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0 Israel Communities

‘I just can’t do it this year’: Amid war and infighting, Israelis hit pause on Independence Day festivities

Deborah Danan in JTA

Israeli Independence Day celebrations this year were marked by a somber mood due to the aftermath of a devastating Hamas attack and the ongoing war in Gaza.

0 Israel Communities

Druze Israelis remain on Lebanon border: ‘We’ll die defending our land if we have to’

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

In the midst of conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border, the Druze village of Hurfeish stands out for its decision to remain despite the ongoing threats.

0 Israel Politics

The Gates of Gaza

Michael Doran in Tablet

In the analysis of military strategies and conflicts involving Israel, the text delves into various incidents and strategic shifts.

0 Israel Politics

Trying to Save the Jewish State From Itself

Future of Jewish

The text discusses the Rivon movement in Israel, aimed at promoting a more cohesive, inclusive, and respectful public discourse to address internal strife within the country.

0 Israel Communities

How US Jews are marking Israel’s war-torn Independence Day in their own communities

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

In light of the ongoing turmoil in Israel, Jewish communities across the United States are reimagining how to observe Israeli Independence Day (Yom Haatzmaut) this year.

0 Israel Politics

B’Ivrit | The Israeli Press Doesn’t Know What to Do About Biden

Nathan Guttman in Moment

In Moments' BIvrit column, the Israeli press coverage of varying news themes is highlighted.

0 Israel Antisemitism

How a utopian Eurovision became a microcosm of a world divided over Israel and Gaza

Talya Zax in Forward

During the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024, Israel's participation became a focal point of protests, reflecting a deep global divide over Israel and Gaza.

0 Israel Education

Analysis | Chutzpah Gone Viral: Why Israel Produces So Many Cyber Leaders

Chuck Freilich in Moment

Israel's success as a global leader in cybersecurity can be attributed to its early prioritization of advanced technology for economic development and military defense.

0 Israel Politics

How can I celebrate Israel’s Independence Day when my country is in turmoil?

Rabbi Mikie Goldstein in JTA

The author reflects on the challenges of celebrating Israel's Independence Day while the country is in turmoil, particularly grappling with ongoing conflicts and the ethical implications of occupying another people.

0 Israel History

Worthy of Celebration

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Despite facing current challenges such as ongoing wars, global animosity towards Israel, and hostages still in captivity, the significance of celebrating Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel's Independence Day, is highlighted through a historical lens.

0 Israel History

This Yom Ha’atzmaut, we need the humility to question Israel’s future

Sruli Fruchter in Forward

On Yom Haatzmaut, the celebration of Israeli Independence Day, a Religious Zionist columnist reflects on his traditional beliefs and the challenges facing Israel following a recent crisis on October 7.

0 Israel Music

Gal Gadot Shared Words of Encouragement with Israeli Eurovision Contestant Facing Harsh Response

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Israeli Eurovision contestant Eden Golan faced harsh response and social ostracization during the competition due to political tensions surrounding Israel and the Israel-Hamas War.

0 Israel Politics

Cabinet ministers heckled and soldiers wounded as Israel marks a somber Memorial Day

Ben Sales in JTA

Israeli cabinet ministers faced heckling from protesters at memorial ceremonies across Israel on a solemn Memorial Day marred by ongoing conflicts.

0 Israel Holocaust

Israel is one of the only countries with two memorial days.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Israel is one of the few countries with two official memorial days: Yom HaShoah for the Holocaust and Yom HaZikaron for fallen soldiers and terrorism victims.

0 Israel Politics

Gifts from our fallen son, Daniel Perez, z”l

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Doron Perez reflects on his son Daniel's courageous actions as an IDF officer before being killed by Hamas terrorists.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

Paying homage to Israel’s fallen female soldiers

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider

The Women Warriors website pays tribute to the 52 Israeli female soldiers and security personnel who lost their lives in the last seven months of war, emphasizing their bravery and contributions to the security establishment.

0 Israel Antisemitism

In Israel, 2024 is still about 1948.

Andrew Pessin in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses how the events of 1948 in Israel are still deeply relevant in 2024, particularly on university campuses where anti-Israel sentiments prevail.

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Jamaal Bowman says AIPAC funders want to ‘destroy our democracy’ in debate with primary challenger George Latimer

Luke Tress in JTA

In a lively debate, Rep. Jamaal Bowman accused his primary challenger, George Latimer, of receiving funding from pro-Israel donors, claiming these funders aim to harm democracy.

0 Politics Israel

Top Biden official tells Jewish leaders: Claim that US withheld intelligence on Hamas from Israel is ‘not true’

Ron Kampeas in JTA

A top Biden official reassured Jewish leaders that reports of the U.S. withholding intelligence from Israel on Hamas leaders are false.

0 Politics Communities

In Maryland, AIPAC has poured $4.2M into a congressional primary where Israel is not an issue

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The pro-Israel lobby AIPAC's affiliated campaign finance group has invested $4.2 million in Maryland's 3rd District Democratic primary to support state Sen. Sarah Elfreth, though Israel isn't a key issue in the race.

0 Politics Israel

This Memorial Day Ceremony Made Space for Israeli and Palestinian Pain

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

A joint Memorial Day ceremony by Combatants for Peace and the Parents Circle - Families Forum brought together Israelis, Palestinians, and others impacted by the conflict to honor victims of the Israel-Hamas War, highlighting personal stories of loss and grief.

0 Politics Israel

New poll: 13% of voters who switched support from Biden cite his Gaza policy

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

A recent poll conducted in battleground states indicated that approximately 13% of voters who had previously supported President Joe Biden but are now withdrawing their support cite his Gaza policy as the primary reason.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Students walk out as Jerry Seinfeld, a recent Israel advocate, delivers Duke commencement address

Philissa Cramer in JTA

During a commencement address at Duke University, some students protested against comedian Jerry Seinfeld due to his support for Israel, with several students walking out carrying Palestinian flags.

0 Politics Education

Israel Can’t Win This War—Palestinians Told Us That From the Beginning

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

The discussion involves an analysis by Tel Aviv University History Professor Yael Sternhell on the Israeli academia's repression following the arrest of Palestinian legal scholar Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, the discourse about the Gaza War, and the response in Israel to protests in the US.

0 Politics Israel

State Department report cites ‘credible’ Israeli violations of international law, but recommends continuing military aid

Ron Kampeas in JTA

A US State Department report highlighted credible violations of international law by Israel in its conflict with Hamas but advised against cutting defense aid to Israel, citing steps taken to minimize harm to civilians amid the challenges of fighting a group embedded among civilians in Gaza.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish Democrats concerned over Maryland’s Democratic party’s leftward tilt

Emily Jacobs in Jewish Insider

Jewish Democrats in Maryland express concern as Democratic candidates, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Jamie Raskin, shift towards more left-wing, critical stances on Israel.

History ›

0 History Israel

The Legacy of the Maalot Massacre

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet

The Maalot Massacre that took place 50 years ago continues to haunt communities in Tzfat and Maalot, with various memorials and places bearing witness to the tragedy where 28 Israelis, including 22 students from a Tzfat high school, lost their lives.

0 History Communities

Cousins

Jay Neugeboren in Tablet

The text discusses the close relationship between the author and his cousin Bernie, who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday.

0 History Israel

Israel can be proud as a nation that dwells apart from what is wrong, acting for the good

Jewish Chronicle

The text discusses the juxtaposition of celebrating Israel Independence Day with the ongoing battle against Hamas and the historic and contemporary struggles of the Jewish people.

0 History Communities

We must mobilise again to save Bevis Marks

Jewish Chronicle

Bevis Marks Synagogue, established in East London by Dutch Sephardi Jews after their return to Britain, is a cornerstone of Anglo-Jewish history and a testament to the resilience of the community.

Antisemitism ›

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Jews were excluded from California county’s death penalty juries for decades, new evidence reveals

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

New evidence has surfaced revealing that Jews, along with Black female jurors, were systematically excluded from Alameda County's death penalty juries in California dating back to 1977.

0 Antisemitism Politics

16 Republican senators demand IRS investigate fiscal sponsor of Students for Justice in Palestine

Luke Tress in JTA

Sixteen Republican senators are urging the IRS to investigate nonprofits that support National Students for Justice in Palestine, specifically focusing on the fiscal sponsor Wespac.

0 Antisemitism Education

Many Jewish students say pro-Palestinian encampments make them feel less safe, Hillel survey finds

Andrew Lapin in JTA

A recent survey conducted by Hillel International found that Jewish students on college campuses feel less safe due to pro-Palestinian encampments and protests, with many citing instances of antisemitic rhetoric and feeling the need to hide their Jewish identity.

0 Antisemitism Education

Critics say poster depicting Harvard’s Jewish president as a devil was antisemitic

Beth Harpaz in Forward

A poster at a pro-Palestinian encampment at Harvard depicting the university's Jewish interim president as a devil was criticized as antisemitic, leading to its removal.

Culture ›

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Rachel Goldberg-Polin Shares a Devastating Mother’s Day Message

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

On Mothers Day, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh is still in captivity in Gaza, shared a heartbreaking letter she wrote him on his third birthday.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

‘No one’s allowed to talk to me’: At UW-Madison, trying — and failing — to talk about Israel

Mark Caro in Forward

At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, tensions have escalated between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel student activists, particularly evident at a recent protest on Library Mall.

0 Education Communities

US campuses are roiled by unrest. How have Israeli colleges filled with Arabs and Jews managed to stay calm?

Zev Stub in JTA

Israeli colleges, with a mix of Jewish and Arab students, have managed to remain calm despite the conflict in Gaza, contrasting with the unrest on US campuses.

0 Education Communities

Rethinking Disability: Let’s Do Better

Nathaniel (Nati) Faber in Lehrhaus

The article discusses the difference between the Medical Approach and the Social Model of disability, using the example of a controversial video by Mr. Beast curing blindness for 1,000 people to illustrate the misunderstanding surrounding disability.

0 Education Antisemitism

NYC Schools Chief: ‘Qataris Write the Check’ for Brooklyn School

Francesca Block in The Free Press

During a congressional hearing on antisemitism in public schools, NYC schools chancellor David C. Banks clarified that an anti-Israel map displayed in a Brooklyn classroom was not funded by the Qatar Foundation, despite their donations to the NYC Department of Education.

Art ›

0 Art Holocaust

The Bob Ross of the Borscht Belt is finally getting a New York City show

PJ Grisar in Forward

Morris Katz, known as the "Bob Ross of the Borscht Belt," was a unique and prolific artist who painted quickly using unconventional methods.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Israel

The Cutting Room: Joan Didion is Helping Me Process This War

Guest Contributor in Lilith

The article reflects on how Joan Didion's writings and approach to processing crises, particularly through the structure of narratives, have provided a framework for understanding complex events such as the Israel-Gaza conflict.

0 Holocaust Philosophy

The Jewish Oyster Problem

Andrés Spokoiny in Tablet

The discussion revolves around the concept of Jewish powerlessness and its impact on Jewish identity and moral development.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Antisemitism

Creating space for hope at a time of antisemitism and war

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article discusses the emotional impact and significance of the Yizkor memorial prayers, particularly in light of recent instances of antisemitism and war, with a focus on the Oct. 7 terrorist attack and the emotional toll it took on the Jewish community.

Food ›

0 Food Communities

How a South African Dish Became a Staple of the IDF

Remy Glantz in Tablet

Poyke, a meal cooked over a campfire and often enjoyed in the IDF, has become a staple that brings soldiers together.

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