Forward
The university presidents were right and American Jews' moral panic is wrong
11 Dec 2023
In this article, the author argues that American Jews are in a moral panic about antisemitism and need to calm down before causing damage. The author referen...
11 Dec 2023
Moment
Stefanik Schools the Ivies
11 Dec 2023
A recent congressional hearing involving Republican Elise Stefanik and the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania has sparked controv...
11 Dec 2023
Forward
Harvard students involved in pro-Palestine walkout and protest face disciplinary action
11 Dec 2023
Several Harvard students involved in pro-Palestine activities on campus, including leading walkouts and protests, are now facing disciplinary action by the s...
11 Dec 2023
Forward
Julie Platt, chair of Jewish federations group, is leading Penn’s board amid leadership transition
11 Dec 2023
Julie Beren Platt, chair of Jewish Federations of North America and vice chair of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) board of trustees, has assumed the ro...
11 Dec 2023
Forward
Man charged with hate crime in alleged robbery and assault on Jews in Beverly Hills on Shabbat
11 Dec 2023
A man has been arrested and charged with a hate crime after allegedly assaulting a Jewish man and making antisemitic remarks in Beverly Hills. The victim, Ra...
11 Dec 2023
The Beinart Notebook
Elise Stefanik, University Presidents, and the Politics of Distraction
11 Dec 2023
The author discusses the strategy used by establishment American Jewish organizations to shift the focus of conversations about Israel away from the actions ...
11 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
The ROI of funding Jewish communal infrastructure in a post-Oct. 7 world
11 Dec 2023
This article discusses the importance of investing in Jewish communal infrastructure in light of the October 7th massacre in Israel and the subsequent rise i...
11 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jews who sit outside
11 Dec 2023
This article explores the history and mindset behind Jewish critics of Israel. It discusses how some American Jewish organizations were initially non-Zionist...
11 Dec 2023
Tablet
Yidl, Get Your Gun
11 Dec 2023
The author reflects on the recent rise of antisemitism and the call among some Jews to arm themselves for self-defense. The author recalls the Jewish Defense...
11 Dec 2023
Tablet
It’s Time for Congress to Open Harvard’s Books
11 Dec 2023
In recent congressional testimony, presidents from Harvard, MIT, and UPenn refused to denounce terrorism or clarify whether calls for the genocide of Jews co...
11 Dec 2023
Forward
University of Pennsylvania president resigns after widely-panned remarks about Jewish genocide
9 Dec 2023
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned after facing backlash for her response to a question about antisemitism at a Congressional hearing. ...
9 Dec 2023
Forward
UPenn trustees call emergency meeting as calls mount for president to resign over remarks about Jewish genocide
9 Dec 2023
The University of Pennsylvania board of trustees will meet in an emergency session to discuss the future of President Liz Magill, as criticism grows over her...
9 Dec 2023
Forward
Harvard president apologizes, Penn alum yanks $100M gift as congressional antisemitism hearing fallout continues
8 Dec 2023
In the aftermath of a congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses, the president of Harvard University, Claudine Gay, apologized for causing pa...
8 Dec 2023
Forward
Rabbi David Wolpe resigns from Harvard antisemitism committee over president’s ‘painfully inadequate testimony’ on campus antisemitism
8 Dec 2023
Rabbi David Wolpe has resigned from the antisemitism advisory committee at Harvard University because of events on campus and the inadequate testimony of the...
8 Dec 2023
Forward
Two-thirds of Americans say Hamas holds ‘a lot’ of responsibility for the war
8 Dec 2023
A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that 65% of Americans believe that Hamas bears a lot of responsibility for the war with Israel, co...
8 Dec 2023
Forward
Hate or just a crime? Either way, Jewish restaurants are finding support after vandalism
8 Dec 2023
Several kosher restaurants in the United States have received public support following incidences of vandalism or break-ins. While law enforcement has determ...
8 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle
National Holocaust Museum launches new service to tackle antisemitism
8 Dec 2023
The National Holocaust Centre and Museum has launched a new racism response unit to address the increasing antisemitism after the Hamas attack on Israel. The...
8 Dec 2023
Sam Aronow
Judenzählung (1916-1917)
8 Dec 2023
A video exploring the history of Judenzählung (Jewish census) in 1916-1917 during World War I, involving primary sources and insights on the Jewish integrati...
8 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
The bargain the Maccabees didn’t take (and we shouldn’t either)
8 Dec 2023
In this article, the author discusses the idea of Jews making sacrifices, both physical and spiritual, in order to be accepted by society. The author cites t...
8 Dec 2023
Tablet
Norman Lear, Pioneering Television Producer, Dies at 101
8 Dec 2023
Norman Lear, the pioneering television producer known for creating iconic shows like All in the Family, reflects on his experiences shaping television and hi...
8 Dec 2023
Forward
University presidents waffled in condemning calls for genocide. Jews are on our own as much as ever
7 Dec 2023
The author discusses the contradiction between university presidents' condemnations of anti-Semitism in society, such as the events in Charlottesville, and t...
7 Dec 2023
Forward
All the outrage over Julianna Margulies misses the point
7 Dec 2023
The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding actress Julianna Margulies and her comments about the lack of support for Jews and Israel from some ...
7 Dec 2023
New Voices
Opinion: Demonizing Each Other Hurts Us All
7 Dec 2023
The author, a senior at Rutgers University, reflects on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on college campuses. While acknowledging the distress felt by Jewish...
7 Dec 2023
Forward
‘Schools I don’t want my kid to set foot on’: For some Jewish families, Oct. 7 upended the college application process
7 Dec 2023
The college application process has become more complicated for Jewish students since the recent Israel-Gaza conflict. Many students are reconsidering their ...
7 Dec 2023
Forward
GOP candidates spar in debate over whether to send US troops to Gaza
7 Dec 2023
During a recent Republican primary debate, candidates discussed the possibility of sending US troops to Gaza. Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, who is rising...
7 Dec 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Kids Out, Kids In” Edition
7 Dec 2023
Journalist Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss the importance of two topics - the influx and sudden halt of hostages leaving Gaza, and the heartwarming mo...
7 Dec 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – Genocide?
7 Dec 2023
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the feelings of Jews worldwide in the wake of Israel's military actions on October 7th and the subsequent stro...
7 Dec 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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These Israelis fled to Canada after Oct. 7: Why some of them want to stay
7 Dec 2023
Amid ongoing conflict in Israel, over 900 Israelis sought refuge in Canada, with some considering staying permanently due to the situation in Israel. Despite...
7 Dec 2023
18forty
When Calls for Jewish Genocide Can Cost a University Its Government Funding
7 Dec 2023
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has announced investigations into several prominent universities, including Harvard, Cornell, and Columb...
7 Dec 2023
18forty
When Calls for Jewish Genocide Can Cost a University Its Government Funding
7 Dec 2023
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has opened investigations into several prominent universities, including Harvard University, Cornell Uni...
7 Dec 2023
Forward
Under fire, Harvard and UPenn presidents condemn calling for genocide of Jews
7 Dec 2023
The presidents of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University have faced criticism and calls to resign after their responses to a question about ca...
7 Dec 2023
Tablet
Do Black Hebrew Israelites Hate Jews?
7 Dec 2023
This article discusses the complex relationship between Black Hebrew Israelites (BHIs) and Jews, particularly in relation to antisemitism. While BHIs, who be...
7 Dec 2023
Tablet
As Hanukkah Begins, a Call to Reconsider Jewish Giving
7 Dec 2023
This article calls on American Jews to reconsider their charitable giving and support for institutions that have shown indifference or hostility towards Jewi...
7 Dec 2023
Forward
Criticism mounts against UPenn president after she declines to say calls for genocide of Jews constitute harassment
6 Dec 2023
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized University of Pennsylvania's president, Liz Magill, for not outrightly denouncing calls for the genocide of Jew...
6 Dec 2023
Forward
False bomb threat hits Buenos Aires Jewish center where 85 people died in 1994 bombing
6 Dec 2023
The AMIA Jewish center in Buenos Aires, which was targeted in a deadly bombing in 1994, recently received a bomb threat, which was later determined to be a f...
6 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of December 4, 2023
6 Dec 2023
This Antisemitism Monitor highlights several incidents and discussions related to antisemitism. It features an article about Ahmed Shaheed, a Muslim fighting...
6 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of November 20, 2023
6 Dec 2023
This edition of the Antisemitism Monitor highlights various incidents of antisemitism around the world. It discusses Elon Musk's controversial response on Tw...
6 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of November 6, 2023
6 Dec 2023
This Antisemitism Monitor newsletter covers various incidents of antisemitism around the world. The newsletter discusses the pogrom at Makhachkala Internatio...
6 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of October 16, 2023
6 Dec 2023
In this week's Antisemitism Monitor, division among European leaders regarding their support for Israel is discussed. The newsletter also highlights how Elon...
6 Dec 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Moral Stupidity of 3 University Presidents
6 Dec 2023
Three university presidents (from Harvard, MIT, and Penn) testified in a Republican-led hearing, defending the constitutionally guaranteed right to free spee...
6 Dec 2023
Forward
Santos is out — who will Nassau County next send to Congress?
6 Dec 2023
Following the expulsion of George Santos from Congress for unethical conduct, a scramble is underway to fill the vacant seat in Nassau County through a speci...
6 Dec 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Ivy League Exposes Itself
6 Dec 2023
During a recent House committee hearing on campus anti-Semitism, university presidents from institutions like Harvard, UPenn, and MIT were called out for the...
6 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Birthright Israel’s important role in the aftermath of the war
6 Dec 2023
The chair of the board of Birthright Israel Foundation, Phil de Toledo, describes his recent solidarity mission to Israel in the aftermath of the war. He hig...
6 Dec 2023
Forward
Facing Congress, Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents defend efforts to fight antisemitism on their campuses
6 Dec 2023
During a congressional hearing, the presidents of Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the University of Pennsylvania add...
6 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider
Calling for moral clarity on antisemitism, Pa. governor slams UPenn’s president
6 Dec 2023
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has called for moral clarity in the face of rising anti-Semitism. Shapiro criticized the president of the University of Pe...
6 Dec 2023
Forward
A House resolution denounces antisemitism. Here's why some Jewish members voted 'present'
5 Dec 2023
A House resolution denouncing antisemitism was passed with bipartisan support, but 92 House Democrats, including Jewish members, voted "present" in protest. ...
5 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of September 25, 2023
5 Dec 2023
This week's Antisemitism Monitor highlights several instances of antisemitism from around the world. In Poland, Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro criticized f...
5 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of September 11, 2023
5 Dec 2023
This week's Antisemitism Monitor reports on several incidents of antisemitism in different parts of the world. In Florida, antisemitic pamphlets blaming Jews...
5 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of August 28, 2023
5 Dec 2023
The Antisemitism Monitor for the week of August 28, 2023 highlights various instances of antisemitism around the world. One notable incident involves the bac...
5 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of August 14, 2023
5 Dec 2023
This week's Antisemitism Monitor highlights several incidents of antisemitism in different parts of the world. In Sherwood, Oregon, an SUV was spray-painted ...
5 Dec 2023