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Forward Orthodox Jewish groups have been quiet about ICE. This Minneapolis rabbi wasn’t. 27 Jan
Rabbi Max Davis, an Orthodox rabbi in Minneapolis, stands out in his community for publicly criticizing the actions of ICE in the city, contrasting with the ...
27 Jan
Forward The last hostage returned. Can Israel finally exhale? 27 Jan
Israel experienced a significant moment of relief with the return of the remains of Staff Sergeant Ran Gvili, the last hostage of the Hamas conflict abducted...
27 Jan
Future of Jewish I am embarrassed to call myself a journalist. 26 Jan
Journalist Joshua Hoffman critiques contemporary Western media for drifting toward sensationalism and bias, highlighting a Wall Street Journal op-ed by Iran'...
26 Jan
Forward What an antisemitic conspiracy theory and the Alex Pretti killing have in common  26 Jan
The juxtaposition of the conspiracy theories surrounding the Argentine wildfires and the killing of Alex Pretti highlights a grim reality: the proliferation ...
26 Jan
Israel: State of a Nation You can't deter a regime that believes in the end of the world 26 Jan
Catherine Perez Shakdam discusses the challenges of deterring regimes with apocalyptic ideologies, arguing that conventional strategies of deterrence are ine...
26 Jan
JTA Meet Morris Katz, the ‘Woody Allen-watching, Philip Roth-reading, Bob Dylan-listening’ strategist behind Mamdani’s rise 26 Jan
Morris Katz, a 26-year-old Jewish political strategist, plays a pivotal role in the political ascent of Zohran Mamdani, New York City's 112th mayor. Katz has...
26 Jan
JTA As Habonim Dror camps open space for anti-Zionist views, some families push back 26 Jan
As part of an evolving approach to fostering inclusiveness and addressing complex political realities, Habonim Dror North America—a historically Zionist yout...
26 Jan
Forward As with Cain and Abel, the blood of our brother Alex Pretti is crying out from the ground 26 Jan
Jay Michaelson's article draws a parallel between the biblical story of Cain and Abel and the tragic death of Alex Pretti, who was killed while peacefully pr...
26 Jan
JTA Remains of final hostage Ran Gvili on way back to Israel after being located in Gaza 26 Jan
The return of the remains of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage from Gaza, marks a poignant milestone for Israel. Gvili, a 24-year-old police officer, was k...
26 Jan
JTA Jewish voices rise up with concern following ICE killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis 26 Jan
Jewish organizations and leaders condemned the killing of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, by ICE agents in Minneapolis, reflecting broader concerns ove...
26 Jan
JTA Tim Walz invokes Anne Frank in pressing Trump to end ICE operations in Minnesota 26 Jan
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, referencing his background in Holocaust education, invoked the memory of Anne Frank to critique the Trump administration's aggre...
26 Jan
The Beinart Notebook Mark Carney vs Pharaoh 26 Jan
Ken Silverman's piece draws parallels between biblical narratives and contemporary political discourse, focusing on defiance against tyranny. The article con...
26 Jan
JTA Columbia selects Jennifer Mnookin, Jewish U of Wisconsin chancellor, as its next leader 26 Jan
Jennifer Mnookin, currently the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin, has been appointed as the next president of Columbia University, marking the first...
26 Jan
Jewdicious ‘Soft Power' Isn't Soft — Especially for Israel 26 Jan
Joanna Landau highlights the implications of Israel's declining ranking in the Global Soft Power Index, revealing deeper structural issues rather than a temp...
26 Jan
Jewish Table Grape and Almond Cake 26 Jan
Leah Koenig offers a nuanced reflection on the political climate in the United States amidst her recipe for a Grape and Almond Cake, highlighting social unre...
26 Jan
Future of Jewish Calling Trump a 'fascist' is offensive. 26 Jan
Vanessa Berg's essay critiques the casual use of the term 'fascism' to describe Donald Trump, arguing that it trivializes the historical realities of fascism...
26 Jan
Jewish Insider Tahesha Way campaigns as close ally of Jewish community in pivotal N.J. special election 26 Jan
In the pivotal New Jersey special election, Tahesha Way is campaigning as a close ally of the Jewish community, emphasizing her commitment to fighting antise...
26 Jan
Jewish Insider Antisemitism, anti-Israel rhetoric a key feature of Saudi Arabia’s regional realignment 26 Jan
Saudi Arabia's recent pivot towards anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric, highlighted by state-sanctioned media outlets, signifies a shift in its regional al...
26 Jan
Forward I'm a rabbi arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. The Book of Exodus shows us how this ends 25 Jan
Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman reflects on her recent arrest alongside multifaith clergy while protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in Minn...
25 Jan
Future of Jewish Antisemitism’s Favorite Jew 25 Jan
The essay by Lucy Tabrizi critically examines the concept of the "good Jew"—a term used to describe Jews who align with anti-Zionist movements by denouncing ...
25 Jan
Israel: State of a Nation Iran Isn’t Rational: Inside the Islamic Republic’s Apocalyptic Logic | Catherine Perez-Shakdam 25 Jan
In the podcast episode from EylON the Record, Eylon Levy interviews Catherine Perez-Shakdam, a pro-Israel activist, on the unique and non-traditional politic...
25 Jan
MomentMag Bridging Wide River & Future of Black Jewish Relations: Eric K. Ward 25 Jan
The discussion involving Ilana Kaufman, Eric K. Ward, and Nadine Epstein focuses on initiatives such as the Wide River Project, which aims to enhance Black-J...
25 Jan
MomentMag Bridging Wide River & Future of Black Jewish Relations: Ilana Kaufman.l 25 Jan
Ilana Kaufman joins Eric K. Ward and Nadine Epstein in a discussion on the efforts to improve Black-Jewish relations through the Wide River Project. The disc...
25 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy Antisemitism laws can protect you, but you have to understand them 25 Jan
The persistence of antisemitism, despite data indicating a plateau, reveals a deeply-rooted societal issue that continues to threaten Jewish communities glob...
25 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Thank You, Satmar 25 Jan
The Satmar Rebbe's recent ban on protests following the deaths of two young men highlights a significant stance on preserving human life, a principle he affi...
25 Jan
Forward Drunk with power, Donald Trump follows the dictates of Athenian commanders — and a certain Jewish philosopher 25 Jan
The piece explores the concept of power dynamics through historical and philosophical lenses, drawing parallels between the actions of Donald Trump and the a...
25 Jan
Future of Jewish Canada is learning what Israel learned a long time ago. 24 Jan
Guy Goldstein's essay draws parallels between Canada and Israel in adapting to changes in the global order, highlighting Israel's earlier shift away from a r...
24 Jan
Forward I'm a Zionist. I support Palestinian rights. My campus has no space for people who believe in peace 24 Jan
As a left-wing Zionist at Boston University, Oliver Zinn feels alienated by both pro-Israel and anti-Zionist peers on campus who see the Israeli-Palestinian ...
24 Jan
Forward Long before Trump's second-hand Nobel, a laureate sought to curry favor with Nazis by regifting a prize 24 Jan
The article explores the historical precedent of individuals attempting to curry favor with political power by regifting Nobel prizes, focusing on Norwegian ...
24 Jan
Future of Jewish The New Gaza™ (A Virtual Paradise Lacking Only the 72 Virgins) 24 Jan
Jonathan Sacerdoti critiques a recent event in Davos, orchestrated by former U.S. President Donald Trump and his team, projecting a utopian future for Gaza d...
24 Jan
The Cholent A Propaganda Festival at UW 23 Jan
The article discusses recent events at the University of Washington (UW), highlighting controversial incidents related to Israel and Middle Eastern politics....
23 Jan
Forward Trump’s antisemitism envoy rebukes European rabbi, drawing praise from Elon Musk 23 Jan
A recent public disagreement between Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt and Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun highlights broader tensions surrounding the sources of rising antisem...
23 Jan
Forward Rabbi among dozens arrested in faith leaders’ anti-ICE protest in Minnesota 23 Jan
Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman, along with dozens of interfaith leaders, participated in a peaceful protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at th...
23 Jan
JTA 2 teens arrested for painting 73 swastikas on playground in Brooklyn area with many Jews 23 Jan
Two teenagers were arrested for spraying 73 swastikas on a playground in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, as part of an antisemitic vandalism...
23 Jan
Lilith Be Wary of Governments 23 Jan
With ties to Venezuela, the author reflects on the complexity of interpreting global events, particularly the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, amid contrastin...
23 Jan
The Free Press ‘I Let the AI Run My Life.’ Plus. . . 23 Jan
The article introduces a new Friday edition of The Free Press's newsletter, which includes a variety of stories focusing on recent events and personal narrat...
23 Jan
JTA Facing backlash after accusing Israel of genocide, Scott Wiener steps down as Calif. Jewish Caucus co-chair 23 Jan
Scott Wiener, a California state senator and congressional candidate, has resigned from his role as co-chair of the state's Jewish Caucus following backlash ...
23 Jan
Jewdicious Mr. President, Israel Invented Iron Dome. Not America. 23 Jan
The commentary by Mitchell Schneider emphasizes the Israeli origins and remarkable effectiveness of the Iron Dome defense system, challenging the misconcepti...
23 Jan
Future of Jewish Human-rights NGOs declared war on Israel and the West long ago. 23 Jan
Nachum Kaplan's essay critiques the transformation of human-rights NGOs, particularly highlighting their roles in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He argues...
23 Jan
Forward Why Josh Shapiro’s memoir could complicate a presidential run 23 Jan
Josh Shapiro's memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," defies the typical narrative crafted for political ambition by highlighting parts of his record that might ...
23 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy NYC plaques honoring antisemitic war criminals are an abomination              23 Jan
In light of the upcoming International Holocaust Remembrance Day, there's a renewed call to remove plaques in New York City honoring Philippe Pétain and Pier...
23 Jan
The Free Press Trump’s Plan to Make Gaza Great Again 23 Jan
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Gaza into a luxury resort destination, reflecting his positive-thinking approach in...
23 Jan
Jewish Insider Josh Gruenbaum’s rapid rise from overseeing federal contracting to dealmaking on the world stage 23 Jan
Josh Gruenbaum has swiftly transitioned from federal contracting oversight to significant roles in international diplomacy under the Trump administration. Hi...
23 Jan
Future of Jewish It's hard to believe, but America is considering asylum for British Jews. 22 Jan
Concerns are rising over the safety of British Jews following an attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester on Yom Kippur 2025. U.S. so...
22 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Is This Deception Justified? 22 Jan
A leaked recording reveals that key Haredi rabbis in Israel, including Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch and Rabbi Dov Lando, have supported a proposed conscription ...
22 Jan
Rationalist Judaism Secret Recordings Reveal Charedi Draft Scam 22 Jan
Secret recordings released by Channel 12 capture Israel's charedi rabbinic leaders admitting the true intent behind the Likud party's proposed Charedi Draft ...
22 Jan
Forward Can Mamdani stop NYC's Jewish comptroller from purchasing millions in Israel Bonds for the city? 22 Jan
Amidst tensions between New York City's political leaders, the city's Jewish comptroller, Mark Levine, and the newly elected mayor, Mamdani, are at odds over...
22 Jan
JTA Did a Shabbat lunch convince Jessica Tisch to work for Zohran Mamdani? 22 Jan
This article explores the aftermath of antisemitic vandalism in Brooklyn, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, despite their diffe...
22 Jan
Forward Why New York's Sephardic Jews are more Zionist — and more wary of Mamdani — than their Ashkenazi neighbors 22 Jan
In New York City, the Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communities are more Zionist and skeptical of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's policies than their Ashkenazi counter...
22 Jan
JTA From Alfred Dreyfus to Josh Shapiro: How the ‘dual loyalty’ charge shadows Jewish public life 22 Jan
The article explores the longstanding antisemitic trope of dual loyalty, where Jews are accused of harboring divided allegiances between their country of res...
22 Jan