Forward
‘I’m an American, but I’m also Jewish’: How Yeshiva University women are voting for president
3 Nov 2024
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, many Orthodox Jewish women at Yeshiva University's Stern College face a complex voting decision. The compe...
3 Nov 2024
Between The Lines
Scoop! Nightmare On Pennsylvania Avenue
3 Nov 2024
This satirical piece by Gary Rosenblatt imagines a scenario where former President Donald Trump attempts to cancel Election Day and immediately assume office...
3 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Enemy Within and Winning the War
3 Nov 2024
This piece critically examines recent comments made by Amos Schocken, the publisher of Haaretz, which have sparked controversy for framing Palestinian terror...
3 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
For many anti-Israel protesters, Israel's existence is sufficient justification for violence
3 Nov 2024
Former Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg asserts that a significant portion of anti-Israel protesters view the very existence of Israel as enough reason t...
3 Nov 2024
JTA
Meet two rabbis who are trying to fight ‘toxic polarization’ — one Jewish text at a time
3 Nov 2024
Rabbis Michael Holzman and Rachel Schmelkin are working to combat the toxic polarization in American society using Jewish texts and values. Through initiativ...
3 Nov 2024
Rationalist Judaism
No Sense of Shame
3 Nov 2024
Natan Slifkin criticizes the charedi community for its lack of participation in Israel's national defense and its absence of compensatory acts of chesed. Sli...
3 Nov 2024
Forward
Trump says mass deportations will ease the housing crisis. We've seen that before — under the Nazis in France
3 Nov 2024
Nina Bernstein explores the parallels between Donald Trump's proposed mass deportation policies as a solution to housing shortages and a similar approach tak...
3 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
Antisemitism is killing the progressive movement.
2 Nov 2024
Benjamin Kerstein critiques the progressive movement for its alleged deepening of antisemitism, suggesting this may be a significant factor in its political ...
2 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
The Art of Israeli Apathy
2 Nov 2024
Israeli society is characterized by its fiercely opinionated nature, with citizens frequently engaging in spirited debates on everything from politics to dai...
2 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
The Official United Nations Dictionary (Parody)
1 Nov 2024
Daniel Clarke-Serret's satirical article critiques the perceived bias and ineffectiveness of the United Nations, particularly in its treatment of Israel and ...
1 Nov 2024
JTA
How rabbis in battleground states are approaching a razor-close election with enormous implications for Jews and for Israel
1 Nov 2024
Amid a highly contentious U.S. election, rabbis in battleground states face the challenge of guiding their communities through political polarization while m...
1 Nov 2024
JTA
Woman charged with vandalizing Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s Manhattan office, which displays Israeli hostage posters
1 Nov 2024
A woman, Brittany Hale, has been charged with vandalizing the Manhattan office of Rep. Adriano Espaillat, which displays posters of Israeli hostages held by ...
1 Nov 2024
JTA
‘I’m an American, but I’m also Jewish’: How Orthodox women in college are voting for president
1 Nov 2024
As the presidential election approaches, many Orthodox Jewish women at Stern College for Women find themselves torn between prioritizing abortion rights and ...
1 Nov 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Ruwa Romman and Rania Batrice
1 Nov 2024
Ruwa Romman, a Democratic State Representative from Georgia, reflects on the challenges and implications of a Trump presidency as the election cycle conclude...
1 Nov 2024
Forward
When colleges shut down their ‘Gaza solidarity sukkahs,’ they prompted debates over anti-Zionist Jewish observance
1 Nov 2024
A series of Gaza solidarity sukkahs, constructed by anti-Zionist Jewish groups on university campuses like Northwestern and NYU during the 2024 Sukkot holida...
1 Nov 2024
Forward
I was a Bernie supporter. This year, I'm voting Trump. Here's why liberal Jews like me made the switch
1 Nov 2024
Shabbos Kestenbaum, once a staunch supporter of Bernie Sanders and left-wing politics, explains his shift to voting for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential...
1 Nov 2024
JTA
How ‘Gaza solidarity sukkahs’ became a flashpoint for debates about anti-Zionist Jewish observance
1 Nov 2024
The article explores the controversial emergence of "Gaza Solidarity Sukkahs" built by anti-Zionist Jewish groups in the U.S. during Sukkot. These sukkahs, m...
1 Nov 2024
JTA
This Jewish actor made a ‘reality film’ about his not-quite real campaign for NYC Council
1 Nov 2024
Zack Weiner, a Jewish actor and screenwriter, turned his unlikely campaign for a New York City Council seat into a "reality movie" titled "Citizen Weiner." T...
1 Nov 2024
Forward
This is not an endorsement for Kamala Harris — or Donald Trump
1 Nov 2024
Jodi Rudoren reflects on the fading tradition of newspaper political endorsements in light of recent decisions by the owners of major outlets like The Washin...
1 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Israel is fighting a genocidal enemy
1 Nov 2024
In a compelling discussion, Josh Frydenberg, the former Treasurer of Australia, highlights the existential threat faced by Israel from groups he identifies a...
1 Nov 2024
JTA
Argentina’s Javier Milei selects Jewish ambassador to replace foreign minister he fired
1 Nov 2024
In a significant shift in Argentina's foreign policy, newly elected President Javier Milei has appointed Gerardo Werthein, a Jewish businessman and former am...
1 Nov 2024
Lilith
A Memoir That’s a Cry for Housing Justice
1 Nov 2024
Jennifer Baum's memoir, "Just City," intertwines her personal experiences growing up in RNA House on the Upper West Side with a broader exploration of housin...
1 Nov 2024
Forward
Here's why Orthodox Jews are loyal to Trump — even if they don't love him
1 Nov 2024
Orthodox Jews have shown consistent support for Donald Trump due to his strong pro-Israel policies, including recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, endo...
1 Nov 2024
JTA
Columbia paid $395,000 in settlement after suspending Jewish student for using ‘fart spray’
1 Nov 2024
Columbia University settled a lawsuit with a Jewish student for $395,000 after suspending them for using a novelty fart spray at an anti-Israel protest. The ...
1 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Bill Clinton on Israel's war with Hamas
1 Nov 2024
Former President Bill Clinton has recently voiced his perspective on the Israel-Hamas conflict, aligning somewhat with Democrat John Fetterman's views. Clint...
1 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Thinking Heart review: ‘David Grossman’s dream for Israel omits certain details’
1 Nov 2024
David Grossman's latest collection, 'The Thinking Heart: In Israel and Palestine,' consists of articles reflecting on Israeli society and its ongoing conflic...
1 Nov 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Shameful Schumer and the Election
1 Nov 2024
The podcast delves deep into allegations against Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for allegedly advising Columbia University to avoid discussing antisemi...
1 Nov 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Shameful Schumer and the Election
1 Nov 2024
This episode highlights criticism of Senator Chuck Schumer for allegedly downplaying antisemitic incidents at Columbia University for partisan gain. The conv...
1 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Australia must stand with Israel
1 Nov 2024
Josh Frydenberg, former Treasurer of Australia, emphasizes the vital importance of strong Australian support for Israel amid regional tensions. He argues tha...
1 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
Dear Iran, the Jews have already outlived many, many regimes.
1 Nov 2024
Nachum Kaplan's essay traces the resilience of the Jewish people through history, highlighting their survival and continuity despite numerous empires and reg...
1 Nov 2024
Forward
A Holocaust exhibit — and Jewish staffer — are involved in a controversy over the National Archives
1 Nov 2024
Ellis Brachman, a senior advisor at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, is at the center of a controversy regarding the downplaying of dif...
1 Nov 2024
Forward
Harris and Trump court Jews and Arabs in the campaign’s homestretch
1 Nov 2024
As the U.S. presidential campaign enters its final phase, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are keen on winning the votes o...
1 Nov 2024
Forward
Chicago school board president resigns amid backlash over antisemitic social media posts
1 Nov 2024
Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson, recently appointed president of the Chicago public school board, resigned after backlash over antisemitic social media posts. H...
1 Nov 2024
Bonjour Chai
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Election-Swinging Jews
1 Nov 2024
This episode explores the nuances of the Jewish vote in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, highlighting the factors influencing Jewish voter preference...
1 Nov 2024
Tikvah
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Matthew Levitt on Israel’s War with Hizballah: How the terrorist group continues on despite its catastrophic losses.
1 Nov 2024
Matthew Levitt offers an analysis of Israel's military successes against Hezbollah, detailing significant disruptions in the organization's arsenal, leadersh...
1 Nov 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
How 10/7 changed everything — except the way Jewish interest groups fight antisemitism
1 Nov 2024
Matthias J. Becker, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, discusses the ongoing challenges in combating antisemitism online, aggravated by the reactio...
1 Nov 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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The Most Popular Vote - with Rachel Maddow
1 Nov 2024
Rachel Maddow joins the hosts Yonit and Jonathan to discuss her new book and the historical parallels it draws to current political threats in the United Sta...
1 Nov 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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The Ultra Election - with Rachel Maddow
1 Nov 2024
Rachel Maddow joins Yonit and Jonathan to explore the historical parallels between past fascist movements in the U.S. and today’s political landscape, drawin...
1 Nov 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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The Ultra Election - with Rachel Maddow
1 Nov 2024
Four days before the U.S. election, Rachel Maddow discusses her new book, "Prequel: An American Fight against Fascism," linking past American fascism to curr...
1 Nov 2024
JTA
Hymie’s, the Philly Jewish deli featured in a Trump ad, is now the setting for a Harris spot
1 Nov 2024
Hymies, a well-known Jewish deli in Philadelphia, has become a stage for political ads as the U.S. election nears its end. Initially featured in a Republican...
1 Nov 2024
Tablet
The Obama Machine
1 Nov 2024
Michael Lind explores the transformation of the Democratic Party under Barack Obama, describing it as the emergence of a new political machine reminiscent of...
1 Nov 2024
Tablet
The UN’s Kosher Stamp for Terror
1 Nov 2024
Recent Israeli moves to ban the U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) underscore rising concerns about its purported collusion with Hamas, evident in alleged ...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
The Roots of Public Mistrust: Science, Policy & Academic Integrity
1 Nov 2024
Public trust in the scientific community, historically stable, is declining due to institutional distrust, political divides, and pandemic management. Scienc...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Encouraging Debate, Not Settling It
1 Nov 2024
Daniel Diermeier, Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, discusses his commitment to fostering a campus culture rooted in inquiry and reason, amid growing dise...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Boycotts: The Threat to Academic Freedom
1 Nov 2024
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) recently shifted its stance, endorsing academic boycotts under certain conditions, sparking a debate...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Boycotts: The Legal Remedy
1 Nov 2024
The growing movement to boycott Israeli academic institutions poses significant risks to Israel's global scientific and economic standing, as well as to broa...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Boycotts: The Case for Raising Our Voices
1 Nov 2024
The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel has largely failed economically, with foreign investment in Israel significantly increas...
1 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
Israeli politics provides what American democracy desperately needs.
31 Oct 2024
The article explores the contrasts between Israeli and American electoral practices, highlighting the Israeli focus on political parties over individual cand...
31 Oct 2024
JTA
Shock jock Sid Rosenberg has become one of Trump’s most aggressive Jewish surrogates
31 Oct 2024
Sid Rosenberg, a conservative talk radio host, has become an outspoken Jewish surrogate for Donald Trump, participating in rallies and using his platform to ...
31 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Australian leaders have failed to fight antisemitism effectively
31 Oct 2024
Josh Frydenberg, former Treasurer of Australia, asserts that Australian leaders have fallen short in effectively combating antisemitism. This criticism refle...
31 Oct 2024