For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The End of Victimhood?
21 Feb 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss how the narrative of Israel as a victim following the October 7th attacks is losing its weight globally, and t...
21 Feb 2024
Moment
The Political Is Personal with Letty Cottin Pogrebin and Sarah Breger
21 Feb 2024
Letty Cottin Pogrebin, a prominent figure in social justice causes and feminism, reflects on the Israel-Hamas war in a recent essay in Moment Magazine where ...
21 Feb 2024
Forward
He racked up big endorsements for the LA school board. Then his antisemitic social media posts surfaced
21 Feb 2024
Kahllid Al-Alim, a candidate for the Los Angeles school board, faced backlash for liking antisemitic posts on social media. Some of these posts contained der...
21 Feb 2024
Tablet
Alexei Navalny, Death and Destiny
21 Feb 2024
The mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure, raise various conflicting hypotheses, from poiso...
21 Feb 2024
Moment
Can Pro-Israel Democrats Throw Biden a Lifeline?
20 Feb 2024
Jewish Democratic organizations, like Democratic Majority for Israel and J Street, are strategizing to ensure President Biden's reelection by rallying suppor...
20 Feb 2024
Forward
New survey of Orthodox Jews shows vast differences in attitudes toward Zionism
20 Feb 2024
A recent survey conducted among Orthodox Jews in the U.S. by Nishma Research shows significant differences in attitudes towards Zionism within the Orthodox c...
20 Feb 2024
Forward
How do Biden’s new sanctions affect Jewish charities that donate in Israel?
20 Feb 2024
The Biden administration's new sanctions aim to prevent U.S. donations from reaching extremist Israelis, potentially impacting charities like the Central Fun...
20 Feb 2024
Forward
Police open investigation after Amy Winehouse statue is defaced with pro-Palestinian sticker
20 Feb 2024
A bronze statue of singer Amy Winehouse, who was born into a Jewish family, was defaced with a Palestinian flag sticker covering the Star of David necklace s...
20 Feb 2024
Moment
Opinion | What I Learned from Alexei Navalny
20 Feb 2024
Eric K. Ward reflects on the legacy of Alexei Navalny, highlighting their shared receipt of the Civil Courage Prize and acknowledging Navalny's courageous fi...
20 Feb 2024
Forward
Harvard pro-Palestinian faculty group apologizes for sharing post with antisemitic image
20 Feb 2024
A pro-Palestinian faculty group at Harvard University apologized for sharing an image deemed antisemitic, featuring a hand with a Star of David and a dollar ...
20 Feb 2024
Mishpacha
Sudden Death Syndrome
20 Feb 2024
Alexei Navalny, a prominent opposition leader in Russia against Vladimir Putin, recently died in prison, sparking global shockwaves. The official announcemen...
20 Feb 2024
JTA
As Ukraine war enters Year 3, Odessa Jewish Children’s Home struggles with new challenges
20 Feb 2024
Rabbi Avraham Wolff runs the Mishpacha Children's Home in Odessa, Ukraine, caring for 120 children, many orphaned or from troubled homes, dealing with the on...
20 Feb 2024
Forward
Jamaal Bowman, losing favor among Israel supporters, teams up with Rashida Tlaib
20 Feb 2024
New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman, facing a strong primary challenge from a Democrat backed by AIPAC due to his stance on the Israel-Hamas war, has teamed up with ...
20 Feb 2024
Jewish Currents
“The Scenes in Rafah Are Straight From a Nightmare” - Three displaced Palestinians describe unlivable conditions in a city bracing for imminent Israeli invasion.
20 Feb 2024
Three displaced Palestinians from Rafah in Gaza describe the dire and unlivable conditions in the city as they brace for an imminent Israeli invasion. One re...
20 Feb 2024
Forward
Joe Biden is pressing Congress to send $14B to Israel. What is the emergency aid for?
20 Feb 2024
President Joe Biden is urging Congress to approve $14 billion in emergency aid to Israel as it faces off against Hamas in Gaza. This funding, part of a large...
20 Feb 2024
Forward
Why is the world not helping Gazans flee a war zone?
20 Feb 2024
Despite the international community's professed care for Palestinians, Gaza residents are trapped in a war-torn area with no escape route, unlike in other co...
20 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Hostages, War, Truman, and Netanyahu
20 Feb 2024
The text discusses the challenging dilemma Israel faces regarding hostages held by Hamas and the option of prioritizing war over rescuing the hostages. It hi...
20 Feb 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Will Navalny's Death Change Things?
20 Feb 2024
The podcast discusses the geopolitical consequences of Alexei Navalny's alleged assassination and its impact on the debate over the West's response to Putin ...
20 Feb 2024
The Beinart Notebook
There will be no call Zoom call this Friday
20 Feb 2024
The text notifies readers that there will not be a Zoom call this Friday. It suggests encouraging others to subscribe for future conversations or gifting the...
20 Feb 2024
Future of Jewish
The U.S. and Europe seem to be siding with Hamas.
20 Feb 2024
The United States and Europe appear to be aligning with Hamas as they express discontent with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the con...
20 Feb 2024
Forward
Israel bars Brazilian president after Lula compares Gaza war to the Holocaust
20 Feb 2024
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's comparison of Israel's actions in Gaza to the Holocaust has sparked a major rift between Brazil and Israel, l...
20 Feb 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Mark Breslin on the value of Jewish comedy and identity in an increasingly antisemitic world
20 Feb 2024
Mark Breslin reflects on his Jewish identity, the persistence of antisemitism, and the legacy of Jewish humor, especially in Canada, in a candid interview wi...
20 Feb 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Mark Breslin on the value of Jewish comedy and identity in an increasingly antisemitic world
20 Feb 2024
Mark Breslin discusses the complexities of Jewish identity through the lens of his personal experiences and the impact of anti-Jewish sentiment on comedy in ...
20 Feb 2024
Moment
Analysis | The Killing of Navalny and Putin’s Theater of Terror
20 Feb 2024
The article discusses the killing of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny and draws parallels to political assassinations during the Soviet era, particul...
20 Feb 2024
Tablet
Krugman vs. Krugman
20 Feb 2024
In a comparison between economist Paul Krugman's views on immigration from 2006 and 2024, a shift is noted from concerns over the negative impact of immigrat...
20 Feb 2024
Jewish Insider
Rep. Andy Kim keeps his distance from some progressive backers
20 Feb 2024
In a New Jersey Senate debate, Rep. Andy Kim and First Lady Tammy Murphy, both Democrats, discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict with Kim supporting a bilateral...
20 Feb 2024
Tablet
Gaza in the Minds of Israelis
20 Feb 2024
The text explores the complex history and perceptions of Gaza among Israelis. It highlights the longstanding conflict and violence between Israelis and Pales...
20 Feb 2024
Jewish Insider
Keir Starmer facing the ghost of Jeremy Corbyn within the Labour party
20 Feb 2024
Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour party in Britain, has shifted his stance on Israel, calling for a full cease-fire in Gaza amid pressure from the anti-Isra...
20 Feb 2024
Forward
Vote to expel far-left Israeli lawmaker narrowly fails
19 Feb 2024
Israeli lawmaker Ofer Cassif, from the far-left Hadash-Taal party, narrowly avoided expulsion from the Knesset after a vote fell short of the required two-th...
19 Feb 2024
JTA
Vote to expel far-left Israeli lawmaker who supported ICJ genocide charge narrowly fails
19 Feb 2024
An attempt to expel far-left Israeli lawmaker Ofer Cassif for supporting South Africa's charge in the International Court of Justice that Israel is committin...
19 Feb 2024
Forward
Biden’s Democratic challenger says he’s sick of kids dying in Gaza and would recognize a Palestinian state if elected
19 Feb 2024
Rep. Dean Phillips, a Jewish Democratic presidential candidate challenging President Biden, expressed disgust over the loss of life in Gaza, criticizing both...
19 Feb 2024
Jewschool
Ancestors, Here: Two Gaza Actions at the Oakland, CA Federal Building
19 Feb 2024
The text discusses the author's participation in two actions at the Oakland Federal Building calling for an Israel-Gaza ceasefire, reflecting on Jewish ident...
19 Feb 2024
Forward
Israeli army releases footage discovered in Gaza of abducted Bibas family
19 Feb 2024
The Israeli army released footage of the abducted Bibas family, including Shiri Bibas and her children, Ariel and Kfir, being kidnapped by Hamas in Gaza on O...
19 Feb 2024
Forward
In new documentary ‘God and Country,’ Rob Reiner shines a light on Christian nationalism
19 Feb 2024
The documentary "God and Country," produced by Rob Reiner, delves into the rise of Christian nationalism in the United States, exploring its history from the...
19 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why does Humza Yousaf speak as if he is a global leader?
19 Feb 2024
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has been making headlines for his outspoken views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, advocating for Palestinian refuge...
19 Feb 2024
Future of Jewish
Where is the world’s outrage?
19 Feb 2024
The text discusses the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and criticizes the Free Palestine movement for its support of Hamas, which is viewed as a genocid...
19 Feb 2024
Call Me Back
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Is a peaceful Palestinian State even possible? - with Haviv Rettig Gur
19 Feb 2024
In this episode of "Call Me Back," Haviv Rettig Gur discusses Israeli skepticism about the peaceful establishment of a Palestinian state, particularly in lig...
19 Feb 2024
Tablet
Killing Navalny
19 Feb 2024
Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, has been assassinated by Putin's regime in a Siberian penal colony. Known for his anti-corruption acti...
19 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Being Blind to Reality is Not Good for the Country
18 Feb 2024
The author expresses dissatisfaction with the current presidential candidates, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, highlighting concerns about Biden's age affecting ...
18 Feb 2024
JTA
Why one Israeli security veteran hasn’t given up on a two-state solution
18 Feb 2024
Nimrod Novik, a senior policy adviser and former Israeli security veteran, remains committed to a two-state solution despite the prevailing skepticism and op...
18 Feb 2024
Future of Jewish
No one is prepared for a Palestinian state.
18 Feb 2024
The text discusses the unpreparedness for a Palestinian state, highlighting the challenges and obstacles facing the Palestinians, Israelis, and the internati...
18 Feb 2024
Future of Jewish
Islamic extremism is not a politeness issue.
17 Feb 2024
British Member of Parliament Mike Freer announced his resignation due to threats from Islamists and anti-Zionists for representing Jews and supporting Israel...
17 Feb 2024
Future of Jewish
I don't understand why they came to kill us.
17 Feb 2024
Recently, Palestinian terrorists attacked Israel, targeting both Israeli citizens and foreign workers like Ubon Namsan, a Thai farmer working on a kibbutz ne...
17 Feb 2024
Future of Jewish
One Day, When This Is All Over
16 Feb 2024
Rabbi Haviva Ner-David reflects on the ongoing violence in Israel, particularly in the context of her son's friends being affected by the conflict. She grapp...
16 Feb 2024
Forward
Lawyer suing to display a photo of herself holding a gun in front of an Israeli flag
16 Feb 2024
Attorney Debra Gassman is in a legal battle with the Cook County Public Defenders Office over her right to display a photo of herself holding a gun in front ...
16 Feb 2024
Forward
Meet the Michigan Jews backing a campaign to pressure Biden on Israel by voting ‘Uncommitted’ in the primary
16 Feb 2024
A group of progressive Jewish activists in Michigan are part of a campaign called MI Jews Uncommitted, aiming to pressure President Joe Biden on his support ...
16 Feb 2024
JTA
These Michigan Jews aim to pressure Biden on Israel by voting ‘Uncommitted’ in the primary
16 Feb 2024
Progressive Jewish activists in Michigan launched the MI Jews Uncommitted campaign to pressure President Biden to change policies regarding Israel following ...
16 Feb 2024
Moment
Analysis | What Could Winning This War Look Like?
16 Feb 2024
The text discusses the different perspectives on winning the ongoing war in Israel, highlighting the divisions within Israeli society. It addresses the vario...
16 Feb 2024
Forward
Israelis love photos of triumphant soldiers in Gaza. Everyone else? Not so much
16 Feb 2024
An article highlights Israeli soldiers' consumption of Palestinian food in Gaza, sparking controversy and criticism. The soldiers' social media posts, includ...
16 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Never Again and the 2 State Solution
16 Feb 2024
The text discusses the rejection of the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict following a negative event on October 7th, which hardened vie...
16 Feb 2024