The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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A new political Jewish students’ union has sprung up after weeks of pro-Palestine tent protests
29 May 2024
Amid rising antisemitic incidents on Canadian campuses, Jewish students have created the Canadian Union of Jewish Students (CUJS) to advocate politically aga...
29 May 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Jamil Dakwar on the International Court Cases against Israel
29 May 2024
Jamil Dakwar, a human rights lawyer and former senior attorney with Adalah, will be the guest speaker discussing international court cases against Israel. He...
29 May 2024
Tablet
Live by the Law or Die on the Cross
29 May 2024
The text discusses the author's journey from a progressive upbringing to questioning Israel's stance in the academic world. Raised in a politically active Je...
29 May 2024
JTA
Images of death and devastation in Rafah rattle some of Israel’s most ardent defenders
28 May 2024
Following a deadly Israeli strike in Rafah resulting in civilian casualties, some of Israel's staunch supporters, including influencers like Zoe Buckman and ...
28 May 2024
JTA
Palm Beach County official sued over record $700M investment in Israel bonds
28 May 2024
Palm Beach County official Joseph Abruzzo faces a lawsuit from Palestinian Americans for investing over $700 million of public funds in Israel bonds, which f...
28 May 2024
Mishpacha
Uncivil War
28 May 2024
The article discusses the tumultuous political climate in Israel during a summer session marked by internal strife despite an ongoing war. It highlights the ...
28 May 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Unavoidable Images of War
28 May 2024
The text discusses Israel's struggle in the international public relations sphere amid conflicts with Hamas in Gaza. It highlights the challenges Israel face...
28 May 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Freak-Out Time
28 May 2024
The episode delves into the Democratic Party's anxiety over Joe Biden's reelection prospects, the continual fascination with Donald Trump's controversies, an...
28 May 2024
The Free Press
‘I Helped Standing Rock Go Viral. Now I Regret It.’ Plus. . .
28 May 2024
Lucy Biggers, a former social media producer, reflects on her role in promoting the "omnicause" through viral content creation, where various social justice ...
28 May 2024
Haaretz Weekly
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Rabbi Delphine Horveilleur: 'Zionism is about strength. After Oct. 7, Israelis understand brokenness'
28 May 2024
Rabbi Delphine Horveilleur discusses the evolving Jewish identity and the impact of Israel's vulnerability following the October 7th attacks, fostering a dee...
28 May 2024
The Free Press
Rashida Tlaib Speaks at Detroit Conference Tied to Terrorist Group
28 May 2024
Rep. Rashida Tlaib spoke at the Peoples Conference for Palestine in Detroit alongside individuals tied to a U.S.-designated terrorist group, the Popular Fron...
28 May 2024
Jewish Insider
Inside the Goldberg-Polins’ whirlwind trip to Washington
28 May 2024
Rachel Goldberg-Polin recalls her childhood experience watching Ted Koppel report on the Iran hostage crisis, a memory that now resonates as her son, Hersh, ...
28 May 2024
Jewish Insider
How the ICC, ICJ rulings could have deeper, long-term implications for Israel
28 May 2024
The recent rulings by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) criticizing Israel's military actions in Gaza could...
28 May 2024
Forward
Will the IDF's 'tragic mistake' in Rafah spell the end of the war?
27 May 2024
The article discusses the recent IDF airstrike in Rafah, Gaza, that resulted in the death of at least 45 civilians, leading to Prime Minister Benjamin Netany...
27 May 2024
Moment
The International Criminal Court Requests Netanyahu’s Arrest
27 May 2024
The International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Min...
27 May 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Why the Biden Administration Didn’t Foresee the Progressive Outrage at its Gaza Policy
27 May 2024
The text discusses why the Biden administration failed to anticipate the strong progressive backlash against its Gaza policy. The author suggests that offici...
27 May 2024
JTA
Israeli strike kills dozens in displaced persons camp in Rafah, prompting IDF investigation
27 May 2024
An Israeli Defense Forces strike in Rafah, targeting Hamas leaders, resulted in the deaths of dozens of people in a displaced persons camp. The strike prompt...
27 May 2024
Future of Jewish
How to Talk With Pro-Palestinians: A Guide
27 May 2024
The text provides a satirical and tongue-in-cheek guide on how to engage in conversations with individuals who are pro-Palestinian, offering strategies for n...
27 May 2024
Jewish Insider
North Dakota primary pits a traditional Republican against a rival skeptical of foreign engagement
27 May 2024
In the North Dakota primary for the sole House seat, traditional Republican Julie Fedorchak and insurgent right-wing candidate Rick Becker are facing off, hi...
27 May 2024
Future of Jewish
Decades of Denial: How Islamists Are Winning the War Against Western Values
26 May 2024
The essay discusses how some Western organizations, including Jewish Voice for Peace, openly support terrorism, such as honoring convicted terrorists like Ra...
26 May 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Sky is Not Falling
26 May 2024
Amid concerns about rising antisemitism in America, a Jewish pundit in Mishpacha Magazine suggests that while the acceptance of Jews in the country may be de...
26 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Don’t label anyone a ‘bad Jew’
26 May 2024
"No Labeling Anyone a Bad Jew" discusses the diversity within the contemporary Jewish community, exploring various perspectives on Jewish identity and the re...
26 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
It’s wrong to compare Hamas and the IRA
26 May 2024
The article argues against a comparison between Israel's conflict with Hamas and the UK's historical confrontation with the IRA. The Chief Prosecutor of the ...
26 May 2024
The Free Press
Is Israel's War Just? Eli Lake and Michael Moynihan v Briahna Joy Gray and Jake Klein
26 May 2024
The debate discussed at the Dissident Dialogues event in Brooklyn questioned whether Israel's war on Hamas was just. On one side, Briahna Joy Gray and Jake K...
26 May 2024
Future of Jewish
The West's Silly Obsession With the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
25 May 2024
The text discusses the Western obsession with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly the belief in the Two-State Solution as the ultimate goal for pe...
25 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The ICJ ruling does NOT mean Israel has to halt its Rafah operation
25 May 2024
After the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on Israel's military offensive in Rafah, it was initially misinterpreted to mean that Israel must immed...
25 May 2024
Kveller
In the Apple TV+ Series ‘The Big Cigar,’ A Jewish Deli Shootout and a Tale of Allyship
24 May 2024
"The Big Cigar" on Apple TV+ follows the story of a fake film production aiding Black Panthers founder Huey P. Newton's escape to Cuba. Although the Jewish i...
24 May 2024
Jewdicious
Hamas' Strategy of Tragedy
24 May 2024
Deborah Ben Aderet, an Israeli survivor of the Hamas massacre, shares her firsthand account and insights in an interview with Michael Golden. She highlights ...
24 May 2024
Moment
Opinion | Why I’m Boycotting My 50th Harvard Reunion
24 May 2024
The author, an alumnus of Harvard, is boycotting his 50th reunion due to concerns about how the university and some faculty and students have responded to co...
24 May 2024
JTA
International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt its Rafah operation
24 May 2024
The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to immediately stop its military operation in Rafah, based on a request from South Africa. The ruling aimed...
24 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The anti-Israel mob were sent packing in north London – and it felt good
24 May 2024
Over a thousand pro-Israel demonstrators and locals rallied in north London to protect the showing of a film about a tragic massacre near the Gaza Strip, fac...
24 May 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What College Presidents Have Learned
24 May 2024
Debate centers on university presidents' responses to antisemitic protests on campus during congressional hearings, revealing complexities in handling studen...
24 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The UK should pull its funding from the International Criminal Court
24 May 2024
The article argues for the UK to withdraw its funding from the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to its decision to request arrest warrants for Israel's...
24 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Arrest warrants are about delegitimisation of Israel
24 May 2024
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders amidst Israel's conflict with Hamas is seen as m...
24 May 2024
Tikvah
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Haisam Hassanein on How Egypt Sees Gaza
24 May 2024
Haisam Hassanein discusses how Egypt's strategic involvement in the Gaza conflict has potentially reshaped its diplomatic and economic standing in the region...
24 May 2024
Bonjour Chai
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I've Got Schisms
24 May 2024
Eitan Hersh, a political science professor at Tufts University, discusses his innovative class on conservative ideas at a predominantly liberal college, aimi...
24 May 2024
Bonjour Chai
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I've Got Schisms
24 May 2024
Eitan Hersh, a political science professor at Tufts University, experimented with teaching a class on conservative ideas at his liberal college, highlighting...
24 May 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Wanted - with Yuval Shany
24 May 2024
International law expert Yuval Shany discusses potential war crimes charges against Israeli leaders by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over humanitari...
24 May 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Wanted - with Yuval Shany
24 May 2024
Yuval Shany discusses the potential implications of the International Criminal Court's considerations of arrest warrants against Israeli leaders for alleged ...
24 May 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Wanted - with special guest Yuval Shany
24 May 2024
International legal scholar Yuval Shany discusses the International Criminal Court's potential arrest warrant for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant on ch...
24 May 2024
Jewish Insider
Egypt’s delicate balancing act as a mediator in the Israel-Hamas war
24 May 2024
Egypt, a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, is facing challenges in its role due to reports of Hamas tunnels along its border with the Gaza Strip and all...
24 May 2024
Tablet
Will John Wayne Ride to Our Emotional Rescue?
24 May 2024
In a discussion reflecting on the importance of patriotism and traditional values in a postmodern world driven by emotions, the text emphasizes the significa...
24 May 2024
JTA
Speaker Mike Johnson invites Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress
23 May 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress, providing support amid international legal troubles an...
23 May 2024
JTA
Is a bill targeting support for terrorism a necessary tool after Oct. 7, or authoritarian overreach?
23 May 2024
A bill currently moving through Capitol Hill aims to target groups providing material support to terrorist organizations, potentially leading to the loss of ...
23 May 2024
Future of Jewish
Dear Palestinians, everybody’s grandparents lost something. Get over it.
23 May 2024
The text emphasizes the moral objectionability of the anti-Israel movement, highlighting its aim to dismantle Zionism and dehumanize Jewish people. It challe...
23 May 2024
Forward
Jewish groups decry Chicago alderman for seeking ‘anti zionist’ pediatrician on Facebook
23 May 2024
Jewish groups in Chicago are criticizing Alderman Rossana Rodriguez for her request for an anti-Zionist pediatrician on her personal Facebook page, with call...
23 May 2024
Forward
Unable to enter Israel since Oct. 7, Palestinians in Wadi Fukin have been left without a livelihood
23 May 2024
Since October 7, 150,000 Palestinian laborers have been barred from entering Israel, resulting in a severe economic crisis in the West Bank, particularly fel...
23 May 2024
Jewish Currents
The Complicity of Israeli Academia - Scholar Maya Wind discusses Israeli universities’ longstanding role in Palestinian subjugation.
23 May 2024
Maya Wind discusses the complicity of Israeli academia in Palestinian subjugation and the ongoing occupation. She highlights how Israeli universities have hi...
23 May 2024
Forward
Analysis: The risks and rewards of inviting Netanyahu to address Congress
23 May 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited to address a joint session of Congress, causing a divide among Democrats. While some criticize Net...
23 May 2024
Forward
This 94-year-old Holocaust survivor recommended arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders
23 May 2024
94-year-old Holocaust survivor and legal expert Theodor Meron, who has served in various roles including as a judge in U.N. crime tribunals, recommended the ...
23 May 2024