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Nadine Epstein discusses why Elon Musk, despite his revolutionary influence in various industries, should not hold a government position. Musk's power throug...

Elon Musk, while a revolutionary entrepreneur reshaping multiple industries, including space travel and electric vehicles, poses significant ethical and poli...

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, is carefully navigating the U.S. political landscape as the 2024 presidential election nears, where Israelis ...

Pennsylvania's significant Jewish community is a key factor in the upcoming presidential election, with issues such as antisemitism and U.S.-Israel relations...

A recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has determined that a California law barring religious schools from receiving government funding for sp...

Ruwa Romman, a Democratic State Representative from Georgia and a Palestinian-American, reflects on the challenges of supporting Kamala Harris's campaign ami...

Jewish political action committees are experiencing significant increases in fundraising as the 2024 election nears, with the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJ...

Sharon Rosen Leib critiques the burgeoning boycott of Israeli cultural institutions by a group of notable writers and artists in response to the Gaza conflic...

Mikhal Weiner's poignant essay explores a year marred by violence, loss, and profound grief. Weiner reflects on the escalating and multifaceted crisis betwee...

Elana Stein Hain discusses the impact of political polarization on American Jews, drawing parallels from Hanukkah's history of internal Jewish conflict. She ...

Ira M. Sheskin discusses his latest survey on antisemitism experienced by Jewish Americans, noting increased reports of anti-Jewish incidents since 2020. He ...

Hezbollah's rocket attacks claimed seven lives in northern Israel, marking one of the deadliest days since the multi-front conflict began. Among the deceased...

Amid heightened concerns of antisemitism and political polarization, Jewish security groups are intensifying vigilance around the upcoming U.S. elections. Wi...

With the upcoming election and heightened antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Jewish security organizations are on alert for potential threats. Thes...

An event in Bnei Brak demonstrated support for IDF soldiers among Charedi Jews, marking a rare expression of solidarity from this community. Despite high att...

With Jewish voters historically crucial in battleground states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona, their shifting allegiances could significantly impact...

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has been honored with the Am Echad (One People) award by the Jewish Chronicle (JC) for his efforts in promoting Jewish unity, ...

Jewish voters in Pennsylvania, despite representing a small demographic, could play a decisive role in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. This battlegr...

Haviv Rettig Gur and Amanda Borschel-Dan discuss the U.S. presidential election from an Israeli perspective, examining why Israelis reportedly favor Donald T...

The hosts discuss Israel's recent strikes on Iranian targets and the broader implications for Middle Eastern geopolitics. They also explore potential politic...

Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss the implications of Israel's recent military action against Iran and the influence of pro-Palestinian editors on Wiki...

A political ad filmed at Hymies Deli, near Philadelphia, featuring Donald Trump sparked controversy for its portrayal of Jewish stereotypes, leading the deli...

Chris Stirewalt joins the Commentary Magazine Podcast to discuss polling reliability and the phenomenon of herd polling, particularly as it pertains to the c...

Chris Stirewalt joins the Commentary Magazine Podcast to discuss polling dynamics, focusing on whether current polls are reliable, amidst discussions of pote...

David Zvi Kalman discusses the historical prayers for government recited in synagogues worldwide, which traditionally focus on the well-being of national lea...

Josh Frydenberg, Australia's former Treasurer, discusses the critical importance of international support for Israel and the role of the Jewish diaspora in a...

The episode examines how organizations, notably the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) and the Asian American Foundation (TAAF), emulate the Anti-Defamation Lea...

Nikki Fried, chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party, addressed concerns among Jewish voters, noting a shift away from traditional Democratic support due ...

In the final days of the presidential race, Donald Trump has repeatedly denied accusations of fascism, distancing himself from comparisons to Adolf Hitler. A...

As the political campaigns intensify, Fourcasters evaluate the Republican party's confidence in Trump's momentum as they approach the final stages of the rac...

Peter Berkowitz, former Director of Policy Planning at the State Department, underscores the critical point that Hamas and Hezbollah receive backing from the...

This piece critiques a controversial comment made by President Joe Biden, where he allegedly referred to half the country as "garbage" during a campaign call...

The tension between Israel's dati-leumi and charedi communities has culminated in a crisis, fueled by the charedi community's persistent refusal to serve in ...

Liel Liebowitz and Will Tanner dissect the historical parallels between the decline of the Roman Republic and current American democracy challenges, emphasiz...

The piece explores the repercussions of the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which released toxic chemicals into the environment, rendering par...

Amish Shah, a former state legislator in Arizona and a congressional candidate, is receiving positive attention from pro-Israel groups in his campaign agains...

Donald Trump's campaign in the final days of the U.S. presidential race presents a complex and often contradictory Middle East policy to appeal to a wide ran...

Israel is reportedly ready to negotiate an end to its ongoing conflict with Lebanon, although skepticism remains about achieving a lasting cease-fire. Israel...

Ta-Nehisi Coates' recent interview on CBS, which featured challenging questions about his perspectives on Israel, sparked controversy, highlighting a trend o...

The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA World) has suspended its Israeli member, The Aguda, and announced it will not ...

A significant cohort of prominent authors, including Sally Rooney and Percival Everett, are boycotting Israeli literary institutions, citing allegations of g...

Israel's Knesset has passed legislation severely limiting the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) within ...

In a recent discussion, Peter Berkowitz, who previously served as the Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department, argues that the United States s...

U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin's bid for the U.S. Senate is encountering unexpected challenges as the race against Republican Mike Rogers tightens, with ...

Following the shooting of an Orthodox Jewish man in Chicago's West Rogers Park, Mayor Brandon Johnson's response sparked criticism for omitting the victim's ...

Two provocative bronze statues have appeared temporarily near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., offering a satirical commentary on white nationalism and...

Alana Zeitchik shares her personal ordeal with family members held hostage by Hamas and emphasizes her support for Kamala Harris as the U.S. presidential can...

In Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a new social media campaign spearheaded by the Jewish Future Alliance is mobilizing Jewish community members to vote under the sl...

The government’s new policy to impose VAT on independent school fees and phase out business rates relief has raised concerns within the Jewish community, par...

Peter Berkowitz, formerly the Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department, explores the diverse spectrum of American reactions to the 9/11 attacks...