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For voters unhappy with Democratic support for Israel, Harris' VP pick is a victory
6 Aug 2024
Members of the Uncommitted movement, dissatisfied with Democratic support for Israel, view Kamala Harris' selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a potential...
6 Aug 2024
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Harris team calls out 'absurd' GOP claim that sidelining Shapiro was antisemitic
6 Aug 2024
Amid disappointment among some Jewish Democrats over Kamala Harris not selecting Josh Shapiro as her running mate, allegations of antisemitism by the GOP for...
6 Aug 2024
Forward
Josh Shapiro would make a great vice president — but I'm relieved he's not running
6 Aug 2024
The article discusses the relief felt by the author and others that Governor Josh Shapiro did not run for vice president due to concerns about increased anti...
6 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Harris Picks a Progressive
6 Aug 2024
The text discusses Kamala Harris's Vice Presidential pick, Tim Walz, and touches on why Ben Shapiro was not chosen. It highlights Shapiro's stances on educat...
6 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
The Democrats’ November Weak Spot
6 Aug 2024
The Democrats may face a significant challenge in the 2024 presidential campaign due to the Federal Reserve's handling of the economy, with Jerome Powell's d...
6 Aug 2024
The Beinart Notebook
How Tim Walz Redefines “Normal”
6 Aug 2024
The text discusses the selection of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris's running mate and his message appealing to progressives. The conversation will touch on the po...
6 Aug 2024
JTA
Josh Shapiro quotes ancient rabbi in statement about not being Kamala Harris’ VP pick
6 Aug 2024
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania's governor, who is Jewish, quoted Rabbi Tarfon from Pirkei Avot after losing the bid to be Kamala Harris's running mate, emphasizi...
6 Aug 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Walzing Kamala
6 Aug 2024
Dan Senor examines the significance of Kamala Harris as the Democratic VP pick and its implications for the party and Jewish Democrats in 2024. He also touch...
6 Aug 2024
The Free Press
Is the Squad About to Shrink?
6 Aug 2024
Cori Bush, a member of the progressive Squad in the House of Representatives, is facing a primary challenge in Missouri from Wesley Bell, a moderate prosecut...
6 Aug 2024
JTA
Kamala Harris selects Tim Walz, pro-Israel Minnesota governor, as her running mate
6 Aug 2024
Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz, the pro-Israel governor of Minnesota, as her running mate for the November Democratic ticket. Walz, who has a strong recor...
6 Aug 2024
Forward
What Tim Walz VP pick means for American Jews and Israel
6 Aug 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as the vice presidential running mate for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Walz's moderate views and executive...
6 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
America is making the Middle East much more unstable.
6 Aug 2024
The article discusses America's role in contributing to instability in the Middle East, particularly regarding Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. It criticizes...
6 Aug 2024
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Yehoshua Pfeffer: 'The army is not ready for real Haredi participation' (18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers)
6 Aug 2024
Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer, a prominent Haredi social thinker and activist, delves into various Israeli issues in an interview responding to 18 questions coverin...
6 Aug 2024
Lehrhaus
Should American Orthodox Jews Have Fasted on July 12, 2024?
6 Aug 2024
A group of American non-Zionist Jewish leaders called for a fast on July 12, 2024, due to concerns over drafting non-Zionist Orthodox young men into the army...
6 Aug 2024
Jewish Insider
Walz began his political career as a moderate, but as governor he’s moved to the left
6 Aug 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, initially a moderate, transformed politically towards a more progressive stance during his term, gaining favor among progressive...
6 Aug 2024
Between The Lines
Will The U.S. Step Up And Defend Israel?
5 Aug 2024
The text discusses the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to provide strong support for Israel in the face of Irania...
5 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
The Palestinian Politics of Envy
5 Aug 2024
The text discusses the Palestinian politics of envy, highlighting how economic opportunities do not necessarily lead to peace with Israel for most Palestinia...
5 Aug 2024
JTA
Missouri Rep. Cori Bush, leading critic of Israel, faces tight primary challenge from fellow progressive with pro-Israel backing
5 Aug 2024
Missouri Rep. Cori Bush, a progressive critic of Israel, is facing a primary challenge from Wesley Bell, also a prominent African-American civil rights activ...
5 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
Ring of Fire
5 Aug 2024
In 1979, the Iranian Revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini birthed the Islamic Republic of Iran, with ambitions beyond Iran's borders. This marked the beginni...
5 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
In Search of True North
5 Aug 2024
The city of Kiryat Shmona, located near the Lebanese border, has been enduring constant attacks from Hezbollah for the past ten months, resulting in the evac...
5 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
A Few Minutes with… Senator Ted Cruz
5 Aug 2024
Senator Ted Cruz, a prominent conservative voice in American politics, is running for his third term in the Senate representing Texas. A key player in the Re...
5 Aug 2024
Moment
The Story of JVP, a Divisively Jewish Voice for Peace
5 Aug 2024
Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), founded in 1996 by Julia Caplan, Julie Iny, and Rachel Eisner, emerged in response to political events in Israel. Over the year...
5 Aug 2024
Forward
Meet America’s potential first Jewish second family: Josh Shapiro, Lori, and their 4 kids
5 Aug 2024
Josh Shapiro, the current Pennsylvania governor, is being considered as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris, which could make him part of the first Je...
5 Aug 2024
Moment
B’Ivrit | Israeli Media Analyzes Different Reactions to Terrorist Assassinations
5 Aug 2024
Israeli media outlets analyzed the reactions to recent terrorist assassinations, highlighting a mix of pride and concern among the public. While newspapers l...
5 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Begin, Netanyahu, and Iran
5 Aug 2024
Former Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin believed that the Islamic Republic of Iran posed the greatest threat to world peace. He attributed Iran's extrem...
5 Aug 2024
Forward
Israel's use of torture is a travesty — just like it was for the French in Algeria 70 years ago
5 Aug 2024
The article discusses the issue of torture in Israel, drawing parallels to the French use of torture during the Algerian war of independence. It highlights t...
5 Aug 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Israel, Iran, and NVIDIA
5 Aug 2024
The COMMENTARY podcast features Jonathan Schanzer discussing the situation in the Middle East, focusing on Israel and Iran, while David Bahnsen discusses the...
5 Aug 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
The False Estate | Lahav Harkov on why the media loves to hate Israel
5 Aug 2024
Lahav Harkov discusses the complexities of media coverage during Israel's ongoing conflict, examining the disproportionate focus on Israel by the internation...
5 Aug 2024
Forward
Cub Your Enthusiasm: In RFK Jr.’s bear story, a plot worthy of Larry David — or Samson
5 Aug 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently gained attention for an incident involving a baby bear he found in Central Park back in 2014. Kennedy's explanation of the eve...
5 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The hypocrisy in reaction to the riots is striking
5 Aug 2024
The author points out the hypocrisy in how reactions to riots and hate marches are handled. They highlight that while those participating in riots are condem...
5 Aug 2024
Haaretz Weekly
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What is really going on in Iran while Israel braces for retaliation?
5 Aug 2024
Tensions have escalated in the Middle East following high-profile assassinations of senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut, claimed by Israel, and H...
5 Aug 2024
JTA
Israel braces for another Iranian attack, with defense axis still being assembled
5 Aug 2024
Israel is on high alert for a potential Iranian attack following the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran, with concerns of retaliation escalating tensi...
5 Aug 2024
The Beinart Notebook
If You Can’t Win One War, Start an Even Bigger One
5 Aug 2024
The text discusses the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and various factions such as Hezbollah and Hamas. It highlights th...
5 Aug 2024
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Ronit Heyd: 'If Israel becomes less democratic, it will become less Jewish'
5 Aug 2024
Ronit Heyd emphasizes the essential intertwining of Israel's democratic and Jewish identities, arguing that weakening democratic principles would diminish Is...
5 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Today is my grandson Ariel’s fifth birthday – and he is still in captivity
5 Aug 2024
The author recounts the painful experience of her son, daughter-in-law, and grandsons being held captive by Hamas since October 7th. She describes the emotio...
5 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
The Enemy Camp Inside Jerusalem
5 Aug 2024
David S. Levine, a retired professor, discusses the increased tensions between Israel and Jordan following the Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas's actions. H...
5 Aug 2024
Decision Points
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How Has Israeli Society Changed After 300+ Days of War?
5 Aug 2024
Israeli society is grappling with profound division and trauma over 300 days after the initial Hamas assault, having experienced a brief period of unity and ...
5 Aug 2024
Tablet
The New Yorker’s Fact Crisis
5 Aug 2024
The article discusses the rise of antisemitism and conspiracy theories, particularly in Western societies, despite efforts to combat ignorance through educat...
5 Aug 2024
Jewish Insider
U.K.’s new Labour government takes harder stance on Israel’s war against Hamas
5 Aug 2024
The new Labour government in the United Kingdom has adopted a tougher stance against Israel, particularly regarding the conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The gove...
5 Aug 2024
Tablet
Brighton Beach Memoirs
5 Aug 2024
The text explores the cultural dynamics of Brighton Beach, a post-Soviet community in Brooklyn, focusing on the experiences of individuals from diverse ethni...
5 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
How to Know If You Should Support Israel
4 Aug 2024
The text discusses the complexity of supporting Israel, emphasizing the perspective of self-defense and the emotional impact of living in a small country wit...
4 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Netanyahu, Shukr, and Haniyeh
4 Aug 2024
The text discusses the recent assassinations of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh, leaders of Hezbollah and Hamas, respectively, applauding the actions as necess...
4 Aug 2024
Forward
She was a successful minister. Then Hamas attacked Israel and now she’s becoming a rabbi
3 Aug 2024
Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons, a Unitarian Universalist minister in Brooklyn, decided to leave her successful ministerial role and the Unitarianism denomination to stu...
3 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
There is no such thing as a 'moderate' death cult.
3 Aug 2024
The essay highlights the flawed media depiction of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh as a moderate figure, emphasizing that there is no such thing as a moderate wi...
3 Aug 2024
Forward
My friend Evan Gershkovich is free. The first thing I want to do with him: Get a bagel
3 Aug 2024
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, which his friends and family found unimaginable given his characte...
3 Aug 2024
Forward
‘Rejecting the binary’: Jewish Democratic leaders praise Harris for support Israel and Gazans
2 Aug 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and her Jewish husband, Doug Emhoff, spoke at a Passover Seder about Israeli hostages in Gaza and ceasefire negotiations, emphas...
2 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
How Tropes About Jews Do the Grunt Work for Anti-Israel Activists
2 Aug 2024
The text discusses how common stereotypes and biases about Jews play a significant role in anti-Israel activism, often without individuals being consciously ...
2 Aug 2024
JTA
The campaign to tank Josh Shapiro’s VP chances is gathering steam — and accusations of antisemitism
2 Aug 2024
The campaign to prevent Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Jewish candidate, from becoming Kamala Harris's running mate due to his pro-Israel stance has spark...
2 Aug 2024
JTA
Jewish Dems showcase new energy with Zoom call for Harris and six-figure ad buy
2 Aug 2024
The Jewish Democratic Council of America organized a virtual event to support Kamala Harris, emphasizing her support for Israel and connectivity to the Jewis...
2 Aug 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Rania Batrice and Matt Duss
2 Aug 2024
Rania Batrice, a Palestinian-American political consultant who worked for Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign, and Matt Duss, discussed the implicatio...
2 Aug 2024