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The Free Press The Case of Israel v. Kristof Is Dead on Arrival 14 May
In this article, Jed Rubenfeld examines the legal viability of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's threats to sue The New York Times and journalist N...
14 May
JTA At Jewish Democrats summit, rising Senate candidate Graham Platner divides the room 14 May
The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) summit in Washington saw a division among attendees over Graham Platner, a rising star in the Democratic Part...
14 May
JTA ‘Death to Arabs’ chanted at Jerusalem march after Ben-Gvir displays Israeli flag on Temple Mount 14 May
Tensions flared in Jerusalem during the controversial annual Dance of the Flags march, which marks the anniversary of the city's reunification in 1967. The e...
14 May
Future of Jewish A medieval anti-Jewish conspiracy just became prestige journalism. 14 May
Adam Hummel's essay draws parallels between the historical creation of blood libel and an explosive modern accusation against Israel presented by The New Yor...
14 May
Forward Outrage over Nicholas Kristof's op-ed on sexual assault of Palestinians is missing the point 14 May
Emily Tamkin addresses the heated backlash over Nicholas Kristof's New York Times op-ed alleging widespread sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palesti...
14 May
Forward Why do some people think Mike Lawler is Jewish? 14 May
Rep. Mike Lawler, a non-Jewish Republican from New York, has been mistaken for Jewish due to his close ties with Jewish communities and vocal support for Isr...
14 May
Forward At the Venice Biennale, protests, self-mutilation and rage against Israel and Russia. Is anyone left to talk about the art? 14 May
The 2026 Venice Biennale sees unprecedented controversy, with the Art Not Genocide Alliance protesting the participation of Israel and Russia amid a wider cl...
14 May
Kveller Everything You Need To Know About Israel in Eurovision 2026 14 May
With Israel's involvement in the Eurovision Song Contest making headlines, its participation in 2026 is argued to be one of the most controversial yet, espec...
14 May
JTA Neo-Nazi known as ‘Commander Butcher’ gets 15 years over plots targeting Jews in NYC 14 May
Michail Chkhikvishvili, a 22-year-old from Georgia and leader of a neo-Nazi group called the Maniac Murder Cult, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for plot...
14 May
Hadassah Inside Hadassah’s Day of Impact on Capitol Hill 14 May
Hadassah organized a significant advocacy event, "Hadassah on the Hill: A Day of Impact", from March 8 to 10 in Washington, D.C., gathering nearly 200 member...
14 May
Forward Israeli singer says he is tuning out 'stop the genocide' chants as he heads into Eurovision final 14 May
Noam Bettan, Israel's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, remains buoyant despite protests during his semi-final performance. Critics ha...
14 May
JTA Flag with Star of David and two swastikas raised at NYU ahead of commencement 14 May
New York University recently saw the raising of a controversial flag featuring the Star of David alongside two swastikas, an act just before its commencement...
14 May
JTA Noam Bettan says he is tuning out ‘stop the genocide’ chants as he heads into Eurovision final 14 May
Israeli Eurovision contestant Noam Bettan faced protests chanting "stop the genocide" during his performance amid growing controversy over Israel's participa...
14 May
JTA Isaac Herzog cancels attendance at JTS commencement, which some students protested 14 May
Isaac Herzog, the President of Israel, has canceled his planned appearance at the Jewish Theological Seminary's (JTS) commencement, where he was set to deliv...
14 May
Sam Aronow Jews under Stalin, Part I (1924-1940) 14 May
The video "Jews under Stalin, Part I (1924-1940)" explores the complex and tumultuous experience of Jewish populations during the early years of Stalin's rul...
14 May
Jewdicious Israel and the Jewish People: Beyond the Precipice 14 May
Michael Oren's article, published on his Substack 'CLARITY', addresses the challenges Israel and the Jewish people face in light of rising anti-Zionism, whic...
14 May
The Beinart Notebook AIPAC Versus Abdul El-Sayed 14 May
Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, critiques AIPAC's political influence and argues against conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism. He di...
14 May
eJewishPhilanthropy The conversation we avoid but need to have 14 May
Shanie Reichman discusses the challenges and strategies for American Jews engaging in productive conversations about Israel amid declining U.S. support and p...
14 May
The Free Press The Stakes of the Trump-Xi Summit. Have We Passed ‘Peak Human’? Plus. . . 14 May
Amid significant geopolitical stakes, the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing focuses on key issues like Taiwan and trade, highlighting the complex US-China relations...
14 May
Future of Jewish This is what's actually happening in Iran. 14 May
Zineb Riboua, a research fellow at the Hudson Institute, explores Iran's deteriorating economic situation amidst its conflict with the U.S. and Israel. The c...
14 May
eJewishPhilanthropy The largest generational divide in American politics is about Israel 14 May
Generational shifts in U.S. political views have led to a significant decline in pro-Israel sentiment, mainly among younger Americans. While older generation...
14 May
eJewishPhilanthropy On Israel’s eighth front, rabbis should be on the front line 14 May
Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt emphasizes the urgent need for rabbis to lead in combating the negative portrayal of Israel in the global "eighth front"—the court of ...
14 May
Forward Kristof column alleging Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners sparks outrage, scrutiny and debate among Jews 14 May
The New York Times published a controversial column by Nicholas Kristof detailing alleged sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli guards, sparking i...
14 May
Forward From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream 14 May
A recent controversy has emerged from claims that Israel trains dogs to sexually assault Palestinian prisoners, an allegation initially dismissed as implausi...
14 May
Forward Rand Paul’s son apologizes after reportedly making antisemitic attack on Rep. Mike Lawler 14 May
Senator Rand Paul's son, William Paul, issued an apology and sought help for his drinking after making antisemitic remarks during an altercation with Rep. Mi...
14 May
JTA From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream 14 May
A controversial claim that Israeli authorities train dogs to sexually assault Palestinian prisoners gained significant traction after appearing in a New York...
14 May
Tablet Last Knights 14 May
The article by Harrison Kass examines the declining role and mythos of the fighter pilot in modern warfare, particularly in light of the increasing reliance ...
14 May
Forward Long Island school district pays $125K to settle lawsuit over erased pro-Palestinian student art 13 May
A lawsuit against Half Hollow Hills High School West was settled for $125,000 after a Muslim-American student sued the school district for painting over her ...
13 May
The Free Press The Paper Trail of a Smear 13 May
Haviv Rettig Gur critiques Nicholas Kristof's New York Times op-ed, which details alleged abuses in Israeli prisons based on Palestinian detainee testimonies...
13 May
Forward They texted about Torah and mitzvahs. Feds say they were insider trading 13 May
A complex insider trading network, utilizing Jewish code words, has been unveiled by federal authorities, implicating several individuals including corporate...
13 May
Forward Trump announced a national Shabbat — and a giant celebration of Christianity the very next day 13 May
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, President Trump highlighted religious aspects with Shabbat 250 and a significantly larger Chris...
13 May
Forward At Jewish Democratic event, Jacob Frey says anti-Zionism can blur into antisemitism 13 May
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addressed the Jewish Democratic Council of America, expressing concerns about the ways in which anti-Zionist sentiments can some...
13 May
Forward All American Jews should acknowledge Nakba Day — for Israel's sake, and Palestine's 13 May
Hadar Susskind argues that American Jews should acknowledge Nakba Day, commemorated on May 15, by recognizing both the profound liberation that came with Isr...
13 May
Emes Ve-Emunah The New York Times Blood Libel 13 May
In a reaction to an article by Nicholas Kristof in the New York Times, it is argued that allegations of widespread sexual abuse by Israeli prison personnel a...
13 May
JTA DOJ suggests action against anti-Israel protesters in Brooklyn 13 May
Federal authorities are considering charges against protesters involved in a recent incident outside an Israeli real estate event in Brooklyn. The protest, w...
13 May
JTA Jewish students wanted to bring J Street to Sarah Lawrence. Why did the student senate say no? 13 May
Sarah Lawrence College's student government recently denied recognition to a proposed chapter of J Street U, a liberal pro-Israel group advocating for a two-...
13 May
Rationalist Judaism Fed Up with the Dog Libel 13 May
Natan Slifkin explores the theme of evaluating claims in his article, with a mix of anecdotes and serious discussion. Initially, he shares a lighthearted fam...
13 May
Forward When it comes to Israel/Palestine, everyone is sure that everyone else is a bigot 13 May
The piece by Jay Michaelson explores the polarizing and entrenched positions within the discourse surrounding Israel and Palestine, termed by the author as t...
13 May
JTA Jewish Republican Paul Singer tarred with rainbow Star of David in Kentucky candidate’s anti-LGBTQ ad 13 May
In the political landscape of Kentucky's GOP congressional primary, a controversial ad has surfaced targeting Jewish billionaire Paul Singer, a prominent Rep...
13 May
Future of Jewish The New York Times is lying about Israel (again). 13 May
Joshua Hoffman's critique argues that The New York Times has consistently misrepresented Israel, framing it within an anti-Israel narrative through selective...
13 May
Forward Elected PA Jewish judge leaves Democratic party, citing ‘disturbingly common’ antisemitism 13 May
David Wecht, an elected Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice, has exited the Democratic Party to register as an independent, attributing his decision to a perc...
13 May
Forward Israeli report on ‘systematic’ Oct. 7 sexual violence seeks to shift debate from denial to accountability 13 May
The new Israeli report by the Civil Commission on Oct. 7 Crimes presents exhaustive documentation of sexual violence as a deliberate strategy during the Hama...
13 May
Tablet America’s Conspiratorial Consensus 13 May
The rise of conspiracist anti-Zionism in America marks a troubling convergence of ideologies that transcends traditional left-right political divides. Once t...
13 May
Tablet Strange Trip 13 May
The article "Strange Trip" by Lee Smith explores the geopolitical complexities surrounding President Donald Trump's stance on Iran amidst tensions with Chine...
13 May
Forward Mamdani supersizes NYC hate crimes office, as tensions simmer over synagogue protests 12 May
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a substantial increase in the city's budget for the prevention of hate crimes, in response to rising antisemitic...
12 May
eJewishPhilanthropy United States vs. Southern Poverty Law Center: How this case could impact Jewish advocacy organizations 12 May
The federal case against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is being closely watched due to its potential implications for other advocacy organizations, ...
12 May
The Free Press Nick Kristof’s ‘Dog Torture’ Claim About Israel Doesn’t Pass Muster 12 May
Eli Lake critically examines Nicholas Kristof's column in the New York Times, which alleges that Israeli forces employ trained dogs to sexually assault Pales...
12 May
Forward Debating Zionism is fair. Protesting Israel's president at commencement crosses the line 12 May
Rabbi Menachem Creditor challenges the appropriateness of protesting Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s presence as a commencement speaker at the Jewish Theolo...
12 May
Emes Ve-Emunah They Hate Us Anyway 12 May
The piece discusses the contentious issue of settler violence in the West Bank, emphasizing that a small group of radical settlers is stigmatizing the broade...
12 May
The Beinart Notebook Did Zionism Go Wrong or Was it Always Wrong? 12 May
Peter Beinart facilitates a discussion between Professor Omer Bartov and Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy, focusing on divergent views about Zionism's trajector...
12 May