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Tag: Masha Gessen

0 Antisemitism Politics

The New Yorker’s Fact Crisis

David Mikics in Tablet · 5 Aug

The article discusses the rise of antisemitism and conspiracy theories, particularly in Western societies, despite efforts to combat ignorance through education.

0 Politics Communities

Russia sentences Jewish-American journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in maximum security prison

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 19 Jul

Russian courts have sentenced Jewish-American journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in a maximum security prison on espionage charges, despite denials from the U.S. government and Gershkovich's employer.

0 Literature Politics

Russia sentences Jewish writer Masha Gessen to prison in absentia for comments on Ukraine war

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 16 Jul

Russian court has sentenced the prominent Russian-Jewish writer Masha Gessen to eight years in prison in absentia for comments made about Russia's actions in the Ukraine war.

0 Politics Israel

'Biden is willing to sacrifice reelection for Israel. That's shocking, heartbreaking and dangerous'

Haaretz Weekly · 8 May

Masha Gessen discusses the American political landscape concerning Israel, criticizing Biden's stance on protests against Israel's actions in Gaza and expressing concerns about the potential electoral consequences.

0 Holocaust Politics

Masha Gessen will receive Hannah Arendt Prize after all, following controversy over Gaza essay

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 15 Dec 2023

Masha Gessen, a Jewish writer, will still receive the Hannah Arendt Prize despite controversy surrounding their recent essay on Gaza.

0 Politics History

Who Lost Russia?

Tel Aviv Review · 6 May 2019

In "Who Lost Russia?", Masha Gessen delves into the origins of Russia's post-communism path, shedding light on key factors shaping the country's trajectory.

0 Politics Culture

Who Lost Russia?

Tel Aviv Review · 6 May 2019

In "Who Lost Russia?" the author Masha Gessen explores the reasons behind Russia's path after communism, shedding light on the country's direction.

0 History Culture

Back in the USSR

Adam Rovner in Jewish Review of Books · 4 Jan 2017

"Masha Gessen's book 'Where the Jews Aren't' dives into the complex history of the Soviet Union's Jewish Autonomous Region, Birobidzhan. The book explores the lives of Yiddish author David Bergelson and historian Simon Dubnow, shedding light on their experiences and contributions to Jewish culture. Gessen critically examines Bergelson's alliances and actions, revealing his complex relationship with the Soviet regime. While Dubnow is portrayed as a more sympathetic figure advocating for diaspora nationalism, Gessen overlooks the role of anarchist Petr Kropotkin in the early discussions about a Jewish territory in Birobidzhan. Gessen's narrative touches on themes of displacement, loss of home, and the tumultuous history faced by these Jewish intellectuals. However, the book falls short in fully exploring the geographical and political context of Birobidzhan and its connections to larger Jewish nationalist movements."