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When King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain exiled the Spanish Jews in 1492, King John II of the neighboring Portugal saw an opportunity for profit. At the time, Portugal was waging a military campaign against Muslims in Africa, and King John II was struggling to finance the campaign. Though the king’s advisory council had […]
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Former US President Jimmy Carter, who has died at the age of 100, had a complex, highly contentious relationship with Jews. Though he pursued some policies that helped Jews while he was in office, Pres. Carter also engaged in breathtaking antisemitism and reflexive anti-Israel rhetoric throughout much of his life. Here are 10 facts about […]
In her young twenties, Debra Balson* was an idealistic pro-Palestinian American who moved to Lebanon to fight for the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP). She didn’t realize what she had actually signed up for until it was too late. Debra has made the difficult decision to share her story now “because the […]
Just in time for 2025, the group StopAntisemitism has named Candace Owens as Antisemite of the Year. They stated that this title is, “A distinct dishonor is reserved for the most bigoted and hateful individual who is crowned the “Antisemite of the Year.” Candace, a far-right media commentator who previously worked for Turning Point USA, […]
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How could my dinky menorah compete with all those dazzling lights?
