for Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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The internal struggle within Israel's new ruling elite

Israel's new ruling elite, predominantly comprised of Religious Zionists, holds influential positions across various sectors in the country, indicating a significant shift in power dynamics.

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Education Secretary Gillian Keegan sheds tears during visit to London Jewish school

Jewish Chronicle

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, accompanied by her ministerial team, visited Menorah High School for Girls in London to show solidarity amid heightened anxiety and antisemitism within the Jewish community following Hamas' call for a global day of rage.

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October 18's Short Reads

Tablet We Know Terror

Tablet Eyeless in Gaza

Tablet ‘More Relevant Than Ever’

Jewish Currents Dispatches from Gaza - Three Palestinians describe life under constant Israeli bombardment—and lay out their visions for liberation.

Forward Jewish grief must not be weaponized for war

Forward To support Israel, they're saying nothing at all

Jewish Table Smoky Sumac Lentil Soup

Jewish Chronicle Hasmonean Girls good with outstanding sixth form, says Ofsted

Forward This war is just even though it’s brutal. Jewish leaders need to be ready to defend it

Forward Hundreds of writers protest cancellation of Palestinian author's event at Frankfurt Book Fair

The Beinart Notebook Joshua Leifer and Ahmed Moor on Jewish-Palestinian Partnership After October 7

Forward Can Biden transform a human tragedy into a diplomatic opportunity?

Between The Lines With Israel On Edge, Tender Moments Of Connection

Forward Netanyahu has turned his back on Israel's hostages, and abandoned Israel in its darkest moment

Tablet Pray for Madness

Forward Wexner Foundation ends Harvard fellowships, citing school’s ‘failure’ to condemn Hamas

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