Future of Jewish
'Genocide' is the cool, new antisemitic slur.
23 Apr
Joanne Strasser explores the troubling misuse of the term "genocide" in discourse surrounding Israel, comparing it to historical antisemitic tropes such as b...
23 Apr
Forward
The de facto annexation of the West Bank is a recipe for utter disaster
23 Apr
Yardena Schwartz examines the gradual steps taken by the Israeli government towards de facto annexation of the West Bank, despite the lack of formal declarat...
23 Apr
JTA
NYC won’t codify a new definition of antisemitism, Mamdani’s antisemitism czar says
23 Apr
Phylisa Wisdom, head of the Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism, announced that New York City will not codify a definition of antisemitism, stirring contro...
23 Apr
JTA
In the depths of Tel Aviv’s bus station, a fragile refuge for those with nowhere else to go during war
23 Apr
Beneath the Central Bus Station in Tel Aviv, a bomb shelter originally built for Cold War protection has become a refuge for over 200 residents, primarily as...
23 Apr
The Beinart Notebook
The Future is Peace
23 Apr
The Zoom event hosted by Peter Beinart features a discussion with Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon, co-authors of "The Future is Peace," which explores shared Je...
23 Apr
JTA
In Orban’s rule, Israelis saw a model for their own country. Will he also be one in defeat?
23 Apr
The article discusses the evolving perspective of Israelis on Hungary's electoral politics, especially in light of Viktor Orbán's recent defeat. Israeli Prim...
23 Apr
JTA
Peter Beinart’s ‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza’ wins PEN America award
23 Apr
Peter Beinart's book, "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning," has been awarded the 2026 PEN America Literary Award for nonfiction. Known f...
23 Apr
JTA
Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor
23 Apr
Donald Trump has been awarded Israel's top civilian honor, the Israel Prize, marking the first time a non-Israeli has received this accolade. Israeli Prime M...
23 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy
Presence without power changes nothing
23 Apr
Aya Shechter discusses the waning American public support for Israel, highlighting that Jewish communities often prioritize accessible campaigns over buildin...
23 Apr
Future of Jewish
The Left is doing Israel a favor by abandoning it.
23 Apr
Bob Goldberg argues that the growing disconnect between the Democratic Party in the U.S. and Israel is inadvertently benefiting Israel by pushing it toward g...
23 Apr
JTA
NYC progressive Jewish group picks rabbi to replace leader who joined Mamdani administration
23 Apr
Margo Hughes-Robinson, a Conservative rabbi and former executive director of Partners for Progressive Israel, has been appointed as the new leader of New Yor...
23 Apr
Tablet
Private Eyes
23 Apr
Cryptocurrency's reputation as a tool for shadowy transactions overlooks its potential for unprecedented traceability thanks to blockchain technology. While ...
23 Apr
Jewish Insider
Josh Shapiro supports U.S. aid to Israel, but calls to use it as leverage
23 Apr
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro supports U.S. military aid to Israel, particularly the funding of the Iron Dome system which protects Israeli civilians fr...
23 Apr
Forward
Former Columbia professor tells NYU students to learn from Hamas at off-campus event
22 Apr
Mohamed Abdou, a former Columbia University professor, gave a controversial lecture organized by Shut it Down NYU, an unaffiliated student group, advocating ...
22 Apr
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22 Apr
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is committed to offering in-depth analysis and context on Jewish and Israeli issues, free from paywalls and advertis...
22 Apr
JTA
Jewish politician booed at 92NY event after defending Mayor Mamdani
22 Apr
At a 92NY event focusing on "The Future of Being Jewish in New York," tensions flared as a Jewish politician, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, was booed for defending May...
22 Apr
Forward
These states want to ban the term ‘West Bank’ and replace it with ‘Judea and Samaria’
22 Apr
Several U.S. states are considering legislation that bans the use of the term "West Bank" and opts for "Judea and Samaria" in official documents. Tennessee, ...
22 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah
An Independence Day of Disunity
22 Apr
On Israeli Independence Day, the author reflects on feelings of pride in both Israel and the United States, while lamenting the profound disunity among Jews,...
22 Apr
Forward
New York City’s top Jewish officials urge Mamdani to recognize Israel’s centrality to Jewish identity
22 Apr
Jewish elected leaders in New York City are urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to acknowledge the emotional and cultural significance of Israel to the city's large ...
22 Apr
JTA
Looming large over Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations: Argentina’s Javier Milei
22 Apr
Argentinian President Javier Milei's presence in Israel for its 78th Independence Day was marked by highly symbolic gestures affirming the close ties between...
22 Apr
Unpacked
Why Did Israel Give Up Gaza For…Nothing?
22 Apr
The 2005 Gaza disengagement, led by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, marked a pivotal turn in Israeli policy. Initially a strong proponent of settlements...
22 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy
Location, location, location: The road Zionism took
22 Apr
Yossi Avni-Levy and Michael Chabon's novels explore alternate realities where Jewish sovereignty is established outside of Israel, specifically considering l...
22 Apr
JTA
Tom Suozzi to propose national protest ‘buffer zones’ around synagogues
22 Apr
In a move responding to increasing security concerns around Jewish places of worship, former Congressman Tom Suozzi has announced plans to propose national p...
22 Apr
Forward
UCLA student government condemns campus Hillel for hosting former hostage
22 Apr
UCLA's student government has condemned the campus Hillel for hosting former Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov, who spoke at a Yom HaShoah event. The student gov...
22 Apr
Forward
Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, even after Iran balks at new round of negotiations
22 Apr
President Trump announced an extension of the U.S.-Israeli ceasefire with Iran despite Iran not agreeing to negotiations. This unexpected move followed outre...
22 Apr
Forward
Alan Dershowitz quits Democratic Party, calling it ‘most anti-Israel party in U.S. history’
22 Apr
Prominent attorney Alan Dershowitz, known for his strong pro-Israel stance and past legal representation of controversial figures like Donald Trump, has anno...
22 Apr
JTA
The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas says Zionists ‘talk like Black people during slavery’
22 Apr
Julian Casablancas, lead singer of The Strokes, sparked controversy with remarks comparing American Zionists' behavior to that of enslaved Black people, duri...
22 Apr
Jewish Insider
Jewish Dems vow to keep fighting in Michigan, even as they question if they belong
22 Apr
Jewish Democrats in Michigan are grappling with feelings of marginalization within their party following a recent state convention in Detroit. Although the e...
22 Apr
Forward
Netanyahu heckled at Israel's official Memorial Day ceremony as bereaved families grasp for comfort
21 Apr
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced heckling at Israel's official Memorial Day ceremony, reflecting the deep political divides and tensions as Israel con...
21 Apr
The Free Press
Introduction to Gazology
21 Apr
Matti Friedman reflects on the emergence of a new Western literary genre centered around Gaza, which he terms 'Gazology.' During a visit to the U.S., Friedma...
21 Apr
Forward
Marking Israel's most joyous day with anguish over the country's future
21 Apr
As Israel celebrates its 78th Independence Day, the nation faces deep introspection about its identity, particularly whether it will continue as a modern civ...
21 Apr
JTA
Jewish NY Assembly candidate alleges opponent used forged signatures
21 Apr
In New York, political tensions heighten as David Orkin, a Jewish candidate and workers' rights attorney, sues his opponent, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, ...
21 Apr
JTA
Israel jails soldiers who smashed Jesus statue in Lebanon, installs a new one
21 Apr
In a significant disciplinary measure, the Israeli military has jailed two soldiers involved in desecrating a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon, underscoring ...
21 Apr
JTA
Netanyahu heckled at Israel’s official Memorial Day ceremony as bereaved families grasp for comfort
21 Apr
Israel's Memorial Day ceremonies were fraught with tension as political discourse clashed with personal grief. Prime Minister Netanyahu's remarks were met wi...
21 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Tragically Insulting and Destructive Act
21 Apr
In a deeply concerning incident, an IDF soldier recently took a sledgehammer to a statue of Jesus in a Christian village in Lebanon, potentially harming the ...
21 Apr
MomentMag
The Word Zionism is Dead
21 Apr
Nadine Epstein, the editor of Moment, delves into the complexities surrounding the term "Zionism" and its place in modern discourse. With Zionism and anti-Zi...
21 Apr
Future of Jewish
This is what opinions about Israel always ignore.
21 Apr
The article provides a personal account of the everyday realities of living in Israel, highlighting the ever-present threats of terrorism that Israeli societ...
21 Apr
Forward
Rahm Emanuel joins calls for end to US ‘financial aid’ to Israel
20 Apr
Rahm Emanuel, former U.S. Ambassador to Japan and a potential Democratic presidential candidate, has publicly called for an end to U.S. financial aid to Isra...
20 Apr
Future of Jewish
Israel puts mourning before victory — by design.
20 Apr
The essay by Leo Pearlman delves into Israel's choice to commemorate Yom HaZikaron, a day of remembrance for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, just b...
20 Apr
Forward
Michigan Democrats nominate Eli Savit, progressive Jewish prosecutor, for state attorney general
20 Apr
Eli Savit, a progressive Jewish county prosecutor, has been nominated by the Michigan Democratic Party as their candidate for state attorney general. Known f...
20 Apr
Forward
University of Michigan regents race turns into Israel litmus test for Democrats
20 Apr
The University of Michigan Board of Regents race has become a flashpoint for debates over Israel within the Democratic Party. Following their nomination of A...
20 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah
An Unpopular But Just War
20 Apr
The opinion piece by Rachel Goldberg-Polin argues that the U.S. war with Iran, while unpopular, is a necessary measure to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear...
20 Apr
JTA
End of an era as Central Park bench is dedicated to Israeli hostages
20 Apr
In Scarsdale, a predominantly Jewish suburb of New York City, the actions of the school board president’s daughter have sparked controversy and calls for his...
20 Apr
JTA
Trump, on eve of new ceasefire talks: ‘Israel never talked me into the war with Iran’
20 Apr
President Donald Trump has publicly denied claims that Israel influenced his decision to go to war with Iran, amidst speculation that Israeli pressure, parti...
20 Apr
JTA
Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board, sidelining pro-Israel Jewish incumbent
20 Apr
Amid a shifting political landscape within the Democratic party regarding Israel-Palestine dynamics, Michigan Democrats have chosen Amir Makled, a pro-Palest...
20 Apr
The Free Press
Inside the Latest Round of Iran Negotiations
20 Apr
Israeli journalist Amit Segal reports on the upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations that are set against the backdrop of ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts. Although ...
20 Apr
Israel: State of a Nation
60% of the Lebanese public wants peace with Israel.
20 Apr
A discussion hosted by Eylon Levy featuring guest Dan Feferman delves into recent findings that suggest 60% of the Lebanese public favors peace with Israel. ...
20 Apr
JTA
Netanyahu, IDF condemn Israeli soldier’s bludgeoning of Jesus statue in Lebanon
20 Apr
The incident involving an Israeli soldier damaging a statue of Jesus in Lebanon has sparked widespread condemnation, including from Israeli Prime Minister Be...
20 Apr
The Beinart Notebook
It’s Not Just the Presidential Candidates
20 Apr
The article highlights a forthcoming Zoom discussion featuring Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon, who have co-authored "The Future is Peace." Despite personal los...
20 Apr
JTA
Police eye Iran involvement as 3 London synagogues are targeted in arson attacks
20 Apr
A recent series of arson attacks on London synagogues have raised alarm, with two teenagers arrested and suspicions of Iranian involvement growing. These inc...
20 Apr