Rationalist Judaism
"Grizzled Veterans"
28 Jan
Rabbi Natan Slifkin critiques Gedalia Guttentag's call for reconciliation between charedi and secular Israelis, as discussed in "Mishpacha Magazine." Slifkin...
28 Jan
Forward
Israel is teaming up with the far right to fight global antisemitism
28 Jan
The Israeli government, through its Ministry for Diaspora Affairs, is increasingly allying with far-right European political figures to combat antisemitism, ...
28 Jan
JTA
Federal building with murals by Jewish artists at risk of sale, demolition
28 Jan
The Wilbur J. Cohen Building in Washington D.C., renowned for its New Deal-era murals by Jewish artists like Ben Shahn, is threatened by potential sale and d...
28 Jan
Forward
How a Russian Jewish activist's deportation case led to Mahmoud Khalil's
28 Jan
The article explores the historical legal precedent set by Russian Jewish activist Dora Coleman's 1951 deportation case, which has resurfaced in the context ...
28 Jan
JTA
Vance omits mention of Jews from Holocaust Remembrance Day statement, incensing Jewish critics on both sides of the aisle
28 Jan
Vice President JD Vance faced criticism from Jewish communities and observers across the political spectrum for his statement on International Holocaust Reme...
28 Jan
JTA
Who will run Mamdani’s Office to Combat Antisemitism? These names are in the mix.
28 Jan
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is considering leadership for his Office to Combat Antisemitism, following his controversial revocation of certain executi...
28 Jan
JTA
Josh Shapiro’s ‘dual loyalty’ story shows a gap between how American Jews see themselves — and how they’re seen
28 Jan
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's experience during vice-presidential vetting, where he was asked about being an Israeli agent, exposes ongoing issues of ...
28 Jan
Israel: State of a Nation
The Iranian regime uses antisemitism to divert attention toward a common enemy: Israel.
28 Jan
The video discusses how the Iranian government employs antisemitism as a strategic tool to redirect both domestic and international focus towards Israel, fra...
28 Jan
JTA
Netanyahu alleges that Israeli soldiers died because US arms ’embargo’ meant they ‘didn’t have enough ammunition’
28 Jan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently claimed that the lack of sufficient ammunition due to a U.S. arms embargo during the Biden administration ...
28 Jan
Forward
Should we be comparing ICE agents to Hitler's 'Brownshirts?'
28 Jan
The article by Terrence Petty debates the controversial comparison of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Hitler's Brownshirts, amidst T...
28 Jan
JTA
Grandson of survivors barred from UN Holocaust memorial event after photographing Lizzy Savetsky’s encounter with security
28 Jan
Julian Voloj, the grandson of Holocaust survivors, was barred from the UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day event after photographing a confrontation b...
28 Jan
Forward
Mamdani visits Holocaust survivor at her apartment on Holocaust Remembrance Day
28 Jan
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani privately visited Olga Spiegel, an 82-year-old Holocaust survivor and artist living in a ren...
28 Jan
Jewish Insider
Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, a Republican, hopes shift to right will push him to victory against Moskowitz
28 Jan
Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, a Republican, is challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz for his Florida congressional seat. Singer believes the...
28 Jan
Forward
What we talk about when we talk about Anne Frank hiding from ICE
27 Jan
Amid concerns of rising antisemitism, the debate over Anne Frank's legacy is reignited by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's comments comparing children hiding fr...
27 Jan
Forward
Minnesota, Rabbi Tarfon and the language of horror
27 Jan
In this article, Aviya Kushner reflects on the collective societal response to recent ICE-related violence in Minnesota, drawing parallels to Jewish philosop...
27 Jan
The Beinart Notebook
January “Ask Me Anything” Tomorrow
27 Jan
Peter Beinart announces an upcoming "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) session scheduled for January 28, aimed at his Premium Substack subscribers. This monthly AMA is ...
27 Jan
Israel: State of a Nation
"Are you an Iranian spy?"
27 Jan
Eylon Levy kicks off the second episode of "EylON the Record" with a provocative inquiry directed at Catherine Perez-Shakdam. The episode delves into allegat...
27 Jan
JTA
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino decries ICE ‘Gestapo’ comparisons as critics target ‘Nazi-coded’ coat
27 Jan
The controversy over Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino's leadership and attire underscores heated debates surrounding the appropriateness of Holocaust a...
27 Jan
JTA
‘Anne Frank was in Amsterdam legally,’ Trump antisemitism envoy says in refuting Walz’s ICE comparison
27 Jan
In a controversial exchange, Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, President Trump's antisemitism envoy, criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for likening the fear experie...
27 Jan
Mishpacha
No Right of Return
27 Jan
Cindy Scarr discusses the enduring conflict between Israel and Palestinians, focusing on the refusal of Palestinians and many in the Arab world to accept Jew...
27 Jan
JTA
Jewish world marks first day with no hostages in Gaza by shedding their symbols of support
27 Jan
The conclusion of the 843-day struggle to return Israeli hostages from Gaza marked a significant moment for Jews worldwide, who have shed their symbolic tape...
27 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
To combat hate, we need more than coordination — we need an interdisciplinary approach
27 Jan
Kenneth S. Stern advocates for an interdisciplinary approach to combat hate, drawing parallels between the fields of medicine and hate studies. He highlights...
27 Jan
Forward
The Nazis massacred innocents when their regime was crumbling. What does that say about Minneapolis?
27 Jan
Drawing parallels between historical and contemporary events, Fredric Brandfon argues that mass violence by governments often signifies instability rather th...
27 Jan
Mishpacha
Eps 8. Khomeini’s Jews
27 Jan
In the 1980s, following the Iranian Revolution, a paradoxical situation emerged where thousands of Iranian Jews fled the regime while Israelis paradoxically ...
27 Jan
Forward
Orthodox Jewish groups have been quiet about ICE. This Minneapolis rabbi wasn’t.
27 Jan
Rabbi Max Davis, an Orthodox rabbi in Minneapolis, stands out in his community for publicly criticizing the actions of ICE in the city, contrasting with the ...
27 Jan
Forward
The last hostage returned. Can Israel finally exhale?
27 Jan
Israel experienced a significant moment of relief with the return of the remains of Staff Sergeant Ran Gvili, the last hostage of the Hamas conflict abducted...
27 Jan
Future of Jewish
I am embarrassed to call myself a journalist.
26 Jan
Journalist Joshua Hoffman critiques contemporary Western media for drifting toward sensationalism and bias, highlighting a Wall Street Journal op-ed by Iran'...
26 Jan
Forward
What an antisemitic conspiracy theory and the Alex Pretti killing have in common
26 Jan
The juxtaposition of the conspiracy theories surrounding the Argentine wildfires and the killing of Alex Pretti highlights a grim reality: the proliferation ...
26 Jan
Israel: State of a Nation
You can't deter a regime that believes in the end of the world
26 Jan
Catherine Perez Shakdam discusses the challenges of deterring regimes with apocalyptic ideologies, arguing that conventional strategies of deterrence are ine...
26 Jan
JTA
Meet Morris Katz, the ‘Woody Allen-watching, Philip Roth-reading, Bob Dylan-listening’ strategist behind Mamdani’s rise
26 Jan
Morris Katz, a 26-year-old Jewish political strategist, plays a pivotal role in the political ascent of Zohran Mamdani, New York City's 112th mayor. Katz has...
26 Jan
JTA
As Habonim Dror camps open space for anti-Zionist views, some families push back
26 Jan
As part of an evolving approach to fostering inclusiveness and addressing complex political realities, Habonim Dror North America—a historically Zionist yout...
26 Jan
Forward
As with Cain and Abel, the blood of our brother Alex Pretti is crying out from the ground
26 Jan
Jay Michaelson's article draws a parallel between the biblical story of Cain and Abel and the tragic death of Alex Pretti, who was killed while peacefully pr...
26 Jan
JTA
Remains of final hostage Ran Gvili on way back to Israel after being located in Gaza
26 Jan
The return of the remains of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage from Gaza, marks a poignant milestone for Israel. Gvili, a 24-year-old police officer, was k...
26 Jan
JTA
Jewish voices rise up with concern following ICE killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
26 Jan
Jewish organizations and leaders condemned the killing of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, by ICE agents in Minneapolis, reflecting broader concerns ove...
26 Jan
JTA
Tim Walz invokes Anne Frank in pressing Trump to end ICE operations in Minnesota
26 Jan
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, referencing his background in Holocaust education, invoked the memory of Anne Frank to critique the Trump administration's aggre...
26 Jan
The Beinart Notebook
Mark Carney vs Pharaoh
26 Jan
Ken Silverman's piece draws parallels between biblical narratives and contemporary political discourse, focusing on defiance against tyranny. The article con...
26 Jan
JTA
Columbia selects Jennifer Mnookin, Jewish U of Wisconsin chancellor, as its next leader
26 Jan
Jennifer Mnookin, currently the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin, has been appointed as the next president of Columbia University, marking the first...
26 Jan
Jewdicious
‘Soft Power' Isn't Soft — Especially for Israel
26 Jan
Joanna Landau highlights the implications of Israel's declining ranking in the Global Soft Power Index, revealing deeper structural issues rather than a temp...
26 Jan
Jewish Table
Grape and Almond Cake
26 Jan
Leah Koenig offers a nuanced reflection on the political climate in the United States amidst her recipe for a Grape and Almond Cake, highlighting social unre...
26 Jan
Future of Jewish
Calling Trump a 'fascist' is offensive.
26 Jan
Vanessa Berg's essay critiques the casual use of the term 'fascism' to describe Donald Trump, arguing that it trivializes the historical realities of fascism...
26 Jan
Jewish Insider
Antisemitism, anti-Israel rhetoric a key feature of Saudi Arabia’s regional realignment
26 Jan
Saudi Arabia's recent pivot towards anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric, highlighted by state-sanctioned media outlets, signifies a shift in its regional al...
26 Jan
Jewish Insider
Tahesha Way campaigns as close ally of Jewish community in pivotal N.J. special election
26 Jan
In the pivotal New Jersey special election, Tahesha Way is campaigning as a close ally of the Jewish community, emphasizing her commitment to fighting antise...
26 Jan
Forward
I'm a rabbi arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. The Book of Exodus shows us how this ends
25 Jan
Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman reflects on her recent arrest alongside multifaith clergy while protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in Minn...
25 Jan
Future of Jewish
Antisemitism’s Favorite Jew
25 Jan
The essay by Lucy Tabrizi critically examines the concept of the "good Jew"—a term used to describe Jews who align with anti-Zionist movements by denouncing ...
25 Jan
Israel: State of a Nation
Iran Isn’t Rational: Inside the Islamic Republic’s Apocalyptic Logic | Catherine Perez-Shakdam
25 Jan
In the podcast episode from EylON the Record, Eylon Levy interviews Catherine Perez-Shakdam, a pro-Israel activist, on the unique and non-traditional politic...
25 Jan
MomentMag
Bridging Wide River & Future of Black Jewish Relations: Eric K. Ward
25 Jan
The discussion involving Ilana Kaufman, Eric K. Ward, and Nadine Epstein focuses on initiatives such as the Wide River Project, which aims to enhance Black-J...
25 Jan
MomentMag
Bridging Wide River & Future of Black Jewish Relations: Ilana Kaufman.l
25 Jan
Ilana Kaufman joins Eric K. Ward and Nadine Epstein in a discussion on the efforts to improve Black-Jewish relations through the Wide River Project. The disc...
25 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
Antisemitism laws can protect you, but you have to understand them
25 Jan
The persistence of antisemitism, despite data indicating a plateau, reveals a deeply-rooted societal issue that continues to threaten Jewish communities glob...
25 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah
Thank You, Satmar
25 Jan
The Satmar Rebbe's recent ban on protests following the deaths of two young men highlights a significant stance on preserving human life, a principle he affi...
25 Jan
Forward
Drunk with power, Donald Trump follows the dictates of Athenian commanders — and a certain Jewish philosopher
25 Jan
The piece explores the concept of power dynamics through historical and philosophical lenses, drawing parallels between the actions of Donald Trump and the a...
25 Jan