Future of Jewish
Israelis react to the Israel-Hamas deal.
17 Jan 2025
Ariel Beery's article delves into the complex reactions surrounding a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the contrasting responses in both...
17 Jan 2025
The Cholent
What the Media Misses
17 Jan 2025
Emily Alhadeff critiques the limitations of 'both-sides' reporting, especially in the context of the Israeli-Arab conflict. She discusses how media coverage,...
17 Jan 2025
Forward
Biden team resolves its final Title VI antisemitism and anti-Arab cases
17 Jan 2025
The Biden administration concluded several outstanding Title VI cases addressing allegations of antisemitic and anti-Palestinian discrimination in educationa...
17 Jan 2025
JTA
In Israel and across the world, Jews are feeling hope — and getting ready for heartbreak
17 Jan 2025
In late November 2023, Israel and the global Jewish community experienced conflicting emotions with the release of some hostages captured during the ongoing ...
17 Jan 2025
Forward
As Trump takes the oath of office, remember its most famous phrase has roots in Christian nationalism
17 Jan 2025
David B. Parker explores the origins and implications of the phrase "so help me God" used during presidential inaugurations, tracing its ties to Christian na...
17 Jan 2025
The Free Press
Matti Friedman: Israel’s Prisoner’s Dilemma
17 Jan 2025
Matti Friedman discusses the intense internal debate in Israel regarding the ongoing hostage situation with Hamas, which began with an attack on October 7, 2...
17 Jan 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Turning Yeshiva Students into Criminals
17 Jan 2025
The article discusses the escalating conflict between the IDF and ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students over military conscription in Israel. Historically, comprom...
17 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Israel isn't at war with Palestinians | Eylon Levy with Brooke Goldstein
17 Jan 2025
In this engaging discussion, Eylon Levy converses with Brooke Goldstein, a human rights attorney from The Lawfare Project and End Jew Hatred, about the commo...
17 Jan 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Hostages, Trump's Vision, and Schumer
17 Jan 2025
This episode delves into the complex and emotionally charged situation surrounding the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, exploring the potential impact ...
17 Jan 2025
The Free Press
WATCH: H.R. McMaster on Trump—the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
17 Jan 2025
In a discussion with Michael Moynihan at the National Constitution Center, H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser to Donald Trump, offers insights i...
17 Jan 2025
Jewdicious
"Forging a National Path"
17 Jan 2025
Tal Hartuv offers a poignant commentary on the emotional complexities surrounding the recent hostage-ceasefire agreement with Hamas, having herself survived ...
17 Jan 2025
Sam Aronow
Jews under Faisal (1921-1933)
17 Jan 2025
The video "Jews under Faisal (1921-1933)" explores the political and social dynamics experienced by the Jewish community in Iraq under King Faisal I. It delv...
17 Jan 2025
Forward
Israeli leaders convene to approve ceasefire deal
17 Jan 2025
Israel's security cabinet convened to approve a significant ceasefire agreement with Hamas, marking a potential pause in the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the...
17 Jan 2025
JTA
Israeli leaders approve ceasefire deal after day of delays
17 Jan 2025
The Israeli security cabinet has approved a ceasefire agreement with Hamas in Gaza, which sets the stage for the release of hostages starting Sunday. This de...
17 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
No Good Options in Post-War Gaza
17 Jan 2025
Nachum Kaplan's guest essay explores the diplomatic challenges of envisioning a post-war Gaza governance. Highlighting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken...
17 Jan 2025
JTA
These are the hostages to be released (and left behind) in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal’s first phase
17 Jan 2025
In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Israel-Hamas conflict, a ceasefire agreement is poised to enable the release of 33 hostages out of an estimated 98 t...
17 Jan 2025
Moment
Wildfires and Wild Accusations: How Israel Is Being Blamed for the LA Fires
17 Jan 2025
Amid catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles County, some activists are using social media platforms to inaccurately blame Israel, linking the fires to the Isr...
17 Jan 2025
Tikvah
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Michael Doran on Jimmy Carter and the Middle East
17 Jan 2025
Michael Doran discusses Jimmy Carter's role in the Middle East, analyzing Carter's problematic views and contentious legacy regarding Israel. Doran explores ...
17 Jan 2025
Forward
Why pro-Palestinian groups are being charged with fraud — and could pro-Israel groups be next?
17 Jan 2025
The article explores legal controversies surrounding fraud charges against pro-Palestinian groups such as Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), notable for settling ...
17 Jan 2025
Jewish Insider
White House Jewish liaison Shelley Greenspan on how the kosher sausage gets made
17 Jan 2025
Shelley Greenspan, the Jewish liaison to the White House, has played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. policy on antisemitism by orchestrating a comprehensive n...
17 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
Letters to the editor, January 17, 2025
17 Jan 2025
In this collection of letters to the Jewish Chronicle editor, readers express differing views on the challenges and dynamics facing Jewish communities in the...
17 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
The Israel-Hamas Deal Everyone’s Talking About
16 Jan 2025
The recently announced Israel-Hamas deal has sparked intense debate, highlighting the complexity and emotional toll of hostage negotiation. While some feel t...
16 Jan 2025
People of the Pod
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Bring Them Home: Understanding the Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal and Its Impact
16 Jan 2025
Israel and Hamas have reached a complex agreement to release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, which involves several phases and could signific...
16 Jan 2025
JTA
For many Israelis, prospect of hostage release is tempered by concerns about freeing terrorists
16 Jan 2025
The potential release of hostages in a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is causing mixed reactions among Israelis, as it involves the release of ...
16 Jan 2025
Forward
Trump taps Mel Gibson, actor-director with record of antisemitism, as ‘special ambassador’ to Hollywood
16 Jan 2025
In a controversial move, President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of actor-director Mel Gibson as a Special Ambassador to Hollywood, alongside ...
16 Jan 2025
Israel Policy Pod
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The Hostage-Ceasefire Deal
16 Jan 2025
Neri Zilber and Shanie Reichman delve into the terms of a new ceasefire-hostage deal aiming to release 33 Israeli hostages, while the Israeli Defense Forces ...
16 Jan 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Mairav Zonszein on the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal
16 Jan 2025
Mairav Zonszein, Senior Analyst for the International Crisis Group, provides insights into the recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. In a discussion with Peter...
16 Jan 2025
Moment
The Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Deal Explained
16 Jan 2025
After 468 days of negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a tentative ceasefire agreement promising to release hostages and exchange Palestinian prisoner...
16 Jan 2025
Forward
Reporters castigating Israel and US support ejected from Blinken’s final press briefing
16 Jan 2025
During Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference, two journalists were expelled for accusing Israel of genocide and criticizing U.S. support...
16 Jan 2025
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Hamas's survival is Gaza's tragedy
16 Jan 2025
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the political and strategic complexities surrounding a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the challenges f...
16 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Ending the war with Hamas in power leaves its terror ideology intact
16 Jan 2025
The video discusses the complex issue of ending the conflict involving Hamas without addressing the underlying root problem of their extremist ideology. It a...
16 Jan 2025
Forward
I'm a Jew who teaches at Rutgers. Our campuses must stop trying to pacify the government over antisemitism
16 Jan 2025
Hank Kalet, a journalism professor at Rutgers University, discusses the concerning trends of governmental and administrative crackdowns on campus free speech...
16 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
The playwright who puts his Jewishness centre stage
16 Jan 2025
Nick Cassenbaum's play "Revenge: After the Lavoyah" tackles the complexities of Jewish identity and political tensions within the British Jewish community. S...
16 Jan 2025
Unorthodox
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Is the Hostage Deal a Disaster? with Gadi Taub
16 Jan 2025
Gadi Taub expresses deep concerns over Israel's hostage swap deal with Hamas, criticizing it as a strategic defeat and a threat to Israeli security. He highl...
16 Jan 2025
Unorthodox
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Is the Hostage Deal a Disaster? with Gadi Taub
16 Jan 2025
Israeli journalist Gadi Taub voices his opposition to a recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, arguing that it undermines Israel's strategic go...
16 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Recognizing a Palestinian State After 10/7 Is a Reward for Terrorism-Eylon Levy w/ Brooke Goldstein
16 Jan 2025
In this engaging discussion, human rights attorney Brooke Goldstein and journalist Eylon Levy explore the implications of recognizing a Palestinian state in ...
16 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Why Hamas Will Never Stop | A Chilling Conversation with Brooke Goldstein
16 Jan 2025
In this episode of "State of the Nation," Eylon Levy converses with Brooke Goldstein on the persistent challenges posed by radical extremism and Hamas. Golds...
16 Jan 2025
JTA
Pro-Israel attorney uses ‘lawfare’ to force $700K settlement from Jewish Voice for Peace
16 Jan 2025
David Abrams, a pro-Israel attorney using a strategy known as "lawfare," has secured a $700,000 settlement from the anti-Zionist Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP)...
16 Jan 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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BidenGPT and More on the Deal
16 Jan 2025
The episode navigates the labyrinth of political implications surrounding Biden's farewell address and an evolving ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and ...
16 Jan 2025
Promised Podcast
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The “Ending this F*#!ing War” Edition
16 Jan 2025
Miriam Herschlag, Sara Hirshhorn, and Noah Efron discuss the complexities and emotional weight of an agreement for a hostage release and a ceasefire with Ham...
16 Jan 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Jamil Dakwar on Free Speech and Authoritarianism
16 Jan 2025
Jamil Dakwar, director of the ACLU's Human Rights Program, will discuss the challenges to free speech posed by the Trump administration's efforts to curb pro...
16 Jan 2025
JTA
Netanyahu delays ceasefire vote as right-wing protest against deal mounts
16 Jan 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed a Cabinet meeting meant to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, amid internal opp...
16 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
Saturday’s march shows that it’s really about Jews, not Palestinians
16 Jan 2025
The article critiques the motivations behind Palestine Solidarity Campaign's marches, especially in light of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Despite th...
16 Jan 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – Coming Home
16 Jan 2025
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the complexities surrounding a controversial hostage release deal that has divided Israeli society. They explo...
16 Jan 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – Coming Home
16 Jan 2025
A ceasefire deal in Israel has sparked contentious debate, revealing deep societal divides, particularly between those prioritizing family loyalty and hostag...
16 Jan 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – Coming Home
16 Jan 2025
As Israel finalizes a deal to bring hostages home, significant divisions emerge within the country, with far-right politicians opposing concessions to Hamas ...
16 Jan 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How Israel is preparing to get the hostages back beginning Sunday
16 Jan 2025
As the Israeli government prepares for a new hostage release deal with Hamas, there is a national division on its implications, with some seeing it as necess...
16 Jan 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Gaza Wins and Losses
16 Jan 2025
The complex aftermath of the recent Israeli-Gaza conflict highlights the stark contrast in the losses and perceptions of victory between the two sides. While...
16 Jan 2025
Forward
Gaza ceasefire is the result of political machination — not Donald Trump
16 Jan 2025
The recent Gaza ceasefire announcement, hailed as a breakthrough, is not primarily the result of Donald Trump’s influence but rather stems from Israeli polit...
16 Jan 2025
Forward
Why the hostage and ceasefire deal is both reassuring and terrifying
16 Jan 2025
Jodi Rudoren reflects on the mixed emotions surrounding a recent hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. While there is relief with the expected...
16 Jan 2025