Forward
Ilhan Omar, fierce critic of Israel in Congress, easily wins primary after 2 stinging defeats for progressive ‘Squad’
14 Aug 2024
Rep. Ilhan Omar, known for her strong criticism of Israel, secured a win in the Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th District, defeating her pro-Israel oppo...
14 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
American Jews are increasingly excluded from leadership positions — because they are Jewish.
14 Aug 2024
American Jews are facing exclusion from leadership positions due to antisemitism, with examples like U.S. Governor Josh Shapiro being passed over as a vice p...
14 Aug 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – A Conversation with Yair Lapid
14 Aug 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yair Lapid discuss the challenges facing Israel during its war with Hamas, focusing on the shifting political landscape from a traditiona...
14 Aug 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – A Conversation with Yair Lapid
14 Aug 2024
Donniel Hartman converses with Yair Lapid about the ongoing war with Hamas, the challenges posed by internal and external threats to Israel, and how politica...
14 Aug 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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JNF Canada ‘blindsided’ after Ottawa fully revokes charity status. What’s next?
14 Aug 2024
The CJN Daily discusses the recent revocation of the Jewish National Fund of Canada's charitable status by the Canada Revenue Agency due to alleged funding o...
14 Aug 2024
JTA
Ilhan Omar, fierce critic of Israel in Congress, easily wins primary after 2 stinging defeats for progressive ‘Squad’
14 Aug 2024
Rep. Ilhan Omar, a prominent member of the Squad and a vocal critic of Israel, won her Democratic party primary in Minnesota's 5th District, defeating centri...
14 Aug 2024
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Is Google Biased Against Donald Trump? // As the search engine giant is hit with monopoly claims, conservatives make their own attack
14 Aug 2024
A federal judge ruled that Google has acted as a monopolist in its search engine practices which may have hindered competition. Concurrently, conservatives r...
14 Aug 2024
Ami
Progeria and Politics // Maybe money shouldn’t fuel elections
14 Aug 2024
The article discusses the contrast between the dire reality of rare genetic diseases like Progeria and the exorbitant amounts of money involved in political ...
14 Aug 2024
JTA
Kamala Harris’ Hebrew merch is taking shape — in the form of a punctuation mark
14 Aug 2024
Merchants, particularly Michael Zorek, have seen a surge in sales of Kamala Harris merchandise, including a Hebrew design featuring a comma with Hebrew lette...
14 Aug 2024
Jewish Insider
Democratic convention organizers are walking a tightrope over how to address Israel and Gaza
14 Aug 2024
As the Democratic National Convention approaches, there is a delicate balance being navigated regarding how to address Israel and Gaza. Some delegates are pu...
14 Aug 2024
Jewish Insider
Anti-Israel New York City councilwoman Shahana Hanif facing primary threat
14 Aug 2024
New York City councilwoman Shahana Hanif, who has faced criticism for her handling of antisemitism and refusal to condemn Hamas, is preparing for a challengi...
14 Aug 2024
Forward
DNC: What to know about pro-Palestinian protests
13 Aug 2024
Organizers are expecting up to 25,000 protesters at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, calling for an end to Israel's military actions in Gaza an...
13 Aug 2024
Israel Policy Pod
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Israel's Waiting Game
13 Aug 2024
The episode delves into the tense geopolitical climate in the Middle East, focusing on potential Israeli conflicts with Iran and Hezbollah amidst domestic ch...
13 Aug 2024
Israel Policy Pod
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Israel's Waiting Game
13 Aug 2024
In this week's episode of Israel's Waiting Game, Israel Policy Forum's Neri Zilber and Shanie Reichman delve into the waiting game concerning potential Irani...
13 Aug 2024
Forward
Elon Musk and Donald Trump want us to live in conspiracy land — you can guess who the scapegoats will be
13 Aug 2024
Elon Musk and Donald Trump recently engaged in a conversation filled with conspiracy theories on their social media platform X, promoting a narrative where t...
13 Aug 2024
Forward
It's hard to craft guidelines against antisemitism — here's why people keep trying
13 Aug 2024
The article discusses the complex process of crafting guidelines against antisemitism, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Effor...
13 Aug 2024
Forward
It's hard to craft guidelines against antisemitism — here's why people keep trying
13 Aug 2024
Debate continues over crafting clear guidelines to define antisemitism, fueled by its politicization and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict...
13 Aug 2024
Haaretz Weekly
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'Amazing mental preparation': How Israeli athletes made history at the Paris Olympics
13 Aug 2024
Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympics made history by winning an unprecedented seven medals, marking a significant achievement in Israel's Olympic history. ...
13 Aug 2024
Forward
As Israel confronts a week of peril, its enemies navigate tricky waters of their own
13 Aug 2024
Israel is on the brink of a serious confrontation with the expectation of imminent strikes by Iran and Hezbollah in retaliation for recent actions. The US, E...
13 Aug 2024
Forward
The Elon Musk-Donald Trump love fest was short on facts — and long on attacks on Jews
13 Aug 2024
Former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk engaged in a conversation where they made unsubstantiated claims about Jews, Israel, and Vice President Kamala Ha...
13 Aug 2024
Tablet
The IDF’s Boot Is on Hamas’ Throat
13 Aug 2024
The IDF's military campaign in Gaza, known as Operation Swords of Iron, has faced skepticism from Western media, with claims that Israel is not winning again...
13 Aug 2024
Tablet
Yazidis’ Long and Winding Road to Justice
13 Aug 2024
The story revolves around Nawaf Haskan, a Yazidi poet and activist who witnessed the atrocities committed by ISIS against his community, including the tragic...
13 Aug 2024
Forward
Are neo-Nazi terms really the only way to criticize U.S. support for Israel?
12 Aug 2024
The term "zog" stands for Zionist Occupied Government and has roots in a 1970s antisemitic conspiracy theory alleging Jewish control over government, banks, ...
12 Aug 2024
JTA
Murder case dismissed against man charged with killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
12 Aug 2024
The murder charge against the man accused of killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has been dismissed by a judge, leaving the case without closur...
12 Aug 2024
JTA
Harris campaign taps Israeli-born former peace negotiator Ilan Goldenberg as liaison to Jewish community
12 Aug 2024
Kamala Harris's presidential campaign has appointed Ilan Goldenberg, a former Israeli peace negotiator, as its liaison to the Jewish community. Goldenberg, w...
12 Aug 2024
Forward
As a Black rabbi on Tisha B'Av, I'm mourning how Jews have lost Black allies since Oct. 7
12 Aug 2024
Rabbi Heather Miller, a Black Jewish leader, reflects on the loss of Black allies in the Jewish community since Oct. 7, emphasizing the need for nuanced grie...
12 Aug 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Hamas Is Not Iran’s “Proxy”
12 Aug 2024
The text discusses the misconception that Hamas is solely a proxy for Iran. It explains how the relationship between Hamas and Iran is more complex than just...
12 Aug 2024
JTA
Canada revokes charitable status from 2 Jewish nonprofits that work in Israel
12 Aug 2024
Canada has revoked the charitable status of two Jewish nonprofits, the Jewish National Fund (JNF) and the Neeman Foundation, for directing donations to Israe...
12 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
Dear President Biden, you should follow your own advice.
12 Aug 2024
The text discusses the challenges faced by Israel and the Jewish community under President Biden's administration, which has shown restraint in dealing with ...
12 Aug 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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From the archives: How to mark the Tisha b'Av holiday of mourning after Oct. 7
12 Aug 2024
Faced with existential threats, Yossi Klein-Halevi discusses the ongoing impact of Tisha b'Av, the October 7th attacks, and the delicate balance between Jewi...
12 Aug 2024
Decision Points
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Can the Gaza War Bridge the Secular-Haredi Military Draft Divide?
12 Aug 2024
The discussion explores the impact of the Gaza War on the Israeli military draft policy concerning the Haredi community, questioning if the crisis could beco...
12 Aug 2024
Jewish Currents
“Our North Is the South” - An experiment in radical education
12 Aug 2024
The text recounts the author's experience with the Third World Feminist School in South Florida, highlighting their ongoing commitment to radical education, ...
12 Aug 2024
Jewish Currents
Florida Is Everywhere - And we’re all out of time.
12 Aug 2024
The article discusses how Governor Ron DeSantis has transformed Florida into a testing ground for right-wing policies, circumventing democratic processes to ...
12 Aug 2024
Jewish Currents
The Book of Randy - How a Jewish, pro-Israel Florida state rep is building power within the “America First” right.
12 Aug 2024
Florida State Representative Randy Fine, a Jewish and pro-Israel figure, operates in a predominantly Christian area where Jews are a minority. Fine has faced...
12 Aug 2024
Jewish Currents
“No One Is Coming to Save Us” - Eight Florida activists on the experience of organizing under Governor Ron DeSantis’s far-right onslaught.
12 Aug 2024
Activists in Florida reflect on organizing efforts under Governor Ron DeSantis's right-wing administration, which has implemented a series of aggressive and ...
12 Aug 2024
Jewish Currents
Bodies of Water - Shoog McDaniel’s photographs of queer life in rural Florida present a world where all bodies are sacred.
12 Aug 2024
Shoog McDaniels' photographs of queer life in rural Florida highlight the sacredness of all bodies. McDaniels expresses a deep connection to the natural worl...
12 Aug 2024
Jewish Currents
The Energetic Executive - Ron DeSantis wants to make his blueprint for Florida—outlined in the rancorous memoir written for his failed presidential campaign—into a model for the rest of the country.
12 Aug 2024
Ron DeSantis, the energetic executive, aims to replicate his Florida blueprint nationally, using his failed presidential campaign memoir as a model. Despite ...
12 Aug 2024
Jewish Currents
DEATH TO DICTATORS -
12 Aug 2024
The text tells a story of rebellion against dictators, as a young girl and her friend engage in an act of throwing a rock at a dictator's house. The girl, in...
12 Aug 2024
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Efraim Inbar: 'Israel doesn't use enough force'
12 Aug 2024
Professor Efraim Inbar argues that Israel needs to adopt a more assertive stance in its national security strategy, emphasizing the role of force in maintain...
12 Aug 2024
The Free Press
College Students Plan to Skip Class for Palestine
12 Aug 2024
The Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) are planning a national student strike to protest what they view as the Israeli-American genocide of Palest...
12 Aug 2024
Tablet
The Anti-Israel Sanctions Machine
12 Aug 2024
President Biden has established an interagency team dedicated to imposing sanctions on Israel, a historic move not credited as such. These sanctions aim to w...
12 Aug 2024
Jewish Insider
The L.A. lawyer who has Harris’ ear on policy
12 Aug 2024
Brian Nelson, a skilled lawyer who has worked closely with Kamala Harris since her tenure as California's attorney general, played a crucial role in various ...
12 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
The Fabulous Failure of Boycotting Israel
11 Aug 2024
The article discusses the failure of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, noting that it has not harmed Israel economically ...
11 Aug 2024
Forward
JD Vance downplays Trump dinner with Holocaust denier
11 Aug 2024
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance recently downplayed former President Donald Trump's 2022 dinner with Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, asserting t...
11 Aug 2024
Unpacked
What are the REAL goals of the BDS movement? #israel #palestine #justice
11 Aug 2024
Exploring the hidden motivations behind the BDS movement, beyond the ideals of justice and human rights often associated with it.
11 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
How Israel Is Paving the Path for Peace in the Middle East
10 Aug 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing challenges in handling hostage-for-ceasefire negotiations with Hamas due to internal and external pressur...
10 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
10 Ways the West Is Helping Hamas Defeat Israel
10 Aug 2024
The essay discusses ten ways in which the West is inadvertently aiding Hamas in its conflict with Israel. It argues that international support, financial aid...
10 Aug 2024
Forward
A mezuzah in a Harris-Emhoff White House? It might not be the first.
9 Aug 2024
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff hung a mezuzah in the vice presidential residence and expressed interest in doing the same in the White House if his wife Kamala...
9 Aug 2024
JTA
Why pro-Israel groups aren’t going after Ilhan Omar, even after helping oust other Squad members
9 Aug 2024
Despite pro-Israel groups successfully funding the defeat of other Squad members, they are not actively targeting Ilhan Omar's re-election due to a combinati...
9 Aug 2024
JTA
White House names Bezalel Smotrich as obstacle to ceasefire deal, says he is ‘jeopardizing’ hostage lives
9 Aug 2024
White House officials have pointed to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and other far-right Israeli politicians as obstacles in reaching a ceasefire ...
9 Aug 2024