Western Wall

0 Politics History

Daniel Clarke-Serret in Future of Jewish · 28 Sep

In a passionately charged guest essay, Daniel Clarke-Serret angrily critiques the historical and ongoing global response to Jewish persecution and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Communities History

A Most Important Protest in Jerusalem

Liba in Future of Jewish · 20 Sep

The article explores a poignant protest in Jerusalem where nearly 200 Nova Music Festival survivors and the families of hostages reached for spiritual solace at the Western Wall.

0 History Israel

The Palestine Riots (1929)

Sam Aronow · 20 Sep

The video delves into the Palestine riots of 1929, a significant event in the history of the British Mandate of Palestine.

0 Israel Holidays

A day before Tisha B’Av, a large Jerusalem stone falls at the Western Wall

Louis Keene in Forward · 12 Aug

A piece of ancient Jerusalem stone, similar in size to a brick, fell from the Machkameh Wall onto the prayer area in front of the Western Wall on the day before Tisha B'Av, a day of Jewish mourning for the destruction of Jerusalem.

0 History Literature

Remembering to cherish: From Station Eleven to Jerusalem

eJewishPhilanthropy · 12 Aug

The article reflects on the significance of gratitude and cherishing the present through a discussion on the post-apocalyptic novel "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel and the historical destruction of Jerusalem.

0 Israel Politics

Kamala Harris’ backers say she understands Jews and Israel. Her critics fear her stance on Gaza.

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 22 Jul

Kamala Harris has garnered support from many Jewish backers who believe she has a deep understanding of Jewish customs and issues, evidenced by her interactions with the Jewish community, trip to Israel, and efforts to combat antisemitism.

0 Culture Education

Opinion | A ‘Mixed’ Marriage, a Lifelong Journey

Letty Cottin Pogrebin in Moment · 11 Jul

Letty Cottin Pogrebin reflects on her mixed marriage with Bert, who was a logical pragmatist and atheist, while she embraced her Jewish faith fervently.

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 Jewish Law

Remembering Rabbi Andrew Sacks, 70, a ‘rabble-rouser’ who fought for religious pluralism in Israel

Rob Charry in JTA · 2 Jul

Rabbi Andrew Sacks, a prominent advocate for religious pluralism in Israel and the director of the Rabbinical Assembly in Israel, passed away at the age of 70.

0 History Israel

Virtual Tour of the Western Wall

Chabad.org · 26 Jun

Rabbi Mordechai Weiss leads a virtual tour of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, delving into its history and significance.

0 History Israel

The less than holy king who erected Judaism’s most sacred monument

Jewish Chronicle · 10 May

Herod the Great, a king known for his brutal actions and non-spiritual reputation, is the figure behind the construction of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, which has become a central site of Jewish pilgrimage and prayer.

0 Israel Politics

This is the hope that so many Jews are searching for.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 4 Apr

The text discusses the current challenges facing the Jewish community globally, focusing on rising antisemitism, particularly from certain factions on the Left.

0 Israel Communities

Tens of thousands participate in global Shema prayer on behalf of Israeli hostages

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 22 Mar

Tens of thousands of Jews worldwide participated in a collective recitation of the Shema prayer in support of over 130 Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

0 Israel Politics

Judaism that ends in lovelessness cannot be Judaism.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 11 Mar

The text discusses the current state of division and polarization within Israeli and Jewish society, emphasizing how political differences have led to a lack of empathy and understanding between individuals of opposing views.

0 Israel Antisemitism

No Jews, No News

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 Mar

The text discusses a double standard in the global spotlight on Israel and Jews, highlighting instances of violence and oppression elsewhere that receive less attention.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Do as the Israelis do.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 1 Mar

The text discusses the Israeli approach to external perceptions and challenges facing the Jewish community, particularly during the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Art History

The £2 million masterpiece lost in a shul cupboard for 15 years

Susan Gray in Jewish Chronicle · 23 Feb

A masterpiece painting by Gustav Bauernfeind, depicting the Western Wall, was discovered in a synagogue cupboard in the US after being stored for 15 years and was subsequently auctioned by Sotheby's in New York.

0 Israel Communities

Birthright trippers find visiting Israel during war is a unique and invigorating experience

Elana Sztokman in JTA · 7 Feb

Participants on Birthright Israel trips during the recent conflict in Israel found their visit to be a unique and invigorating experience.

0 Art History

A 19th-century painting of the Western Wall could fetch $3M at Sotheby’s

Julia Gergely in JTA · 30 Jan

A hyper-realistic painting of the Western Wall by German artist Gustav Bauernfeind from the 19th century is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's New York.

0 Israel Politics

Not everyone hates us.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Jan

During the World Economic Forum in Davos, several individuals and countries expressed support for Israel and condemned anti-Semitism.

0 Israel History

Imagining the unthinkable: Israel ceasing to exist

Robin Washington in Forward · 11 Jan

In this article, the author reflects on the possibility of Israel ceasing to exist.

0 Israel Television/Film

Jerry Seinfeld Visited Israel to Meet With Families of Israeli Hostages

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 2 Jan

Jerry Seinfeld and his family visited Israel to meet with the families of Israeli hostages who were taken by Hamas.

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At pre-High Holidays roundtable, Eric Adams compares Israeli protesters and Netanyahu to family members in a ‘squabble’

Julia Gergely in JTA · 6 Sep 2023

At a pre-High Holidays roundtable, New York City Mayor Eric Adams compared Israeli antigovernment protesters and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to quarreling family members, emphasizing their love for Israel and the Jewish people.

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The Jew Whose Love Affair With a Nazi Saved Others in Auschwitz

Future of Jewish · 30 Aug 2023

The article tells the story of Bat-Sheva Dagan, a Jewish teenager who worked as a prisoner at Auschwitz during the Holocaust.

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Protests? What protests? Israel's tourists enjoy nightlife and holy sites, uninterested in the country's political strife

Mira Fox in Forward · 11 Aug 2023

Despite the ongoing protests and political upheaval in Israel, tourists and visitors to popular sites like the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Tel Aviv's Rothschild Boulevard remain largely unaffected.

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