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Forward Americans are waking up to right-wing antisemitism. We're still ignoring the root problem 5 Dec
Elad Nehorai discusses how the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. is driven more by a digital network that amplifies the far-right's messages than by individua...
5 Dec
Emes Ve-Emunah An Unsatisfying Response from the Vice-President 5 Dec
The article critiques Vice-President JD Vance's response to the rise of antisemitism within the Republican Party, particularly among its younger members who ...
5 Dec
JTA Eric Adams issues executive order barring BDS, throwing down gauntlet for successor Zohran Mamdani 5 Dec
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued an executive order prohibiting city officials from participating in actions against Israel, directly challenging his su...
5 Dec
The Beinart Notebook How to Think About Boycotts 5 Dec
Peter Beinart explores the complexities surrounding the use of boycotts as a tool for social and political change by interviewing experts from different geop...
5 Dec
MomentMag Pursuing Justice after Wartime Sexual Violence with Eetta Prince Gibson and Sarah Breger 5 Dec
Eetta Prince-Gibson, alongside Sarah Breger, discusses the work of the Dinah Project, which was launched to advocate for the victims of sexual violence amids...
5 Dec
Future of Jewish The last time Jews invited an empire into Israel, we lost everything. 5 Dec
In this reflective essay, Joshua Namm draws parallels between historical events from the Hasmonean period and current geopolitical dynamics involving Israel ...
5 Dec
JTA Jewish New Yorkers rally outside Park East Synagogue, 2 weeks after anti-Israel protest there 5 Dec
Hundreds of Jewish New Yorkers gathered outside Park East Synagogue to rally in response to an earlier anti-Israel protest that featured controversial chants...
5 Dec
JTA Sen. Van Hollen draws criticism after calling local Jewish leader an ‘apologist for the Netanyahu government’ 5 Dec
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has sparked controversy by accusing Ron Halber, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, of ...
5 Dec
JTA JD Vance rejects claim that antisemitism is growing inside the GOP, breaking his silence on the topic 5 Dec
JD Vance, Vice President, publicly dismissed allegations of rising antisemitism within the Republican Party, contradicting concerns voiced by some prominent ...
5 Dec
The Free Press Ask Haviv: What’s Next for Israel? 5 Dec
The article discusses the recent developments in Israel following the peace deal with Hamas, which has led to a decrease in media coverage from the West. Des...
5 Dec
Jewish Insider A Mandarin-speaking Hasidic Jew walks into Washington… 5 Dec
Mitchell Silk, also known as Moyshe, made history as the first Hasidic Jew to hold a Senate-confirmed position, serving as Assistant Secretary of the Treasur...
5 Dec
Future of Jewish Israel’s wars reignite Judaism’s oldest argument. 4 Dec
Nachum Kaplan's essay explores the enduring ethical tension within Judaism between power and morality, particularly in the context of Israel's conflicts with...
4 Dec
JTA Ireland, Spain, Netherlands announce boycott of Eurovision following failed effort to oust Israel 4 Dec
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia have announced a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest due to the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) decision...
4 Dec
Forward Israel has a crucial lesson to learn from apartheid South Africa. It isn't what you think 4 Dec
Drawing parallels with historical shifts in South Africa and Serbia, Libby Lenkinski emphasizes the need for Israel to develop a clear political vision to ef...
4 Dec
Forward Lithuanian government party leader convicted of inciting hatred towards Jews 4 Dec
Remigijus Zemaitaitis, leader of Lithuania's populist Nemuno Aura party, was convicted for inciting hatred against Jews and minimizing the Holocaust. The Vil...
4 Dec
Forward What is Elbit Systems, and why did LA synagogue protesters target it?  4 Dec
Demonstrations erupted outside Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard Temple against Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense contractor. Protesters targeted Elbit due to ...
4 Dec
Forward Anti-BDS order will test Mamdani on day one 4 Dec
As New York City transitions to new mayor Zohran Mamdani, outgoing Mayor Eric Adams has issued a significant executive order opposing the Boycott, Divestment...
4 Dec
The Beinart Notebook Jeremy Ben-Ami Thinks I Made a Mistake 4 Dec
Peter Beinart reflects on his recent dialogue with Jeremy Ben-Ami about the controversy surrounding his apology for speaking at Tel Aviv University. Despite ...
4 Dec
JTA Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Yehuda Kaploun as antisemitism envoy, with some dissent 4 Dec
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, nominated as the U.S. antisemitism envoy, has advanced through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with a vote reflecting partisan t...
4 Dec
JTA Hostage’s remains returned to Israel, as Trump says Gaza ceasefire’s next phase is ‘going to happen pretty soon’ 4 Dec
Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai agricultural worker in Israel, was identified as the remains handed over by Hamas, marking a significant turn in the hostage situ...
4 Dec
JTA 2 arrested after pro-Palestinian protest disrupts event on LA synagogue campus 4 Dec
A pro-Palestinian protest targeting a security event at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, organized by the Consulate General of Israel, resulted in t...
4 Dec
Future of Jewish Mamdani's smile is actually a very scary mask. 4 Dec
Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor-elect of New York City, is facing criticism for his political strategies and team appointments. Despite his campaign promises o...
4 Dec
Forward NYC synagogue protest leads to a new bill, and a rally by Jewish groups outside Park East shul 4 Dec
A protest outside the Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, during an Israeli immigration event, has led to significant mobilization among Jewish groups in New Y...
4 Dec
Forward LA mayor condemns protest outside synagogue event that featured Israeli defense firm 4 Dec
Anti-Israel protests erupted outside Los Angeles's Wilshire Boulevard Temple, where an event featuring Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems was held, resulting...
4 Dec
Sources Two Years Since 10/7 4 Dec
Marking the second anniversary of Hamas's attack on southern Israel, this issue of \"Sources\" reflects on the past two years, marked by events like the retu...
4 Dec
Sources Our Fragile Tents: Community, Consent, and Care 4 Dec
Yehuda Kurtzer explores the evolving North American Jewish identity, shifting from kinship-based to consent-based belonging—a trend intensified by societal c...
4 Dec
Sources Conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi: The Responsibilities of an Israeli Writer 4 Dec
Yossi Klein Halevi and Yardena Schwartz discuss the evolving responsibilities and challenges facing Israeli writers in today's hostile media environment. Hal...
4 Dec
Sources American Antizionism 4 Dec
Shaul Kelner analyzes the rise of American antizionism, exploring its roots, evolution, and impact on Jewish communities in the United States. He contrasts i...
4 Dec
Sources A Zionism for the Future 4 Dec
Chaim Seidler-Feller explores the challenging task of reconciling Jewish ethics with Zionist nationalism. He draws from religious Zionist thinkers like Rabbi...
4 Dec
Sources We Have Sinned, We Have Transgressed, We Have Polarized 4 Dec
The article by Alon Shalev delves into the critical issue of polarization within society, drawing on Jewish historical and moral wisdom to provide insights. ...
4 Dec
JTA Synagogue protest spurs action by Jewish groups and elected officials 3 Dec
A recent protest outside Park East Synagogue in New York, featuring chants like "Death to the IDF," has mobilized Jewish organizations and local lawmakers to...
3 Dec
Forward Trump appointee promoted after reports he texted about having a ‘Nazi streak’ 3 Dec
Paul Ingrassia, a former White House liaison under Trump, has been criticized and scrutinized by Democratic senators for his past comments praising Nazis and...
3 Dec
Rationalist Judaism A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing 3 Dec
Natan Slifkin discusses what he sees as a deceptive initiative that purports to support Charedi integration into the workforce but in reality aims to maintai...
3 Dec
Forward Why IDF soldiers’ official headshots only show their backs 3 Dec
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has adopted the unusual practice of displaying official headshots of its service members showing only the backs of their head...
3 Dec
Forward Mamdani draws lines around how Jews should use ‘sacred spaces’ 3 Dec
The article explores the controversy surrounding protests at Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, which hosted an event promoting aliyah facilitated by Nefesh B...
3 Dec
The Beinart Notebook How Should We Think About Boycotts? 2 Dec
Peter Beinart facilitates a discussion on the nature and impact of boycotts, featuring experts Zackie Achmat, a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid moveme...
2 Dec
Future of Jewish To be fair, we should put 'Palestinian' in quotation marks. 2 Dec
David E. Firester's guest essay explores the historical and political origins of the term 'Palestinian,' advocating for quotation marks to be used when refer...
2 Dec
JTA Over 300 rabbis and Jewish leaders call for removal of UN official who denied Oct. 7 rapes 2 Dec
Over 300 Jewish leaders, including prominent rabbis and women's rights advocates, have called for the dismissal of Reem Alsalem, a U.N. rapporteur, after she...
2 Dec
Forward I was interrogated by Israeli authorities — I know why they're terrified of peace activists like me 2 Dec
Zak Witus, Director of Young Leadership and Education at the New Israel Fund, recounts his interrogation by Israeli authorities at Ben-Gurion Airport due to ...
2 Dec
Emes Ve-Emunah Israel's Other Existential Crisis 2 Dec
Economist Dan Ben-David highlights Israel's looming existential threat from within, focusing on the Charedi educational system's lack of secular curriculum. ...
2 Dec
Forward Hasidic leader defends support for Mamdani. ‘I’m taking beatings to save you’ 2 Dec
Rabbi Moshe Indig, a leader within the Satmar Ahronim sect, has defended his controversial endorsement of Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race, despite bac...
2 Dec
Mishpacha Take Offense While Playing Defense 2 Dec
Israel's development and upcoming deployment of the Iron Beam, a revolutionary laser interception system, marks a significant defensive advancement. Created ...
2 Dec
JTA In defense of the Sarah Hurwitz we know — and the nuance we all need in this moment 2 Dec
This article defends Sarah Hurwitz, who served as a speechwriter for the Obama administration and has since authored books on Jewish identity and antisemitis...
2 Dec
Forward Why do people want ‘Zootopia 2’ to be about Israel? 2 Dec
Zootopia 2's plot, centered on the expansion of climate-controlled neighborhoods and displacement of marginalized species, has led some viewers to draw paral...
2 Dec
JTA Dublin city councillors accuse Israel and ‘Zionist lobby’ of quashing proposal to rename Herzog Park 2 Dec
The controversy surrounding Herzog Park in Dublin escalates as city councillors debate a proposal to rename the park, originally named after Chaim Herzog, an...
2 Dec
Future of Jewish Netanyahu just made the craziest move of his career. 2 Dec
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has initiated a fraught constitutional and political move by seeking a presidential pardon from President Isaac Her...
2 Dec
The Free Press Should Israel Pardon Bibi? The AI Cure for Deafness. Plus. . . 2 Dec
The piece explores the unprecedented request for a presidential pardon by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid his ongoing corruption trials. Whil...
2 Dec
Forward If Israel reinstates the death penalty, it will betray Jewish values — and Jewish history 2 Dec
Michael Zoosman argues that Israel's consideration of reinstating the death penalty for terrorists contradicts Jewish values and could harm Israel's internat...
2 Dec
The Free Press Should Israel Pardon Netanyahu to Save Itself? 1 Dec
Michael Oren revisits a 2019 suggestion by former opposition member Yossi Yona to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, drawing parallels to the Nixon pa...
1 Dec
Between The Lines The Party’s Over 1 Dec
Gary Rosenblatt critiques Ben Rhodes' opinion piece in The New York Times, which argues that Democrats should cease supporting Israel due to moral and politi...
1 Dec