Reconciliation

My survivor parents taught me to loathe Germany. Was I ready to forgive?

Stewart Florsheim in JTA · 13 Nov

Stewart Florsheim reflects on his complex journey of reconciling with Germany, a country connected to his family's Holocaust trauma.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Where God Is Found

Dov Frank in Lehrhaus · 29 Oct

In Dov Frank's reflective piece, the author explores the evolution of their relationship with God, from childhood experiences in a religious household to finding divine connection through secular spaces like bars.

0 Culture Holocaust

"How can neighbors turn on neighbors?” Descendants of a 1941 pogrom debate the answer

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 25 Oct

The revival of Tadeusz Sobodzianeks' play "Our Class" at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre delves into the harrowing events of the 1941 Jedwabne pogrom, where Polish villagers turned against their Jewish neighbors.

0 Art History

He left Berlin with 10 marks in his pocket — he came back with an art collection worth hundreds of millions

Mervyn Rothstein in Forward · 15 Oct

Heinz Berggruen, a renowned German-Jewish art dealer and collector, fled Nazi Germany in 1936 but eventually reconciled with his birthplace by gifting it a world-class art collection.

0 Holidays Ethics

Remembering and Forgetting: The High Holidays as a Time of Solidarity

TEXTing · 7 Oct

Elana Stein Hain explores how memory and solidarity intertwine during the High Holidays, emphasizing the necessity of collective remembrance, particularly in the context of recent hostages.

0 Politics Ethics

A Letter to My Israeli Neighbors

Anonymous in The Free Press · 4 Sep

This poignant letter from an anonymous Palestinian living in the West Bank expresses a heartfelt plea for peace and humanity amidst the backdrop of violence between Israelis and Palestinians.

0 Politics Israel

Samer Sanijlawi Knows Israelis “Better Than They Know Themselves”

Eetta Prince-Gibson in Moment · 15 Jul

Samer Sanijlawi, a Palestinian businessman and president of the Jerusalem Development Fund, is a key figure in East Jerusalem with a vision for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

0 Education Communities

Explorers on Campus: A Model for Education, Relationship, and Reconciliation on the Day After

Benjamin Berger in Sources · 30 Jun

The article discusses the current challenges faced by Jewish communities on American college campuses, especially relating to the Israel-Palestine conflict and the tension it causes.

0 History Politics

The Time They Wrote Old Dixie Up

Tel Aviv Review · 26 Feb

Yael Sternhell explores the creation, management, and implications of the U.S. Civil War records archive, discussing how these archives influenced historical narratives and national identity.

0 Politics History

#343 - The Syrian Hospital Manager Who Risked His Life Helping Victims of Assad (Shadi Martini)

Two Nice Jewish Boys · 17 Jan

Shadi Martini, a former hospital manager in Aleppo, risked his life aiding victims of the Syrian Civil War and went on to become a humanitarian advocate leading Multifaith Alliance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Interview | Dr. Zeina Barakat on Palestinian Views of the Holocaust and Reconciliation

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 5 Jan

Dr. Zeina Barakat, a Jerusalem-born Palestinian scholar, expresses her distress about the recent violence in Gaza and calls for a peaceful and diplomatic solution.

0 Torah Jewish Law

The Source of Joseph’s Dreams

Lazarre Seymour Simckes in Lehrhaus · 7 Dec 2023

In this article, the author explores the source of Joseph's dreams in the biblical narrative.

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Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak on Whether Hamas Doomed Israeli-Turkish Relations

Tikvah · 3 Nov 2023

The recent meetings between Israeli and Turkish leaders had suggested a possible improvement in their strained relations, potentially leading to a stronger alliance against Iran.

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Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak on Whether Hamas Doomed Israeli-Turkish Relations

Tikvah · 3 Nov 2023

The recent meetings between Israeli and Turkish leaders hinted at a potential improvement in their relations, which could have led to a stronger alliance to counter Iran and its proxies in the Middle East.

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Making Peace with My Mother

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Sep 2023

In this personal essay, the author reflects on their difficult relationship with their mother and their journey towards making peace with her.

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Estrangement and Reconciliation: Teshuva for Our Relationships [Teshuva 5/5]

18forty · 19 Sep 2023

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, psychologist Dr. Joshua Coleman discusses the complexities of familial estrangement and reconciliation.

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Estrangement and Reconciliation: Teshuva for Our Relationships [Teshuva 5/5]

18forty · 19 Sep 2023

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, psychologist Dr. Joshua Coleman discusses familial estrangement and reconciliation.

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Martha Minow: When Law Should Forgive: On the Limitations of Teshuva [Teshuva 2/5]

18forty · 29 Aug 2023

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, legal scholar Martha Minow discusses forgiveness, law, and the limitations of teshuva (repentance).

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I sat shiva for my sister because she hates Israel. Should I bother reconciling?

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 18 May 2023

The writer of the letter is estranged from their sister because of her views on Israel, which the writer considers antisemitic.

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My sister cut me out of her life after our father died. How do I fix this?

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 30 Mar 2023

The letter writer is seeking advice on how to reconcile with her estranged sister who cut off contact with the family after their father's death.

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The Status Quo Wins

Michael Lind in Tablet · 9 Nov 2022

The progressive wing of the Democratic Party has suffered a blow in the midterm elections, with their policy agenda, theory of partisan politics, and theory of the American constitution now seemingly dead.

0 History Culture

Decades after expulsion from Arab lands, Sephardi survivors' stories are being preserved

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 31 May 2022

The episode discusses the release of "Sephardi Voices," a book that documents the oral histories of Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Arab countries following the establishment of Israel.

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What I wanted to tell the Palestinian sniper who killed my son

Haaretz Weekly · 3 May 2022

This article discusses an interview with Robi Damelin, a peace activist who lost her son when he was killed by a Palestinian sniper while serving in the Israel Defense Forces in 2002.

0 Communities Antisemitism

An Ottawa family builds bridges between Ukrainians and Jews—now, more than ever

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 1 Mar 2022

This episode of The CJN Daily explores the efforts of 77-year-old historian Alti Rodal and her husband to foster understanding between Jewish and Ukrainian communities through the Ukrainian Jewish Encounter organization.

0 Antisemitism Education

Antisemitism in Toronto schools, Part 2: The targeted teen speaks out

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 10 Feb 2022

This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the complex reactions of a family whose son was involved in a series of antisemitic incidents in a Toronto school.

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Tag: Reconciliation