for Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Politics ›

0 Politics History

Amit Segal in The Free Press

In an exclusive excerpt from Amit Segal's new book, "A Call at 4 AM," Israel's political landscape is likened to a midlife crisis as it navigates existential dilemmas amidst internal and external turmoil.

0 Politics Israel

Poll: 40% of American Jews believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Grace Gilson in Forward

A recent poll by the Washington Post reveals a significant shift in the perspectives of American Jews regarding Israel's actions in Gaza.

0 Politics Communities

There's a biblical precedent for the rifts opened by Oct. 7 — it should alarm us all

Andrew Rehfeld in Forward

As the Jewish community observes the second anniversary of the October 2023 Hamas attack, Andrew Rehfeld urges for introspection regarding the language used within the Jewish world, which has become increasingly divisive.

0 Politics Communities

NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa has a mixed record with Jews. Catch up on it here.

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate in New York City's mayoral race, has a complex relationship with Jewish communities.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Douglas Murray: The War Israel Won—and the One the West Is Losing

Douglas Murray in The Free Press

Douglas Murray reflects on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, highlighting how Israel has managed significant military victories against its adversaries, including Hamas and Hezbollah, over the past two years.

0 Politics Israel

Dave Smith Tells a Good Story About Israel. But the Facts Don’t Fit.

Coleman Hughes in The Free Press

Coleman Hughes critiques comedian Dave Smith's popular yet misleading narrative that Israel manipulated the United States into the Iraq War.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Andrew Cuomo said antisemitism was his ‘most important issue.’ What does his record say?

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Andrew Cuomo, while campaigning for New York City's mayoral race, has presented antisemitism as his top issue, aligning his commitment with strong support for Israel.

0 Politics History

It’s a Blessing if the Hostages Go Free and the Bombs Stop

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart discusses the complex dynamics surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the potential impacts of the Trump plan on the Gaza Strip.

0 Politics Israel

Trump shares pictures of Tel Aviv protests as negotiators hunker down on Gaza ceasefire talks

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Negotiations continue with urgency as Israeli and Hamas representatives meet in Cairo to discuss a potential ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.

0 Politics History

The Historical Secrets for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

Daniel Clarke-Serret in Future of Jewish

Daniel Clarke-Serret's essay critically examines the concept of eternal peace, particularly in the context of Israeli-Palestinian relations, by exploring historical precedents.

0 Politics Israel

Israel was sold victory, and got surrender.

Yonatan Daon-Stern in Future of Jewish

Yonatan Daon-Stern critiques Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's endorsement of a peace deal with Hamas, brokered by U.S. President Trump.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Culture

Bari Weiss, Free Press founder who started as antisemitism crusader, named editor-in-chief of CBS

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

Bari Weiss, who began her career as a campus activist highlighting antisemitism, has been appointed editor-in-chief of CBS News, marking a significant shift in American media.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

On Paramount+, Apple TV, HBO and more, Oct. 7 emerges as a cinematic subgenre

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

Since the tragic events on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, this date has spurred a cinematic subgenre dedicated to portraying the aftermath through various lenses.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Communities

The Jews have a right to win.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman reflects on Sukkot as a symbol of Jewish resilience and unity, especially in the face of rising antisemitism and global challenges.

0 Jewish Law Israel

Yes, Sharon, We Are Facing a Spiritual Catastrophe

Emes Ve-Emunah

Addressing a proclamation by Rabbi Sharon Brous about an ongoing spiritual catastrophe within Judaism, the article criticizes heterodox movements for adapting Jewish law to social changes, suggesting that this is the root of the crisis.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

What Anti-Zionism Really Is

Adam Louis-Klein in The Free Press

Adam Louis-Klein, reflecting on his return from remote life in the Amazon, discusses his re-entry into a world where anti-Zionism is pervasive, especially in left-wing academic circles.

0 Antisemitism Communities

1 in 3 US Jews have taken action amid antisemitism many now see as ‘normal,’ analysis finds

Grace Gilson in JTA

Amid a troubling rise in antisemitic incidents, a significant number of American Jews have taken measures to protect themselves, including installing security systems and purchasing firearms.

Communities ›

0 Communities Holidays

In my small town, ‘that Jewish hut’ has turned Sukkot into a cross-cultural shelter of peace

Rabbi Rachel Isaacs in JTA

Rabbi Rachel Isaacs recounts how the small Jewish community in Waterville, Maine, has successfully turned their local Sukkot celebration into a multicultural event fostering community inclusivity and collaboration.

0 Communities Education

Before Oct. 7, a rabbi and imam at Syracuse were building bridges. After the attacks, more students joined them.

Hannah Feuer in Forward

At Syracuse University, an unlikely friendship between a rabbi and an imam has fostered a strong interfaith dialogue between Jewish and Muslim students, particularly significant following the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks and subsequent geopolitical tensions.

0 Communities Politics

2 years after Oct. 7 shattered them, Israel’s border kibbutzes are drawing new dreamers

Deborah Danan in JTA

Israeli kibbutzim near the Gaza and Lebanese borders are undergoing a revival as part of national efforts to repopulate and rehabilitate these border communities, following devastating attacks and evacuations from surrounding violence.

Culture ›

0 Culture Holocaust

How ‘holding space’ became a post-Oct. 7 mantra of grief and comfort

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

The term "holding space" has emerged as a powerful expression within Jewish communities, especially post-October 7, when Hamas attacks have left many Jews grappling with complex emotions and a rise in antisemitic incidents.

0 Culture Antisemitism

After October 7, Motherhood Taught Me Radical Hope

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

Following the tragic events of October 7, Rivka Bennun Kay reflects on her experience of becoming a mother again, framing it as an act of radical hope in a world marked by increasing antisemitism and turmoil.

0 Culture Holidays

What I’m Reading in the Sukkah This Year

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

Rivka Bennun Kay shares her reading list for Sukkot, emphasizing how this festival provides an opportunity for reflection and recharging.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Communities

A Special Sukkot Gathering To Mourn October 7

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

On the eve of Sukkot, the Kveller community, led by Rabbi Sari Laufer, gathered virtually to commemorate the second anniversary of October 7, blending mourning and hopeful anticipation of peace.

0 Holidays Culture

When you invite your ancestors into your sukkah, consider bringing their Jewish languages in, too

Sarah Bunin Benor in JTA

Sarah Bunin Benor explores inviting ancestors, not only symbolically, but through their languages, into the sukkah during Sukkot in her article.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

The deadliest act of antisemitism on American soil is remembered in a new exhibit

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

A new exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York commemorates the deadliest antisemitic attack on American soil, the 2018 shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Communities

Philanthropy and responsibility: Marking two years since the Oct. 7 attacks

eJewishPhilanthropy

Two years after the tragic attacks of October 7, 2023, the Jewish community's philanthropic spirit continues to illuminate a path through grief and hope.

History ›

0 History Israel

Blindness and brilliance: Oct. 7, two years on

eJewishPhilanthropy

Reflecting on the events of October 7, 2023, exactly two years on, the emotional narrative examines the day as the darkest since the Holocaust for the Jewish people.

Israel ›

0 Israel History

June Israel vs. October Israel

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Tablet

The article by Jordan Chandler Hirsch explores the dichotomy within Israel's historical strategy by contrasting 'June Israel' with 'October Israel.'

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