European Jews

The Amsterdam violence shows why Israel is needed

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Nov

Recent violence against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam underscores the persistent threat of antisemitism in Europe and highlights the ongoing necessity of a Jewish homeland.

0 Antisemitism Politics

A European Jewish leader on Amsterdam violence: 'A line has been crossed'

Rob Eshman in Forward · 9 Nov

Matthijs Schussler, the CEO of ELNET's European Union and NATO office, expressed deep concern over the recent targeted violence against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam following a match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

0 Antisemitism Politics

How bad is antisemitism in Europe? Amsterdam 'pogrom' follows rising hostility

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 8 Nov

Rising antisemitism in Europe has reached alarming levels, with recent violent events in Amsterdam being described as a modern-day pogrom.

0 History Holocaust

A Braver Jew You'll Never Find

Jewdicious · 7 Nov

Hannah Senesh, a brave and dedicated Jewish paratrooper, left an indelible mark on Jewish history through her courage and commitment to the Zionist cause.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Somber Realities Take Hold Here And In Israel

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 10 Jul

The text discusses somber realities facing Jews in America and Israel.

0 Communities History

A railway museum in Zambia offers a clue to the African country’s rich Jewish history

Harry D. Wall in JTA · 13 Jun

The Gateway Jewish Museum in Livingstone, Zambia, provides insights into the rich Jewish history of the country, where Jews, though a small community, had significant influence in commercial business, politics, and other aspects of Zambian life.

0 Antisemitism History

Prince William Decries Antisemitism During Visit to London Synagogue

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 29 Feb

Prince William recently visited the Western Marble Arch Synagogue in London to address the issue of antisemitism, which has been a growing concern among European Jews.

0 History Television/Film

In ‘Vishniac,’ a portrait of a scientist, a fabulist and a chronicler of a disappearing world

PJ Grisar in Forward · 14 Jan

"Vishniac" is a documentary film about the life and work of photographer Roman Vishniac, known for his images of European Jewish life and microscopic organisms.

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The Yiddish 'Language'

Emes Ve-Emunah · 5 Sep 2023

In this discussion about the Yiddish language, the writer addresses an article in the New York Times by Ilan Stavans and a critical response by Rabbi Yaakov Mencken.

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Picturing a Lost World

Carol Ungar in Tablet · 6 Jan 2023

The author reflects on the questions about the lives of European Jews who perished in the Holocaust, particularly those from their parents' hometowns.

0 History Politics

Why is America Different?

The Price and Promise of Jewish Emancipation in Sources · 18 Mar 2022

Paul Mendes-Flohr explores the exceptional experience of Jews in the United States, contrasting it with the prolonged struggle for Jewish emancipation in Europe.

0 History Antisemitism

When Martin Luther Accused The Jews Of Eating Satan’s S—-

Forward · 31 Oct 2017

Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther spearheaded the Protestant Reformation with criticisms against the Roman Catholic church, yet his views on Jews turned deeply anti-Semitic over time.

0 Israel History

The Lobbyist: Herbert Hoover and the Jews

Tel Aviv Review · 10 Jul 2017

Dr. Sonja Wentling, a history professor at Concordia College, co-authored a book titled "Herbert Hoover and the Jews: The Origins of the Jewish Vote and Bipartisan Support for Israel."

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Devil You Know

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Nov 2013

Anti-Semitism, though once forced underground post-1945, has resurged in recent years, often disguised and submerged.

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