Forward
NYC deputy mayor charges Washington Post with antisemitism
18 May 2024
A deputy mayor of NYC accused the Washington Post of antisemitism for a story about wealthy Jews organizing to advocate for Israel and urging the mayor to ad...
18 May 2024
Forward
Queens College has been a model of Muslim-Jewish cooperation. Can it stay that way after Oct. 7?
17 May 2024
Queens College in New York has been a positive model of Muslim-Jewish cooperation, with the MSA and Hillel fostering relationships among students despite dif...
17 May 2024
Future of Jewish
There is no 'progressive' case for the Palestinians.
17 May 2024
The essay argues that there is no progressive case for Palestinians due to the unprogressive nature of the Palestinian movement, which is depicted as violent...
17 May 2024
JTA
NYC deputy mayor charges Washington Post with antisemitism after story on Jewish business leaders’ pro-Israel pressure campaign
17 May 2024
A New York City deputy mayor has accused the Washington Post of antisemitism for their article detailing Jewish business leaders organizing a pro-Israel camp...
17 May 2024
Kveller
Some Jewish Moms Are Mad at Ms. Rachel. I’m Not One of Them.
17 May 2024
Despite Ms. Rachel, a popular children's entertainer on YouTube, initiating a fundraiser for Save the Children's Emergency Fund to help kids in war zones - i...
17 May 2024
Forward
Whose art is it anyway? Inside the cultural battle between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters
17 May 2024
The article delves into the intersection of art and politics in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict. It discusses how art can be interpreted differe...
17 May 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
What Will It Take for a Paradigm Shift?
17 May 2024
The tragic death of 5 Charedi IDF soldiers in a friendly fire incident has raised questions about the Charedi community's evolving relationship with the IDF ...
17 May 2024
JTA
In ‘October 7: In Their Own Words,’ right-wing culture warriors bring Israeli survivors’ accounts to the NY stage
17 May 2024
The play "October 7: In Their Own Words" brought to the stage by right-wing culture warriors, Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney, focuses on Israeli survivors...
17 May 2024
JTA
For Jewish teens critical of Israel, the generation gap is sometimes with their peers
17 May 2024
Young Jewish teens are increasingly critical of Israel, with differences in views on Israel's actions and policies widening between older and younger generat...
17 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The world wants Israel to impose a ceasefire – but Hamas has to stop shooting first
17 May 2024
Despite international pressure on Israel to implement a ceasefire, the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza continues as the group's fighters persist in attac...
17 May 2024
Sam Aronow
WWI Part II: Corrections, Questions, and Omissions
17 May 2024
This YouTube video delves into corrections, questions, and omissions related to World War I, including discussions on internalized crypto-Judaism, notable hi...
17 May 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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When the Fixer Breaks
17 May 2024
The episode discusses the liberal panic over Michael Cohen's performance in court during Donald Trump's trial and the broader implications on American politi...
17 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
If we want to retain credibility on Israel, we need to be brave enough to condemn settler violence
17 May 2024
The author discusses the importance of condemning settler violence in Israel, drawing parallels between extremist groups like Hamas and radicalized Israeli s...
17 May 2024
Forward
Could a Jewish voter surge threaten Jamaal Bowman’s reelection?
17 May 2024
A local Orthodox group named Westchester Unites is working to influence the reelection bid of Rep. Jamaal Bowman by encouraging Jewish voters in the district...
17 May 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Strange Days Indeed
17 May 2024
Analyzing Israel's fraught political environment, hosts Yonit Levi and Jonathan Freedland delve into the contentious events surrounding Independence Day and ...
17 May 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Strange Days Indeed
17 May 2024
Yonit and Jonathan delve into Israel's somber mood following a split-screen Independence Day and Memorial Day, marked by absent leadership and increased divi...
17 May 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Strange Days Indeed
17 May 2024
Yonit and Jonathan delve into Israel's tumultuous week marked by Independence Day and Memorial Day events, overshadowed by political tensions and ongoing con...
17 May 2024
Bonjour Chai
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Gatekeepers of Heaven
17 May 2024
Amid online controversy, Joe Roberts faces scrutiny over his Jewish identity due to his pro-Israel stance, leading to debates over who gets to define Jewishn...
17 May 2024
Bonjour Chai
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Gatekeepers of Heaven
17 May 2024
The episode delves into the controversy surrounding Joe Roberts, examining the dynamics of who claims the authority to define Jewish identity, particularly w...
17 May 2024
Jewish Insider
Susheela Jayapal opponent Maxine Dexter sees influx of support ahead of Oregon primary
17 May 2024
In the Oregon 3rd Congressional District primary, candidate Susheela Jayapal, who supports conditions on U.S. aid to Israel and a cease-fire between Israel a...
17 May 2024
Future of Jewish
Diaspora Jews face pitiful political decisions.
16 May 2024
The essay discusses the challenging political decisions facing Diaspora Jews, particularly in the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, and France. It h...
16 May 2024
JTA
Lily Greenberg Call, Jewish staffer who quit Biden administration over Israel policy: ‘There are so many of us who feel this way’
16 May 2024
Lily Greenberg Call, a Jewish staffer who resigned from the Biden administration in protest of President Biden's support for Israel's actions in Gaza, expres...
16 May 2024
Forward
I was expelled from Columbia for my activism in '68. Here's what student activists need to focus on next
16 May 2024
Nicholas Freudenberg reflects on his activism at Columbia University in 1968 and offers advice to current student activists. He emphasizes the importance of ...
16 May 2024
People of the Pod
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Seven Months In: What Israelis Think About the War Against Hamas, Campus Antisemitism in America, and More
16 May 2024
The episode delves into shifting U.S.-Israel relations amidst ongoing conflicts, with Jacob Magid discussing the implications of American foreign policy and ...
16 May 2024
Forward
EXCLUSIVE: NYC mayor’s top Jewish adviser to depart City Hall
16 May 2024
Joel Eisdorfer, a senior adviser and top Jewish aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is set to leave City Hall to spend more time with his family, though he will co...
16 May 2024
Forward
As a young Zionist, I used to think anti-Zionist Jews hated being Jewish. Then I lived with them
16 May 2024
The author, a young Zionist, initially believed that anti-Zionist Jews disliked being Jewish, but her perspective changed when she lived in a Jewish student ...
16 May 2024
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Reasons for optimism in Israel’s 77th year
16 May 2024
Amidst the backdrop of conflict and economic challenges, Israel's economy shows resilience, particularly with the potential for growth from underemployed sec...
16 May 2024
Jewish Review of Books
What Was That Really About? Antisemitism or Something New?
16 May 2024
Editor Abraham Socher, Jonathan Karp, and Reviel Netz discussed the recent increase in anti-Israel protests globally, questioning whether these demonstration...
16 May 2024
Jewish Currents
After More Than 100 Arms Shipments to Israel, Biden Withholds One - Experts say the administration’s attempt to “send a message” to Israel falls flat as it skirts legal requirements to cut off arms transfers.
16 May 2024
President Biden announced on CNN that the US would halt certain arms shipments to Israel following civilian casualties in Gaza. While some Republicans critic...
16 May 2024
Jewish Review of Books
What’s Going On With Antisemitism?
16 May 2024
The essay discusses the intersection of antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in the aftermath of a significant event, noting a distinction between traditio...
16 May 2024
JTA
U of California workers authorize strike in response to treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters
16 May 2024
The union representing workers at the University of California system has voted to authorize a strike in response to the handling of pro-Palestinian protests...
16 May 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Israeli Security - Before and After October 7th
16 May 2024
The text discusses the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tracing back to the roots of Zionism and Arab resistance to Jewish settlement in the region. It ...
16 May 2024
Between The Lines
Losing Political Clout, Jewish Community In A Bind
16 May 2024
David Bernstein, author of "Woke Anti-Semitism," highlights the challenges facing the Jewish community due to amplified bigotry and the intersection of progr...
16 May 2024
JTA
California university president placed on leave after agreeing to boycott Israeli institutions
16 May 2024
The president of Sonoma State University in California, after agreeing to an academic boycott of Israel and other concessions to pro-Palestinian protesters o...
16 May 2024
Israel Policy Pod
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Remembrance and Independence Under the Specter of War
16 May 2024
The podcast delves into the complexities of Israel's contemporary security challenges, focusing on the weight of commemorating Yom HaZikaron amid ongoing con...
16 May 2024
Israel Policy Pod
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Remembrance and Independence Under the Specter of War
16 May 2024
Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut were observed in Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Gaza, highlighting societal tensions and a lack of clarity on future...
16 May 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Debate: Advantage Who?
16 May 2024
The episode discusses the strategic dynamics of the upcoming presidential debates between Trump and Biden, with predictions about their performances and pote...
16 May 2024
Promised Podcast
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The “Calamities, Past and Not” Edition
16 May 2024
The episode discusses the recent Israeli military incursions in Rafah, appraising the risks and strategic intentions behind the operations, and reviews the d...
16 May 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Zooish Conspiracies II: The Deer Project
16 May 2024
The text discusses the Deer Project in Israel, focusing on the reintroduction of Mesopotamian fallow deer. The project involved capturing deer in Iran and br...
16 May 2024
On the Nose
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On Zionism and Anti-Zionism
16 May 2024
Jewish Currents staff discuss the nuances and implications behind various stances on Zionism, especially at a time when the term and its opposition are parti...
16 May 2024
JTA
5 Israeli soldiers killed in friendly fire incident in Gaza, adding to toll of accidental deaths
16 May 2024
Five Israeli paratroopers were mistakenly killed and seven wounded by friendly fire in Gaza, highlighting an issue of accidental deaths among Israeli troops ...
16 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Revised UN death figures debunk the global lies
16 May 2024
The article discusses how initial casualty figures reported during the conflict between Israel and Hamas were likely exaggerated and based on data provided b...
16 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why I fear that next week’s inquiry into Alderney deaths will not be objective
16 May 2024
Lord Pickles will lead an Expert Review on Alderney deaths with a focus on the murder of slave and forced laborers during WWII. Concerns arise regarding the ...
16 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
What got forgotten was Eden Golan’s right to feel safe
16 May 2024
In the reflection by the CEO of Index on Censorship, the importance of balancing freedom of expression, the right to protest, freedom of religion, and the fu...
16 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Israel’s coalition may be looking for a way to rescind its veto of the PA
16 May 2024
On Israel's 76th anniversary, the Israel Defense Forces found themselves battling in the Jabalia area, resembling a prior conflict with frustrations among so...
16 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Letters to the editor, 17 May 2024
16 May 2024
In a series of letters to the editor, members of the Brighton & Hove Jewish community express differing views on Israel, with some emphasizing their support ...
16 May 2024
Unorthodox
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Eitan Bernath, Shai Held, and Rivky Itzkowitz Are Here to Eat, Pray, Love: Ep 413
16 May 2024
Chef Eitan Bernath, Rabbi Shai Held, and fashion designer Rivky Itzkowitz explore Jewish identity through food, theology, and clothing respectively, reflecti...
16 May 2024
JTA
In a first, Jewish Biden administration staffer resigns over war in Gaza
16 May 2024
Lily Greenberg Call, a Jewish staffer in the Biden administration, publicly resigned in protest of President Biden's Israel policy regarding the war in Gaza,...
16 May 2024
The Free Press
Letters to the Editor: What Is Off-Limits in the Abortion Debate?
16 May 2024
Allie Phillips shared her story of being denied an abortion in Tennessee due to fetal abnormalities, leading her to have the procedure in New York City. Mean...
16 May 2024
Tablet
Sinwar in Exchange for Rafah
16 May 2024
The text discusses the Biden administration's offer to trade Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader, for guarantees to keep Israeli military out of Rafah. It hi...
16 May 2024