Jay Michaelson
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When it comes to Israel/Palestine, everyone is sure that everyone else is a bigot
13 May
The piece by Jay Michaelson explores the polarizing and entrenched positions within the discourse surrounding Israel and Palestine, termed by the author as t...
13 May
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Epstein and Iran are an antisemitism mega-crisis. Here's what Jewish organizations should do about it.
16 Apr
In 2026, the release of the Epstein Files and the controversial U.S.-Israel lobbying leading to conflict with Iran have exacerbated antisemitic sentiments gl...
16 Apr
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Passover's 4 cups of meaning
31 Mar
Jay Michaelson discusses the role of the Passover Seder in addressing the Meaning Crisis, defined by philosopher John Vervaeke as a disconnection from self, ...
31 Mar
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Antisemitism is exploding on the right but the Jewish establishment is focused on the left
16 Mar
The article critiques the current focus of American antisemitism watchdogs, asserting that they are negligently concentrating on leftist anti-Zionists while ...
16 Mar
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We are talking past one another on Zionism
24 Feb
The complexity of Zionism today is highlighted by Jay Michaelson, who examines the discrepancy between American Jews' support for Israel's right to exist as ...
24 Feb
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Tragically, 'genocide' has become a meaningless word
17 Feb
Jay Michaelson critiques the reckless use of the word 'genocide' in political discourse, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He highligh...
17 Feb
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Trying to influence progressives in New Jersey, AIPAC may actually help one get elected
3 Feb
In the New Jersey 11th congressional district Democratic primary, the involvement of AIPAC through its affiliated Super PAC, the United Democracy Project, hi...
3 Feb
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As with Cain and Abel, the blood of our brother Alex Pretti is crying out from the ground
26 Jan
Jay Michaelson's article draws a parallel between the biblical story of Cain and Abel and the tragic death of Alex Pretti, who was killed while peacefully pr...
26 Jan
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What can really be done to prevent antisemitic attacks like Bondi Beach?
17 Dec 2025
In the aftermath of an antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Jay Michaelson explores effective strategies for combating antisemitism. He critiques the c...
17 Dec 2025
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Zohran Mamdani: The no-yes option
31 Oct 2025
Jay Michaelson discusses the candidacy of Zohran Mamdani in the context of New York's mayoral election, emphasizing that while Mamdani's views on Israel migh...
31 Oct 2025