Future of Jewish
An Open Letter to the Pope
23 Dec 2024
In an open letter addressed to Pope Francis, the author, Joshua Hoffman, critiques the Pope for his alleged one-sided commentary on Israel's actions in Gaza,...
23 Dec 2024
Forward
Netanyahu throws cold water on hostage deal prospects — and reminds us what a curse he is for Israel
23 Dec 2024
Dan Perry critiques Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for allegedly prolonging the conflict in Gaza for personal political gain. He argues that Netan...
23 Dec 2024
People of the Pod
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Gov. Josh Shapiro and AJC CEO Ted Deutch on Combating Antisemitism
23 Dec 2024
Gov. Josh Shapiro discusses his commitment to combating antisemitism and building strong, diverse communities in Pennsylvania in a conversation with AJC CEO ...
23 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
They Tried to Assassinate My Father | Eylon Levy with Michal Cotler-Wunsh
23 Dec 2024
Michal Cotler-Wunsh discusses the Iranian regime's assassination plot against her father, Irwin Cotler, former Canadian Justice Minister and renowned human r...
23 Dec 2024
Moment
Is Biden the Last Democratic Zionist President?
23 Dec 2024
Nathan Guttman reflects on the implications of President Joe Biden's pro-Zionist stance as the end of his presidency draws near, exploring shifting dynamics ...
23 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Anti-Zionism Infects Global Institutions | Eylon Levy with Michal Cotler-Wunsh
23 Dec 2024
In this discussion, Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism and a former Knesset member, explores how anti-Zionism has permeat...
23 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Tsunami of Antisemitism | Israel’s Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism Michal Cotler-Wunsh
23 Dec 2024
Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism and a former Knesset member, discusses the global surge in antisemitism heightened aft...
23 Dec 2024
JTA
Tree of Life murderer is one of 3 death row inmates exempted from Biden’s commutation order
23 Dec 2024
President Joe Biden has commuted the federal death sentences of 37 prisoners but notably excluded three individuals whose crimes were driven by hate or terro...
23 Dec 2024
The Beinart Notebook
American Jewish Fragility
23 Dec 2024
Peter Beinart's article critiques the American Jewish community's response to discussions about Israel's actions in Gaza, particularly accusations of genocid...
23 Dec 2024
JTA
JD Vance appears to defend Germany’s far-right AfD party
23 Dec 2024
J.D. Vance, U.S. Vice President-elect, has drawn criticism for comments on social media that seemingly support the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) pa...
23 Dec 2024
Future of Jewish
The arts scene turned on me for supporting Israel.
23 Dec 2024
Author Hal Niedzviecki recounts how his commitment to Jewish heritage and support for Israel led to the closure of his arts magazine, Broken Pencil, amidst b...
23 Dec 2024
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Daniel Gordis: ‘The great failure of the hostages is enormous’
23 Dec 2024
Daniel Gordis discusses the enormity of the failure to secure hostages from Gaza, emphasizing it as Israel's most significant shortcoming despite potential i...
23 Dec 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The CJN's political panel reflects on a tumultuous year for Jews—and an even worse week for Justin Trudeau
23 Dec 2024
The CJN's political panel discusses the political upheaval in Canada, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau facing calls to resign and the implications for Jewi...
23 Dec 2024
Decision Points
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Israel into 2025: Building on Regional Successes, Avoiding Domestic Fractures
23 Dec 2024
Amidst regional military successes, Israel faces profound internal divisions as it enters 2025, grappling with unpopular political maneuvers and the ongoing ...
23 Dec 2024
Tablet
Europe Is Canceling Christmas
23 Dec 2024
Concerns about the gradual "cancellation" of Christmas in various European nations are highlighted as part of a broader perceived erosion of the continent's ...
23 Dec 2024
Future of Jewish
The Uber-Antisemite
22 Dec 2024
Ehud Neor's essay explores the evolution and manifestation of modern antisemitism, exemplified by pro-Palestinian campus activism. He discusses how these mov...
22 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Israel is being held to an impossible standard | Eylon Levy with Military Expert Andrew Fox
22 Dec 2024
In this discussion, military expert Andrew Fox addresses the unique and arguably unfair international expectations placed upon Israel's military conduct. Fox...
22 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Devout Jewish Heroes? Or Rodfim?
22 Dec 2024
The article discusses the recent incident of a mosque being torched in the West Bank, highlighting the broader implications of such revenge attacks by Jewish...
22 Dec 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Daybreak in Gaza
22 Dec 2024
The anthology 'Daybreak in Gaza' is a collection of nearly a hundred stories showcasing the everyday lives and culture of Palestinians in Gaza, both prior to...
22 Dec 2024
Haaretz Weekly
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Alon Pinkas on challenging the idea of Netanyahu as a master strategist of the Middle East
22 Dec 2024
Alon Pinkas challenges Prime Minister Netanyahu's claims of being a master strategist, arguing that the changes in the Middle East were not due to his effort...
22 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Hamas hides the number of terrorists who died fighting Israel, this British military expert says
22 Dec 2024
Andrew Fox, a former British paratrooper and researcher at the Henry Jackson Society, claims that the Hamas-run Ministry of Health in Gaza is deliberately ob...
22 Dec 2024
Future of Jewish
Israel must crush Palestinian hopes.
21 Dec 2024
Richard Hanania's guest essay proposes that Israel's military strategy should aim to diminish Palestinian hope as a means to reduce future threats. He critiq...
21 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Eylon Levy with Military Expert Andrew Fox
21 Dec 2024
Eylon Levy interviews military expert Andrew Fox about his recent report titled "Questionable Counting," which scrutinizes the reported death toll informatio...
21 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Hamas's Numbers Are Unreliable | Eylon Levy with Andrew Fox
21 Dec 2024
Eylon Levy interviews military expert Andrew Fox about the unreliability of numbers and statistics reported by Hamas. The discussion highlights how the figur...
21 Dec 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Time and time again - with Simon Sebag Montefiore
21 Dec 2024
Israeli journalist Unite Levy and British journalist Jonathan Fredland discuss Iranian hostility in the Middle East, drawing comments from Simon Sebag Montef...
21 Dec 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Time and time again - with Simon Sebag Montefiore
21 Dec 2024
The episode discusses the tense geopolitical climate with increasing speculation about a hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza and examines claims of misconduct...
21 Dec 2024
Future of Jewish
The Torah can teach Democrats about winning again.
21 Dec 2024
Mark Gerson's essay suggests that Democrats seeking political success can learn valuable lessons from the Torah. By interpreting stories such as Cain and Abe...
21 Dec 2024
Forward
Israel investigating suspected settler attack on West Bank mosque
20 Dec 2024
Israeli authorities are conducting an investigation into an attack on a mosque in Marda, a northern West Bank town, suspected to have been perpetrated by Jew...
20 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Adult men being listed as babies by Hamas
20 Dec 2024
In a discussion about the reliability of hospital records in areas controlled by Hamas, military expert Andrew Fox highlights an alarming discrepancy: adult ...
20 Dec 2024
Forward
When even your hometown can't handle the hate
20 Dec 2024
The contentious dissolution of a volunteer police chaplain program in Montclair, New Jersey, highlights how deeply polarized sentiments surrounding the Israe...
20 Dec 2024
JTA
Elon Musk endorses far-right German party: ‘Only the AfD can save Germany’
20 Dec 2024
Elon Musk has sparked controversy by endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, raising concerns about his alignment with extremist ideolog...
20 Dec 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Did Biden’s Infirmities Ruin Liberalism?
20 Dec 2024
This episode delves into the implications of President Biden's alleged cognitive issues and the effects on liberal political institutions. It examines how bo...
20 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
In Gaza, quible on demographics not total deaths
20 Dec 2024
Military expert Andrew Fox discusses the significance of demographics within Gaza, noting how they influence the narrative and impact of the ongoing conflict...
20 Dec 2024
JTA
Israelis are increasingly heading to Cyprus — and not just for vacation or to get married
20 Dec 2024
Increasing numbers of Israelis are relocating to Cyprus, driven by recent conflicts and domestic political stress. The safe, stable, and welcoming environmen...
20 Dec 2024
Israel Policy Pod
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A Year of Tragedy, Triumph, and Transition
20 Dec 2024
The episode provides a comprehensive analysis of the complex geopolitical developments in Israel and the broader Middle East at the end of 2024, focusing on ...
20 Dec 2024
Forward
Houthis could have killed Israeli children. Israel can't quell the Islamist threat alone
20 Dec 2024
In a compelling opinion piece, Dan Perry addresses the recent Houthi missile strike near Tel Aviv, which narrowly missed causing a tragic loss of life at a s...
20 Dec 2024
Future of Jewish
The Gaza casualty numbers are unraveling entirely.
20 Dec 2024
Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the manipulation of casualty numbers reported from Gaza, arguing that they are fabricated to inflate public outrage agai...
20 Dec 2024
Bonjour Chai
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Freeland of Expression
20 Dec 2024
Amidst major political upheavals in Canada's federal government, the hosts unpack the impact of public resignations and political shifts for the Jewish commu...
20 Dec 2024
Tikvah
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Terry Glavin on Anti-Semitism in Canada: How progressivism turned a polite, liberal country into a bastion of anti-Jewish hatred
20 Dec 2024
In this episode, Terry Glavin discusses the alarming rise of antisemitism in Canada, fueled by progressive ideologies and certain governmental policies. He e...
20 Dec 2024
JTA
Vladimir Putin accuses ‘ethnic Jews’ of tearing apart the Russian Orthodox Church
20 Dec 2024
In a recent press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin made antisemitic remarks by accusing ethnic Jews of attacking the Russian Orthodox Church and ...
20 Dec 2024
Forward
Embattled NYC mayor touts crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests to Jewish journalists
20 Dec 2024
NYC Mayor Eric Adams defended his handling of pro-Palestinian protests in the city while speaking to Jewish journalists, emphasizing his commitment to preven...
20 Dec 2024
Jewish Insider
The Palestinian Authority’s fight for survival in the West Bank — and its implications for Gaza
20 Dec 2024
In a tumultuous bid for survival, the Palestinian Authority (PA) faces critical challenges in the West Bank, particularly against Hamas and Iranian-backed fa...
20 Dec 2024
Jewish Insider
How the Antisemitism Awareness Act fell apart
20 Dec 2024
The Antisemitism Awareness Act, initially promising due to its bipartisan support and passage in the House, faced obstacles in the Senate, ultimately stallin...
20 Dec 2024
Jewish Insider
Trump brings the majlis to Mar-a-Lago
20 Dec 2024
Matthew Kassel's article draws a parallel between Donald Trump's meetings with high-profile figures at Mar-a-Lago and the traditional Middle Eastern majlis, ...
20 Dec 2024
JTA
GOP-led congressional report on campus antisemitism recommends cutting funds to universities that boycott Israel
19 Dec 2024
A Republican-led congressional report has recommended cutting federal funding to universities that boycott Israel, citing increasing antisemitism on U.S. cam...
19 Dec 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Time and time again - with Simon Sebag Montefiore
19 Dec 2024
Jonathan and Yonit discuss the escalating tensions and potential ceasefire negotiations in Gaza amidst rumors of IDF misconduct, along with the worrying rise...
19 Dec 2024
Lilith
Six Jewish Feminist Highlights of a Tough Year
19 Dec 2024
This roundup by Helene Meyers highlights memorable moments in Jewish feminism during a challenging year. It features the political successes of Jewish female...
19 Dec 2024
Forward
Americans can't have nuanced conversations about Israel. I know who could teach them a thing or two.
19 Dec 2024
Sruli Fruchter's article explores the polarized discourse on Israel prevalent in the United States, contrasting it with the more nuanced conversations occurr...
19 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
We must reclaim the ethical vision at the heart of Zionism
19 Dec 2024
The article argues for reclaiming the ethical vision at the heart of Zionism, challenging the narrative that equates Zionism with racism or colonialism. It h...
19 Dec 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Daybreak in Gaza
19 Dec 2024
"Daybreak in Gaza" features a discussion with editors Mahmoud Muna, Matthew Teller, and Juliette Touma, detailing their anthology which captures nearly a hun...
19 Dec 2024