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6 days ago | 
thejc.com | Eliana Jordan
“These kids, their childhood has been stripped from them, their innocence has been stripped from them,” she said.
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1 week ago | 
thejc.com | Eliana Jordan
To those who have heard the atonal call of the ram’s horn during High Holidays services, traditionally blown in staccato bursts and long, one-note blasts, it’s difficult to imagine that the ancient Jewish instrument could produce concert-worthy melodies.
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1 week ago | 
thejc.com | Eliana Jordan
When his neighbour Dr Victor Guetta (Sasson Gabay) asks Katz to offer some feedback on the first few chapters of a story he’s written, the big-headed Katz is initially irritated by “this amateur’s” presumption. But then, tired of staring at his own stagnant work, Katz decides to read Guetta’s story, which turns out to be a breathtaking mystery about a woman gone missing – and an utter masterpiece.
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1 week ago | 
thejc.com | Eliana Jordan
In 2016, actress Natasha Lyonne posed as Yentl for the cover of the Rosh Hashana edition of Tablet Magazine, mimicking an iconic snapshot from Barbara Streisand’s classic film for what must be in contention for the title of most Jewish photoshoot ever. But when it comes to the Orange is the New Black, Russian Doll and Poker Face actress Lyonne, she’s ever more Jewish than you might assume.
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2 weeks ago | 
thejc.com | Eliana Jordan
Green pointed out that ESC allows 20 votes per person–or per payment method - which is “designed to ensure that audiences of all ages can vote for more than one of their favourite songs,” and added that “there is no current evidence that it disproportionately affects the final result." His letter follows a slew of requests by public broadcasters from participating countries for an audit of the Eurovision 2025 voting data; Spanish broadcaster RTVE led the charge in casting doubt over the...
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2 weeks ago | 
thejc.com | Eliana Jordan
The guidelines, released earlier this month, are intended “as a resource to help institutions, organisations and individuals make better, braver decisions whilst contending with antisemitism and censorship in the arts,” the text states. “It is written from a firm belief that art must be allowed to be political, subversive, uncomfortable – and that bigotry should be challenged,” it adds.
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2 weeks ago | 
thejc.com | Eliana Jordan
“Now that the event has concluded, we will have a broad discussion with the participating broadcasters to reflect and get feedback on all aspects of this year’s event. It is part of our planning process for next year’s 70th Eurovision Song Contest.” In the public vote, 12 countries voted Israel as their favourite performance in the 2025 contest, and Israeli delegate Yuval Raphael’s astounding 297 points from the audience vote was widely reported to be the highest in the competition’s history.
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2 weeks ago | 
thejc.com | Eliana Jordan
A man waves an Israeli flag in front of protestors attending a demonstration against Israel's candidate prior to the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel on May 17, 2025. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images Fortunately for Jews and Israelis in Basel, the former seemed to prevail over the latter during this year’s contest, won by Austrian singer JJ with Israel’s Nova-survivor performer Yuval Raphael coming in a close second.
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3 weeks ago | 
thejc.com | Eliana Jordan
Austria’s delegate JJ has won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, edging out second place competitor Israel with the song “Wasted Love”, and officially making Austria next year’s Eurovision host country. Israel came in second after a strong performance in the jury vote and winning the public phone in vote, including taking 12 points from the UK.
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3 weeks ago | 
thejc.com | Eliana Jordan
— Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) May 17, 2025 Following the incident, a representative of Israeli broadcaster KAN told media outlets: “We will not address issues regarding security in the event. We are extremely proud of Yuval Raphael’s perfect performance on the stage, which represented Israel in the most respectful manner.” The news comes amid intensifying illegal protests in Basel city centre, where Palestine demonstrators have clashed with Swiss police since setting off from Barfüsserplatz at 7pm.
