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Forward The growing panic about antisemitism isn't a reflection of reality 5 Apr
In this opinion piece, the author argues that the current panic regarding rising antisemitism is exaggerated and misplaced in some aspects within the America...
5 Apr
Future of Jewish Meditations on the Trauma of Jews, Israelis, and Palestinians 27 Mar
The essay discusses the convergence of political and emotional turmoil experienced in the context of Israel, the Palestinians, and the Jewish community, part...
27 Mar
Forward I feel less moral clarity about the war than ever. Am I alone? 23 Feb
The author expresses deep moral uncertainty amidst the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, questioning the conduct and motives of both Israeli leadership and Hamas. Whi...
23 Feb
Forward How aid to Israel fell victim to the the cult of Trump 9 Feb
In this article, the author criticizes the MAGA-led Republican party for sacrificing conservative priorities, such as aid to Israel and immigration reform, f...
9 Feb
JTA What Jewish mysticism can teach us about psychedelics 8 Feb
In this article, the author explores the connections between Jewish mysticism and the use of psychedelics. While there is no definitive proof of psychedelic ...
8 Feb
Forward The International Court of Justice ruling on Israel got it right 26 Jan
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on the South Africa v. Israel case, which alleged that Israel committed acts of genocide against Palestinians ...
26 Jan
Forward Why do media outlets love scared Jews? 19 Jan
The rise in antisemitism is a real concern, but the media often exaggerates or misrepresents incidents involving Jews. For example, the story of a sperm dono...
19 Jan
Forward How culture warriors weaponized Jewish grief and forced Harvard’s president to resign 2 Jan
Claudine Gay, the former president of Harvard University, resigned after facing criticism and calls for her resignation from both pro-Israel donors and conse...
2 Jan
Forward Rep. Tlaib’s Israel-Hamas statements were offensive. Censuring her was even worse 8 Nov 2023
Rep. Rashida Tlaib's controversial statements regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict have sparked significant backlash, yet her censure by the U.S. House is arg...
8 Nov 2023
Forward Dianne Feinstein was tenacious and contradictory — just like American Jews 29 Sep 2023
Senator Dianne Feinstein, who passed away at 90, was known for her impactful career in the Senate, advocating for issues like gun control and exposing tortur...
29 Sep 2023