Rationalist Judaism
Gedolim Against Israel
12 Feb 2025
Rabbi Dov Landau, a leading figure in the Lithuanian stream of Charedi Judaism, has made contentious statements against Zionist ideology, attributing the sur...
12 Feb 2025
JTA
Google Calendar no longer shows Holocaust Remembrance Day and Jewish American Heritage Month
12 Feb 2025
Google Calendar has removed International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Jewish American Heritage Month from its default calendar display in the United States...
12 Feb 2025
Future of Jewish
Pick your Nazi.
12 Feb 2025
John Matthews explores the inflammatory and often inaccurate comparisons between Israelis and Nazis within the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He a...
12 Feb 2025
Forward
Israel’s arrest of Jerusalem’s booksellers is a grave, self-defeating error
12 Feb 2025
The arrest of Mahmoud and Ahmad Muna, Palestinian booksellers in Jerusalem, by Israeli police raises significant concerns about the suppression of intellectu...
12 Feb 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel in Ceasefire – Faces of the Hostages
12 Feb 2025
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the complex reasons behind the surprising support in Israel for Trump's controversial plan to relocate Palesti...
12 Feb 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel in Ceasefire – Faces of the Hostages
12 Feb 2025
The episode explores why Israel is uniquely considering former President Trump's controversial proposal for the permanent relocation of Palestinians from Gaz...
12 Feb 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel in Ceasefire – Faces of the Hostages
12 Feb 2025
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore why a significant portion of Israelis support Trump's controversial proposal for relocating Palestinians, exam...
12 Feb 2025
Forward
How a hostage's brother became a hero in Israel
12 Feb 2025
Sharon Sharabi has emerged as a pivotal figure in Israel, advocating for the return of hostages following his brother Eli's release. Despite immense personal...
12 Feb 2025
Forward
Prominent Israeli writers and US Jewish leaders rally behind east Jerusalem bookstore that was raided by police
12 Feb 2025
Prominent Israeli writers and American Jewish leaders are rallying behind the Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem following a police raid that led to the ...
12 Feb 2025
Future of Jewish
What They're Saying in Israel About Hamas and the Delicate Ceasefire
11 Feb 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu grapples with the challenges posed by Hamas' psychological warfare in the ongoing hostage crisis. The unpredictabil...
11 Feb 2025
Between The Lines
A Heartfelt And Troubling Challenge To American Jews
11 Feb 2025
Gary Rosenblatt reviews Joshua Leifer's controversial book, "Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life," which c...
11 Feb 2025
Forward
A century-old Zionist group is being rebooted with a new motto: ‘Jews fight back’
11 Feb 2025
The article examines the revival of Betar, a century-old Zionist organization, being revived under the leadership of public relations executive Ronn Torossia...
11 Feb 2025
JTA
A century-old Zionist group is being rebooted — and wants Jews to ‘fight back’ on the street
11 Feb 2025
A century-old Zionist group, Betar, has been reactivated by PR executive Ronn Torossian, focusing on confronting antisemitism with aggressive tactics rather ...
11 Feb 2025
Forward
The abuse of Israeli hostages shocks a ‘bring them home’ movement that feeds on hope
11 Feb 2025
The release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas continues to evoke strong emotions among Jewish communities worldwide, particularly after three male hostages w...
11 Feb 2025
Forward
Netanyahu: ‘If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon, the ceasefire will end’
11 Feb 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will resume military operations in Gaza if Hamas fails to release all hostages by the upco...
11 Feb 2025
JTA
Why many Jews in and around Park Slope are mobilizing to vote their City Council representative out of office
11 Feb 2025
Jewish residents and community leaders in Park Slope, Brooklyn, are mobilizing against their City Council representative, Shahana Hanif, due to dissatisfacti...
11 Feb 2025
Mishpacha
Tefillos for the Turkish Sultan
11 Feb 2025
Under Ottoman rule, the Jewish community experienced a complex, yet relatively prosperous existence compared to other diaspora communities, enjoying legal an...
11 Feb 2025
Mishpacha
Tariff Tussle: A Few Minutes with… Economist Timothy Fitzgerald
11 Feb 2025
Economist Timothy Fitzgerald, a former chief international economist for the Trump administration, shares insights into the administration's tariff strategie...
11 Feb 2025
Moment
The Allure and Danger of the Strongman with Kati Marton and Jennifer Bardi
11 Feb 2025
Kati Marton, a Hungarian-born author and journalist, engages in a conversation with Moment deputy editor Jennifer Bardi to explore the phenomenon of strongma...
11 Feb 2025
Moment
Analysis | A Tale of Two Press Conferences
11 Feb 2025
Nadine Epstein reflects on the contrasting dynamics of two joint press conferences featuring former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Be...
11 Feb 2025
Forward
Don’t compare Trump's US to Nazi Germany. These three American moments are more apt
11 Feb 2025
Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin explores more nuanced historical comparisons for the political dynamics in the U.S. under Trump, recommending American scenarios over...
11 Feb 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
A Challenge for Viewers | Eylon Levy and Daniel Rubenstein
11 Feb 2025
Eylon Levy and Daniel Rubenstein present a provocative challenge aimed at uncovering Palestinian voices who publicly declare that Palestinians should remain ...
11 Feb 2025
Forward
Who were the most (and least) Jewish presidents?
11 Feb 2025
PJ Grisar offers an intriguing exploration of the Jewish connections and legacies of American presidents, rating them on a playful Jewishness scale. From Geo...
11 Feb 2025
Israel Policy Pod
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When Bibi Met Donald
11 Feb 2025
This episode discusses the recent meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump, highlighting contentious plans for Gaza and hurdles in Israel...
11 Feb 2025
JTA
3 of the largest Jewish denominations are suing the Trump administration over ICE raids
11 Feb 2025
Three major Jewish denominations — Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist — alongside Christian groups, are suing the Department of Homeland Security to...
11 Feb 2025
Forward
Every antisemitic thing Kanye West has said (so far)
11 Feb 2025
Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, has continued to engage in antisemitic rhetoric across various platforms, intensifying his stance with each appearance. His a...
11 Feb 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Hostages Now - Gaza Later
11 Feb 2025
The piece conveys President Trump's staunch support for Israel following reports of extreme torture endured by hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Trump issued a...
11 Feb 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump's Hostage Deadline
11 Feb 2025
The episode dives into the high-stakes situation following Donald Trump's ultimatum to Hamas for the release of hostages, exploring implications for Israeli ...
11 Feb 2025
Moment
B’Ivrit | Israeli Media Excited Over Trump’s Plan for Gaza
11 Feb 2025
Israeli media has shown notable enthusiasm for Donald Trump's proposal to take over Gaza, a plan involving the forced relocation of its Palestinian populatio...
11 Feb 2025
JTA
Shlomo Mantzur, oldest hostage in Gaza, was killed on Oct. 7, Israel announces
11 Feb 2025
Shlomo Mantzur, the oldest hostage recently believed to have been held in Gaza, was confirmed dead by Israeli authorities. Mantzur, 85, was reportedly killed...
11 Feb 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Other countries should open their doors to Gazans. | Eylon Levy with Daniel Rubenstein
11 Feb 2025
The discussion between Eylon Levy and Daniel Rubenstein explores the moral responsibility of countries accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, suggesting they s...
11 Feb 2025
Future of Jewish
How to Talk to Your Children About Being a Proud Zionist
11 Feb 2025
Joshua Hoffman provides guidance on how to discuss Zionism with children in today's complex socio-political climate. Emphasizing simplicity, he suggests expl...
11 Feb 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish women, the vibe shift and how we step back into building a just world
11 Feb 2025
Jewish women with progressive values are experiencing tension between supporting liberal causes and addressing antisemitism. Contentious events, from Trump's...
11 Feb 2025
The Free Press
Tulsi Gabbard, Kanye West, and Mar-a-Gaza
11 Feb 2025
Bari Weiss discusses a range of high-profile and controversial political developments following the start of Donald Trump's presidency. These include key con...
11 Feb 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This Ontario town had a swastika burned into a soccer field. Now residents want to ban the symbol nationwide
11 Feb 2025
Residents of Whitby, Ontario, are reeling from multiple recent incidents involving Nazi swastikas, prompting the town council to request that the federal gov...
11 Feb 2025
JTA
HIAS sues Donald Trump over refugee freeze
11 Feb 2025
HIAS, a prominent Jewish refugee aid organization, has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, challenging his executive order that suspends refugee ...
11 Feb 2025
Forward
With ceasefire deal teetering, Trump says Hamas must release all hostages or ‘all bets are off’
11 Feb 2025
Amid a delicate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, former President Donald Trump has warned that he expects all 76 hostages held by Hamas to be released by ...
11 Feb 2025
Jewish Insider
New York City comptroller candidate courts anti-Israel support as he seeks higher office
11 Feb 2025
Justin Brannan, a New York City comptroller candidate, is courting far-left support as he moves to higher office, despite having built a reputation as a mode...
11 Feb 2025
Jewish Insider
The good, the bad and the ugly of USAID’s Middle East funding
11 Feb 2025
USAID funding in the Middle East plays a crucial role in supporting projects that foster cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians, such as Project Rozan...
11 Feb 2025
The Free Press
Andrew Roberts: The Historical Case for Trump’s Gaza Plan
10 Feb 2025
Andrew Roberts argues that historical precedents justify President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza following Hamas's attack on southern Israel on October 7, 202...
10 Feb 2025
Kveller
Hostage Or Levy Finally Reunites With 3-Year-Old Son
10 Feb 2025
Or Levy, an Israeli father recently released after over 500 days of captivity by Hamas, has been reunited with his 3-year-old son Almog. The emotional reunio...
10 Feb 2025
Haaretz Weekly
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'Alma was a baby on October 7. She knows her father only as a poster'
10 Feb 2025
Israeli hostage advocate Moshe Lavi discusses the emotional toll and political challenges faced by families seeking the release of their loved ones held by H...
10 Feb 2025
JTA
A Supreme Court case could pave the way for publicly funded Jewish day schools
10 Feb 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond could significantly impact religious education funding, ...
10 Feb 2025
Forward
On Super Bowl Sunday, Kendrick Lamar took on fascism, Kanye and Donald Trump
10 Feb 2025
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show took a bold stance on race, authoritarianism, and antisemitism, featuring a performance that combined U.S. symbols ...
10 Feb 2025
Forward
Trump’s Gaza plan is terrible. So why don’t the Democrats have anything better?
10 Feb 2025
The article criticizes President Trump's controversial plan regarding Gaza and highlights a lack of robust alternative proposals from the Democrats. It calls...
10 Feb 2025
JTA
Chairman of ‘Jewish Nobel’ Stan Polovets hails non-Jewish laureate’s extraordinary support for Israel and Jewish people
10 Feb 2025
The Genesis Prize this year has been awarded to Javier Milei, the President of Argentina, marking the first time this prestigious Jewish award has gone to a ...
10 Feb 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
A Simple Question About Gaza | Daniel Rubenstein with Eylon Levy
10 Feb 2025
Daniel Rubenstein explores the ongoing conflict between Gaza and Israel by posing a fundamental question about Gaza's governance. He asks whether Gaza should...
10 Feb 2025
JTA
Mahmoud Abbas ends Palestinian Authority’s ‘pay to slay’ payments to families of terrorists
10 Feb 2025
The Palestinian Authority (P.A.) has ceased its contentious program of providing stipends to families of convicted terrorists, a decision made to mend relati...
10 Feb 2025
The Beinart Notebook
The Banality of Evil
10 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart, in his New York Times bestselling book "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," discusses the ethical realities facing Jews in light of t...
10 Feb 2025
JTA
Hamas says that it will delay next hostage release
10 Feb 2025
Hamas has announced a delay in the release of remaining Israeli hostages, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement by delaying Palestinian return...
10 Feb 2025