Book Review | The Colorful Crew Who Unlocked the Past
“It is clearly not a flawless book, but it is definitely a good read.”
DMV Jewish Organizations Stepping Up to Help Federal Employees
The cuts are unprecedented, with huge numbers of individuals affected in ways they had not been in previous crises like COVID and government shutdowns. Now many Jewish community organizations are taking steps to help imperiled federal employees.
B’Ivrit | How Israeli Media Views Trump’s America
What do people in Israel know or hear about all this in the media? Very little.
Wisdom Project | Shirley Goodman, 102, The Dancing Nana
“You can’t be sad when you’re dancing to wonderful music.”
Interview | Rabbi Dalia Marx
“This book is my love letter to the Jewish people.”
Whether Iron or Golden, Israel Ready to Assist U.S. in Developing a Dome
When President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “The Iron Dome for America,” it was recognized as a nod to the power of Israel’s homegrown, highly successful rocket defense system.
The Rise of the Jewish Heartthrob
Of course, every heartthrob is unique, and they each appeal to different fans in their own way, but overall, it has never been a better time to be a hot Jewish man in the public eye.
Film Review | No Other Land
The documentary about the IDF’s forced evictions of Palestinian homes in the West Bank is up for an Oscar.
Analysis | A Tale of Two Press Conferences
In one ambitious swoop, Trump shook up how some people would think about Gaza—and greatly expanded the range of topics to be covered in any negotiations.
Jewish Word | The Mizrahi Mosaic
For so many Jews, in Israel and around the globe, the word Mizrahi, much like the words Ashkenazi and Sephardi, is more than just a label.
Opinion | In Praise of Germany’s Flawed ‘Culture of Remembrance’
I hope I’m not being naïve in thinking that what these memory activists accomplished endures and their dedication still inspires.
The New Threats Facing South African Jews
Since October 7, actions taken by the government, including the normalization of openly hostile rhetoric against Israel and Zionists, has many wondering if there’s a future for Jews in the country.