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
Tablet
Progressive Rabbis’ Blind Spot
18 May
David Ingber critiques the tendency of some progressive rabbis to selectively apply their moral scrutiny, often focusing on the Israeli government while negl...
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
JTA
Amid Eurovision tensions, Israelis find allies in Austria’s youth Green party and a cafe
15 May
During the Eurovision contest in Vienna, Israeli participants faced protests and boycotts from several countries. However, Austria's youth Green party and a ...
15 May
The Free Press
The School Rebuilding Education for an AI World. Plus…
15 May
The Free Press covers a range of stories including Maya Sulkin’s report on Alpha School in San Francisco, which offers a unique educational model without tea...
15 May
JTA
Cornell trustees back Jewish president after confrontation with pro-Palestinian protesters
15 May
Cornell University's Jewish president, Michael Kotlikoff, was cleared by an internal investigation after an altercation with pro-Palestinian protesters on ca...
15 May
Israel: State of a Nation
Hollywood’s Fear of Jewish Stories | Jonah Platt
15 May
The conversation between Eylon Levy and Jonah Platt in "Hollywood's Fear of Jewish Stories" explores the challenges and fears surrounding Jewish and Israeli ...
15 May
JTA
Trump’s ‘Shabbat 250’ proclamation divides America’s Jews ahead of National Mall prayer rally
15 May
President Donald Trump's call for a national observance of Shabbat as part of the 250th anniversary celebration of the United States has sparked controversy ...
15 May
The Free Press
Nicholas Kristof and Death by a Thousand Cuts
15 May
Josh Kaplan critiques a recent opinion column by Nicholas Kristof in The New York Times, which alleged sexual abuse by Israeli prison guards and soldiers aga...
15 May
Forward
Amid Jerusalem's Flag March, police remove activists aiding Palestinians
15 May
During Jerusalem Day celebrations, left-wing activists attempting to shield Palestinian residents in the Old City were forcibly removed by Israeli police. Th...
15 May
JTA
Netanyahu threatens to sue NY Times over Kristof column as Jews protest outside newspaper’s building
15 May
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened legal action against the New York Times and columnist Nicholas Kristof over a column alleging sexual...
15 May
Future of Jewish
The Palestinian Lies We Were Forced to Respect
15 May
Naya Lekht critically examines the impact of the Nakba narrative in framing anti-Zionist sentiment, arguing it functions as a libel against Jews. She traces ...
15 May
Jewish Insider
DSA’s ascent tests Democratic Party’s ideological boundaries
15 May
As the race for Washington, D.C.'s mayor intensifies, the potential victory of Janeese Lewis George would signal a critical advancement for the local Democra...
15 May
Tablet
After the Ayatollah
15 May
Jason Greenblatt explores significant changes in the Iran nuclear negotiations landscape, highlighting the shift in military dynamics and the extensive lever...
15 May