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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...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, initially a moderate, transformed politically towards a more progressive stance during his term, gaining favor among progressive...

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...

The text discusses the Palestinian politics of envy, highlighting how economic opportunities do not necessarily lead to peace with Israel for most Palestinia...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Israeli media outlets analyzed the reactions to recent terrorist assassinations, highlighting a mix of pride and concern among the public. While newspapers l...

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...

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...

The COMMENTARY podcast features Jonathan Schanzer discussing the situation in the Middle East, focusing on Israel and Iran, while David Bahnsen discusses the...

Lahav Harkov discusses the complexities of media coverage during Israel's ongoing conflict, examining the disproportionate focus on Israel by the internation...

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...

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...

Tensions have escalated in the Middle East following high-profile assassinations of senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut, claimed by Israel, and H...

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...

The text discusses the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and various factions such as Hezbollah and Hamas. It highlights th...

Ronit Heyd emphasizes the essential intertwining of Israel's democratic and Jewish identities, arguing that weakening democratic principles would diminish Is...

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...

David S. Levine, a retired professor, discusses the increased tensions between Israel and Jordan following the Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas's actions. H...

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 ...

The text explores the cultural dynamics of Brighton Beach, a post-Soviet community in Brooklyn, focusing on the experiences of individuals from diverse ethni...

The article discusses the rise of antisemitism and conspiracy theories, particularly in Western societies, despite efforts to combat ignorance through educat...

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...

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...

The text discusses the recent assassinations of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh, leaders of Hezbollah and Hamas, respectively, applauding the actions as necess...

Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons, a Unitarian Universalist minister in Brooklyn, decided to leave her successful ministerial role and the Unitarianism denomination to stu...

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...

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, which his friends and family found unimaginable given his characte...

Vice President Kamala Harris and her Jewish husband, Doug Emhoff, spoke at a Passover Seder about Israeli hostages in Gaza and ceasefire negotiations, emphas...

The text discusses how common stereotypes and biases about Jews play a significant role in anti-Israel activism, often without individuals being consciously ...

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...

The Jewish Democratic Council of America organized a virtual event to support Kamala Harris, emphasizing her support for Israel and connectivity to the Jewis...

Rania Batrice, a Palestinian-American political consultant who worked for Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign, and Matt Duss, discussed the implicatio...

The author reflects on their recent trip to Israel during a time of conflict, recalling their past connections to the country and how those ties had faded ov...

A prisoner exchange involving Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Vladimir Kara-Murza is highlighted as the largest since the Cold War, with negotiations invo...

Josh Shapiro, the Jewish Governor of Pennsylvania, is being speculated as a potential Vice Presidential pick by Kamala Harris in the upcoming 2024 election. ...

Amidst the extensive media coverage of the recent prisoner swap with Russia and the release of prominent individuals like Wall Street Journal reporter Evan G...

Concern is growing within pro-Israel conservative circles due to the rise of isolationism and antisemitism on the far right. At the recent Christians United ...

The practice of assassinating key leaders of terror organizations, as recently seen in Israel's targeting of Hamas and Hezbollah figures, is acknowledged not...

In a reflection on the evolving relationship between Democrats and Jews, the text discusses the historical acceptance of Jews in the Democratic party, exempl...

A discussion with Jake Wallis Simons on the rise of anti-Israel sentiment, masked anti-Semitism, and the potential implications for Western societies, partic...

The text discusses the recent assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, portraying the incident as a sophisticated and remote-controlle...

Rafael Shimunov criticizes Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's response to campus protests against Israel's actions in Gaza, arguing that it disqualifies hi...

The Pride of Israel congregation in Toronto hosted a solidarity rally in response to a recent increase in antisemitic hate crimes, including vandalism and ar...

In a recent episode of the podcast "Unholy," Israeli tensions rise as the country anticipates a potential deadly retaliation from Iran and its allies after t...

Matti Friedman joins Yonit and Jonathan to discuss the tension within Israeli society following assassinations in Iran and Hezbollah's leadership, as well as...