Mishpacha
Department of Ed Sentenced to Hard Labor
25 Nov 2025
The Trump administration's recent decision to merge the U.S. Department of Education into the Department of Labor marks a significant yet symbolic shift in f...
25 Nov 2025
Mishpacha
The Kingmaker from Williamsburg
25 Nov 2025
Rabbi Moishe Indig, a pivotal figure in New York politics, unexpectedly endorsed socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, despite accusations of Mamdani's antisem...
25 Nov 2025
Forward
In Chicago, politicians are comparing ICE to the Gestapo — are they right?
25 Nov 2025
The article explores a controversial comparison being made in Chicago between the aggressive tactics of U.S. federal immigration agents and the Gestapo, an i...
25 Nov 2025
Chabad.org
The REAL REASON The US Skipped The 1980 Olympics
25 Nov 2025
The 1980 Summer Olympics, held in Moscow, faced a significant boycott led by the United States, influenced primarily by geopolitical tensions arising from th...
25 Nov 2025
JTA
Bipartisan bill in Congress would create ‘Jewish Refugee Day’
25 Nov 2025
A new bipartisan resolution in the U.S. Congress, sponsored by Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Craig Goldman, seeks to establish November 30 as ...
25 Nov 2025
JTA
Rabbis and other Jewish NYers join Mamdani’s 400-member mayoral transition committees
25 Nov 2025
Five local rabbis are among over 400 individuals chosen to serve on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition committees. These committees are de...
25 Nov 2025
Future of Jewish
The UN wants more war.
25 Nov 2025
Rabbi Shlomo Levin critiques the United Nations' stance on a recent ceasefire plan devised by former U.S. President Donald Trump to address the Gaza conflict...
25 Nov 2025
Tablet
Chernov’s Wager
25 Nov 2025
Bernard-Henri Lévy reflects on Mstyslav Chernov's film "2000 Meters from Andriivka," highlighting its focus on the raw and immersive portrayal of war. Lévy c...
25 Nov 2025
Jewish Insider
ESPN’s Paul Finebaum nearing decision on bid for Tommy Tuberville’s Senate seat
25 Nov 2025
Paul Finebaum, ESPN host and prominent Jewish sports commentator, is considering a Senate bid for Alabama's open seat in 2024. Known as the 'Mouth of the Sou...
25 Nov 2025
Future of Jewish
The Anti-Israel Industrial Complex
24 Nov 2025
Joshua Hoffman critiques what he terms the "Anti-Israel Industrial Complex," highlighting a complex network of influencers, NGOs, universities, and governmen...
24 Nov 2025
JTA
Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress amid clashes with Trump over Israel, Epstein
24 Nov 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress amid tensions with Donald Trump, precipitated by her critical views on Israel and support...
24 Nov 2025
JTA
Local politician named Adolf Hitler Uunona poised for reelection in Namibia
24 Nov 2025
Adolf Hitler Uunona, a Namibian politician with an infamous name, is expected to be reelected in the Ompundja constituency. A member of the ruling SWAPO part...
24 Nov 2025
Forward
Donald Trump says he foresees an 'everlasting peace' — Immanuel Kant would have found the flaws in that vision
24 Nov 2025
Exploring the theme of peace in politics, Robert Zaretsky contrasts Donald Trump's claim of achieving 'everlasting peace' following the release of Israeli ho...
24 Nov 2025
JTA
Eurovision announces new voting measures following last year’s allegations of Israeli interference
24 Nov 2025
Amidst allegations of Israeli interference in last year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union has implemented new voting rules aimed at ...
24 Nov 2025
JTA
Polish officials criticize Yad Vashem’s post on social media, days after US official rejects Polish complicity as ‘grotesque falsehood’
24 Nov 2025
The debate over Poland's role during the Holocaust has intensified following statements by Thomas Rose, the U.S. ambassador to Poland, who refuted the notion...
24 Nov 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
How the law will protect Jewish New Yorkers, even under a Mamdani administration
24 Nov 2025
As Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes office amidst concerns over his stance on antisemitism, the Jewish community is reassured by the robust legal framework i...
24 Nov 2025
Future of Jewish
Israel’s enemies united the region — around Israel.
24 Nov 2025
Israel's geopolitical landscape is evolving as it becomes increasingly significant for regional security and cooperation. While the West perceives Israel as ...
24 Nov 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The dangerous logic behind Mamdani’s synagogue critique
24 Nov 2025
Rabba Daphne Lazar Price, executive director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, critiques Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdanis' stance on a recent Nefesh B'Nef...
24 Nov 2025
Future of Jewish
The Painful Tragedy of Jews Who Reject Zionism
23 Nov 2025
Samuel J. Hyde explores the complex and historically rooted phenomenon of Jewish anti-Zionism, distinguishing it from modern movements against Zionism. He id...
23 Nov 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Judeo-Christian Values of America
23 Nov 2025
The article explores the concept of "Judeo-Christian values" as a foundational element of American ethics, tracing its roots back to the nation's founding an...
23 Nov 2025
Between The Lines
'We Need To Make Them Scared'
23 Nov 2025
The article reflects on a recent anti-Zionist protest outside New York City's Park East Synagogue and the controversial response from mayor-elect Zohran Mamd...
23 Nov 2025
Forward
In 'Nuremberg,' a potent warning about our current politics of denial
23 Nov 2025
Laurie Winer analyzes the film "Nuremberg," which uses historical narratives to draw disturbing parallels between the Nuremberg Trials of Nazi leaders and to...
23 Nov 2025
Future of Jewish
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23 Nov 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is committed to delivering nuanced, insightful coverage on Jewish life, Israel, and global Jewish issues without pay...
23 Nov 2025
Rationalist Judaism
When Friends Support Enemies
23 Nov 2025
Natan Slifkin critiques recent political actions by figures such as Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting their unexpected endorsements that cont...
23 Nov 2025
Future of Jewish
Israel is now a crime in New York City.
22 Nov 2025
In "Israel is now a crime in New York City," Bob Goldberg highlights a disturbing incident outside the Park East Synagogue where a Nefesh B’Nefesh seminar dr...
22 Nov 2025
The Free Press
Zohran Mamdani Sides with the Anti-Israel Mob
22 Nov 2025
Amidst a tumultuous scene outside Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, Palestine activists accused the synagogue of promoting illegal activities related to Isra...
22 Nov 2025
JTA
Trump says he and Mamdani ‘didn’t discuss’ NYC mayor-elect’s vow to arrest Netanyahu during congenial meeting
21 Nov 2025
The meeting between Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was amicable, despite the contentious political backdrop. They discussed local ...
21 Nov 2025
Forward
Germany’s antisemitism czar says slogans like ‘From the river to the sea’ should be illegal
21 Nov 2025
Felix Klein, Germany's Antisemitism Commissioner, has proposed legislation to criminalize pro-Palestinian slogans like "From the river to the sea," arguing t...
21 Nov 2025
Forward
There’s something missing from John Fetterman’s memoir: Israel
21 Nov 2025
John Fetterman's memoir, "Unfettered," surprisingly offers minimal focus on the senator's prominent, albeit controversial, support for Israel. Although Fette...
21 Nov 2025
Forward
Mark Mellman, pollster who championed Democrats and Israel, dies
21 Nov 2025
Mark Mellman, a prominent Democratic pollster and staunch advocate for pro-Israel policies within the Democratic Party, passed away after a lengthy illness. ...
21 Nov 2025
Forward
Jewish group revives religious charter school fight in Oklahoma, months after test case stalled at Supreme Court
21 Nov 2025
Leveraging legal maneuvers in Oklahoma, the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is reviving the contentious issue of religious charter school...
21 Nov 2025
Forward
As young Jews move away from Israel, Jewish leaders are reluctant to change their approach
21 Nov 2025
Jewish leaders convened at the Jewish Federations of North America's annual conference in Washington, D.C., grappling with the challenge of younger American ...
21 Nov 2025
JTA
What the US ambassador to Poland left out when he absolved Poland of Holocaust complicity
21 Nov 2025
In a critical response to U.S. Ambassador Thomas Rose's recent speech, Menachem Z. Rosensaft argues that absolving Poland of any Holocaust complicity overloo...
21 Nov 2025
JTA
Judy Chicago’s feminist art lands in Tel Aviv — igniting a boycott call and hard questions about Israel
21 Nov 2025
Judy Chicago's feminist art exhibit, "What If Women Ruled the World?," at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, has sparked controversy amid ongoing tensions in the re...
21 Nov 2025
JTA
Jewish group revives push for public funding for religious schools that stalled at Supreme Court
21 Nov 2025
The National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is pushing for the creation of a publicly funded virtual Jewish high school in Oklahoma, intended to ...
21 Nov 2025
The Beinart Notebook
A Short History of the Gaza Strip
21 Nov 2025
In his exploration of Anne Irfan's book, "A Short History of the Gaza Strip," Peter Beinart delves into the complex historical narratives that have shaped Ga...
21 Nov 2025
JTA
After outrage, Coast Guard says it will continue to define swastikas as hate symbols
21 Nov 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard faced significant backlash after new regulations emerged, suggesting that symbols like swastikas and nooses could be displayed in privat...
21 Nov 2025
JTA
‘Israel’s Friendsgiving’ protest at DC train station includes ‘Gaza’s spilled blood’ on the menu
21 Nov 2025
A controversial anti-Israel protest at Washington, D.C.'s Union Station, organized by local pro-Palestinian activists, has sparked heated reactions for echoi...
21 Nov 2025
Future of Jewish
The Saudis need Israel more than Israel needs the Saudis.
21 Nov 2025
In the complex geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, the diplomatic dynamics between Israel and Saudi Arabia reveal that while Saudi Arabia has long ben...
21 Nov 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Can’t Israelis be humanitarians?
21 Nov 2025
Ophelie Namiech, a French-Israeli humanitarian worker, explores the complexities of her identity and the perception of Israeli humanitarians in the global ar...
21 Nov 2025
Forward
Mamdani's response to synagogue protest: Condemn the language but criticize the Israel event
20 Nov 2025
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's response to a protest at Park East Synagogue in Manhattan reflects tensions around events promoting migration to Israel. Pro-Pal...
20 Nov 2025
JTA
After protest outside Manhattan synagogue, Mamdani says Israel immigration event misused ‘sacred space’
20 Nov 2025
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faces criticism following a protest against a pro-Israel immigration event at the Park East Synagogue. The event, or...
20 Nov 2025
Forward
National Book Award in nonfiction goes to Gaza polemic ‘One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This’
20 Nov 2025
At the 2025 National Book Awards, Omar El Akkad's "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This" won the nonfiction prize with its critique of Wester...
20 Nov 2025
Forward
A new documentary humanizes Israeli soldiers. It also alleges war crimes.
20 Nov 2025
In "Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel's War," a new documentary available on YouTube and produced by Zandland, the complex moral dilemmas faced by Israeli soldie...
20 Nov 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Moderate consensus won at the WZC. Now Diaspora Jews must follow through
20 Nov 2025
At the recent World Zionist Congress (WZC), a significant consensus was reached among representatives from various ideological backgrounds, demonstrating a c...
20 Nov 2025
Sapir
China and the Future of the U.S.-Israel Alliance
20 Nov 2025
As the geopolitical shift towards great-power competition with China intensifies, the traditional U.S.-Israel alliance—which was historically rooted in defen...
20 Nov 2025
Forward
Kaploun leans on personal story and Holocaust education in bid to become Trump’s antisemitism envoy
20 Nov 2025
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, President Trump's nominee for U.S. antisemitism envoy, emphasized Holocaust education and fighting global antisemitism during his Senat...
20 Nov 2025
JTA
Jessica Tisch to stay on as Mamdani’s NYPD commissioner, reassuring some Jewish leaders
20 Nov 2025
Jessica Tisch will remain as NYPD Commissioner under incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Her continuity in the role, despite Mamdani's contrasting v...
20 Nov 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Prioritizing Charedi Lives
20 Nov 2025
Natan Slifkin analyzes the changing perspectives within charedi rabbinic leadership regarding IDF enlistment. Initially, there was a conditional exemption fo...
20 Nov 2025
Tablet
Mamdani’s ‘Affordability’ Grift
20 Nov 2025
The article by Armin Rosen critically examines New York City's political and economic climate following Zohran Mamdani's election as mayor, highlighting the ...
20 Nov 2025