Adventures in Jewish Studies
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Alternative Zions: The Jewish Territorialist Movement
21 Oct 2024
The Jewish Territorialist Movement, championed by figures such as Mordecai Manuel Noah and Israel Zangwill, explored the establishment of alternative homelan...
21 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Who paid for Mrs Sinwar’s $32,000 designer handbag?
21 Oct 2024
Samar Abu Zamar, wife of Hamas's Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar, was recently photographed carrying a Birkin bag estimated to be worth $32,000. This image, release...
21 Oct 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Israel’s Been Assassinating Palestinian Leaders For Decades
21 Oct 2024
Peter Beinart discusses Israel's longstanding practice of assassinating Palestinian leaders, questioning the efficacy and ethical implications of these actio...
21 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Blaming the Victims | The Legal Case for Israel With Natasha Hausdorff
21 Oct 2024
Natasha Hausdorff, a British barrister specializing in public international law, discusses the multiple fronts on which Israel is currently under attack, hig...
21 Oct 2024
JTA
In twin events for Michigan Jewish voters, Doug Emhoff and Ritchie Torres stress Kamala Harris’ pro-Israel bona fides
21 Oct 2024
In Michigan, Jewish voters were recently targeted by twin events aimed at securing their support for Kamala Harris, stressing her pro-Israel credentials. Dou...
21 Oct 2024
Future of Jewish
The Painful Consequence of Narrative in the Modern Middle East
21 Oct 2024
The essay by Daniel Clarke-Serret explores the complex role of narratives in shaping socio-political realities, specifically in the context of the Israeli-Pa...
21 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
"Hamas's goal on October 7 was to drag Israel into a war of attrition" - Seth Frantzman
21 Oct 2024
Mideast analyst Seth Frantzman argues that the primary objective of Hamas's actions on October 7 was to engage Israel in a prolonged conflict designed to exh...
21 Oct 2024
Tel Aviv Review
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Jewish and Demographic
21 Oct 2024
Dr. Nimrod Lin explores the complex demographic strategies and challenges faced by Zionists in British Mandate Palestine, highlighting how these shaped Israe...
21 Oct 2024
Decision Points
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Hezbollah Decapitated?: The War with Israel and Lebanon's Future
21 Oct 2024
Israel's tactical operations have significantly weakened Hezbollah's leadership, including the death of Hassan Nasrallah, presenting a pivotal moment in the ...
21 Oct 2024
Forward
Doug Emhoff: Jewish support for Trump is ‘shocking’ and ‘vexing’
21 Oct 2024
Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman, expressed his confusion and concern over Jewish American support for former President Donald Trump. At a rally in Southfie...
21 Oct 2024
Jewish Insider
Sinwar killing ‘lowered barriers’ to Arab involvement in Gaza’s day-after plan, but obstacles remain
21 Oct 2024
The article discusses the implications of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death on Gaza's future governance and the involvement of Arab states in a post-war stab...
21 Oct 2024
Tablet
Norman Mailer vs. the Big Empty
21 Oct 2024
Norman Mailer, a complex figure in American literary and political discourse, engaged with the challenges of his era by proposing radical solutions such as a...
21 Oct 2024
Future of Jewish
Lies about Israel help no one.
20 Oct 2024
Joshua Hoffman argues against prevalent misinformation and false narratives regarding Israel, claiming they exacerbate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and f...
20 Oct 2024
Forward
Exclusive: GOP nominee for Senate says Christian nationalist who trafficked in antisemitism has ‘moral courage’
20 Oct 2024
David McCormick, the Republican Senate nominee in Pennsylvania, is stirring controversy by praising Doug Mastriano, a Christian nationalist with a history of...
20 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
"Former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was like a mafia boss, he haf support from leaders abroad"
20 Oct 2024
Mideast analyst Seth Frantzman compares Yahya Sinwar, a former Hamas leader, to a mafia boss due to his leadership style and criminal undertakings. Unlike tr...
20 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Sinwar's Death and Ending the War
20 Oct 2024
Israeli forces recently killed Yahya Sinwar, a prominent Hamas leader responsible for a significant massacre and ongoing attacks against Israelis. Despite th...
20 Oct 2024
Forward
Biden ambassador: Blindly supporting Israel is not friendship
20 Oct 2024
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel defended President Biden's approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing that true friendship involves honesty rat...
20 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Ritchie Torres tells the story on how people reacted about him visiting Israel
20 Oct 2024
Rep. Ritchie Torres, a Democratic congressman from New York, shares his experiences and observations regarding the diverse reactions he encountered upon anno...
20 Oct 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Why He Wrote about Palestine and Israel
20 Oct 2024
Ta-Nehisi Coates, renowned author and journalist, discusses his latest work, "The Message," which explores his experiences in Palestine, Israel, Senegal, and...
20 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Why Ritchie Torres cares so much about fighting antisemitism?
20 Oct 2024
Rep. Ritchie Torres, a Democratic congressman from New York, articulates a strong commitment to combating antisemitism. He emphasizes that antisemitism is no...
20 Oct 2024
Haaretz Weekly
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'Question everything': What Haaretz journalists saw on October 7 and after
20 Oct 2024
Haaretz journalists provide a harrowing account of the events surrounding the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, offering their personal experiences of repo...
20 Oct 2024
Mishpacha
Mega MAGA or Post-Progressive?
19 Oct 2024
This episode from Mishpacha Magazine features the Fourcasters reflecting on the potential future directions of the political party that recently lost an elec...
19 Oct 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Jewish Obfuscation
19 Oct 2024
Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin critiques the narratives presented in Jewish Action magazine regarding communal unity and contributions to Israeli society, particula...
19 Oct 2024
Future of Jewish
The Self-Defeating Obsession With Civilian Casualties
19 Oct 2024
Joshua Hoffman argues that the global focus on civilian casualties in conflicts involving Israel and groups like Hamas distracts from the broader ethical and...
19 Oct 2024
Moment
Interview | Ghaith al-Omari on the End of the Sinwar Era and What Comes Next
18 Oct 2024
Ghaith al-Omari, a senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, discusses the impact of Yahya Sinwar's death on the dynamics of Hamas and ...
18 Oct 2024
Jewdicious
‘RELEASE THEM NOW'
18 Oct 2024
The article discusses the ongoing crisis involving Sagui Dekel-Chen, an Israeli-American kidnapped by Hamas, and the broader context of antisemitic incidents...
18 Oct 2024
Forward
Sinwar, Sukkot and what Netanyahu needs to do now
18 Oct 2024
In the midst of Sukkot, Israel's announcement of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's assassination poses significant challenges for the nation's leadership. Jodi Rud...
18 Oct 2024
Forward
Why we should listen to Ta-Nehisi Coates even if we may disagree with him
18 Oct 2024
Olivia Haynie reflects on Ta-Nehisi Coates' new book, "The Message," which explores the power of narrative in both perpetuating and challenging systemic oppr...
18 Oct 2024
Moment
The End of the Sinwar Era: What Comes Next? with Ghaith al-Omari and Nadine Epstein
18 Oct 2024
The recent assassination of Yahya Sinwar, a key Hamas leader, has introduced a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape, prompting questions about the...
18 Oct 2024
Moment
Breaking News | Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza
18 Oct 2024
Yahya Sinwar, a prominent leader of Hamas and orchestrator of the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, has been confirmed killed by the Israeli Defense Forces ...
18 Oct 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Significance of the Sinwar Killing
18 Oct 2024
The episode explores the potential implications of Yahya Sinwar's killing by the IDF, sparking debate on whether it is a significant turning point in the ong...
18 Oct 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Significance of the Sinwar Killing
18 Oct 2024
The episode discusses the impact of IDF troops killing Yahya Sinwar, a prominent Hamas leader, evaluating its significance as potentially one of the most imp...
18 Oct 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Significance of the Sinwar Killing
18 Oct 2024
This discussion evaluates the impact of Yahya Sinwar's killing by IDF troops and suggests it may signal a significant turning point in the longstanding confl...
18 Oct 2024
JTA
Will Sinwar’s death end the Gaza war? The US hopes so, but Hamas and Netanyahu say they’ll keep fighting.
18 Oct 2024
The death of Yahya Sinwar, a key Hamas leader and major impediment to a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, has stirred reactions but not immedia...
18 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY): "Zionism is the ultimate form of liberation and decolonization."
18 Oct 2024
In a powerful statement, Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) asserts that Zionism is a profound expression of liberation and decolonization. By framing Zionism as a m...
18 Oct 2024
Forward
A nationalist religious group has swelled the ranks of Israel’s military
18 Oct 2024
The Hardal sector, a blend of ultra-Orthodox Haredi Judaism and nationalist ideology, is increasingly influencing the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) with poten...
18 Oct 2024
Moment
The End of the Sinwar Era: What Comes Next? with Ghaith al-Omari and Nadine Epstein
17 Oct 2024
Following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, there is much speculation on what this means for the future of Israel-Palestine relations. The conversation...
17 Oct 2024
MomentMag
The End of the Sinwar Era: What Comes Next? with Ghaith al Omari and Nadine Epstein
17 Oct 2024
The discussion delves into the implications of the death of Yahya Sinwar, a Hamas leader and architect of the October 7 attacks, examining the potential shif...
17 Oct 2024
Forward
Poll: Jews divided over role of police, censorship to address campus protests
17 Oct 2024
A recent Forward-CHIP50 poll reveals that American Jews are divided over the use of police and censorship to manage campus protests regarding Israel. While n...
17 Oct 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Special Update: Sinwar dead - with Shimrit Meir
17 Oct 2024
Yonit and Jonathan along with Shimrit Meir discuss the implications of Yahya Sinwar's death for Israel and Gaza, analyzing whether his death could signify a ...
17 Oct 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Special Update: Sinwar dead - with Shimrit Meir
17 Oct 2024
The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is seen as a potentially pivotal moment in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, possibly impacting the future handli...
17 Oct 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Special Update: Sinwar dead - with Shimrit Meir
17 Oct 2024
The death of Yahya Sinwar, a key Hamas leader, is seen as a pivotal moment that might shift the trajectory of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, potentia...
17 Oct 2024
Forward
No, Trump did not bring peace to the Middle East
17 Oct 2024
Dalia Delissa Kaye critiques former President Donald Trump's alleged peace-building efforts in the Middle East, arguing that his policies exacerbated regiona...
17 Oct 2024
The Free Press
Sinwar’s Death Will Hasten the End of the War
17 Oct 2024
Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who orchestrated significant attacks against Israel, has been killed by the IDF in Gaza. His strategic aggression, notably wit...
17 Oct 2024
Forward
I’m Manhattan’s district attorney. This is how I’m combatting antisemitism
17 Oct 2024
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg addresses the rise of antisemitism in New York, emphasizing his office's proactive measures to combat hate crimes. Br...
17 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Killing of Sinwar is huge achievement but no magic wand
17 Oct 2024
The elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli forces represents a significant strike against the organization's leadership. Sinwar, a founding figu...
17 Oct 2024
JTA
No, we shouldn’t retire the word ‘Zionism.’ We should take it back.
17 Oct 2024
Zack Bodner argues against retiring the term 'Zionism,' amidst global and campus opposition, suggesting that it represents not just a political movement but ...
17 Oct 2024
Forward
Sinwar’s death is a chance for Israel to declare victory and pivot in Gaza
17 Oct 2024
The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar presents Israel with an opportunity to redefine its strategic approach in Gaza, according to Dan Perry. Prime Minister...
17 Oct 2024
Forward
Israel reportedly kills Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar
17 Oct 2024
Yahya Sinwar, a prominent Hamas leader, was reportedly killed by Israeli forces in a shootout in Rafah. Sinwar was instrumental in orchestrating the October ...
17 Oct 2024
JTA
Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza; terror leader orchestrated Oct. 7 attack
17 Oct 2024
Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who orchestrated the deadly October 7 attack on Israel, killing approximately 1,200 Israelis and kidnapping 250 more, has been...
17 Oct 2024