JTA
As protesters swarm Brooklyn Israeli real estate expo, attendees say support mattered more than sales
12 May
The Israeli real estate event held at Young Israel of Midwood in Brooklyn was marked by significant pro-Palestinian protests, illustrating the ongoing tensio...
12 May
JTA
EU sanctions Israeli settlers after Hungary, under new leadership, clears path
12 May
The European Union has moved forward with sanctions against Israeli settlers responsible for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. This decision, f...
12 May
eJewishPhilanthropy
Don’t walk away from the table
12 May
Recent actions by Jewish donors to withdraw financial support from elite universities in response to perceived anti-Israel sentiments have sparked debate wit...
12 May
Rationalist Judaism
Cavemen of Different Kinds
12 May
Natan Slifkin reflects on the dangers of tribalism and the tendency to view issues through a binary lens of pro- and anti-Torah, or friend versus enemy, thro...
12 May
Future of Jewish
Everything You Need to Know About Israel's Nuclear Deterrent
12 May
Israel's nuclear deterrent, although never publicly admitted, is a strategic cornerstone that influences regional and international dynamics. Rooted in a doc...
12 May
Forward
Three simple rules for navigating a new season of protest against Israel
12 May
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove reflects on the complex ethics surrounding protests against Israel, particularly in light of recent incidents in the U.S. He proposes t...
12 May
Forward
Alleging conflicts, California judge boots Jewish DA from trying Stanford pro-Palestinian protesters
12 May
A California judge has disqualified Jewish District Attorney Jeff Rosen from retrying a case against five pro-Palestinian protesters accused of vandalizing S...
12 May
Jewish Insider
Race to replace Pelosi offers early test of whether progressive Jews welcomed on the left
12 May
In the race to replace Nancy Pelosi, California State Senator Scott Wiener faces a challenging political landscape as a progressive Jew who is critical of Is...
12 May
Future of Jewish
The American Left is becoming Iran’s defense attorney.
11 May
In a charged critique, Bob Goldberg examines the stance of certain U.S. Democratic Party members, particularly those pressing for U.S. public acknowledgment ...
11 May
Forward
Israel bars YouTuber Tyler Oliveira from entering country, citing ‘harassment of Jews’ on social media
11 May
Israel has barred Tyler Oliveira, a controversial right-wing YouTuber, from entering the country due to accusations of disseminating antisemitic content onli...
11 May
Forward
Hochul makes play for Orthodox voters with tuition relief and synagogue buffer zones
11 May
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is proactively seeking support from Orthodox Jewish voters in her reelection campaign by advocating for tuition relief for yes...
11 May
Forward
Middlebury College Hillel votes to rebrand, distancing from parent group on Israel
11 May
Middlebury College's Hillel has rebranded itself as the Jewish Association of Middlebury (JAM) following a student board decision to distance from Hillel Int...
11 May
JTA
Eurovision opens in Vienna amid scrutiny over Israel’s participation and voting campaigns
11 May
Israeli contestant Noam Bettan is representing Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, amid controversy and scrutiny over Israel's participation. Fi...
11 May
Emes Ve-Emunah
When Lies of Omission Are Reported as Truth
11 May
Jonathan Rosenblum's commentary addresses the inconsistencies in media coverage regarding Israel's military actions in Lebanon, highlighting how reports ofte...
11 May
The Beinart Notebook
Progressives Must Not Give Tucker Carlson a Pass
11 May
The piece focuses on the need for progressive voices to critically scrutinize figures like Tucker Carlson, despite the alignment some of his views may have w...
11 May
JTA
Netanyahu on ‘60 Minutes’: Fight with Hezbollah should be seen as separate from Iran war
11 May
In a CBS 60 Minutes interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argued that the military engagement with Hezbollah in Lebanon should be considered s...
11 May
JTA
Labour politician is booed as thousands rally against antisemitism in London
11 May
A significant rally in London called for stronger measures against antisemitism, drawing thousands of British Jews and politicians outside the prime minister...
11 May
Future of Jewish
Stop explaining antisemitism. Start defeating it.
10 May
Nachum Kaplan argues that traditional approaches to combating antisemitism through education and dialogue have proven ineffective and obsolete. He suggests t...
10 May
The Beinart Notebook
They Called Zionism “The Most Evil Enemy of the Jewish Proletariat”
10 May
This thought-provoking piece explores the historical tensions between Zionism and Jewish socialism, focusing on the Jewish Labor Bund of Eastern Europe. The ...
10 May
Future of Jewish
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10 May
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is an initiative dedicated to providing in-depth, nuanced analysis of Jewish-related stories and conversations, part...
10 May
Living Lchaim
His Son Was Murdered in Gaza. Now He's One of The Most Powerful People in Israel.
10 May
Dr. Yechiel Leiter, Israel's Ambassador to the United States, shares the personal and professional journey that has shaped his influential position today. Fo...
10 May
Forward
Debating Zionism is good for Jews, actually
9 May
Noam Pianko explores the rich history of debate over Zionism at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), highlighting how this discourse has navigated the comp...
9 May
Future of Jewish
The History They Hope You Never Learn About 'From the River to the Sea'
9 May
Mitch Schneider's essay delves deep into the historical slogan 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,' often used in anti-Israel protests. Schne...
9 May
Jewish Insider
In heavily Jewish Manhattan district, Dem congressional candidates divided over Israel, antisemitic protests
9 May
As the Democratic primary for Manhattan's open House seat approaches, key divisions have surfaced among candidates regarding Israel and antisemitism, reflect...
9 May
Future of Jewish
For the first time in my life, I’m afraid for us Jews.
8 May
In an eloquent yet sobering essay, veteran Jewish journalist Gary Rosenblatt addresses the increasing vulnerability and fear experienced by American Jews tod...
8 May
Forward
I discovered anti-Zionism at the University of Michigan. I'm glad it lives on there
8 May
Gayle Kirshenbaum reflects on the evolution of anti-Zionist sentiment at her alma mater, the University of Michigan. Spurred by a historical commencement add...
8 May
JTA
DOGE’s cuts to Jewish humanities grants were unconstitutional, judge rules
8 May
A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) 2025 cancellation of many federal humanities grants, including several focuse...
8 May
Forward
An alarming new battleground in campus fights over Israel
8 May
Alanna E. Cooper examines the tensions surrounding university graduations, particularly highlighted by historian Derek Peterson's controversial speech at the...
8 May
The Cholent
Who Is Seattle's Jewish Community?
8 May
The Greater Seattle Jewish community has grown to nearly 75,000, reflecting the West Coast's trends with unique characteristics of lower engagement and relig...
8 May
JTA
Yeshivas celebrate after Hochul says NY will opt into federal school choice tax credit
8 May
Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement that New York will adopt a federal school choice tax credit has been celebrated by yeshivas across the state. This move ...
8 May
Jewish Review of Books
Four Words Random House Would Rather Not Say
8 May
Abraham Socher critiques Random House's omission of specific terms like "Israel," "Gaza," "Hamas," and "Jew" from the book description of Rachel Goldberg-Pol...
8 May
The Free Press
Antisemitism Is Getting More Violent
8 May
The latest Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 2025 audit report reveals a surprising decline in antisemitic incidents, dropping from a record high of 9,354 in 2024...
8 May
Forward
Is this Apple TV thriller hasbara — or societal critique?
8 May
Apple TV's new thriller "Unconditional" explores controversial themes, drawing attention for its portrayal of Israeli characters and the politically complex ...
8 May
Jewish Insider
In Georgia’s 10th District, a GOP establishment favorite takes on a controversial outsider
8 May
In Georgia's 10th District Republican primary, establishment candidate Houston Gaines is up against controversial outsider Ryan Millsap. Gaines, supported by...
8 May
Tablet
Elon Musk’s ‘Nighthawks’
8 May
Elon Musk's Tesla Diner in Los Angeles is heralded as a modern-day homage to Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks," blending retro-futurist design with the technologi...
8 May
Tablet
The Mask of Certainty
8 May
Beny Spira's article "The Mask of Certainty" challenges the perceived efficacy of mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite confident assertions by...
8 May
Forward
Jewish real estate magnate Steven Roth likens Mamdani’s ‘tax the rich’ rhetoric to ‘from the river to the sea’
7 May
In a controversial exchange, Jewish real estate magnate Steven Roth likened New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's "tax the rich" rhetoric to antisemitic sloga...
7 May
Forward
Israel's most dangerous war is with itself
7 May
Israel today grapples with internal tensions as the rapidly growing Haredi community clashes with secular society over economics, education, and military ser...
7 May
Forward
Netanyahu deploys AI videos as political weapon, aimed at voter fears of Arab power
7 May
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is employing AI-generated videos to target political rivals Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett in the lead-up to the fa...
7 May
Hadassah
5050 Initiative Looks to Reverse Decline of Women in the Knesset
7 May
The 5050 Initiative, founded by gender equity activist Yael Yechieli, is working to increase women's representation in the Israeli Knesset ahead of the upcom...
7 May
JTA
Jewish leaders lament ‘woefully inadequate’ sentence after California man pleads guilty in death of pro-Israel protester
7 May
Jewish leaders express strong disapproval of a plea deal granted to Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji, the man guilty of causing the death of Jewish protester Paul Ke...
7 May
Forward
California man pleads guilty in 2023 death of pro-Israel protester
7 May
In a tragic case that has affected the Jewish community, Loay Alnaji pleaded guilty to the 2023 death of pro-Israel protester Paul Kessler, avoiding a prison...
7 May
JTA
Potentially carving out left lane, Bores nabs backing of Bernie Sanders-affiliated group in NY-12
7 May
The congressional race for New York's 12th district is heating up as Democratic candidates focus on the nuanced relationship between antisemitism and anti-Zi...
7 May
JTA
At Jewish forum, NY-12 candidates wrestle with anti-Zionism and antisemitism
7 May
In a heated forum held at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Democratic candidates for New York's 12th Congressional District debated the intertwined issues of...
7 May
The Free Press
How Hezbollah Is Trying to Drag Israel Down to Its Level
7 May
Amit Segal, through his newsletter, analyzes the complexities of Israel's ongoing tensions with Hezbollah, specifically focusing on a recent Israeli strike t...
7 May
JTA
British Greens battle antisemitism scandal as Jewish leader Zack Polanski targets historic gains in local elections
7 May
British local elections spotlight the Green Party's rise amid controversies over antisemitism and its Jewish leader, Zack Polanski. An outspoken critic of Is...
7 May
The Beinart Notebook
The Jewish Bund
7 May
Peter Beinart hosts a Zoom call with guests Molly Crabapple and Joshua D. Zimmerman to discuss the Jewish Bund's history and its enduring influence on modern...
7 May
JTA
Casey Putsch, candidate who asked Grok to praise Hitler, loses in Ohio GOP primary
7 May
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Casey Putsch, known for his antisemitic rhetoric, lost the Republican primary but garnered 17.5% of the vote, reflecting a stron...
7 May
Forward
Rutgers disinvites commencement speaker over tweet claiming Israelis 'train dogs to sexually assault prisoners'
7 May
Rutgers University has rescinded the invitation for Rami Elghandour, an alumnus and producer of an Oscar-nominated docudrama, to speak at the School of Engin...
7 May
Future of Jewish
The Lies People Tell Themselves About the Middle East
7 May
Lucy Tabrizi's essay critiques the Western perception of the Iranian regime and the broader Middle East conflict, emphasizing the religious underpinnings of ...
7 May