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The Abraham Accords are a model for reimagining peace

Claudia Mendoza argues that the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, stand as a transformative model for Middle Eastern peace, transcending traditional barriers dictated by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict resolution.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Netanyahu: The Archetypal Jewish Scapegoat

Mallory Mosner in Future of Jewish

Mallory Mosner's guest essay argues that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become an archetypal Jewish scapegoat in a modern context, where responsibility and criticism for actions by groups like Hamas are inappropriately shifted onto him.

0 Politics History

My Favorite Parts About Israeli Apartheid

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The essay by Joshua Hoffman critiques the labeling of Israel as an apartheid state, arguing that it simplifies complex geopolitical realities and ignores significant historical context.

0 Politics Culture

Far-right provocateur Laura Loomer is back in Donald Trump’s inner circle — to the dismay of strange bedfellows

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Laura Loomer, a controversial Jewish far-right figure once banned for hate speech, has re-entered Donald Trump's inner circle, causing significant backlash.

0 Politics Israel

Republican PAC blankets Michigan with ads touting Kamala Harris’ pro-Israel credentials

Ron Kampeas in JTA

In a political maneuver targeting Michigan's significant Arab American population, a Republican PAC is running ads highlighting Vice President Kamala Harris's pro-Israel stance, despite former President Donald Trump's assertions that her election would be detrimental to Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Normalization of Terrorism in the West

Zach Ross in Future of Jewish

In this guest essay, Zach Ross discusses how the West has seen a shift in the perception of terrorism, particularly acts committed in the name of Palestinian resistance, since the attacks on September 11, 2001.

0 Politics Education

Universities are trying a new strategy on Israel and Gaza: Say nothing

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Universities across the United States, facing controversy over their statements regarding the conflicts in Israel and Gaza, are increasingly adopting policies of institutional neutrality.

0 Politics Communities

Pro-Israel demonstrator in Newton, Mass. charged with shooting pro-Palestinian activist who tackled him

Ron Kampeas in Forward

A heated altercation between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Newton, Massachusetts, turned violent when a 47-year-old Iraq war veteran named Scott Hayes allegedly shot a pro-Palestinian activist who had tackled him during the protest.

0 Politics Culture

Donald Trump to address the Israeli American Coalition in person

Ron Kampeas in Forward

Donald Trump is scheduled to address the Israeli American Council (IAC) National Summit shortly before the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas conflict and as he campaigns for re-election.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

Gedolim and Slogans

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critiques certain Charedi Gedolim for their misuse of traditional phrases to support pre-determined positions on theological and practical issues.

Culture ›

0 Culture Television/Film

Premier Eight Prime Matchmaking Websites as well as Programs at the U.S.

Debbie Altman in Moment

Debbie Altman's article provides an overview of eight popular matchmaking websites and apps in the U.S., each catering to different dating preferences and demographics.

History ›

0 History Literature

Raised in a tenement, killed in battle at 27 — the all-too-brief life of a great Jewish artist and poet

Allegra Rosenberg in Forward

Isaac Rosenberg, a Jewish poet and artist from London's East End, lived a brief but impactful life, dying at 27 in World War I. Despite growing up in poverty and leaving school early to support his family, Rosenberg nurtured his talent through night classes and the influence of the Whitechapel Boys, a group of Jewish artists.

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