JTA
Itamar Ben-Gvir draws criticism from Netanyahu for video taunting detained flotilla activists
20 May
Controversial Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has received widespread criticism, including from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, followi...
20 May
JTA
Israeli far-right minister orders Arab village evicted after saying ICC is seeking his arrest
20 May
Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right finance minister, claims the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking his arrest, calling the court antisemitic and...
20 May
JTA
Barney Frank’s final warning on Israel: ‘America’s effort should be to support the opposition to Netanyahu’
20 May
Barney Frank, a prominent progressive figure and former U.S. congressman, used his final days to voice strong opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin N...
20 May
JTA
Barney Frank, the irascible Jewish progressive congressman who wrote landmark finance bill, dies 86
20 May
Barney Frank, the influential and outspoken Jewish progressive congressman, has died at the age of 86. Known for championing LGBTQ rights, Frank was instrume...
20 May
The Free Press
Trump Took Out Massie. A GOP Civil War Still Awaits.
20 May
The recent defeat of GOP Rep. Thomas Massie by challenger Ed Gallrein marks a significant moment in Republican politics, showcasing the enduring influence of...
20 May
JTA
Anti-Israel Republican Thomas Massie ousted from Congress as Trump endorsee wins primary
20 May
Rep. Thomas Massie, known for his anti-Israel voting record, lost his primary in Kentucky to Ed Gallrein, a candidate endorsed by former President Donald Tru...
20 May
JTA
Jewish groups rally behind bipartisan Senate antisemitism bill with $1B security allocation
20 May
Jewish organizations across the United States are advocating for the swift passage of the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act in the Senate, aimed at com...
20 May
JTA
With AOC backing and anti-Israel message, Chris Rabb wins primary in Philadelphia
19 May
Chris Rabb, a progressive state lawmaker known for his staunch criticism of Israel, has won the Democratic primary in Philadelphia’s heavily Democratic Third...
19 May
JTA
Sally Rooney to issue novel in Hebrew with Israeli publisher who complies with BDS
19 May
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has decided to release her latest novel, "Intermezzo," in Hebrew through an Israeli publisher, November Books, which aligns with ...
19 May
JTA
Two polls find growing split among Republicans over support for Israel
19 May
American support for Israel is becoming increasingly polarized, particularly among Republicans, as shown in two recent polls. A New York Times/Siena survey i...
19 May
Forward
The San Diego imam defended Oct. 7. His mosque still deserves our help
19 May
In the wake of a tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Jewish leaders were correct in expressing sympathy and support despite past controversia...
19 May
JTA
Pop star Harry Styles to ‘Viva Palestina’ concertgoer in Amsterdam: ‘Correct’
19 May
Harry Styles, during his "Together, Together" tour kickoff in Amsterdam, responded to a pro-Palestinian chant by saying "Correct," marking his first public s...
19 May
JTA
Israeli ambassador calls J Street a ‘cancer within Jewish community’
19 May
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, sharply criticized J Street, a liberal pro-Israel lobbying group, labeling it a divisive element within the J...
19 May
The Beinart Notebook
What We Told Nicholas Kristof
19 May
Peter Beinart delves into the controversial op-ed by Nicholas Kristof in The New York Times, which discusses the reported cases of rape and human rights abus...
19 May
JTA
Thomas Massie, leading anti-Israel Republican in Congress, faces tight Kentucky primary
19 May
Thomas Massie, a prominent Republican congressman known for his anti-Israel stance, is facing a tight primary challenge in Kentucky's 4th district against Ed...
19 May
JTA
At Mamdani’s Shavuot gathering, Jewish allies make the case for engagement
19 May
At a vibrant pre-Shavuot celebration hosted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, over 100 attendees, including left-wing Jewish activists...
19 May
eJewishPhilanthropy
What a ‘paused gift’ actually pauses
19 May
Philanthropy is often viewed as detached from politics, but this perception clashes with reality. In the realm of donor discretion, biases and geopolitical f...
19 May
Forward
Rep. Jared Moskowitz becomes latest Jewish lawmaker to reveal antisemitic threats
19 May
Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Jewish lawmaker from Florida, has recently shared the alarming rise in antisemitic threats he's encountered, marking a broader trend ...
19 May
Forward
Jewish groups denounce fatal shooting at San Diego mosque, say it proves need for security funding
19 May
Following a tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Jewish groups have expressed their condemnation and called for increased federal security fun...
19 May
Forward
Mamdani’s first Jewish Heritage event reveals a narrowed circle
19 May
New York City's Jewish American Heritage Month reception at Gracie Mansion highlighted tensions between Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration and the broader...
19 May
Forward
Israeli flag attack ad prompts antisemitism charge in PA state race — yet boosts the Jewish candidate
18 May
A Pennsylvania state senate race has been stirred by a campaign mailer attacking Bradley Merkl-Gump, a Jewish candidate, with allegations of being tied to an...
18 May
JTA
Mamdani defends Nakba Day video as Jews debate whether to attend his Shavuot party
18 May
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is at the center of a controversy involving a Nakba Day video released by his office, which profiles a Palestinian survivo...
18 May
JTA
Spain defends soccer star Lamine Yamal over Israel’s criticism of Palestinian flag display
18 May
After soccer star Lamine Yamal celebrated FC Barcelona's La Liga title win by waving a Palestinian flag, Israel's defense minister criticized him for alleged...
18 May
JTA
Rabbi affiliated with JVP activist reportedly chosen to serve as a ‘faith liaison’ to Mamdani
18 May
In a climate of heightened antisemitic threats, an Iraqi man has been charged with plotting attacks against multiple Jewish targets, including in Manhattan. ...
18 May
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Tragic Legacy of Rabbi Meir Kahane
18 May
Rabbi Meir Kahane's controversial legacy is examined through the lens of his extreme ideology, which foresaw the Arab-Israeli conflict but proposed morally i...
18 May
The Free Press
Was Israel’s War on Iran a Success?
18 May
Israeli journalist Amit Segal provides an analysis of Israel's recent military actions against Iran in the context of ongoing Middle Eastern tensions. Despit...
18 May
JTA
Orthodox rabbi at ‘Redicate 250’ rally: ‘Antisemitism is un-American’
18 May
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, an Orthodox rabbi, was the sole non-Christian speaker at a Rededicate 250 rally on the National Mall, aiming to emphasize faith in th...
18 May
JTA
NYC Jewish leaders condemn Mamdani’s official Nakba Day video as divisive and one-sided
18 May
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced significant backlash from Jewish leaders due to a video and message he posted commemorating Nakba Day, a day of reme...
18 May
JTA
US charges Iraqi man with organizing synagogue attacks in Europe and NYC on behalf of Iran
18 May
An Iraqi man, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, has been charged in the U.S. with organizing attacks on Jewish communities, including a plot on a New York...
18 May
Forward
Mamdani Nakba Day video prompts pushback from Jewish leaders amid rising tensions
18 May
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked controversy within the Jewish community by sharing a video commemorating Nakba Day, which remembers the Palestinia...
18 May
eJewishPhilanthropy
A ‘national security’ framework for American Jewry
18 May
American Jewry is at a critical juncture, facing rising antisemitism and waning influence in the U.S., as discussed in the AJ2026 conference series. Despite ...
18 May
The Free Press
Was This Prosecutor Pulled from a Case Because He’s Jewish? Plus. . .
18 May
Jeffrey Rosen, a Jewish prosecutor in Santa Clara County, was removed from a case involving anti-Israel protesters at Stanford University due to his outspoke...
18 May
Future of Jewish
The 'progressive' Left needs Israel to be evil.
18 May
Lauren Shaer's guest essay argues that the progressive Left in the West and certain media outlets, like the New York Times, perpetuate unfounded negative nar...
18 May
Forward
Molly Crabapple’s book is well researched but ideologically biased
17 May
Molly Crabapple's book, "Here Where We Live Is Our Country," presents an engaging history of the Jewish Labor Bund, underscoring its 130-year legacy through ...
17 May
Future of Jewish
Eurovision just exposed the truth about Israel and Europe.
17 May
The article by Hen Mazzig analyzes Israel's participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, highlighting the cultural and political dynamics surrounding i...
17 May
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is the President a Friend of the Jewish People?
17 May
The article explores the complexities of defining antisemitism beyond its historical peak during Nazi Germany, focusing on modern instances where individuals...
17 May
Forward
At Trump’s Christian revival on the National Mall, one rabbi made a Jewish case for America
17 May
At a Christian revival dubbed Rededicate 250 on the National Mall, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, the sole Jewish speaker, made a compelling case for America's exce...
17 May
Israel: State of a Nation
Is Hollywood shaping the lens, or are audiences projecting today’s politics onto stories?
17 May
The discussion between Jonah Platt and his co-host engages with the tension between Hollywood's influence and audience interpretation in film. They explore w...
17 May
The Beinart Notebook
Abdul El-Sayed on Being Targeted by AIPAC
17 May
Peter Beinart interviews Abdul El-Sayed, a Senate candidate from Michigan, who faces attacks for his critical stance on both Israel and Hamas and his charact...
17 May
Forward
At Eurovision, Israel's near triumph shows the limits of tolerance
17 May
The article delves into the complexities of Israel's participation in the politically charged atmosphere of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Vienna. Despi...
17 May
JTA
Israel’s Noam Bettan takes 2nd at Eurovision, buoyed by scrutinized public vote
16 May
Israeli singer Noam Bettan achieved a second consecutive second-place finish at the Eurovision Song Contest, despite protests and a contentious public voting...
16 May
Future of Jewish
The Islamization of New York’s Government
16 May
Daniel Greenfield's guest essay criticizes New York Attorney General Letitia James for what he describes as biased actions against Jewish groups while allege...
16 May
Forward
Piers Morgan is what's wrong with media coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — and I can't stop watching him
16 May
In a column by Rob Eshman, Piers Morgan's show "Piers Morgan Uncensored" is critiqued for its approach to discussing contentious issues such as the Israeli-P...
16 May
The Cholent
This Week in Jews
15 May
The Cholent offers a critical roundup of key issues affecting the Jewish community, highlighting recent events such as a demonstration against the New York T...
15 May
Future of Jewish
Rising antisemitism reveals a lot about America.
15 May
Rising antisemitism in America is a symptom of a larger societal decay, reflecting the nation’s shift from universal values to identity-based divisions, argu...
15 May
JTA
Israel can survive criticism. But can we survive silencing our moral responsibility in the face of moral inconsistency?
15 May
Rabbi Josh Weinberg discusses the false dichotomy of having to choose between supporting Israel and maintaining moral clarity. He critiques the binary view t...
15 May
Forward
The profound internal contradiction that could spell doom for Hillel
15 May
Hillel International, the primary Jewish student organization at many colleges across the U.S., faces a core contradiction that could threaten its sustainabi...
15 May
JTA
Talarico won’t campaign with Democratic House candidate who wants to open ‘a prison for American Zionists’
15 May
In the midst of a Democratic runoff in Texas, Maureen Galindo, a controversial housing activist and conspiracy theorist, is gaining attention for her antisem...
15 May
JTA
Jewish Rep. Steve Cohen will not run for reelection after Tennessee GOP redraws his district
15 May
Rep. Steve Cohen, the only Jewish Democratic representative from Tennessee, announced he will not seek reelection after the state's Republican-led redistrict...
15 May
JTA
This Jewish lawyer is running against a rabbi to represent the Upper West Side in Albany
15 May
Eli Northrup, a Jewish lawyer and public defender, is running for New York State Assembly in Manhattan's Upper West Side, competing against Rabbi Stephanie R...
15 May