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Jennifer Mnookin, currently the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin, has been appointed as the next president of Columbia University, marking the first...

Joanna Landau highlights the implications of Israel's declining ranking in the Global Soft Power Index, revealing deeper structural issues rather than a temp...

Leah Koenig offers a nuanced reflection on the political climate in the United States amidst her recipe for a Grape and Almond Cake, highlighting social unre...

Vanessa Berg's essay critiques the casual use of the term 'fascism' to describe Donald Trump, arguing that it trivializes the historical realities of fascism...

Saudi Arabia's recent pivot towards anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric, highlighted by state-sanctioned media outlets, signifies a shift in its regional al...

In the pivotal New Jersey special election, Tahesha Way is campaigning as a close ally of the Jewish community, emphasizing her commitment to fighting antise...

Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman reflects on her recent arrest alongside multifaith clergy while protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in Minn...

The essay by Lucy Tabrizi critically examines the concept of the "good Jew"—a term used to describe Jews who align with anti-Zionist movements by denouncing ...

In the podcast episode from EylON the Record, Eylon Levy interviews Catherine Perez-Shakdam, a pro-Israel activist, on the unique and non-traditional politic...

The discussion involving Ilana Kaufman, Eric K. Ward, and Nadine Epstein focuses on initiatives such as the Wide River Project, which aims to enhance Black-J...

Ilana Kaufman joins Eric K. Ward and Nadine Epstein in a discussion on the efforts to improve Black-Jewish relations through the Wide River Project. The disc...

The persistence of antisemitism, despite data indicating a plateau, reveals a deeply-rooted societal issue that continues to threaten Jewish communities glob...

The Satmar Rebbe's recent ban on protests following the deaths of two young men highlights a significant stance on preserving human life, a principle he affi...

The piece explores the concept of power dynamics through historical and philosophical lenses, drawing parallels between the actions of Donald Trump and the a...

Guy Goldstein's essay draws parallels between Canada and Israel in adapting to changes in the global order, highlighting Israel's earlier shift away from a r...

As a left-wing Zionist at Boston University, Oliver Zinn feels alienated by both pro-Israel and anti-Zionist peers on campus who see the Israeli-Palestinian ...

The article explores the historical precedent of individuals attempting to curry favor with political power by regifting Nobel prizes, focusing on Norwegian ...

Jonathan Sacerdoti critiques a recent event in Davos, orchestrated by former U.S. President Donald Trump and his team, projecting a utopian future for Gaza d...

The article discusses recent events at the University of Washington (UW), highlighting controversial incidents related to Israel and Middle Eastern politics....

A recent public disagreement between Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt and Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun highlights broader tensions surrounding the sources of rising antisem...

Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman, along with dozens of interfaith leaders, participated in a peaceful protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at th...

Two teenagers were arrested for spraying 73 swastikas on a playground in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, as part of an antisemitic vandalism...

With ties to Venezuela, the author reflects on the complexity of interpreting global events, particularly the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, amid contrastin...

The article introduces a new Friday edition of The Free Press's newsletter, which includes a variety of stories focusing on recent events and personal narrat...

Scott Wiener, a California state senator and congressional candidate, has resigned from his role as co-chair of the state's Jewish Caucus following backlash ...

The commentary by Mitchell Schneider emphasizes the Israeli origins and remarkable effectiveness of the Iron Dome defense system, challenging the misconcepti...

Nachum Kaplan's essay critiques the transformation of human-rights NGOs, particularly highlighting their roles in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He argues...

Josh Shapiro's memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," defies the typical narrative crafted for political ambition by highlighting parts of his record that might ...

In light of the upcoming International Holocaust Remembrance Day, there's a renewed call to remove plaques in New York City honoring Philippe Pétain and Pier...

Former President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Gaza into a luxury resort destination, reflecting his positive-thinking approach in...

Josh Gruenbaum has swiftly transitioned from federal contracting oversight to significant roles in international diplomacy under the Trump administration. Hi...

Concerns are rising over the safety of British Jews following an attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester on Yom Kippur 2025. U.S. so...

A leaked recording reveals that key Haredi rabbis in Israel, including Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch and Rabbi Dov Lando, have supported a proposed conscription ...

Secret recordings released by Channel 12 capture Israel's charedi rabbinic leaders admitting the true intent behind the Likud party's proposed Charedi Draft ...

Amidst tensions between New York City's political leaders, the city's Jewish comptroller, Mark Levine, and the newly elected mayor, Mamdani, are at odds over...

This article explores the aftermath of antisemitic vandalism in Brooklyn, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, despite their diffe...

In New York City, the Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communities are more Zionist and skeptical of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's policies than their Ashkenazi counter...

The article explores the longstanding antisemitic trope of dual loyalty, where Jews are accused of harboring divided allegiances between their country of res...

Jewish philanthropy's response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine highlights the need for adaptability in long-term support strategies. Large organizations pro...

Peter Beinart hosts a Zoom conversation featuring Yehuda Beinin, a landscape architect from Kibbutz Shomrat in Israel, and his brother Joel Beinin, an Emerit...

Jared Kushner revealed a comprehensive, $25 billion plan for reconstructing Gaza at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing a phased approach that sta...

A controversial incident involving far-right influencers, including Andrew and Tristan Tate, arose after they were filmed during a live stream with figures l...

Paige Cognetti, the Democratic mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, is campaigning to unseat Republican Representative Rob Bresnahan by adopting a strongly pro-I...

John Spencer critiques the frequent, casual use of the term "genocide" to describe Israel's military actions in Gaza, arguing it poses broader dangers for gl...

Gaza's strategic importance and the formation of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace highlights a shift in global diplomacy, possibly representing a move towards ...

With Torah readings focused on Exodus, Minnesota's Jewish community is invoking biblical teachings to mobilize against aggressive ICE operations in the regio...

Dan Perry critically examines Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace," involving figures like Benjamin Netanyahu and possibly Vladimir Putin. The initiative...

Israeli comedian Guy Hochman's show at the Broadway Comedy Club in NYC was canceled due to protests organized by pro-Palestinian groups, including Jewish Voi...

San Diego Jewish groups have criticized the organizers of a local Martin Luther King Day event after Rabbi Hanan Leberman was disinvited. Leberman, who initi...

In an ongoing legal dispute, the University of Pennsylvania has condemned a federal subpoena by the Trump administration demanding the contact information of...