Forward
In an election year, it's time to ramp up the fight on abortion rights — and Jewish religious freedom
8 Feb 2024
This article discusses the intersection of abortion rights and Jewish religious freedom in the United States. While many anti-abortion activists claim a reli...
8 Feb 2024
Forward
Israeli human rights groups call for an immediate ceasefire, release of hostages
8 Feb 2024
An array of left-leaning Israeli human rights groups, including Gisha, Peace Now, BTselem, Yesh Din, Standing Together, and Physicians for Human Rights, have...
8 Feb 2024
On the Nose
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Israel’s Emerging Religious Left
8 Feb 2024
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of religious Jewish communities leaning towards the right, particularly in Israel. However, there is also an ...
8 Feb 2024
Promised Podcast
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The “Negotiating With Terrorists” Edition
8 Feb 2024
The episode discusses the moral and practical complexities surrounding negotiations with Hamas for the release of Israeli hostages, emphasizing the stark pol...
8 Feb 2024
Rationalist Judaism
The Growing Divide
8 Feb 2024
This article discusses the growing divide between the charedi (ultra-Orthodox) community and the rest of Israel. While Israel has been facing losses and sacr...
8 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Boot them out, Sir Keir, for the good of the party
8 Feb 2024
The article discusses a series of problematic statements and actions by Labour MPs, including supporting individuals with controversial views on Israel, such...
8 Feb 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Hostage Dilemma
8 Feb 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the agonizing dilemma faced by Israel in negotiating with Hamas for the release of hostages. Balancing the ...
8 Feb 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Hostage Dilemma
8 Feb 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi confront the excruciating moral and strategic dilemma Israel faces between self-defense and the imperative of redeemin...
8 Feb 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Hostage Dilemma
8 Feb 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi navigate the difficult choices Israel faces regarding a potential deal with Hamas to return hostages in exchange for l...
8 Feb 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why UNWRA should be dismantled: Canadian UN watchdog Hillel Neuer weighs in
8 Feb 2024
Hillel Neuer, the director of UN Watch, discusses allegations linking UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, to Hamas and why he believes...
8 Feb 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why UNWRA should be dismantled: Canadian UN watchdog Hillel Neuer weighs in
8 Feb 2024
Hillel Neuer, director of the Geneva-based UN Watch, discusses the recent revelations about UNRWA employees' ties to Hamas and argues for the agency's disman...
8 Feb 2024
Call Me Back
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The cost of starting a (losing) war - with Dr. Einat Wilf
8 Feb 2024
Dr. Einat Wilf discusses the persistent issue of Palestinian leadership's refusal to accept a Jewish state and how this has fueled conflict from the post-Ott...
8 Feb 2024
Unorthodox
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Slam Dunk: Ep. 399
8 Feb 2024
The podcast episode explores the potential risks of DNA testing companies like 23andMe, particularly when sensitive genetic information of Jewish and Chinese...
8 Feb 2024
Forward
Biden’s New York visit brings out hundreds of Jewish demonstrators to hail his motorcade — or block it
8 Feb 2024
President Biden's visit to New York City resulted in conflicting demonstrations by Jewish groups regarding his stance on Israel. On one hand, Jewish activist...
8 Feb 2024
Forward
Israel aid debate revealed differences among Jewish groups over immigration
8 Feb 2024
The debate over providing emergency military aid to Israel in Congress has revealed divisions among Jewish groups regarding immigration reform. Some Jewish o...
8 Feb 2024
Tablet
The U.N. Relief and Works Agency is the Problem, Not the Solution
8 Feb 2024
The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has recently come under scrutiny due to the participation of its employees in the October 7th massacre. While the UN h...
8 Feb 2024
Tablet
Review-Bombing for Gaza
8 Feb 2024
The article discusses the practice of "review-bombing" or "rating-bombing" against Jewish and pro-Israel authors. This involves leaving one-star reviews on p...
8 Feb 2024
Forward
Where the rivals to succeed George Santos stand on aid to Israel
7 Feb 2024
With the special election to replace expelled GOP Rep. George Santos approaching, the leading candidates, Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Melesa Pili...
7 Feb 2024
Future of Jewish
The Weirdest War in History
7 Feb 2024
This article discusses various aspects of the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting the complexities and biases surrounding it. It critiques the lack of kn...
7 Feb 2024
JTA
With Jewish vote up for grabs, NY congressional candidates Suozzi, Pilip hold sole debate ahead of special election
7 Feb 2024
Two candidates, Tom Suozzi and Mazi Melesa Pilip, are competing for the support of New York's third congressional district, which has a significant Jewish po...
7 Feb 2024
Forward
Emmanuel Macron hosts ceremony honoring 42 French victims of Oct. 7 attack on Israel
7 Feb 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a ceremony in Paris to honor the 42 French nationals who were murdered in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 20...
7 Feb 2024
JTA
A Jerusalem swim team with Israeli and Palestinian members inspires a new musical in NYC
7 Feb 2024
A swim team in Jerusalem, consisting of both Israeli and Palestinian members, had always avoided discussing politics in order to foster unity. However, the 2...
7 Feb 2024
Forward
In Missouri, Jewish protesters unfurl banner calling AIPAC ‘antisemites’
7 Feb 2024
Protesters identifying themselves as Progressive Jews of St. Louis held a demonstration outside an AIPAC dinner in Jefferson City, Missouri, accusing the org...
7 Feb 2024
Forward
American-Israeli rabbi and human rights activist indicted for obstructing soldiers in West Bank
7 Feb 2024
Rabbi Arik Ascherman, an American-born rabbi and left-wing human rights activist, has been indicted for obstructing soldiers in the West Bank. Ascherman, who...
7 Feb 2024
Jewish Currents
What the Israeli Public Doesn’t See - In largely ignoring the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, the Israeli media both shapes and reflects public opinion.
7 Feb 2024
The Israeli media has been largely ignoring the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, which is shaping and reflecting public opinion. Israeli news chan...
7 Feb 2024
Kveller
When Raffi Sang a Song of Peace for Israeli and Palestinian Children
7 Feb 2024
The article discusses the song "Salaam Shalom" by Raffi, an Israeli-Canadian musician. The song advocates for peace between Israeli and Palestinian children,...
7 Feb 2024
JTA
On a visit to Israel, I learned to curb my certainty and listen to our complicated people
7 Feb 2024
The author reflects on their recent visit to Israel and the importance of listening and learning rather than making judgments. They witnessed the resilience ...
7 Feb 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Republican Chaos: Who Benefits
7 Feb 2024
February 7th's episode of the Commentary Magazine Podcast dissects the recent disarray within the House Republicans following two failed votes, exploring how...
7 Feb 2024
Forward
Hostage deal talks continue as Israel says more captives might be dead than previously known
7 Feb 2024
Hamas has responded to an Israeli proposal for a hostage deal, offering a 135-day path for the release of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The release of h...
7 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The pressure for hostage deal as high as the landing strip is narrow
7 Feb 2024
Negotiations over a possible hostage agreement and ceasefire in Gaza are intensifying, with a goal to achieve a deal by the start of Ramadan, a month away. T...
7 Feb 2024
Forward
Argentina will move its embassy to Jerusalem, Javier Milei announces during emotional visit
7 Feb 2024
Argentina's President, Javier Milei, announced during his visit to Israel that his country will move its embassy to Jerusalem. This decision would make Argen...
7 Feb 2024
Ami
Reactive Devaluation // Black and White is for Cookies
7 Feb 2024
In this article, the author reflects on the tendency for people to engage in what they call the "Black and White" game in politics, where one party or moveme...
7 Feb 2024
Forward
House votes down standalone bill giving funds to Israel, imperiling future of aid package
7 Feb 2024
A standalone bill providing emergency assistance to Israel failed to pass in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill required a two-thirds majority and r...
7 Feb 2024
Lehrhaus
Three Questions after October 7
7 Feb 2024
In the aftermath of October 7, when Israel faced a wave of terrorist attacks, the author raises three questions. Firstly, they question who the Palestinians ...
7 Feb 2024
Forward
Impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, opposed by coalition of Jewish groups, narrowly fails
7 Feb 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly voted against impeaching Alejandro Mayorkas, the Jewish Homeland Security Secretary, after a process that Jewish g...
7 Feb 2024
Jewish Insider
Biden’s pro-Israel stance boosts his standing in Pennsylvania
7 Feb 2024
Despite the ongoing war in Gaza and the surge in antisemitism in the US, President Joe Biden's support for Israel has boosted his standing among Pennsylvania...
7 Feb 2024
Jewish Insider
Gallant: Odds of war on the northern front are significant
7 Feb 2024
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has warned that there is a significant chance of a second front opening up in the north, alongside the ongoing conflict...
7 Feb 2024
Tablet
Qatar’s Explosive Cash-for-Hostages Portfolio
7 Feb 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the Biden administration for not pressuring Qatar to free Israeli, American, and other hostages in Gaza....
7 Feb 2024
Forward
A rare look into the $90 million AIPAC has raised since Oct. 7
6 Feb 2024
AIPAC has raised $90 million since October 7, with donors including Rep. David Trone who pledged $100,000 last year and has received $105,600 in support from...
6 Feb 2024
Jewish Currents
An Israeli “Buffer Zone” Could Shape Gaza’s Post-War Reality - By creating a militarized border area inside Gaza, Israel has started shrinking the Palestinian territory while opening the door for future Jewish settlements.
6 Feb 2024
Israel has begun creating a militarized buffer zone along the Gaza Strip border, which could lead to the shrinking of Palestinian territory and the potential...
6 Feb 2024
Forward
In Hostage Square, news that 20% of the remaining captives are dead does not register
6 Feb 2024
Hostage Square in Tel Aviv continues to monitor the time since Hamas attacked Israel, currently showing 122 days, 11 hours, 14 minutes, and one second. Despi...
6 Feb 2024
Forward
Was Taylor Swift supposed to say 'Free Palestine' at the Grammys?
6 Feb 2024
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's silence on the conflict in Gaza during the Grammys. While Annie Lennox used her stage time t...
6 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
I just asked Gary Lineker about his Israel tweets and I’m still shaking with anger
6 Feb 2024
The article describes a heated exchange between a journalist and British TV personality Gary Lineker during a lunch event discussing Lineker's podcasting emp...
6 Feb 2024
Mishpacha
Another Really Bad Foreign Policy Idea — Appeasing Iran
6 Feb 2024
The article discusses two potential reasons for Joe Biden's potential loss in the 2024 election: his open-door policy at the US southern border and his handl...
6 Feb 2024
Mishpacha
A Few Minutes With Mike Freer
6 Feb 2024
Conservative MP Mike Freer, a staunchly pro-Israel politician, has announced that he will be leaving politics due to concerns for his personal safety and the...
6 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Ariela Rosenzweig's Support for the Palestinian Cause
6 Feb 2024
The article discusses the support for the Palestinian cause among young Jewish students, particularly focusing on the case of Ariela Rosenzweig, a student wh...
6 Feb 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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This Is Not a Cheerful Podcast Today
6 Feb 2024
The episode explores multiple failures in American politics, focusing on the collapse of a border deal and struggles surrounding aid for Ukraine and Israel. ...
6 Feb 2024
Moment
The Short Leap from Antiscience to Antisemitism with Peter Hotez and Jennifer Bardi
6 Feb 2024
This article discusses the disturbing trend of blaming Jews for the COVID-19 vaccines. From historical scapegoating to modern conspiracy theories, Jews have ...
6 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Biden’s sanctions against settlers creates a dangerous false equivalence
6 Feb 2024
The text discusses US President Joe Biden's recent executive order imposing sanctions on Israeli settlers, warning of more to come, in response to alleged at...
6 Feb 2024
JTA
Newly declassified documents reveal why Canada let convicted Nazi war criminals keep their citizenship
6 Feb 2024
Recently declassified documents shed light on why Canada allowed convicted Nazi war criminals to retain their citizenship. In 1967, the country's justice min...
6 Feb 2024