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8 Feb
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is committed to providing access to thoughtful and nuanced content related to Judaism, Israel, and global Jewish aff...
8 Feb
Forward
My university wants me to sign a loyalty oath — am I in America or Vichy France?
7 Feb
Robert Zaretsky, a historian specializing in modern France, discusses the troubling parallels between recent academic policies in Texas and historical events...
7 Feb
JTA
With Mamdani, progressive Jews are now agreeing instead of protesting at mayor’s interfaith breakfast
6 Feb
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first interfaith breakfast highlighted the shifting political landscape as progressive Jewish leaders and organizations ...
6 Feb
Forward
Former Moscow rabbi says he rebuffed proposal to convert a million Russians discussed in Epstein files recording
6 Feb
Recently released recordings reveal a 2013 conversation between former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein, where Barak suggested mass conv...
6 Feb
JTA
Former Moscow rabbi says he rebuffed mass conversion proposal discussed by Ehud Barak in Epstein files recording
6 Feb
Revelations from newly released recordings of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in conversation with Jeffrey Epstein have sparked controversy in Israe...
6 Feb
JTA
Hochul picks Adrienne Adams, first NYC Council speaker not to visit Israel, as running mate
6 Feb
Gov. Kathy Hochul's selection of Adrienne Adams as her running mate for lieutenant governor has sparked mixed reactions within the New York Jewish community....
6 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
Extremism in Pursuit of God’s Will
6 Feb
The article discusses the dangerous implications of extremism motivated by religious conviction, drawing parallels between external and internal threats to t...
6 Feb
Israel: State of a Nation
Antizionists use the word “colony” while projecting a modern meaning onto a different era.
6 Feb
Elon Gilad addresses the misuse of the term "colony" by antizionists who attempt to apply modern connotations to historical contexts in their criticism of Zi...
6 Feb
JTA
Protests roil Australia ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s planned visit
6 Feb
Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia has sparked significant controversy and planned protests, involving both support and opposition from vari...
6 Feb
JTA
Human Rights Watch’s top Israel-Palestine staffer quits over shelved report criticizing Israel
6 Feb
The article discusses the resignation of Omar Shakir and Milena Ansari from Human Rights Watch after a report on the rights of Palestinian refugees advocatin...
6 Feb
Future of Jewish
Denazifying Gaza
6 Feb
Nachum Kaplan explores the complexities of denazifying Gaza by drawing parallels with Germany's post-World War II denazification process. The essay discusses...
6 Feb
Forward
Netanyahu is floundering without the hostages
6 Feb
In the aftermath of the return of hostages, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces significant political challenges as he seeks to maintain power. S...
6 Feb
Forward
AIPAC fails its first test in the midterms
6 Feb
The article discusses the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's (AIPAC) perceived shortcomings in a New Jersey special House election, where its endorse...
6 Feb
MomentMag
Israel, Gaza, Iran & the Shifting Landscape of the Middle East w/Suzanne Maloney, Aaron David Miller
6 Feb
The shifting dynamics in the Middle East, particularly regarding Israel, Gaza, and Iran, are explored in a nuanced conversation featuring Suzanne Maloney fro...
6 Feb
Future of Jewish
The Ridiculous Rise of Celebrity Politics
5 Feb
Joshua Hoffman discusses the problematic rise of celebrity politics, illustrated by figures like Mark Ruffalo and Billie Eilish. He argues that celebrity end...
5 Feb
JTA
Latest Epstein files release unleashes wave of antisemitic conspiracy theories on social media
5 Feb
The recent release of Jeffrey Epstein's files has sparked a surge of antisemitic conspiracy theories on social media. These theories leverage Epstein's Jewis...
5 Feb
Forward
Prosecutors charge Capital Jewish Museum shooter with terrorism
5 Feb
The indictment of Elias Rodriguez, charged with the murder of two Israeli embassy employees outside a Jewish networking event at the Capital Jewish Museum in...
5 Feb
JTA
Republican senator in Louisiana launches probe into Mamdani’s reversal of Israel executive orders
5 Feb
A Republican senator from Louisiana, Bill Cassidy, has initiated an investigation into Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to repeal New York City executive orde...
5 Feb
The Free Press
EXCLUSIVE: Moshe Davis on His Ouster by Mamdani
5 Feb
Moshe Davis, the former Executive Director of the New York City Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism, discusses his dismissal following a visit from a staff...
5 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
Josh Shapiro's Values and Politics
5 Feb
In an interview with Gayle King, the author expresses admiration for Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, highlighting the importance of evaluating political ...
5 Feb
MomentMag
Who Is Elissa Slotkin?
5 Feb
Elissa Slotkin, a Jewish former CIA analyst from Michigan, is a notable political figure representing America's "Angry Middle." Slotkin’s career and personal...
5 Feb
JTA
Canadian Jewish groups decry axing of antisemitism envoy in favor of ‘rights, equality and inclusion’ advisory council
5 Feb
Canadian Jewish groups express strong disapproval following the Canadian government's decision to replace its dedicated antisemitism and Islamophobia envoy r...
5 Feb
Israel: State of a Nation
Three Myths About Zionism—And Why They Collapse Under History | Elon Gilad
5 Feb
In this episode of "EylON the Record," Eylon Levy hosts historian Elon Gilad to dismantle pervasive myths about Zionism, rooted in historical narratives. The...
5 Feb
JTA
Tucker Carlson to interview Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel
5 Feb
Tucker Carlson, a prominent right-wing commentator known for his critical views on Israel and controversial stances on antisemitism, is set to interview Mike...
5 Feb
JTA
These major Jewish groups have sponsored the NYC mayor’s interfaith breakfast before. Not this year.
5 Feb
The annual NYC Mayor's Interfaith Breakfast, which traditionally includes prominent Jewish organizational sponsors, will not see participation from major gro...
5 Feb
The Beinart Notebook
Religion and Resistance
5 Feb
Rabbi Arielle Lekach-Rosenberg, the lead rabbi of Shir Tikvah in South Minneapolis and an advocate for justice and migrant rights, will discuss her role as a...
5 Feb
Forward
Jews who support Israel often do not identify as ‘Zionists,’ new JFNA survey finds
5 Feb
A Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) survey reveals that only a third of American Jews identify as Zionists, although nearly 90% support Israel's rig...
5 Feb
JTA
Jewish leaders escalate concerns about unclear political conditions on federal security grants
5 Feb
Jewish leaders are voicing alarm over the ambiguous conditions tied to federal security grants provided to religious and nonprofit institutions at high risk ...
5 Feb
JTA
Most US Jews do not identify as ‘Zionists,’ even when they support Israel, JFNA survey finds
5 Feb
A recent survey by the Jewish Federations of North America has revealed that only one-third of American Jews identify as Zionists, despite nearly 90% support...
5 Feb
Future of Jewish
The Israel You Aren't Allowed to See
5 Feb
Stacy Gittleman reflects on her recent visit to Israel, highlighting cultural, academic, and everyday aspects of Israeli life. She contrasts the often demoni...
5 Feb
Tablet
War by Fire and Ice
5 Feb
Bernard-Henri Lévy critiques the international perspective on Ukraine's resilience during its fourth harsh winter amid ongoing warfare, emphasizing that the ...
5 Feb
JTA
Mamdani taps leader of progressive Zionist group to helm Office to Combat Antisemitism
4 Feb
New York City Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani has appointed Phylisa Wisdom, leader of the progressive Jewish group New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA), as the execu...
4 Feb
JTA
Palestine Action activists acquitted in Israeli defense firm break-in, drawing criticism from British Jewish leaders
4 Feb
Six activists from Palestine Action were acquitted by a British jury for allegedly breaking into the premises of Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense company. T...
4 Feb
JTA
The ‘Zionism’ gap: What data really shows about Jews, Israel and Zionism today
4 Feb
Amid growing concerns about American Jews, particularly younger ones, distancing themselves from Israel, data reveals that a deep emotional connection to Isr...
4 Feb
Rationalist Judaism
Conspiracy Theories, Israel Style
4 Feb
In Israel, a conspiracy theory known as the 'Leftist Kaplanist Conspiracy' is gaining traction, accusing extreme anti-judicial reform protesters of orchestra...
4 Feb
Forward
A death knell for the American Jewish dream of a melting pot — in the 1920s, and today
4 Feb
Emily Tamkin reflects on the American Jewish experience with immigration, drawing parallels between the 1920s and today. She highlights Rabbi Stephen S. Wise...
4 Feb
Forward
Antisemitism group keeps board member who emailed Epstein on the legality of transporting minors for sex
4 Feb
Mitchell Webber, a board member of the Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that he had been involved in...
4 Feb
Forward
Mamdani appoints Phylisa Wisdom, progressive Jewish leader, to run Office to Combat Antisemitism
4 Feb
Phylisa Wisdom, executive director of the New York Jewish Agenda, has been appointed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lead the city's Office to Comba...
4 Feb
Forward
‘Don’t be a wimp’: Josh Shapiro, Philly DA Larry Krasner spar over ICE-Nazi comparisons
4 Feb
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, both Democrats with a history of rivalry, engaged in a public dispute af...
4 Feb
Tablet
The Fall of Europe
4 Feb
Marc Weitzmann explores the disturbing shifts in European attitudes and the rise of antisemitism following events since October 7, 2023, particularly focusin...
4 Feb
Tablet
The Antizionism Exception
4 Feb
Matthew Segal critiques the emerging legal principle whereby anti-Zionist rhetoric is automatically deemed non-discriminatory, which he argues unfairly singl...
4 Feb
Tablet
Letter to Mayor Mamdani
4 Feb
Masih Alinejad, a journalist and women's rights activist, addresses New York's newly elected Mayor Mamdani, criticizing his silence on women's oppression in ...
4 Feb
Future of Jewish
The Australian Left has an antisemitism problem.
3 Feb
David Free denounces the pervasive antisemitism prevalent within the Australian Left and the wider intellectual elite, following the Bondi Beach massacre, a ...
3 Feb
Unpacked
Why Does the US Still Support Israel?
3 Feb
The video explores the longstanding relationship between the United States and Israel, focusing on the reasons behind the US's continuous support for Israel,...
3 Feb
Mishpacha
Shifting Sands
3 Feb
Saudi Arabia's geopolitical realignment, under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, suggests a retreat from potential normalization with Israel and closer ties ...
3 Feb
Mishpacha
Rally Around the Black Flag
3 Feb
The article explores the potential shifts in Israeli politics as left-wing protestors, originally rallying against Netanyahu and judicial reforms, are now al...
3 Feb
JTA
Saying ‘free enterprise’ is at risk, coalition launches to protect Jewish and Israeli companies in NYC
3 Feb
The newly established New York-Israeli Chamber of Commerce Coalition aims to protect Jewish and Israeli businesses from perceived threats posed by anti-Zioni...
3 Feb
Forward
Trying to influence progressives in New Jersey, AIPAC may actually help one get elected
3 Feb
In the New Jersey 11th congressional district Democratic primary, the involvement of AIPAC through its affiliated Super PAC, the United Democracy Project, hi...
3 Feb
JTA
A Gen Z student activist against antisemitism is running for State Assembly on Long Island
3 Feb
Will Sussman, a Jewish engineer and educator, is pursuing a seat in the New York State Assembly, motivated by his experiences with antisemitism on campus and...
3 Feb
Future of Jewish
Iranian 'diplomacy' is a complete scam.
3 Feb
Joshua Hoffman argues that Iranian diplomacy is nothing more than a strategic facade designed to buy time for its nuclear program. He critiques Western diplo...
3 Feb