Emes Ve-Emunah
About Being Closed Minded
3 Sep 2024
The article discusses the polarized views on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the situation involving the deaths of six hostages durin...
3 Sep 2024
JTA
U of Maryland won’t allow pro-Palestinian group to hold event on Oct. 7 after first permitting it
3 Sep 2024
The University of Maryland stopped a pro-Palestinian group from holding an event on October 7, marking the anniversary of attacks in Israel, after Jewish gro...
3 Sep 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Philadelphi Unfreedom
3 Sep 2024
The episode discusses the pressures on Israel from international communities and internal factions regarding military strategy around the Philadelphia corrid...
3 Sep 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Efrat Machikawa and Boaz Atzili on the Hostage Families Movement
3 Sep 2024
In a recent Zoom call, Efrat Machikawa and Boaz Atzili shared their personal experiences and insights into the hostage crisis involving Israeli citizens. Efr...
3 Sep 2024
JTA
Far-right party wins German state election for first time since the Nazi era
3 Sep 2024
In a concerning development, the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has clinched a significant victory in Thuringia's state elections, marking th...
3 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
A Tribute to Israel's Most Extraordinary non-Jewish Advocate
3 Sep 2024
This article, authored by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen, offers a tribute to Douglas Murray, a British journalist and author, recognized as an outspoken non-Jewish advo...
3 Sep 2024
Moment
Cori Bush, AIPAC and the Future of Black-Jewish Relations
3 Sep 2024
The recent Democratic primary loss of Congresswoman Cori Bush, heavily influenced by pro-Israel groups like AIPAC, signals important shifts in Black-Jewish p...
3 Sep 2024
JTA
Biden says Netanyahu is not doing enough to release the hostages
3 Sep 2024
President Biden expressed dissatisfaction with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. Biden's comments c...
3 Sep 2024
Tablet
‘Bring Them Home’ Is Bringing Us to the Brink
3 Sep 2024
The protests in Israel, particularly in Tel Aviv, reflect a deep division within Israeli society, as tens of thousands demand the return of Israeli hostages ...
3 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
The Deceiving Trap of Israel's So-Called 'Right to Defend Itself'
2 Sep 2024
The article critiques the often repeated notion that Israel's right to defend itself traps it in a cycle limiting its preemptive capabilities and deterrence....
2 Sep 2024
Moment
Opinion | Bibi’s Cold Calculation
2 Sep 2024
In light of the tragic discovery of six hostages murdered in Gaza, tensions in Israel have intensified, with many citizens blaming Prime Minister Benjamin Ne...
2 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Buckle Up for the Coming Debate
2 Sep 2024
The political commentary from Mishpacha Magazine examines the high-stakes nature of the upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, as tight poll...
2 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
The Presidential Debate
2 Sep 2024
In anticipation of the upcoming presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, this Mishpacha Magazine article discusses topics the author dread...
2 Sep 2024
Forward
The costs of this war are too high
2 Sep 2024
This article by Jodi Rudoren reflects on the heavy toll and ongoing nature of the Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly through the lens of grieving mothers su...
2 Sep 2024
Forward
Netanyahu says he won’t cave to pressure amid criticism over hostage crisis
2 Sep 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed not to succumb to external pressure in the ongoing negotiations with Hamas, insisting on the retention of...
2 Sep 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Absurdity of Vilifying Democrats
2 Sep 2024
The article emphasizes the necessity for the Jewish community to maintain bipartisanship in its political engagements, particularly with regard to Israel. Ra...
2 Sep 2024
Forward
Trump’s Israel adviser suggests diverting $1 billion from Palestinian aid to fund West Bank annexation
2 Sep 2024
David Friedman, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, proposes in his new book the redirection of $1 billion from Palestinian aid to fund Israeli annexation of t...
2 Sep 2024
JTA
At funeral, Israeli president asks for forgiveness from Goldberg-Polin family for failing to protect and save their son Hersh
2 Sep 2024
At the funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli hostage murdered in Gaza, Israeli President Isaac Herzog issued a heartfelt apology to the Goldbe...
2 Sep 2024
Forward
Watch: Tearful funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, American-Israeli hostage killed by Hamas
2 Sep 2024
The article reports on the funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a young American-Israeli hostage killed by Hamas, held in Jerusalem. Thousands attended to pay re...
2 Sep 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Six Hostages
2 Sep 2024
In this somber episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the tragic murder of six Israeli hostages by Hamas, including a member of the Hartman ...
2 Sep 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Six Hostages
2 Sep 2024
The hosts express grief and anger following the discovery of six murdered Israeli hostages, discussing the moral and strategic dilemmas Israel faces between ...
2 Sep 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Six Hostages
2 Sep 2024
The episode reflects on the tragedy of six murdered hostages and the Israeli society's reaction, highlighting the deep sense of communal mourning and disillu...
2 Sep 2024
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Yossi Klein Halevi: 'Anti-Zionism is an existential threat to the Jewish People'
2 Sep 2024
Yossi Klein Halevi argues that the conflict involving Israel, Hamas, and Iran should be understood as a broader regional war, not just an Israeli-Palestinian...
2 Sep 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Toronto cousin of murdered hostage Carmel Gat: 'A loss that could have been prevented'
2 Sep 2024
Following the murder of Carmel Gat, Maayan Shavit, her cousin in Toronto, accuses Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of political failures t...
2 Sep 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Toronto cousin of murdered hostage Carmel Gat: 'A loss that could have been prevented'
2 Sep 2024
This emotional episode features Maayan Shavit, who passionately advocates for her cousin Carmel Gat and other Israeli hostages taken by Hamas. Shavit critici...
2 Sep 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Pain and Division
2 Sep 2024
The article "Pain and Division" discusses the intense political and social discord in Israel following the murder of six hostages. It explores the complexiti...
2 Sep 2024
Decision Points
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Evolution of Hamas: Terror, Policy and Politics
2 Sep 2024
Experts Ghaith al-Omari and Ehud Yaari join David Makovsky to explore the evolution of Hamas, focusing on the organization's ideologies, leadership, and stra...
2 Sep 2024
Tel Aviv Review
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Impersonality Disorders
2 Sep 2024
Eviatar Zerubavel discusses his book exploring the dichotomy between personalness and impersonality in social life, offering insights into how modern society...
2 Sep 2024
JTA
At Columbus Circle vigil for 6 Israeli hostages, a mix of anger and mourning
2 Sep 2024
At a vigil held at Columbus Circle, New York, about 2,000 attendees gathered to mourn six Israeli hostages found dead in Gaza. The event was a poignant mix o...
2 Sep 2024
The Free Press
Dark Tunnels and Moral Beacons
2 Sep 2024
This emotional piece recounts the tragic story of six Israeli hostages murdered by Hamas, focusing especially on Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli ci...
2 Sep 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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EMERGENCY PODCAST: After the Hostage Slaughter
2 Sep 2024
In the wake of the execution of six hostages by Hamas, including the American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, this podcast discusses the complexities in Israeli and Am...
2 Sep 2024
The Beinart Notebook
To Save the Remaining Hostages, End the War Now
1 Sep 2024
The article discusses the tense and tragic situation surrounding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly the impact on hostages. With six hostages re...
1 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
Hamas' psychological warfare knows no bounds.
1 Sep 2024
The article delves into Hamas' strategy of psychological warfare against Israel, particularly highlighting their tactics surrounding hostages taken during th...
1 Sep 2024
Forward
Israel is reeling from an unbearable tragedy. But does it change anything?
1 Sep 2024
The tragic death of six Israeli hostages in Gaza has triggered nationwide protests and a general strike in Israel, sparking debates on whether this will chan...
1 Sep 2024
Forward
In the courtyard where Hersh Goldberg-Polin danced on Oct. 6, grief and anger reign after his death
1 Sep 2024
The Hakhel synagogue community in Jerusalem mourns the tragic death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a victim of Hamas violence in Gaza. Gathering nearly a year afte...
1 Sep 2024
JTA
At the Jerusalem synagogue where Hersh Goldberg-Polin danced in life, grief and anger reign after his death
1 Sep 2024
The Jerusalem synagogue of the egalitarian Hakhel congregation became a poignant setting for mourning after Hersh Goldberg-Polin's murder by Hamas terrorists...
1 Sep 2024
Forward
Massive protests, threats of a national strike as Israelis demand action after bodies of six hostages found
1 Sep 2024
Massive protests erupted across Israeli cities as public outcry intensified after the bodies of six hostages were discovered in Gaza. The demonstrators, many...
1 Sep 2024
Forward
Rachel is weeping for her child: In a grieving Jewish mother, we see our Jewish matriarch
1 Sep 2024
The emotional piece by Rabbi Menachem Creditor draws parallels between the ancient biblical story of Rachel weeping for her children and the modern grief of ...
1 Sep 2024
Forward
The murder of the hostages may be a pivot point for a deal
1 Sep 2024
The killing of six Israeli hostages by Hamas has intensified public outrage against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, propelling protests and a pl...
1 Sep 2024
Kveller
Each of the 6 Murdered Hostages Recovered in Rafah Was an Entire Universe
1 Sep 2024
The recent tragedy of six Israeli hostages murdered in Rafah by Hamas militants—Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Ori Danino, Almog Sarusi, ...
1 Sep 2024
Forward
Six more hostages are dead. It’s time for all American Jews to join the opposition.
1 Sep 2024
In light of the tragic deaths of six hostages in Gaza, columnist Rob Eshman calls for American Jews to reassess their support for Israeli Prime Minister Neta...
1 Sep 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Finishing Off Hamas - And Dealing with Iran
1 Sep 2024
The article articulates a strong stance against Hamas and Iran in the context of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, exacerbated by the killing of Isra...
1 Sep 2024
JTA
Netanyahu apologizes for the first time to a hostage family, blames Hamas for captives’ deaths
1 Sep 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a rare apology to the family of a hostage killed by Hamas, marking his first such apology amid ongoing publi...
1 Sep 2024
Haaretz Weekly
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Hostage's father: 'It's a living nightmare. And if Netanyahu doesn't get this done, there will be more bodies'
1 Sep 2024
This episode of Haaretz Weekly delves into the intense criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the hostage crisis involving six ...
1 Sep 2024
JTA
The progressive Jewish author whose book event was canceled has tough words for both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian debate
1 Sep 2024
Joshua Leifer, a noted Jewish progressive author, explores the complexities of American Jewish identity and Zionism in his book "Tablets Shattered: The End o...
1 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
As your children start the new school year, think of Ariel and Kfir
1 Sep 2024
This emotionally charged article reflects on the start of the school year in Israel, contrasting the joy of children embarking on new educational adventures ...
1 Sep 2024
JTA
Joe Biden: ‘I am devastated and outraged’ by murder of American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin
1 Sep 2024
President Joe Biden expressed devastation and outrage over the murder of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American citizen killed in Gaza after being abducted by Ham...
1 Sep 2024
JTA
Family of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, confirms his death in Gaza
1 Sep 2024
The family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old American-Israeli taken hostage by Hamas at the Nova music festival on October 7, has confirmed his death. H...
1 Sep 2024
Forward
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, American-Israeli held hostage by Hamas, dead at 23
1 Sep 2024
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the 23-year-old American-Israeli held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023, has been reported dead by his family. Goldberg-Polin, onc...
1 Sep 2024
Forward
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, is one of 6 Israeli hostages killed by Hamas in Gaza, IDF reports
1 Sep 2024
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old U.S.-Israeli dual citizen, was among six Israeli hostages killed by Hamas in a Gaza tunnel, as reported by IDF. Goldberg-...
1 Sep 2024