diaspora to Israel, particularly following the October 7th Hamas attack.

0 Israel Antisemitism

If anyone is listening: Antisemitism and Islamophobia are not remotely the same.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 15 Aug

The essay argues that antisemitism and Islamophobia are not equivalent phenomena and should not be conflated.

0 History

The National Theatre doesn’t mind offending us

Jewish Chronicle · 1 Aug

The author expresses concerns about The Lehman Trilogy play being staged at the National Theatre, highlighting its portrayal of Jewish stereotypes about money and insensitivity to Jewish history, particularly being performed on the anniversary of a significant tragedy.

0 Sports Politics

Facing death threats and boycott calls, these Israeli Olympic athletes are worth watching

Menschwarmers · 23 Jul

As Israeli athletes prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics amidst death threats and heightened security concerns, the episode highlights their resilience and athletic prowess.

0 Sports Politics

Facing death threats and boycott calls, these Israeli Olympic athletes are worth watching

Menschwarmers · 23 Jul

Israeli athletes facing death threats ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics remain resolute, bolstered by heightened security assurances from France.

0 History Politics

Avi Weiss on the AMIA Bombing 30 Years Later (Rebroadcast)

Tikvah · 19 Jul

Avi Weiss reflects on his journey to Argentina following the 1994 AMIA bombing and the subsequent cover-up by Argentine authorities.

0 Antisemitism Politics

It's time for French Jews—and Jews in the Diaspora—to come live in Israel, says MK Sharren Haskel

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 Jul

Israeli Knesset member Sharren Haskel, born in Canada, discusses the alarming rise of antisemitic violence in France and suggests that Jews in the diaspora should consider moving to Israel.

0 Israel Politics

The Assumptions Jews Make

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 6 Jul

The essay discusses the dangers of making assumptions in the Jewish world, emphasizing the importance of questioning assumptions to avoid unfounded conclusions.

0 Israel Communities

The Israelis: Choosing Resilience Over Resignation

Chava Floryn in Future of Jewish · 5 Jul

The text discusses the resilience displayed by Israelis in the face of tragedy, particularly following the October 7th Hamas-led attacks.

0 Israel Communities

‘They’re not alone’: A pair of cousins in Israel and Long Island help outfit IDF soldiers

Stewart Ain in Forward · 14 Jun

Cousins Yael Levy in Israel and Terri Ackerman in Long Island have organized a team of 150 volunteers to supply IDF soldiers with gear like pocket knives, thermal gloves, medical supplies, and more, totaling over 9,000 pounds distributed since October.

0 Communities Education

Educators experiencing ‘second coming-of-age’ in Israel

eJewishPhilanthropy · 5 Jun

As Israel continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks, Jewish educators and communal professionals are experiencing a profound reconnection with the country.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Empty Doorposts

Patrick Zachmann in Tablet · 5 Jun

The rise in antisemitic attacks in France following the Hamas massacres in Israel has led many Jewish individuals to fear for their safety, prompting them to remove their mezuzot from outside their homes and place them inside instead.

0 Politics Communities

Diaspora Jews face pitiful political decisions.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 16 May

The essay discusses the challenging political decisions facing Diaspora Jews, particularly in the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, and France.

0 History Politics

What’s Going On With Antisemitism?

Jewish Review of Books · 16 May

The essay discusses the intersection of antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in the aftermath of a significant event, noting a distinction between traditional antisemitism and modern anti-Israelism.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Yossi Klein Halevi on Israel at 76: ‘We are still an enormously powerful people’

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 14 May

Yossi Klein Halevi reflects on Israel's response to the October 7th Hamas attack, emphasizing the importance of Jewish power and resilience.

0 Israel Communities

The Americans Fighting—and Dying—for Israel

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet · 10 May

The text discusses the stories of Omer Balva, Rose Lubin, and Yonatan Dean Chaim, U.S.-born lone soldiers who died while serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

0 Communities Israel

What’s happened to Zionism and Anglo-Jewry?

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Apr

The late Rabbi Dr. Sidney Brichto, a strong advocate for Israel within Progressive Jewish circles, felt that the term Zionism had been so distorted by its opponents that it should be retired, as it had become a target for antisemitism.

0 Politics History

Has the Jewish Nation-State Model Run Its Course?

Tel Aviv Review · 8 Apr

The podcast discusses the ramifications of the October 7th attack on Israel, questioning the validity of the Jewish nation-state model and considering potential shifts in political identity and sovereignty.

0 Politics Communities

'Ultra-Orthodox Israelis are at the peak of their power and they don't pay a price in war'

Haaretz Weekly · 1 Apr

Yair Ettinger discusses the political tensions in Israel surrounding the military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students amid an ongoing war, highlighting the growing discontent among Israelis as the ultra-Orthodox maintain significant political power without participating in national defense.

0 History Communities

'Everyone condemns us, and not Hamas, of committing genocide.'

Michael Oren in Future of Jewish · 23 Mar

The essay, written by Michael Oren, a former Israeli ambassador to the United States, discusses the feeling of loneliness experienced by many Jews in the face of global condemnation, particularly during conflicts involving Israel.

0 Holocaust Israel

The Eighth Deadly Sin

Future of Jewish · 20 Mar

In Saul Goldman's guest essay, he addresses the concept of silence being a deadly sin, urging Diaspora Jews to speak up and act against rising antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Why did Israeli real estate shows become such a flashpoint for protests in Canada?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 11 Mar

Israeli real estate events in Canada, which promote the purchase of properties including those in disputed territories, have sparked significant protests amid heightened tensions following the October 7 conflict.

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