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0 Politics Education

Anti-Israel Professor’s Firing Sets ‘Very Dangerous Precedent’

Peter Savodnik in The Free Press

The article examines the controversial firing of Professor Maura Finkelstein from Muhlenberg College for her pro-Palestine social media posts following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

0 Politics Israel

A historic opportunity for Israel and the Middle East is emerging.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified, marked by a series of covert operations and military engagements that reveal a new chapter in Middle Eastern geopolitics.

0 Politics Jewish Law

I study the relationship between Zionism and Judaism. Oct. 7 may have changed it forever

Yaacov Yadgar in Forward

Yaacov Yadgar explores the potential reconfiguration of Jewish identity amidst evolving views on Zionism, particularly in the wake of recent conflicts.

0 Politics Culture

The Year as a Day

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent

Emily Alhadeff reflects on the past Jewish year, likening it to one interminable day due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts, notably those involving Israel and Palestine.

0 Politics Ethics

Going into year two of war, could international criticism — and accusations of war crimes — actually change Israel's tactics?

Jessica Wolfendale in Forward

Jessica Wolfendale explores the concept of 'false equivalency' in discussions around war crimes committed by Israel and Hamas.

0 Politics Holidays

This is the most disorienting Rosh Hashanah in memory

Jay Michaelson in Forward

Jay Michaelson reflects on the complex emotions surrounding Rosh Hashanah during a turbulent time marked by conflict involving Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran.

0 Politics Israel

Houthis poised to step into void left by Hezbollah

Jewish Chronicle

The article examines the potential shift in the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape as the Houthis, an Iranian-supported group from Yemen, prepare to assume more significant roles due to Hezbollah's current struggles.

0 Politics Israel

My Thoughts as the Year 5784 Ends

Emes Ve-Emunah

As the Jewish year 5784 closes, the Jewish community is grappling with ongoing challenges, particularly in Israel where external threats persist.

0 Politics Leadership

Across the Arab world, Nasrallah is remembered as a tyrant in Lebanon, a butcher in Syria and a fanatic

Jewish Chronicle

The article discusses the reactions across the Arab world to the death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, focusing on the regional view of him as a tyrannical figure who caused significant harm in Lebanon and Syria.

0 Politics Israel

Tim Walz, JD Vance stand by Israel in VP debate but spar over Trump’s ability to contain Iran

Ron Kampeas in JTA

In a recent vice presidential debate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz both demonstrated strong support for Israel, especially in light of a recent Iranian assault.

0 Politics Communities

With Iran and its proxies defeated, we Palestinians will have a chance of peace

Jewish Chronicle

The article discusses the recent military developments in the Middle East, highlighting Israel's significant success in dismantling Hezbollah's leadership, including key figures like Hassan Nasrallah.

0 Politics Israel

The future of the Middle East hinges on today

Jewish Chronicle

The article highlights a critical juncture in the Middle East, focusing on the escalating conflict involving Iran's recent missile assault on Israel.

0 Politics History

The Gates of Gaza review: ‘why Israel is where it is’

Jewish Chronicle

Amir Tibon's new book, "The Gates of Gaza," delves deeply into the events of October 7, highlighting his personal ordeal and broader socio-political implications.

0 Politics Israel

Let Israel Win

Oliver Wiseman in The Free Press

Eli Lake explores the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, which erupted after Iran launched 180 missiles at Israel, resulting in heightened tensions in the region.

0 Politics Israel

Let Israel Win the War Iran Started

Eli Lake in The Free Press

Eli Lake argues that the U.S. should empower Israel to decisively end the instability caused by Iran and its proxies in the Middle East.

0 Politics Israel

First debate question to Vance and Walz: Do you support a ‘preemptive’ Israeli strike on Iran?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

During the vice presidential debate, the first question posed to Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz centered on the controversial topic of a preemptive Israeli strike on Iran, amid increased tensions as Iran launched missiles at Israel earlier that day.

0 Politics History

Headhunters

Alex Joffe in Tablet

Alex Joffe explores the unsettling parallel between Neolithic headhunting rituals and the modern-day violence perpetrated by groups like Hamas, particularly witnessed in the October 7 attacks.

0 Politics Israel

Israel's Stand for American Values

Jewdicious

The article narrates a tense exchange between the author and their Israeli friend Joanna Landau during an Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv on October 1, 2024.

0 Politics Israel

Israel does not need your permission to defend itself.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article passionately defends Israel's right to self-defense in the face of aggression from entities like Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas.

0 Politics History

What Is Zionism?

Laurence Wolff in Moment

The article presents a dialogue between an anti-Zionist and a Zionist, exploring the complexities and diverse perspectives on Zionism.

0 Politics Israel

There are three ways Israel could react to Iran's strike — here's how it should decide between them

Dan Perry in Forward

In light of a recent Iranian missile strike on Israel, columnist Dan Perry explores three potential responses Israel might consider: a symbolic pro forma retaliation, tactical strikes against Iranian assets, or a strategic overhaul involving Western allies to significantly weaken Iran's regional influence.

0 Politics Israel

An Israeli security expert weighs in: ’I don't see a way that we do not strike Iran’

Rob Eshman in Forward

In a conversation with Rob Eshman, Israeli security expert Nimrod Novik discusses the recent Iranian airstrike on Israel and the implications for Israeli retaliation.

Communities ›

0 Communities History

Helpless and horrified: An oral history of 5 Jews in America on Oct. 7, 2023

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

The oral history captures the poignant experiences of five American Jews on October 7, 2023, a day marked by a horrifying Hamas terrorist attack in Israel that claimed around 1,200 lives and took many hostages.

0 Communities Ethics

Jewish mourning rituals are not enough for Oct. 7, because our loss is ongoing

Elliot Cosgrove in Forward

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove reflects on the limitations of traditional Jewish mourning rituals in the wake of ongoing tragedies, particularly those stemming from the attacks on October 7, 2023.

0 Communities Ethics

'A flood of biblical proportions': A survivor's Rosh Hashanah lessons from Hurricane Helene

Justin Goldstein in Forward

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Justin Goldstein shares personal reflections on witnessing devastation in Asheville, N.C., and its impact on the local community's spirit during Rosh Hashanah.

0 Communities Food

The cafe serving up hope – and jobs – post October 7

Jewish Chronicle

In response to the devastating Hamas attacks on Israeli communities on October 7, Tamir Barelko, a seasoned food industry expert, launched Cafe Otef, a series of coffee shops intended to offer hope and employment to those affected.

0 Communities Ethics

Teacher at Baltimore Jewish school sentenced to 23 years in prison for sex crimes

Luke Tress in JTA

William Zev Steen, a former teacher at Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore, an all-girls Jewish high school, has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for sexual crimes against a minor, including exploitation and distribution of child pornography.

0 Communities Politics

‘I discovered I’m much more Israeli than I thought’: How Oct. 7 changed being Israeli in America

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

The article explores how the events of October 7, 2023, have profoundly affected Israeli expatriates living in the United States, prompting many to reassess their national identity and emotional ties to Israel.

0 Communities Politics

As a new Jewish year begins, Israel’s 68,000 evacuees celebrate apart — and wonder when they will return home

Deborah Danan in JTA

As Israel enters a new Jewish year, thousands of evacuees face an uncertain future due to ongoing missile threats from Lebanon, primarily impacting residents of northern cities like Kiryat Shemona.

0 Communities History

How New York’s Jews are marking the 1-year anniversary of Oct. 7

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Nearly a year after Hamas’s attack on Israel, Jews in New York are organizing events to commemorate the tragic day of October 7, deemed the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust.

0 Communities Holocaust

‘At night I think about my friends who were killed. And I start to shake’

Jewish Chronicle

In this poignant testimonial, the speaker recounts their traumatic experience during a terrorist attack, vividly capturing the chaos and fear of the moment.

0 Communities Culture

Why survivors of the October 7 massacre are tattooing over their scars

Jewish Chronicle

In the aftermath of the October 7 massacre, survivors are finding solace and healing through tattoos.

0 Communities Holocaust

How to host empowering and safe commemorations with Oct. 7 survivors

eJewishPhilanthropy

As the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks approaches, over 100 North American communities are preparing to commemorate the day, often involving survivors as speakers.

0 Communities Holidays

Going Home for the Holidays

Roseanne Benjamin in Tablet

Roseanne Benjamin shares her journey of becoming a cantor, reflecting on her first High Holiday assignment at a small synagogue in Connecticut.

0 Communities Politics

Five Days of Freedom

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet

Iris Haim's story is one of resilience and forgiveness in the face of personal tragedy.

0 Communities Israel

Meet Tel Aviv shooting hero Lev Kreitman, who survived Nova music festival on Oct. 7

Mira Fox in Forward

Lev Kreitman, CEO of Israel's Midburn festival and a reserve soldier, is heralded for heroically confronting gunmen during a shooting in Tel Aviv on October 1, 2024, after surviving an earlier attack at the Nova music festival by Hamas.

0 Communities Culture

A retreat brought 180 survivors of the Nova massacre together to observe Shabbat

Deborah Danan in JTA

In a heartfelt gathering in Jerusalem, 180 survivors of the Nova music festival massacre, orchestrated by Kesher Yehudi, came together for a Shabbaton aimed at fostering unity among Israeli Jews across religious divides.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Communities

Shofars blown along Ukrainian frontlines as part of Rosh Hashanah initiative for soldiers

Marcel Gascón Barberá in JTA

In a meaningful initiative led by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine (FJCU) and Rabbi Yaakov Sinyakov, Jewish soldiers on the Ukrainian frontlines have been provided shofars to mark Rosh Hashanah for the first time since the conflict began in 2022.

0 Holidays Ethics

I Know a Guy Who Can Get You Into the "Book Of Life"

Jewdicious

Allison Fishman Task reflects on her ambivalence towards the traditional High Holiday narrative of divine judgment but embraces the period's opportunity for personal growth.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

What we talk about when we talk about ‘Zionism’: A roundtable

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Zionism, a multifaceted and often contentious ideology, has garnered unprecedented global attention, especially after the events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel.

0 Israel Culture

A missile strike, a terror attack, and a falafel guy who is ready to serve

Sophia Tupolev-Luz in Forward

In the midst of a missile strike and terror attack in Tel Aviv, a mother's journey through the chaos highlights the resilience and normalcy Israelis strive to maintain under threat.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Jackie Tohn Made Sure Esther in ‘Nobody Wants This’ Was a Multi-Dimensional Jewish Woman

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Lior Zaltzman explores the representation of Jewish women through the character Esther, played by Jackie Tohn, in Netflix's show "Nobody Wants This."

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Should an Israeli couple ‘seek safety’ in the US — even if it means caring for their host’s parrots?

Beth Harpaz in Forward

An Israeli couple living in Haifa is considering whether to stay in the conflict zone or move to the U.S., where they have been offered a secure living arrangement in exchange for caring for parrots.

0 Culture History

The End of Judaism

Julia Kornberg in Tablet

Through the poignant discussions of a group of young Jews living in the Bronx, Julia Kornberg's narrative delves into the perpetual question of Judaism's survival amid crises.

0 Culture Communities

Crossing the Narrow Bridge

Maya Bernstein in Lilith

Yetzirah: A Hearth for Jewish Poetry recently hosted its second Jewish Poetry Conference in Asheville, North Carolina, amid a complex backdrop of distress within the Jewish community following the October 7 events and ensuing Israel-Gaza tensions.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Literary powerhouse Zibby Owens takes aim at antisemitism with her new anthology, ‘On Being Jewish Now’

Lisa Keys in JTA

Zibby Owens, a prominent author and publisher, has channeled her renewed Jewish identity and commitment into combating antisemitism through her new anthology, "On Being Jewish Now: Reflections from Authors and Advocates."

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Holidays

Until It Is Enough: Conversations about Shiurim for Yom Kippur

Sarah Osborne in Lehrhaus

Sarah Osborne explores the complexities surrounding the practice of eating in "shiurim" on Yom Kippur for those who cannot safely fast.

0 Jewish Law Holidays

The Shofar as a Mekonenet, a Singer of Laments

Rebecca Cypess in Lehrhaus

The article explores the multifaceted symbolism of the shofar in Jewish tradition.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

For American Jews, October 7 changed next to nothing

Jewish Chronicle

Following the events of October 7, American Jews are confronted with a harsh reality regarding their political alliances and the institutions they trusted for advocacy and protection.

0 Antisemitism Culture

October 7th changed what it means to be Jewish.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Nachum Kaplan reflects on the impact of the October 7th attacks on Israel, emphasizing the urgent necessity for Jews worldwide to reengage with their history and traditions as a countermeasure to the rising antisemitism.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Holidays

Maradona, quantum physics and Rosh Hashanah

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article draws a parallel between quantum physics and Jewish philosophy to explain the relational essence of existence and its reflection in Rosh Hashanah traditions.

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