Rationalist Judaism
Black Ops
13 Nov 2024
Natan Slifkin discusses the provocative campaign by Tzeva Shachor in Israel, a group dedicated to preventing the arrest of yeshiva students who evade militar...
13 Nov 2024
Between The Lines
Scoop! Secret Tapes Of Bibi-Trump Phone Calls Revealed
13 Nov 2024
In a satirical style, Gary Rosenblatt caricatures phone exchanges between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and then President-elect Donald Trump. Th...
13 Nov 2024
Forward
Trump's first picks are die-hard Israel supporters, mocking the pro-Palestinian protest vote
13 Nov 2024
In a column by Rob Eshman, the author reflects on President-elect Donald Trump's picks for key positions related to U.S. policy on Israel and Palestine, expr...
13 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
For the last time, Israel is not attacking journalists.
13 Nov 2024
Joshua Hoffman argues that the accusations against Israel for attacking journalists are misleading and fail to account for the complex reality of media manip...
13 Nov 2024
The Free Press
The Post-Election Sex Strike. Plus. . .
13 Nov 2024
In the aftermath of the 2024 elections, American progressives are grappling with Donald Trump's second victory, manifesting in behaviors reminiscent of the i...
13 Nov 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – Amsterdam
13 Nov 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi analyze the recent violent attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, drawing parallels with rising antisemitic senti...
13 Nov 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – Amsterdam
13 Nov 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the violent assault on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, highlighting the reemergence of antisemitism in Europ...
13 Nov 2024
Jewish History Uncensored
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Elections 2024 - Lessons & Perspectives
13 Nov 2024
Examining the 2024 Presidential election, this episode explores the historical context and shock of Donald Trump's victory, the nature of media and public po...
13 Nov 2024
The Beinart Notebook
November "Ask Me Anything"
13 Nov 2024
Peter Beinart opens up his monthly "Ask Me Anything" session, usually exclusive to Premium members, to a wider audience in light of significant current event...
13 Nov 2024
The Free Press
Qatar Denies It Is Expelling Hamas Officials
13 Nov 2024
Recent media reports, including those from CNN and The Wall Street Journal, erroneously suggested that Qatar is expelling Hamas officials, based on statement...
13 Nov 2024
JTA
Trump names fellow real estate mogul Steve Witkoff as Middle East envoy
13 Nov 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Steve Witkoff, a Jewish real estate developer and personal friend, as his Middle East envoy. Despite lacking diplo...
13 Nov 2024
Jewish Insider
After Harris’ defeat, top Democrats tilt to the center on Israel, tackling antisemitism
13 Nov 2024
Following significant electoral losses, top Democrats are adjusting their stance to a more centrist approach on issues concerning the Jewish community, notab...
13 Nov 2024
Jewish Insider
Rumored for a Trump posting, Elbridge Colby’s dovish views on Iran stand out
13 Nov 2024
Elbridge Colby, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense under Trump, has been rumored for a key national security post in Trump's potential second adm...
13 Nov 2024
Jewish Insider
Saudi-Israel normalization appears more distant with a skeptic in Israel’s Foreign Ministry, MBS’ ‘genocide’ accusations
13 Nov 2024
Saudi-Israel normalization is facing setbacks as new challenges emerge. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has accused Israel of genocide against Palesti...
13 Nov 2024
Tablet
Russian Terrorists and Their ‘Progressive’ Allies
13 Nov 2024
The article explores the emergence of modern political terrorism in prerevolutionary Russia, particularly during the early 1900s when left-wing terrorists en...
13 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
The Only Moral Position on Zionism
12 Nov 2024
Ariel Beery's essay challenges the morality of anti-Zionist Jews, who participate in American democracy while opposing Jewish self-determination in Israel. B...
12 Nov 2024
Forward
Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana’s law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments
12 Nov 2024
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, ruling it unconstituti...
12 Nov 2024
Forward
They created a musical about the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. Today's activists are listening
12 Nov 2024
"We Live in Cairo," a new musical by the Lazour brothers, follows six American University of Cairo students during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, reflecting t...
12 Nov 2024
Forward
Voters elected Hitler because they liked his fascist promise. Trump's reelection repeats that history
12 Nov 2024
Peter Fritzsche, a history professor at the University of Illinois, examines the 2024 U.S. presidential election through a historical lens, drawing parallels...
12 Nov 2024
JTA
Trump taps Mike Huckabee, evangelical favorite, to be ambassador to Israel
12 Nov 2024
Mike Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor and key evangelical figure, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. ambassador to I...
12 Nov 2024
Forward
Trump nominates Mike Huckabee, evangelical hardliner, as U.S. ambassador to Israel
12 Nov 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Mike Huckabee, a former governor of Arkansas and evangelical leader, as the U.S. ambassador to Israel. Known for h...
12 Nov 2024
JTA
Trump taps Iran hawks Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz for top national security roles
12 Nov 2024
President-elect Donald Trump is reinforcing his national security team with staunch pro-Israel advocates, naming Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and R...
12 Nov 2024
Moment
The Greatest Cognitive Dissonance of My Life
12 Nov 2024
Sharon S. Nazarian reflects on the profound cognitive dissonance she experiences as a Jewish Iranian-American navigating the polarized political landscape du...
12 Nov 2024
Moment
So What Happens Next?
12 Nov 2024
As American Jews reflect on the recent elections, the anticipated shift towards Republican support did not significantly materialize, with Jewish voters over...
12 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Kallus View of Army Service
12 Nov 2024
The article critiques Rabbi Shraga Kallus's lecture opposing Charedi participation in the IDF, highlighting his extremist views within Orthodox Judaism. Desp...
12 Nov 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Neocon Trump?
12 Nov 2024
The episode delves into the implications of Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz, and Elise Stefanik taking on senior foreign-policy roles in a potential Trump administra...
12 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
You don’t have to worship Trump to feel hopeful at his victory
12 Nov 2024
This piece explores the potential positive aspects of Donald Trump's presidential victory, particularly through his appointment of Elise Stefanik as Ambassad...
12 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
Would this be acceptable if Jews were not the victims?
12 Nov 2024
The article highlights the violent attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam by pro-Palestinian gangs. It underscores the perceived global double standard against...
12 Nov 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Is Torah Study a Part of the War Effort?
12 Nov 2024
The article by Natan Slifkin examines the argument that Torah study is as essential to national defense as serving in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), speci...
12 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Will Trump’s new cabinet be good for Israel?
12 Nov 2024
The article analyzes the impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s early cabinet appointments on Israel and the Jewish community. Trump’s selection of Elise S...
12 Nov 2024
JTA
House set to vote on bill targeting nonprofits accused of supporting terrorism
12 Nov 2024
A new bipartisan bill aimed at swiftly revoking the tax-exempt status of nonprofits accused of supporting terrorism is set to be voted on in the U.S. House o...
12 Nov 2024
Forward
Anti-Israel protesters in Amsterdam set tram fire just days after targeted attacks against Jews
12 Nov 2024
In Amsterdam, tensions continue to escalate as anti-Israel protesters set a tram on fire, just days after Israeli soccer fans were violently attacked. The in...
12 Nov 2024
Tablet
Obama Isn’t Going Anywhere
12 Nov 2024
Lee Smith explores the enduring influence of Barack Obama in the current American political landscape, especially in relation to Donald Trump. Smith characte...
12 Nov 2024
JTA
Trump picks Lee Zeldin, Jewish former congressman from Long Island, to head EPA
11 Nov 2024
Lee Zeldin, a Jewish former congressman from New York, has been appointed by Donald Trump to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in his upcoming a...
11 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
The Personal Costs of War
11 Nov 2024
Gavriella Zahtz's essay explores the profound challenges Israelis face amidst ongoing conflict, emphasizing the disconnect between Western perceptions and Is...
11 Nov 2024
Mishpacha
Trump Cards: Jewish Landscaping
11 Nov 2024
The 2024 election cycle has revealed a significant shift in the political landscape regarding Jewish voters, traditionally seen as reliably Democratic. Recen...
11 Nov 2024
Mishpacha
Trump Cards: Handbook for Power
11 Nov 2024
Cindy Scarr's article discusses the potential return of Donald Trump to power and the challenges he might face in implementing his agenda. Trump aims to resh...
11 Nov 2024
Mishpacha
The End of the Obama Presidency — Finally
11 Nov 2024
The article critiques the end of the Obama era, particularly in the context of U.S.-Israel relations and its influence on American politics. It argues that b...
11 Nov 2024
Forward
Who is Stephen Miller, Trump’s Jewish adviser and likely White House deputy chief of staff?
11 Nov 2024
Stephen Miller, a long-time adviser to Donald Trump, is poised to become Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House. Born into a Jewish family in Santa Monica,...
11 Nov 2024
JTA
Florida man arrested for targeting Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who says the suspect was found with an antisemitic manifesto
11 Nov 2024
Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Jewish congressman from Florida, faced a safety threat when a man, John Lapinski, was arrested near his home with firearms, body armo...
11 Nov 2024
JTA
Stephen Miller, hardline Jewish Trump aide, to become deputy chief of staff as immigration becomes top issue
11 Nov 2024
Stephen Miller, a prominent Jewish adviser known for his hardline stance on immigration, is set to become Deputy Chief of Staff under Donald Trump's second t...
11 Nov 2024
Forward
Will Trump appoint a Jewish liaison? He's the only president in nearly half a century who hasn't.
11 Nov 2024
Every U.S. president since Jimmy Carter, except Donald Trump, has appointed a liaison to the Jewish community. As Trump prepares to assume office again, voic...
11 Nov 2024
Forward
What a Secretary of State Marco Rubio would mean for American Jews and Israel
11 Nov 2024
Senator Marco Rubio's potential nomination as Secretary of State under a second Trump administration may impact U.S.-Israel relations and the broader Jewish ...
11 Nov 2024
Forward
If Vivek Ramaswamy becomes Secretary of State, his ‘America First’ ideology could complicate U.S.-Israel relationship
11 Nov 2024
The potential nomination of Vivek Ramaswamy as Secretary of State under President-elect Donald Trump could introduce significant shifts in the U.S.-Israel re...
11 Nov 2024
JTA
Cornell’s handling of a new course on Gaza could preview campus Israel battles under Trump
11 Nov 2024
Cornell University is embroiled in a contentious debate regarding a new course titled 'Gaza, Indigeneity, Resistance' by Jewish professor Eric Cheyfitz, whic...
11 Nov 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Tomorrow's "Ask Me Anything"
11 Nov 2024
Peter Beinart announces an upcoming "Ask Me Anything" session scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, at 11 am ET. This event aims to engage a wider audience, as...
11 Nov 2024
Forward
A 'sci-fi documentary' dreaming of peace got banned in Israel. Why?
11 Nov 2024
Lyd, a sci-fi documentary directed by Rami Younis and Sarah Ema Friedland, imagines an alternate reality where peace reigns in the Middle East. The film crea...
11 Nov 2024
Forward
Did JD Vance mean to quote the wisdom of a serial killer from a Coen Brothers film?
11 Nov 2024
J.D. Vance, recently elected as vice president-elect, used a controversial quote in a social media post following the recent election victory. Vance cited a ...
11 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Will Trump Be as Pro Israel This Time?
11 Nov 2024
The article discusses the complex relationship between Israeli and U.S. politics, focusing on whether former President Donald Trump, if re-elected, would mai...
11 Nov 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Who's Whispering in Trump's Ear?
11 Nov 2024
The episode discusses key appointments in Trump's incoming administration, particularly focusing on the likely roles of Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador and...
11 Nov 2024