Rationalist Judaism
Sacrifice vs. Jacuzzis
16 Apr
Natan Slifkin sharply criticizes a group of over 1200 young men in Beit Shemesh who indulge in luxurious recreational activities, such as pool and jacuzzi da...
16 Apr
Forward
Epstein and Iran are an antisemitism mega-crisis. Here's what Jewish organizations should do about it.
16 Apr
In 2026, the release of the Epstein Files and the controversial U.S.-Israel lobbying leading to conflict with Iran have exacerbated antisemitic sentiments gl...
16 Apr
The Free Press
Israel’s Economy Is Booming Thanks to War with Iran
16 Apr
Amit Segal provides insight into the unexpected economic ramifications of the ongoing war with Iran, highlighting the dramatic strengthening of the Israeli s...
16 Apr
JTA
In major shift, all but 7 Senate Democrats vote to block weapons sales to Israel
16 Apr
A significant shift in U.S. policy towards Israel was highlighted as 40 Senate Democrats voted to block sales of certain weapons to Israel, revealing a growi...
16 Apr
Future of Jewish
Israel vs. the Religion of De-Escalation
16 Apr
Nachum Kaplan critiques Western diplomatic approaches to aggression, particularly in relation to Israel and its adversaries like Hamas and Hezbollah. He argu...
16 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy
A blind spot in Haredi integration efforts
16 Apr
Efforts to integrate the Haredi population into Israeli society are leaving behind a significant group – individuals who have left the Haredi community but d...
16 Apr
The Free Press
Is This War Justified? Eli Lake Debates Iran with Robert Wright
16 Apr
In a recent episode of the NonZero podcast, journalist Eli Lake engages in a debate with Robert Wright on the justification and strategic implications of a p...
16 Apr
Jewish Insider
D.C. mayoral candidate Kenyan McDuffie courts Jewish voters as DSA-endorsed rival Lewis George faces communal backlash
16 Apr
Kenyan McDuffie, a candidate for the mayorship of Washington, D.C., is actively seeking support from Jewish voters amidst controversy surrounding his rival J...
16 Apr
Tablet
The Return of the Echo Chamber
16 Apr
Lee Smith discusses the current geopolitical tension surrounding Iran's nuclear program, focusing on former and current U.S. administrations' approaches. He ...
16 Apr
Jewish Insider
Experts welcome rare Israel-Lebanon talks but caution on Hezbollah disarmament
16 Apr
The recent direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, the first in over 30 years, have sparked cautious optimism among diplomats and experts about the potentia...
16 Apr
Forward
Far-right Polish lawmaker draws outrage after calling Israel the ‘new Third Reich’
15 Apr
Konrad Berkowicz, a far-right Polish lawmaker, incited outrage by presenting a distorted Israeli flag featuring a swastika and labeling Israel as the "new Th...
15 Apr
Unpacked
What Israelis really think about the ceasefire
15 Apr
In the midst of escalating tensions among Israel, Iran, and the United States, a ceasefire has been established, prompting mixed reactions from Israelis. Man...
15 Apr
Forward
Hochul pushes 25-foot buffer around New York houses of worship as Mamdani wavers on local bills
15 Apr
Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has proposed a plan to institute a 25-foot buffer zone around houses of worship in the state to enhance safety, particularl...
15 Apr
Kveller
A New Israeli Show Is Coming to Apple TV This May
15 Apr
Unconditional, a new Israeli thriller series premiering on Apple TV, draws inspiration from real-life events involving wrongful detentions in Russia, notably...
15 Apr
JTA
Extremist, far-right Jewish Defense League is back in the news
15 Apr
The resurgence of the far-right Jewish Defense League (JDL) is under scrutiny after a member of its offshoot group was arrested for planning an attack on pro...
15 Apr
The Free Press
Why Ousting Ben-Gvir Could Backfire
15 Apr
Amit Segal explores the potential repercussions of ousting Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, highlighting the delicate balance of maintaini...
15 Apr
Forward
JD Vance heckled over Middle East policy at conservative event
15 Apr
Vice President JD Vance faced protests from antiwar hecklers during a Turning Point USA event, reflecting tensions among young Republicans over U.S. Middle E...
15 Apr
JTA
JD Vance heckled over Middle East policy at Turning Point USA event
15 Apr
Vice President JD Vance faced criticism from antiwar hecklers during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Georgia, highlighting rising opposition a...
15 Apr
JTA
Moderation cuts leave most extremist, antisemitic content on Instagram unchecked, ADL finds
15 Apr
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) report reveals that over 93% of antisemitic and extremist content on Instagram remains unaddressed, highlighting a significa...
15 Apr
Future of Jewish
They had 20 years to do something, and they did nothing.
15 Apr
Harold Katz's essay offers a trenchant critique of international responses to Israel's security concerns, particularly regarding Hezbollah's sustained aggres...
15 Apr
Jewish Insider
Zohran Mamdani’s video chief lauded Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar
15 Apr
The video director responsible for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's viral campaign videos has come under scrutiny for past social media praise of Yahya S...
15 Apr
Jewish Insider
Inside the DNC working group at the center of Democrats’ Israel fight
15 Apr
Amid growing divisions within the Democratic Party on U.S.-Israel relations and Middle East policy, a Democratic National Committee (DNC) working group has b...
15 Apr
Future of Jewish
Jew-hate is sabotaging Europe’s foreign policy, again.
14 Apr
Vanessa Berg argues that European nations are eschewing support for U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran's regime due to political and ideological factors r...
14 Apr
Forward
Phasing out US subsidies for Israel's military will strengthen our alliance — not end it
14 Apr
Jeremy Ben-Ami, founder of J Street, argues for phasing out U.S. military subsidies to Israel, asserting that this would strengthen, rather than weaken, the ...
14 Apr
Forward
Most American Jews oppose AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, survey finds
14 Apr
A survey released by the liberal pro-Israel group J Street shows that a majority of American Jews oppose the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)...
14 Apr
JTA
Most American Jews oppose AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, survey finds
14 Apr
A recent survey by GBAO Strategies for J Street found that 66% of American Jews oppose the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's (AIPAC) spending in Dem...
14 Apr
JTA
Jewish protesters arrested outside Schumer’s office while calling for US to ‘stop arming Israel’
14 Apr
A group of Jewish protesters associated with IfNotNow were arrested during a demonstration outside Senator Chuck Schumer's office, calling for the U.S. to ce...
14 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Pope and the President
14 Apr
In a piece blending humor with political commentary, the author discusses the contrasting perspectives of Pope Leo, a fictional character and staunch White S...
14 Apr
Forward
J Street says Israel should fund its own defense
14 Apr
J Street, a progressive pro-Israel advocacy group, is calling for a reevaluation of U.S. military aid to Israel, advocating for an end to direct financial su...
14 Apr
Forward
Israelis have no idea where the Iran war is going. But they know it’s part of Netanyahu’s campaign
13 Apr
In the aftermath of a recent murky ceasefire with Iran, Israelis are left in a state of confusion and strategic paralysis, unlike the decisive outcomes they ...
13 Apr
Forward
US funding for Israel's Iron Dome air defense system used to enjoy bipartisan support. Not anymore.
13 Apr
As U.S. political dynamics shift, funding for Israel's Iron Dome system, traditionally enjoying bipartisan support, faces growing opposition from progressive...
13 Apr
Forward
Dublin's National Concert Hall scraps fundraiser for Israeli emergency service, igniting outcry
13 Apr
The National Concert Hall in Dublin has faced criticism after cancelling a fundraiser for Israel's emergency medical service, Magen David Adom (MDA). Origina...
13 Apr
Forward
Pro-Palestinian activists are banned from Buchenwald, where survivors vowed to fight for peace
13 Apr
The article examines the controversy at the Buchenwald concentration camp site, where pro-Palestinian activists from Kufiyas in Buchenwald were banned from h...
13 Apr
Unpacked
Are Those Israel-Palestine Maps Misleading?
13 Apr
The video explores the viral maps depicting the changing territories of Israel and Palestine, critiquing their oversimplification and historical inaccuracies...
13 Apr
The Free Press
Israel Has an Extremism Problem
13 Apr
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the growing problem of extremism among Israeli settlers in the West Bank, emphasizing the complexity and diversity within the sett...
13 Apr
Forward
My father was in the Hungarian resistance. Orbán's defeat reminds us why it mattered
13 Apr
Jonathan Jacoby reflects on his father's involvement in the Hungarian resistance during WWII, contextualizing it with the recent electoral defeat of Hungary'...
13 Apr
JTA
Woman fired for calling Israelis ‘baby killers’ in Times Square raises $32K from fans
13 Apr
Jennifer Koonings, a nurse, recently gained significant attention after being dismissed from her position for an incident in which she filmed herself verball...
13 Apr
Hadassah
Fearing a Forever War in Israel
13 Apr
The article reflects on the evolving nature of conflict in Israel, particularly following intense engagements with Iran and Hezbollah. It questions whether I...
13 Apr
JTA
Trump administration fires 2 judges who blocked deportations of pro-Palestinian activists
13 Apr
Under the Trump administration, two judges, Roopal Patel and Nina Froes, were dismissed after they blocked the deportations of pro-Palestinian activists, hig...
13 Apr
JTA
South Korean president compares IDF actions to the Holocaust, drawing Israel condemnation
13 Apr
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sparked controversy by comparing Israeli military actions to the Holocaust in a social media post, which Israel's Foreig...
13 Apr
Hadassah
Stories From Hadassah’s Underground Hospitals
13 Apr
Hadassah Medical Organization's response to the conflict initiated by Israel and the US against Iran is a testament to their extraordinary preparedness and r...
13 Apr
The Beinart Notebook
This War is All About the Palestinians
13 Apr
The discussion revolves around the parallels between Israel's current political stance towards the Palestinians and South Africa's policies during apartheid....
13 Apr
JTA
Pro-Palestinian activists are banned from Buchenwald, where survivors vowed to fight for peace
13 Apr
A dispute over the memory and commemoration of Buchenwald's victims has erupted after pro-Palestinian activists were barred from holding a vigil at the site....
13 Apr
JTA
Fatalities from antisemitic attacks in 2025 reach highest toll in 30 years, Israeli analysis finds
13 Apr
In 2025, fatalities from antisemitic attacks spiked to their highest level in over three decades, marking an alarming trend identified by Tel Aviv University...
13 Apr
JTA
Israelis say they are maintaining war readiness as US-Iran talks fail, Trump imposes blockade
13 Apr
Following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks, President Trump has announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, casting doubt on the recent ceasefire....
13 Apr
Tablet
The Black Herb
13 Apr
Alexander Nazaryan reflects on his journey to Chernobyl, highlighting personal and professional insights. While initially traveling there as a journalist to ...
13 Apr
Tablet
The Paranoid Prophet of Loserdom
13 Apr
In this exploration of Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin, Marc Weitzmann traces the complex web of influences and ideologies that shape Dugin's vision and ...
13 Apr
Tablet
Seven Myths About the Iran War
13 Apr
Michael Doran challenges the prevailing narratives around Trump's foreign policy decisions on Iran, arguing against seven key myths propagated by both progre...
13 Apr
JTA
Hungary’s Viktor Orban loses to Peter Magyar, ending rule of a key Netanyahu ally in Europe
12 Apr
Peter Magyar's victory over Viktor Orban in Hungary marks a significant political shift, effectively removing an important European ally of Israeli Prime Min...
12 Apr
Israel: State of a Nation
Iran exported terror via proxies. Now, allies will arm the Iranian people to crush the regime.
12 Apr
The discussion between Jonathan Schanzer and Eylon Levy delves into the longstanding issue of Iran's use of proxy militias to exert influence and create inst...
12 Apr