JTA
In a federation official’s remark about resettling Gaza, signs of tension among Jewish groups in the new Trump era
19 Nov 2024
Following Donald Trump's reelection, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) faced internal tensions when an executive, Karen Paikin Barall, suggested...
19 Nov 2024
Jewish Insider
Israel Katz, the self-proclaimed Herod of Israeli politics and Israel’s new defense minister
19 Nov 2024
Israel Katz, Israel's new Defense Minister, known for his bold and confrontational style, has stirred controversy with statements that contradict government ...
19 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
Most people are not antisemites, but that is not the point.
18 Nov 2024
Joshua Hoffman explores how fringe groups, regardless of their size, can majorly influence societal norms, using historical examples to highlight their impac...
18 Nov 2024
Forward
Biden administration sanctions Israeli settler group, in move that Trump could reverse
18 Nov 2024
The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on Amana, an Israeli settler group involved in illegal West Bank outposts, as part of efforts to curb violence...
18 Nov 2024
Moment
Is Anyone Scarier than Elon Musk?
18 Nov 2024
Nadine Epstein explores the concerns surrounding Elon Musk and his potential role in government, highlighting fears about his susceptibility to conspiracy th...
18 Nov 2024
Forward
Is RFK about to ban goyslop — and what on earth is that?
18 Nov 2024
The article explores the antisemitic term "goyslop," which gained attention after a viral photo of RFK Jr. eating McDonald's food, contradicting his health a...
18 Nov 2024
Forward
Why Neo-Nazis marched in Ohio this weekend, and almost every weekend in the U.S.
18 Nov 2024
Neo-Nazi rallies have become alarmingly frequent across the United States, with hundreds occurring since 2016, driven by small white supremacist groups seeki...
18 Nov 2024
Forward
Who is Marc Rowan, the Jewish investor reportedly in the running for Trump’s Treasury secretary?
18 Nov 2024
Marc Rowan, a prominent Jewish investor and philanthropist, has emerged as a key contender for the role of Treasury Secretary in President-elect Donald Trump...
18 Nov 2024
Forward
Streaming platform Twitch bans the word ‘Zionist’ as a proxy for spreading hate toward Jews and Israelis
18 Nov 2024
Twitch, a leading livestreaming platform, has updated its hate speech policy to ban the use of the term 'Zionist' when employed as a slur against Jews or Isr...
18 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Doron Spielman talks about the underground tunnel networks
18 Nov 2024
The video features IDF Major (Res.) Doron Spielman discussing the significant threat posed by terrorist organizations on Israel's borders due to their extens...
18 Nov 2024
JTA
Who are the Jews in Trump’s inner circle?
18 Nov 2024
The article offers an overview of key Jewish figures within Donald Trump's inner circle as he prepares for a potential return to the White House. Notable nam...
18 Nov 2024
Forward
Just about every interpretation of Trump's narrow election victory is wrong
18 Nov 2024
Jay Michaelson argues that post-2024 election analyses misinterpret Donald Trump's narrow victory by attributing it to ideological shifts rather than economi...
18 Nov 2024
People of the Pod
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What President-Elect Trump’s Nominees Mean for Israel, Antisemitism, and More
18 Nov 2024
AJC Managing Director of Policy and Political Affairs, Julie Fishman Rayman, analyzes the potential impacts of President-elect Trump's nominees on U.S. polic...
18 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Culture War and Identity Politics
18 Nov 2024
The article discusses how identity politics and the culture war contributed to recent Democratic election losses. It mentions that many in introspection beli...
18 Nov 2024
JTA
White House, Ohio governor condemn neo-Nazi rally in downtown Columbus
18 Nov 2024
A neo-Nazi rally in Columbus, Ohio, involving masked individuals waving Nazi flags and spreading antisemitic rhetoric, has been widely condemned by various o...
18 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
"Going into Lebanon to see Hezbollah underground is an experience like none other in my lifetime"
18 Nov 2024
Doron Spielman recounts his visit to Lebanon to explore Hezbollah's underground tunnel network, describing it as a unique and unforgettable experience. As a ...
18 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
On the Ground in Lebanon with IDF Spox Maj. Doron Spielman
18 Nov 2024
In an eye-opening account, Major (Res.) Doron Spielman, a seasoned member of the IDF spokespersons' office, provides a firsthand insight into the complex and...
18 Nov 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Keep Your Powder Dry
18 Nov 2024
Discussion focuses on the political landscape post-2024 U.S. election, featuring the challenge of maintaining rational discourse in the Trump-centric media e...
18 Nov 2024
Between The Lines
Attention, Democrats: 'Resistance' And 'Grieving' Aren't The Way To Go
18 Nov 2024
In this thought-provoking piece, Gary Wexler challenges Democrats to reconsider their post-election strategies after recent political defeats, emphasizing th...
18 Nov 2024
JTA
Top Canadian book prize to be awarded amid a flurry of protest over its sponsors’ ties to Israel
18 Nov 2024
The Giller Prize, Canada's esteemed literary accolade, is embroiled in controversy due to its sponsors' connections with Israel, prompting a boycott by autho...
18 Nov 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Brutalizing the Stranger
18 Nov 2024
Peter Beinart reflects on Jewish teachings from Parshat Vayera, connecting them to contemporary issues of immigration and xenophobia in the U.S. He draws par...
18 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
How Trump Proved Experts Wrong on Israel
18 Nov 2024
The Abraham Accords, signed during the final months of Donald Trump's presidency, marked a significant shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy by establishing norm...
18 Nov 2024
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Yaakov Katz: 'The Israeli military has fought in probably the most humane way possible'
18 Nov 2024
Yaakov Katz emphasizes the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) commitment to humane warfare while critiquing Western media's portrayal of the Israel-Hamas conflict...
18 Nov 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Mississauga organizers cancel vigil honouring Sinwar as ‘Our Mandela’. But local Jews aren’t relaxing yet
18 Nov 2024
The controversial vigil planned in Mississauga to honor Yahya Sinwar, a Hamas leader, was canceled but not due to pressure from Jewish groups, according to t...
18 Nov 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Chessed? You mean Cruelty.
18 Nov 2024
Natan Slifkin critiques Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch's assertion that charedi Torah study and supposed acts of chessed (kindness) are vital for Israel's survival,...
18 Nov 2024
Forward
Will Scharf, co-founder of ‘Jews Against Soros,’ is Trump’s new White House staff secretary
18 Nov 2024
Will Scharf, a Jewish attorney known for his involvement in Donald Trump's legal team, has been appointed as the White House staff secretary for Trump's seco...
18 Nov 2024
Tablet
Papers, Please!
18 Nov 2024
Michael Lind evaluates the contentious debate around a national ID system in the United States, which, he argues, could provide a technical solution to issue...
18 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Rabbi Elhanan Miller on social media in the Arab world.
17 Nov 2024
Rabbi Elhanan Miller discusses the transformative role of social media in bridging cultural gaps between Israelis and Arab audiences. By engaging directly in...
17 Nov 2024
JTA
As Schumer presses ahead with Antisemitism Awareness Act, concerns about free speech resurface
17 Nov 2024
Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing forward the Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA), aiming to codify a controversial definition of antisemitism under Title VI of ...
17 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
An Analysis of the Election and Trump's Picks
17 Nov 2024
The article discusses the surprising factors that contributed to Donald Trump's electoral success, emphasizing the role of economic concerns and a disconnect...
17 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
He used to drive Gazan cancer patients to Israel's hospitals until Hamas attacked the crossing
17 Nov 2024
Rabbi Elhanan Miller shares his insights on the complexities and humanitarian challenges of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the personal story ...
17 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Arab audiences need to hear that Hamas is bad for Palestinians
17 Nov 2024
Rabbi Elhanan Miller, an expert in Middle Eastern affairs, asserts the necessity of communicating to Arab audiences that Hamas is detrimental to Palestinian ...
17 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
The Insanity of Western Women Defending Their Oppressors
16 Nov 2024
Karen Hunt critiques Western women's support of Islamic regimes, arguing that in doing so, they inadvertently back systems that oppress women, such as throug...
16 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
This Arabic-speaking rabbi says Al Jazeera is a mouthpiece for Hamas
16 Nov 2024
Rabbi Elhanan Miller, an Arabic-speaking rabbi, criticizes Al Jazeera for acting as a mouthpiece for Hamas amid ongoing Middle East conflicts. Drawing on his...
16 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
What the Jews Keep Getting Wrong About Politics
16 Nov 2024
Joshua Hoffman critiques the entrenched political alignments of American Jews, arguing that reliance on the Democratic Party overlooks rising antisemitism wi...
16 Nov 2024
Forward
Will Trump's efforts to fight antisemitism help degrade democracy?
15 Nov 2024
Emily Tamkin critiques Donald Trump's recent pledges to combat antisemitism, suggesting that his strategies may undermine democratic institutions such as fre...
15 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
Stories the Media Purposely Ignore About Israel
15 Nov 2024
Nachum Kaplan critiques mainstream media's biased coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, arguing that significant events and perspectives are being ignored. ...
15 Nov 2024
Forward
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish Democrat, launches bid for New Jersey governor
15 Nov 2024
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a centrist Jewish Democrat representing New Jersey's 5th Congressional District, has officially announced his candidacy for the state's...
15 Nov 2024
Forward
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary nominee, has multiple Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos
15 Nov 2024
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality and Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, has drawn attention for his body tattoos reflecting Christian and Cru...
15 Nov 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Rebecca Traister on Trump’s Victory and the Gender Divide
15 Nov 2024
Rebecca Traister, in a conversation with Peter Beinart, reflects on the enduring gender divide in American politics following Hillary Clinton's defeat in the...
15 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Hesder students and Charedi Students
15 Nov 2024
The piece explores the tensions between Hesder students and the Charedi community in Israel, primarily focusing on their differing approaches to national ser...
15 Nov 2024
Forward
Senate moves to pass contentious antisemitism bill targeting anti-Israel activity on campuses
15 Nov 2024
The U.S. Senate is on the verge of advancing the Antisemitism Awareness Act, a bipartisan but divisive bill addressing antisemitism in higher education. The ...
15 Nov 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Why He Picked RFK
15 Nov 2024
The discussion revolves around the controversial selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by President-elect Trump, amidst a broader context of public distrust in ...
15 Nov 2024
JTA
‘The Goldman Case’ tells the true story of a French Jewish radical whose murder trial is still cloaked in mystery
15 Nov 2024
The film "The Goldman Case" revives the enigmatic story of Pierre Goldman, a 1970s French Jewish radical and Holocaust survivor thought to be wrongly accused...
15 Nov 2024
Forward
Mike Huckabee's old-school Christian Zionism is bad news for anyone who wants Middle East peace
15 Nov 2024
The appointment of Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel under President-elect Donald Trump is poised to complicate peace efforts in the Middle East. Huckabe...
15 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Racists use “the facts” as cover for their bigotry
15 Nov 2024
The article explores how far-right and far-left groups use "facts" to rationalize bigotry and divert attention from systemic issues. It highlights cases wher...
15 Nov 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Zoom Call Today
15 Nov 2024
Peter Beinart hosts a weekly Zoom call for his paid subscribers, providing a platform for insightful discussions on contemporary issues. This week's guest is...
15 Nov 2024
MomentMag
The State of American Democracy Post Presidential Election Edition with EJ Dionne and Robert Siegel
15 Nov 2024
In a post-presidential election analysis, noted commentators E.J. Dionne and Robert Siegel engage in a thoughtful discussion on the current state of American...
15 Nov 2024
Lehrhaus
Letters to the Editor: Responses to Zach Truboff on Religious Zionism and Yosef Lindell on Selihot
15 Nov 2024
The essay provides responses to two recent Lehrhaus articles on Religious Zionism and the nature of Selihot. Yitzchak Blau critiques Zach Truboff's portrayal...
15 Nov 2024
Bonjour Chai
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Don't Heart Huckabees
15 Nov 2024
In this episode, Avi and Phoebe discuss the controversial appointment of Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel and its implications for Jewish-American ...
15 Nov 2024