Video Games
A rendition of a shuk, or Israeli market, built inside the video game Minecraft by the organization Lost Tribe, which works to build Jewish community among young people in online spaces. (Courtesy of Lost Tribe)
August 17, 2023, 2:41 pm
A Holocaust museum is launching in Fortnite. Can video games fight antisemitism?
The game's creator is hopeful that it will lead to a better understanding of the Holocaust among gamers.
By Andrew Lapin
Brigid Tenenbaum Image from “BioShock 2,” developed by 2K Marin
August 3, 2022, 12:01 pm
From ‘Wolfenstein’ to ‘Unpacking,’ examining Jewish characters in video games
Jewish characters are a rarity in games, but there are still some out there.
By Jillian Diamond
Screenshot of Minecraft’s “Active Citizen” game (Courtesy of Evan Segal)
March 21, 2022, 4:40 pm
Segal Family Foundation helps launch video game promoting peace
Minecraft's Active Citizen game brings Nobel Peace Prize laureates into the Minecraft world to help young people learn that peace is achieved through actions, big and small.
By Justin Vellucci
Gamers at 2019 BBYO convention. Photo courtesy of Lost Tribe Esports
June 4, 2020, 12:16 pm
Playing the long game: Lost Tribe connects Jewish youth through esports
Pandemic reinforces organization's purpose.
By Adam Reinherz
Cover photo for "Thin Line" marketing materials by Kyungkuk Kim
June 5, 2019, 11:46 pm
‘Thin Line’ highlights bias in women’s reproductive healthcare
Game replicates dicey experiences with medical professionals.
By Adam Reinherz
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