Jordyn Haime
By Jordyn Haime
Heirs of German-Jewish banker sue for restitution of one of van Gogh's most famous paintings
Heirs of Paul von Mendelssohn-Bartholdy claim he was forced to sell "Sunflowers" when Nazi laws crippled him financially
By Jordyn Haime Jan 17, 2023 | 3 min read
Israel and Japan sign new defense agreement as they mark 70 years of relations
Japan's defense minister said the agreement is line with the goal of a region free from overarching influence from China, a country that Israel has courted
By Jordyn Haime Aug 31, 2022 | 2 min read
This American rabbi fights Jewish stereotypes via China's version of TikTok
With almost 180,000 followers, his videos have accumulated nearly 700,000 likes
By Jordyn Haime Aug 4, 2022 | 6 min read
Car with Nazi symbols found in China raises concern and prompts arrest
The Israeli consulate in Chengdu raised an alarm about a car that featured an eagle clutching a swastika
By Jordyn Haime Jul 25, 2022 | < 1 min read
Stone inscription in southern India reveals evidence of region's oldest synagogue
It could help researchers shine a new light on some of the earliest Jewish history and trade activity in India
By Jordyn Haime Jul 25, 2022 | 2 min read
Folk dance is a national pastime in Taiwan. Israeli songs are a big part of the tradition.
A complex 20th-century history allowed for few outside influences, but Israeli folk dances left a lasting impact
By Jordyn Haime Jun 29, 2022 | 5 min read
China pushes Russia's 'denazification' myth to rationalize Ukraine invasion
TAIPEI (JTA) — Many countries have roundly rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's argument that his attack on Ukraine is needed to achieve the "denazification" of that country. But the argument is alive and well in Chinese state-run media. "Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned in a televised speech a few days ago that the military operation…
By Jordyn Haime Mar 5, 2022 | 3 min read
Muslim groups in Indonesia demand closure of country's first-ever Holocaust exhibition
(JTA) — Some Muslim groups in Indonesia are demanding the closure of the country's first permanent Holocaust exhibition, charging that it is part of an effort to normalize Indonesia's relations with Israel. The exhibit launched timed to International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27 and is located at Indonesia's only synagogue, Shaar HaShamayim, located in…
By Jordyn Haime Feb 10, 2022 | 4 min read