Joshua Hoffman
Joshua Hoffman is a 35-year-old entrepreneur and author, born and raised in Los Angeles, and living in Tel Aviv since 2013. He runs the digital platform Future of Jewish (www.futureofjewish.com) and has written three books, one about Israel and two about the Jewish world. The latest is called “Journeys of the Jewish Spirit” which is available on Amazon.
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Future of Jewish
The Cruel Math of Palestinian Prisoners for Israeli Hostages
20 Jan 2025
Israel repeatedly faces a moral and strategic dilemma as it is pressured to release large numbers of Palestinian prisoners, including convicted terrorists, i...
20 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
The Dirty Politics of a Hostage Deal
18 Jan 2025
The recent Israel-Hamas hostage deal has sparked significant political debate and maneuvering, highlighting the complexity of such negotiations. The agreemen...
18 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
Blinken’s vision for Gaza will only make things worse.
15 Jan 2025
Joshua Hoffman critiques U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's speech on a Gaza reconstruction plan. Hoffman's analysis suggests that Blinken's reliance o...
15 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
The Pros and Cons of a Hostage Deal
13 Jan 2025
Israel is currently deliberating a ceasefire deal with Hamas regarding the release of hostages taken on October 7, 2023, during a conflict that has lasted ov...
13 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
10 Short Stories That Perfectly Portray Israeli Culture
12 Jan 2025
Joshua Hoffman offers a colorful glimpse into Israeli culture through ten short stories that capture its unique characteristics. From the improvisational par...
12 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
This is not a good way to fight antisemitism.
10 Jan 2025
Joshua Hoffman's article critiques the universalistic approach taken by some Jewish initiatives like the Stand Up to Hate campaign and the Rally for Humanity...
10 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
The Worst Jewish Insult I Ever Heard
8 Jan 2025
Joshua Hoffman recounts a seemingly innocuous but deeply offensive comment he's heard: "You don't look Jewish." This remark, he explains, encapsulates stereo...
8 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
The Agony of Indulging in a Hostage Deal Yet Again
7 Jan 2025
In the aftermath of the October 7th hostage crisis in Israel, the national conversation once again revolves around the harrowing decisions involved in negoti...
7 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
5 Stupid Comparisons to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
6 Jan 2025
The article critiques popular but misguided comparisons between the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and other global conflicts, such as Ukraine-Russia, Vietnam,...
6 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
10 Things Non-Jews Will Never Understand About Being Jewish
3 Jan 2025
Joshua Hoffman explores ten aspects of Jewish identity and culture that are challenging for non-Jews to fully comprehend. These range from the unique approac...
3 Jan 2025