Jewish Chronicle
Select committees should be for grown-up scrutiny, not student politics virtue-signalling
12 Dec 2024
The piece criticizes British parliamentary committees for prioritizing performative displays over substantive scrutiny, particularly regarding the Israeli-Pa...
12 Dec 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Calls are mounting for Ottawa to convene an urgent national forum on hate crimes, terrorism and antisemitism
12 Dec 2024
Recent violent protests in Montreal have sparked a renewed demand from Canadian Jewish leaders for a national summit focusing on law enforcement and antisemi...
12 Dec 2024
Unorthodox
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How to Save New York from Itself, with Nicole Gelinas
12 Dec 2024
Nicole Gelinas discusses New York City's current justice system and its focus on race over addressing underlying social issues like mental health crises. The...
12 Dec 2024
Unorthodox
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How to Save New York from Itself, with Nicole Gelinas
12 Dec 2024
Nicole Gelinas discusses the impact of progressive policies on New York City's justice system and societal safety, highlighting the case of Marine veteran Da...
12 Dec 2024
Forward
Challenges and opportunities for the Jewish members of the 119th Congress
12 Dec 2024
The 119th U.S. Congress sees noteworthy developments for Jewish members, with representation remaining stable but significant changes within party dynamics a...
12 Dec 2024
JTA
What to expect from the 34 Jewish members of the next Congress
12 Dec 2024
The upcoming U.S. Congress will see 34 Jewish members, with possible changes including the doubling of Jewish Republicans and new Jewish Democratic represent...
12 Dec 2024
Jewish Insider
Anthony Weiner mulls political comeback in New York
12 Dec 2024
Anthony Weiner, the former congressman known for his scandalous past, is contemplating a return to politics by considering a bid for a New York City Council ...
12 Dec 2024
Jewish Insider
Leader of U.K. Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch showcases her pro-Israel bona fides
12 Dec 2024
Kemi Badenoch, the new leader of the U.K. Conservative Party and the first Black woman to head a major political party in England, emphasizes her support for...
12 Dec 2024
Jewish Insider
From Shabbat surveillance to city council: The rise of an Orthodox GOP activist in New Jersey
12 Dec 2024
Mordechai Burnstein, having moved to Jackson Township, New Jersey, in 2015, has emerged as a pivotal figure in advocating for the Orthodox Jewish community, ...
12 Dec 2024
Forward
As Anthony Weiner eyes a political comeback, can he count on Jewish voters?
11 Dec 2024
Anthony Weiner, once a notable Jewish Democrat from New York, has taken steps toward a potential political comeback by registering for a city council candida...
11 Dec 2024
Forward
Dear Yoav Gallant: You are welcome at my synagogue
11 Dec 2024
Rabbi Ben Herman critiques the decision by Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C. to cancel a speaking invitation to Israel's former Defense Minister Y...
11 Dec 2024
Rationalist Judaism
No Right to Refuse
11 Dec 2024
Natan Slifkin critiques a recent episode of the Headlines podcast on the topic of achdus (unity) and its implications for charedi involvement in the Israeli ...
11 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Rumours review: Cate Blanchett and Charles Dance in G7 satire
11 Dec 2024
The film "Rumours" offers a satirical take on global leadership, featuring Cate Blanchett as German Chancellor Hilde Orlmann hosting a G7 summit disrupted by...
11 Dec 2024
New Voices
They’re Good People, I Promise…
11 Dec 2024
A Connecticut College student grapples with their complex Jewish identity amidst tensions between support for Israel and solidarity with Palestinian activism...
11 Dec 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Demon Mangione
11 Dec 2024
The podcast examines the case of Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting a healthcare executive and the alarming trend of some individuals lionizing such acts. T...
11 Dec 2024
JTA
Queer Jewish teens feel abandoned by LGBT groups that condemn Israel
11 Dec 2024
Jewish LGBTQ+ teens are feeling increasingly alienated from queer organizations that have adopted strong pro-Palestinian stances, particularly after the Octo...
11 Dec 2024
Jewish History Uncensored
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Fall of Assad : Perspectives and Lessons
11 Dec 2024
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the fall of Bashar al-Assad, highlighting its implications for Israel and the broader geopolitical landscape. He also connec...
11 Dec 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – Crossroads
11 Dec 2024
Considerations about Israel's readiness to conclude the war have been prompted by shifts in the geopolitical climate, including Syria's upheaval and tentativ...
11 Dec 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – Crossroads
11 Dec 2024
Amidst significant geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, Israeli society is at a crossroads, dealing with the aftermath of the fall of the Assad regime in ...
11 Dec 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – Crossroads
11 Dec 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore Israel's response to shifting regional dynamics following the upheaval in Syria and the ongoing challenges wit...
11 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Are US employers discriminating against Jews?
11 Dec 2024
The Anti-Defamation League's recent study, conducted by Bryan Tomlin, reveals potential discrimination against Jewish and Israeli-American job applicants in ...
11 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Syria’s new rulers need to show Israel and the rest of the region that it will not be a threat
11 Dec 2024
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8 marks a pivotal opportunity for change in Syria and the broader Middle East. Observed from the Israeli bor...
11 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Taiwan must be better prepared against an October 7th-like attack, says this Taiwanese diplomat
11 Dec 2024
Ya-Ping Lee, serving as the Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Tel Aviv, underscores the importance of Taiwan being ready to face p...
11 Dec 2024
Jewish Insider
Minneapolis mayor drew closer to his Jewish identity after Oct. 7, rise in antisemitism; ‘I have to be more out front’
11 Dec 2024
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has experienced a renewed connection to his Jewish identity amid a rise in antisemitic incidents following the October 7th Hamas...
11 Dec 2024
JTA
Fate of Jewish man facing sentencing over 2022 synagogue shooting plot divides the Upper West Side
10 Dec 2024
The Upper West Side is divided over the sentencing of Matthew Mahrer, a Jewish man, who pled guilty to felony weapons charges in a plot to attack a synagogue...
10 Dec 2024
Future of Jewish
Everything You Need to Know About Syria, Israel, and the Middle East
10 Dec 2024
In an analytical exploration of Syria's recent political upheavals, Richard Hanania reflects on the fall of the Assad regime and its implications for regiona...
10 Dec 2024
Moment
Debunked: 500-Year-Old Torah Scroll Found in Assad’s Residence
10 Dec 2024
Following the upheaval in Syria, rumors surfaced on social media claiming a 500-year-old Torah scroll was discovered in Bashar al-Assad's residence. However,...
10 Dec 2024
Forward
How a Jewish neighborhood in liberal Los Angeles became a stronghold for Trump
10 Dec 2024
The Pico-Robertson neighborhood in Los Angeles, traditionally known for its liberal Jewish community, experienced a political shift in the 2024 U.S. presiden...
10 Dec 2024
JTA
House elects Brian Mast, U.S. army veteran who assisted Israeli soldiers as a civilian volunteer, to lead Foreign Affairs Committee
10 Dec 2024
Florida Rep. Brian Mast, a staunch pro-Israel Republican and former U.S. army combat veteran, has been elected to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee. ...
10 Dec 2024
JTA
What issues are Jewish voters thinking about as New York City’s mayoral campaign gets underway?
10 Dec 2024
Jewish issues are expected to play a significant role in New York City's 2024 mayoral election, especially given the city's large Jewish population and recen...
10 Dec 2024
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Jewish Actor Jason Isaacs Wears Yellow Ribbon to British Independent Film Awards
10 Dec 2024
Jason Isaacs, a prominent Jewish actor, attended the British Independent Film Awards donning a yellow ribbon, leading to speculation about its significance. ...
10 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Taiwan faces five million cyber attacks from China per day
10 Dec 2024
Taiwan is under significant cyber threat, experiencing five million cyber-attacks daily from China, according to Ya-Ping (Abby) Lee, the Taipei Economic and ...
10 Dec 2024
Forward
Why I resigned as chairman of Amnesty Israel
10 Dec 2024
Daniil Brodsky, former chairman of Amnesty Israel, explains his resignation in response to internal disagreements on the organization's handling of its Gaza ...
10 Dec 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Deep Dive on Syria
10 Dec 2024
Jonathan Schanzer examines the fall of the Assad regime and its implications for Middle Eastern geopolitics, highlighting the complex power dynamics at play....
10 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
‘I’ve entered the Jewish stage of my career’
10 Dec 2024
Simon Yadoo, an actor with a 19-year career, has recently embraced Jewish roles, marking a new phase in his work with plays like "Goldie Frocks and the Bear ...
10 Dec 2024
Jewdicious
A Former President Presents Inconvenient Facts To Young Protesters
10 Dec 2024
Former President Bill Clinton reflects on the complex history of Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations and the impact of Yasser Arafat's rejection of a peac...
10 Dec 2024
JTA
Massad Boulos, Trump’s new Middle East adviser, touts roadmap to Palestinian state
10 Dec 2024
Massad Boulos, slated to be Donald Trump's advisor on Middle Eastern affairs, emphasizes the need to outline a roadmap to Palestinian statehood as part of es...
10 Dec 2024
JTA
Benjamin Netanyahu takes the stand in his corruption trial
10 Dec 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in court as part of his ongoing trial for corruption charges, marking a historic occasion where a sitting...
10 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Taiwan stands with the people of Israel, says this Taiwanese diplomat in Israel
10 Dec 2024
Ya-Ping (Abby) Lee, the Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Tel Aviv, has publicly expressed Taiwan's solidarity with the people of ...
10 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
With Assad gone, now is the time to bomb Iran’s nukes
10 Dec 2024
The article argues for a preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, framing it as an existential threat to Israel similar to past threats from Syria and...
10 Dec 2024
Future of Jewish
According to this non-Jew, antisemitism is the perfect prejudice.
10 Dec 2024
Pat Johnson, Director of Upstanders Canada, argues that antisemitism is a deeply ingrained and self-sustaining form of prejudice that prevails globally, rega...
10 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
With Trump’s return, will the Abraham Accords make a comeback?
10 Dec 2024
The article discusses the potential revival of the Abraham Accords with the possible return of Donald Trump to power, focusing on Saudi Arabia's strategic co...
10 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Both Israel and Taiwan faced existential challenges at the moment of their independence
9 Dec 2024
Ya-Ping (Abby) Lee, the Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Tel Aviv, draws parallels between the early histories of Israel and Taiw...
9 Dec 2024
JTA
Jewish U of Michigan official targeted with pro-Palestinian vandalism at home
9 Dec 2024
University of Michigan trustee Jordan Acker, a Jewish attorney, experienced a third incident of vandalism linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict, with pro-Pales...
9 Dec 2024
Forward
Bucking Israel’s far right, several large American Jewish groups say they oppose resettling Gaza
9 Dec 2024
Several prominent American Jewish organizations, including the Jewish Federations of North America, the American Jewish Committee, and the Anti-Defamation Le...
9 Dec 2024
Future of Jewish
Random people share what confuses them about Israel.
9 Dec 2024
Israel often elicits confusion for those unfamiliar with its unique sociopolitical landscape, and this article explores common perplexities voiced by people ...
9 Dec 2024
JTA
Adam Schiff is sworn into Senate on edition of Maimonides’ Jewish legal code printed in 1490
9 Dec 2024
Adam Schiff, newly elected Democratic senator from California, chose a historical edition of Maimonides' Mishneh Torah, printed in 1490 in Milan by the Sonci...
9 Dec 2024
Forward
I don’t want to argue about genocide. I just want to honor Mahmoud.
9 Dec 2024
Rabbi Regina Sandler-Phillips focuses on commemorating Mahmoud Almadhoun, a key figure behind the Gaza Soup Kitchen, who was killed by an Israeli drone strik...
9 Dec 2024
JTA
Columbia’s anti-Israel student alliance booted from Instagram
9 Dec 2024
Columbia University Apartheid Divest, a prominent anti-Israel student coalition at Columbia University, faced Instagram account suspension following a contro...
9 Dec 2024
Forward
Adam Schiff chose Mishneh Torah for swearing in to the U.S. Senate
9 Dec 2024
Adam Schiff, recently elected to the U.S. Senate, chose the Maimonides Mishneh Torah for his swearing-in ceremony, sparking discussions about the appropriate...
9 Dec 2024