18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Einat Wilf: 'Jews are never allowed to win, and Arabs are never allowed to lose'
2 Dec 2024
Einat Wilf, a former Israeli Knesset member, discusses Israel's conflict with Hamas, arguing that the core issue is the ideology of 'Palestinianism,' which s...
2 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
You don’t have to be Ha’aretz’s biggest fan to question Israel’s move to silence them
2 Dec 2024
The Israeli government's recent moves against media outlets like Haaretz and Al Jazeera signal a troubling shift towards restricting free press in the countr...
2 Dec 2024
Future of Jewish
The IDF is *not* the most moral army. Who cares?
2 Dec 2024
Joshua Hoffman explores the contentious idea of whether the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is the most moral army in the world. He argues that while claims of i...
2 Dec 2024
Rationalist Judaism
The Political Spectrum regarding Israel
2 Dec 2024
Natan Slifkin explores the diverse spectrum of opinions regarding Israel and the Palestinians, categorizing them into seven distinct ideological positions ra...
2 Dec 2024
Decision Points
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Will the Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Hold?
2 Dec 2024
With a delicate ceasefire announced between Israel and Hezbollah, military analyst Amos Harel discusses its implications, warning that while it presents a ch...
2 Dec 2024
Lehrhaus
A Temple in Our Days: A Long-Overdue Conversation
2 Dec 2024
The article by Meir Kraus explores the increasing movement within Israeli religious society advocating for the rebuilding of the Temple on Temple Mount. This...
2 Dec 2024
Jewish Insider
How Deborah Lipstadt used diplomacy to fight antisemitism
2 Dec 2024
Deborah Lipstadt, renowned Holocaust historian and U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, has made significant strides in her diplomatic role...
2 Dec 2024
Jewish Insider
As the next mayor of Las Vegas, Shelley Berkley marks her ‘last hurrah’ in public office
2 Dec 2024
Shelley Berkley, a former congresswoman and notable advocate for Israel, returns to public office as the new mayor of Las Vegas after more than a decade. A J...
2 Dec 2024
Forward
Trump names two of his in-laws, one Jewish and one Arab, to key diplomatic roles
1 Dec 2024
In an unconventional diplomatic move, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed two of his in-laws, Charles Kushner and Massad Boulos, to prominent roles. K...
1 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Aviva Siegel recalls the beating & worse of another female hostage
1 Dec 2024
Aviva Siegel shares a harrowing account of her time as a hostage in Gaza, highlighting the brutal violence endured by her and other captives. Her testimony i...
1 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Draining the Swamp
1 Dec 2024
The article by Kash Patel highlights a view on the media's portrayal of Donald Trump's administrative appointments, particularly in relation to U.S.-Israel r...
1 Dec 2024
Forward
Families of American hostages in Gaza courting Trump to secure a deal before inauguration
1 Dec 2024
Families of American hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are appealing to President-elect Donald Trump to broker a deal to free their loved ones before he takes o...
1 Dec 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Omer Bartov on Genocide and the ICC
1 Dec 2024
Holocaust scholar Omer Bartov, originally from Israel and currently teaching at Brown University, has critically reflected on the situation in Gaza. Observin...
1 Dec 2024
Future of Jewish
The Unexpected Benefit of Post-Zionism
30 Nov 2024
Ehud Neor critiques the impact of post-Zionist ideology on Israeli military and political failures, particularly during the October 7th security breach, wher...
30 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
"We weren't allowed to move our bodies"
30 Nov 2024
Aviva Seigel recounts the harrowing experience of being held hostage by Hamas terrorists. In her testimony, she highlights the severe restrictions and mistre...
30 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
Jewish lives don't matter.
30 Nov 2024
Joshua Hoffman critiques the global indifference towards the plight of over 100 Jewish hostages held in Gaza, contrasting the silent response with the loud a...
30 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
"There's no Israel anymore," the Hamas terrorists played mind games on hostages like Aviva Seigel
29 Nov 2024
In a harrowing account, the release from captivity of hostages like Aviva Seigel reveals the psychological tactics employed by Hamas terrorists, who sought t...
29 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Truth about the ICC Accusations
29 Nov 2024
Amidst international controversy, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued warrants for Israeli leaders, accusing them of genocide amidst the ongoin...
29 Nov 2024
JTA
A new program helps formerly haredi Orthodox New Yorkers find stable housing
29 Nov 2024
Footsteps, a nonprofit that supports individuals leaving haredi Orthodox communities in New York, is launching a new initiative to help these individuals sec...
29 Nov 2024
JTA
For American Jews like me, supporting Israel now means telling the truth about its government
29 Nov 2024
Rabbi Jill Jacobs argues that supporting Israel now requires American Jews to confront the harsh realities of its current government's actions, which she vie...
29 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
'They didn't give us food while they chewed in front of us'
29 Nov 2024
Former hostage Aviva Siegel shares her harrowing experience of captivity in Gaza, highlighting the inhumane treatment she endured. Siegel recounts how captor...
29 Nov 2024
Rationalist Judaism
The Partition Plan
29 Nov 2024
Marking the anniversary of the UN's Partition Plan for Palestine, Natan Slifkin explores the divergent Jewish and Arab reactions to the proposal that allocat...
29 Nov 2024
Bonjour Chai
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Stuffed to the Gillers
29 Nov 2024
Canadian arts institutions are increasingly politicized, with Anne Michaels' Giller Prize win igniting controversy due to Scotiabank's ties with Israel. Cult...
29 Nov 2024
Haaretz Weekly
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Netanyahu's war on the media, explained
29 Nov 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is executing a strategic assault on press freedoms, exemplified by economic measures against the Haare...
29 Nov 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Deal with it - with Ehud Barak
29 Nov 2024
Yonit Levy and Jonathan Friedland explore the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, discussing its implications with Amos Hochstein and Ehud Barak'...
29 Nov 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Deal with it - with Ehud Barak
29 Nov 2024
Ehud Barak shares insights on the political landscape in Israel and beyond, emphasizing the complexities of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, and the challenge...
29 Nov 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Deal with it - with Ehud Barak
29 Nov 2024
Yonit Levy and Jonathan Friedland discuss the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and interview former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who shares insigh...
29 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
The Most Annoying 'Pro-Israel' People
28 Nov 2024
Joshua Hoffman challenges the superficial support often claimed for Israel, criticizing those who align their backing with political convenience rather than ...
28 Nov 2024
Promised Podcast
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The “The Paper They’re Written On” Edition
28 Nov 2024
The episode discusses the challenges and controversies surrounding the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, and the ramifications of the International Cri...
28 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Former hostage Aviva Siegel recalls the harrowing moment Hamas terrorists stormed her home
28 Nov 2024
Aviva Siegel shares a chilling personal recount of the moment Hamas terrorists infiltrated her home, where she and her husband Keith were attacked and subseq...
28 Nov 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Omer Bartov on Genocide and the ICC
28 Nov 2024
Renowned Holocaust scholar Omer Bartov, who hails from Israel and teaches at Brown University, engages in a critical discussion with Peter Beinart about the ...
28 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The ICC is carrying out the whims of unaccountable UN bodies and NGOs
28 Nov 2024
The recent issuance of arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant highlights signi...
28 Nov 2024
Forward
Israel reached a ceasefire in Lebanon. Why does Gaza seem so hard?
27 Nov 2024
The article explores the contrasting strategies of U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding ceasefires in Lebanon and...
27 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
We are not like them — and we should be damn proud of that.
27 Nov 2024
Ted Goldstein's essay reflects on the resilience and unique character of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, highlighting the enduring impact of figur...
27 Nov 2024
JTA
Israel reached a ceasefire in Lebanon. Is Gaza next?
27 Nov 2024
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have differing approaches following a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, concerning futu...
27 Nov 2024
Forward
Lee Zeldin, Trump’s pick to helm EPA, says he received bomb threat with ‘pro-Palestinian themed message’
27 Nov 2024
Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the Environmental Protection Agency and a notable Jewish Republican, reported receiving a bomb threat ...
27 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Aviva Siegel recounts the terrifying moments before Hamas stormed her home on October 7th
27 Nov 2024
Aviva Siegel shares her harrowing experience from October 7th, when Hamas militants invaded her home. Detailing the moments leading up to the incursion, Sieg...
27 Nov 2024
Forward
France says it won’t arrest Netanyahu, despite ICC warrant against him
27 Nov 2024
France, along with Argentina and Hungary, has announced it will not honor the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister B...
27 Nov 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Charedi Draft-Dodging: The Movie
27 Nov 2024
Natan Slifkin discusses the contentious issue of draft-dodging among Charedi Jews in Israel, highlighting the tension between military service and traditiona...
27 Nov 2024
Forward
What Trump's appointment of a Soros protege tells us about the right's real priorities
27 Nov 2024
Emily Tamkin explores the irony of President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of Scott Bessent, a former associate of George Soros, to lead the Treasury Depa...
27 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Cease Fire in Lebanon
27 Nov 2024
Amidst significant skepticism, Israel successfully managed a two-front war against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, culminating in a favorable ceasefi...
27 Nov 2024
JTA
Deportations, lawsuits, increased scrutiny: How the Trump administration could handle campus antisemitism
27 Nov 2024
Andrew Lapin's piece explores the ongoing challenges and political dynamics surrounding U.S. campus antisemitism, particularly under Title VI civil rights in...
27 Nov 2024
Forward
Senior Biden aide celebrates Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in call with Jewish leaders
27 Nov 2024
Amos Hochstein, President Joe Biden's envoy to the Middle East, celebrated a diplomatic breakthrough with a ceasefire brokered between Israel and Hezbollah a...
27 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Living in Kfar Aza, so close to the Gaza Strip, meant living with constant fear
27 Nov 2024
Aviva Siegel, a resident of Kfar Aza near the Gaza Strip, shares her harrowing experience of living with the continuous dread of conflict. Her narrative prov...
27 Nov 2024
JTA
Uruguay elects a left-wing president who is not anti-Israel, a rarity in Latin America
27 Nov 2024
Yamandu Orsi has been elected as the president of Uruguay, marking a shift in Latin America's left-wing leadership which is typically critical of Israel. Con...
27 Nov 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Why Did Israel Agree?
27 Nov 2024
Israel's recent decision to partake in a ceasefire with Hezbollah is analyzed, questioning whether this is a strategic move to restock weaponry or a necessit...
27 Nov 2024
Forward
When the bar mitzvah boy’s dad is running for mayor
27 Nov 2024
Scott Stringer, former Manhattan borough president and New York City's comptroller, is preparing both for his son Maxwell's bar mitzvah and his own return to...
27 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Jews are back as everyone’s go-to target, but I’m looking for a glimpse of light
27 Nov 2024
In a time when Jews face renewed targeting and antisemitic sentiments are pervasive, this deeply personal piece explores the struggle with faith and communit...
27 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The government must clearly reject the ICC ruling
27 Nov 2024
The article critiques the International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, arguing this reflects a historical pattern of trea...
27 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The government should put its alliance with Israel above a foreign court
27 Nov 2024
The article, authored by Keith Black, Chair of the Jewish Leadership Council, argues that the British government should prioritize its alliance with Israel o...
27 Nov 2024