Future of Jewish
Why the Israelis and Saudis Are Quickly Falling in Love
23 Jan 2024
Saudi Arabia and Israel have been showing increased interest in normalizing their relations, driven by their shared enemy, Iran. The rivalry between Saudi Ar...
23 Jan 2024
Forward
American Israeli Tal Mitnick sentenced to 30 more days for refusing Israeli army service
23 Jan 2024
Tal Mitnick, an 18-year-old American-Israeli citizen, has been sentenced to another 30 days for refusing to serve in the Israeli army. He opposes the occupat...
23 Jan 2024
Forward
Hamas reportedly rejects 2-month ceasefire as White House, Qatar say talks are ‘serious’
23 Jan 2024
Hamas reportedly rejected an Israeli offer for a two-month ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages held in Gaza, while U.S. and Qatari officials sa...
23 Jan 2024
Forward
How a new group is convincing Democrats to separate Israel criticism from antisemitism
23 Jan 2024
A group called the Nexus Task Force is working to separate criticism of Israel from accusations of antisemitism, and has been successful in influencing polit...
23 Jan 2024
Forward
Eylon Levy, Israel’s savvy English-language spokesman, is earning admirers — and reportedly one very significant enemy
23 Jan 2024
Eylon Levy, an Israeli government spokesperson, gained popularity and criticism after a viral video in which he raised his eyebrows in response to a question...
23 Jan 2024
Jewish Currents
“Even as We Are Trying to Help, We Are Being Attacked” - Three humanitarian workers in Gaza describe the challenges of providing aid while struggling to survive.
23 Jan 2024
This article discusses the challenges faced by humanitarian workers in Gaza as they try to provide aid in the midst of the ongoing conflict. UNRWA, which nor...
23 Jan 2024
Moment
Muslim and Arab Voices Against Bigotry
23 Jan 2024
The text highlights the voices of Muslim and Arab individuals who are speaking out against antisemitism and extremism. Zainab Khan, a Muslim American activis...
23 Jan 2024
Forward
American campuses aren’t the only ones erupting over Gaza. Welcome to Haifa University.
23 Jan 2024
Tensions have arisen at the University of Haifa over the re-admittance of Arab students who were suspended for their social media posts during the Israel-Ham...
23 Jan 2024
Mishpacha
Trump’s Big Mo, Six Takeaways
23 Jan 2024
This article discusses six ways that Donald Trump can improve his chances of being reelected. Trump can frame the 2020 election by avoiding the label of a lo...
23 Jan 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Karen Attiah and Terrell Star on the Evolving Black Discourse on Israel-Palestine
23 Jan 2024
In a Zoom call with Karen Attiah and Terrell Starr, the discussion focused on the evolving Black discourse on Israel-Palestine. Both Attiah, a Washington Pos...
23 Jan 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Most Interesting Political Year Ever?
23 Jan 2024
The Republican primary appears to be decisively in Donald Trump's favor as he consolidates the party's support, while the potential for significant changes i...
23 Jan 2024
JTA
24 IDF soldiers killed in Israel’s deadliest day since Oct. 7, amid mounting debate over whether war can be won
23 Jan 2024
On Monday, 24 Israeli soldiers were killed in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip, marking the deadliest day for Israel since the Hamas attacks on Octob...
23 Jan 2024
Forward
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia claim to be hit by ‘chemical weapon’ as they call for intifada
23 Jan 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University disrupted a day of dialogue aimed at easing tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. The protesters claimed that...
23 Jan 2024
Forward
First debate takeaway: California Senate candidates part ways on Israel
23 Jan 2024
During a recent debate among the top candidates for California's open Senate seat, Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, and Adam Schiff, all progressive Democrats, sho...
23 Jan 2024
Jewish Review of Books
Stuck in the Middle
23 Jan 2024
In "Stuck in the Middle," Pierre Birnbaum, a prominent Jewish historian, explores the history of right-wing antisemitism in the United States. He argues that...
23 Jan 2024
Jewish Review of Books
Of “Good Jews” and Bad Binaries
23 Jan 2024
The author reflects on a situation where his daughter's classmate accused her of glorifying colonialism because of her paintings inspired by her wife's child...
23 Jan 2024
Jewish Review of Books
Facing Faces
23 Jan 2024
In this piece, the author reflects on the power of faces in the context of war and conflict, particularly in Israel. They describe the ritual of looking at t...
23 Jan 2024
Jewish Review of Books
Black Hats, Green Fatigues
23 Jan 2024
There is a growing trend of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) young men in Israel volunteering for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Previously, haredi men were exempt ...
23 Jan 2024
Jewish Review of Books
Anti-Israelism
23 Jan 2024
Anti-Israelism is a prejudice against all things Israeli, which should not be confused with hatred of Jews. It is a form of bigotry that attributes negative ...
23 Jan 2024
Jewish Review of Books
An Old-New Bigotry? A Response
23 Jan 2024
The essays by Jonathan Karp and Reviel Netz discuss the rise of anti-Israelism, a new form of bigotry that targets Israel and Israelis rather than Jews and J...
23 Jan 2024
JTA
NYPD investigating claims that pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia were hit by ‘chemical weapon’
23 Jan 2024
The NYPD is investigating an incident at Columbia University in which pro-Palestinian protesters claimed that pro-Israel activists sprayed them with a chemic...
23 Jan 2024
Forward
Following Auschwitz visit, Elon Musk says X could have saved Jews from the Holocaust
23 Jan 2024
During a conference hosted by the European Jewish Association in Krakow, Elon Musk claimed that his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), cou...
23 Jan 2024
Jewish Insider
‘It’s a moral issue,’ Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik says of new pro-Israel anthem
23 Jan 2024
John Ondrasik, known as Five for Fighting, has released a new single and music video titled "OK" addressing the 2021 Hamas terror attacks in Israel. The song...
23 Jan 2024
Jewish Insider
Inside the army unit that handles the humanitarian needs of Gaza civilians
23 Jan 2024
The Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA) for Gaza, a division of COGAT (the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories), is working tir...
23 Jan 2024
Tablet
Inna Get Your Gun
23 Jan 2024
Inna Vernikov, a New York City Council member representing parts of southern Brooklyn, has gained national attention for her unapologetic, pro-Israel stance ...
23 Jan 2024
Mishpacha
Home Front Ep. 48 (01.12.24)
22 Jan 2024
In this episode of Home Front, three main topics are discussed. The first is the question of how to demilitarize a future Palestinian state. The hosts explor...
22 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
How the Palestinians Hijacked the Jewish Culture War
22 Jan 2024
The article discusses the hijacking of the Jewish culture war by the Palestinians, particularly in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It highlight...
22 Jan 2024
Moment
Will Congress Pressure Israel?
22 Jan 2024
Bernie Sanders' proposed bill to condition U.S. military aid to Israel was defeated, but it sparked a discussion about Israel's actions in the Gaza war. Sand...
22 Jan 2024
Forward
German protesters say meeting by far-right extremists echoed the Nazis’ notorious Wannsee conference
22 Jan 2024
As many as 1 million Germans rallied against far-right extremism after a report revealed that leaders of the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), ...
22 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Why Trump Will Win in November
22 Jan 2024
Despite Nikki Haley having positive views about Israel and the Arab world, polls suggest that she is unlikely to be the Republican nominee for President. How...
22 Jan 2024
Forward
Nikki Haley has better pro-Israel bona fides than President Trump. Here’s why it doesn’t matter
22 Jan 2024
The article discusses the pro-Israel stances of former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley, highlighting their contrasting approaches. While Trump had a c...
22 Jan 2024
Forward
In implied jab at Trump, evangelical pro-Israel leader John Hagee blasts antisemitism and racism among Republicans
22 Jan 2024
Pastor John Hagee, founder of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), criticized Republicans for their thinly veiled racism and antisemitism, distancing himself...
22 Jan 2024
Jewish Currents
The “Postcolonial” Colonization of Kashmir - In a new book, historian Hafsa Kanjwal charts India’s decades-long consolidation of power in the occupied region.
22 Jan 2024
In her book "Colonizing Kashmir: State-Building Under Indian Occupation," historian Hafsa Kanjwal argues that India has maintained an occupation in Kashmir s...
22 Jan 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Ron Runs Away
22 Jan 2024
The episode discusses Ron DeSantis's exit from the political race and his subsequent endorsement of Donald Trump, questioning his motives and political futur...
22 Jan 2024
Moment
From 2016 | How The Black Lives Matter and Palestinian Movements Converged
22 Jan 2024
This 2016 article explores the convergence of the Black Lives Matter movement and the Palestinian cause. It describes how activists in the US and Europe have...
22 Jan 2024
Haaretz Weekly
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The ugly price Israel will pay for the decision-making failures that led to October 7
22 Jan 2024
Chuck Freilich, a former Israeli deputy national security adviser, discusses the problematic consequences of Israel's conflict with Hamas in a conversation w...
22 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
Early Signs of a Historically Horrendous Deal
22 Jan 2024
The Wall Street Journal has reported that the United States, Egypt, and Qatar are proposing a comprehensive plan to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas...
22 Jan 2024
Call Me Back
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Israel’s escalating internal debates — with Haviv Rettig Gur
22 Jan 2024
In this episode, Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the escalating internal debates in Israel, focusing on the tension between political maneuvers and national secur...
22 Jan 2024
Forward
DeSantis exits presidential race, potentially boosting Nikki Haley’s support among anti-Trump Jewish Republicans
22 Jan 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has pulled out of the presidential race, leaving Nikki Haley as the main contender against Donald Trump. This development may c...
22 Jan 2024
JTA
As DeSantis exits presidential race, Trump takes aim at Haley as ‘the candidate of the globalists’
22 Jan 2024
Ron DeSantis has ended his presidential campaign, leaving Nikki Haley as the primary challenger to Donald Trump. Haley, who has close ties to the pro-Israel ...
22 Jan 2024
Tablet
First They Came for My People, Then They Came for the Jews
22 Jan 2024
Simon Aban Deng, a survivor of slavery in Sudan, shares his story and draws parallels between the suffering of his people and the recent attack on a music fe...
22 Jan 2024
Tablet
A Second Exile
22 Jan 2024
The article discusses the experiences of Israelis who were displaced from their homes during the 2005 disengagement from Gaza and the recent conflict with Ha...
22 Jan 2024
Tablet
The Big Squeeze: An End to the War?
22 Jan 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing pressure from domestic rivals who are demanding the release of hostages through a deal with Hamas. The Wh...
22 Jan 2024
Tablet
The Big Squeeze: An End to the War?
22 Jan 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu's political opponents in Israel are organizing protests to demand the release of hostages through a deal with Hamas. The White House is al...
22 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
The Fantasy of a Two-State Solution
21 Jan 2024
The author argues against the idea of a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the rejection of the 1947 UN Partition Plan by ...
21 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Satmar’s Act of Kindness to the IDF
21 Jan 2024
In a surprising act of kindness, the Satmar chasidim provided food to a group of IDF soldiers who were stuck without supplies for Shabbat. This is noteworthy...
21 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
Not everyone hates us.
21 Jan 2024
During the World Economic Forum in Davos, several individuals and countries expressed support for Israel and condemned anti-Semitism. CEO of Palantir Technol...
21 Jan 2024
Forward
Progressives divided about ‘cease-fire’ write-in to protest Biden in New Hampshire primary
21 Jan 2024
A grassroots campaign called Vote Ceasefire is urging voters in the New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary to write in "cease-fire" on their ballots t...
21 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
When Waging War Collides With Playing Politics
20 Jan 2024
Israel is grappling with both mourning and political struggles in the aftermath of the recent violence. While Israelis have historically preferred to keep th...
20 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
Why So Many Liberals Get Israel Wrong
20 Jan 2024
The article discusses why many liberals misunderstand Israel. It explains that liberals tend to hold idealistic views about international relations, focusing...
20 Jan 2024