Sapir
Foreign Ministries
1 Mar 2024
The text discusses the challenges faced by Jewish diplomats in various foreign ministries throughout history, highlighting instances of institutional antisem...
1 Mar 2024
Sapir
Pro-Israel Progressives
1 Mar 2024
Representative Ritchie Torres, a progressive from New York, shares his unique journey as a supporter of Israel, despite his upbringing in poverty and lack of...
1 Mar 2024
Sapir
Publisher's Note
1 Mar 2024
The text reflects on the events of October 7, emphasizing the importance of recognizing both friends and foes clearly. It highlights instances of antisemitis...
1 Mar 2024
Sapir
Middle East Studies
1 Mar 2024
The text discusses the politicization of Middle East studies in academic circles, particularly focusing on the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) and its...
1 Mar 2024
Sapir
Islamism
1 Mar 2024
The text discusses the rise of Islamism and its impact, particularly focusing on the personal journey of a woman born in Somalia who later became an anti-Isl...
1 Mar 2024
Sapir
Root-Causism
1 Mar 2024
The text discusses the concept of "root-cause analysis" or root-causism in understanding complex events, particularly within the context of the Israeli-Pales...
1 Mar 2024
Sapir
Republican Isolationists
1 Mar 2024
In recent years, the Republican Party has shifted towards isolationist tendencies under the influence of figures like Donald Trump, who has abandoned the par...
1 Mar 2024
Sapir
The Human-Rights Establishment
1 Mar 2024
The text criticizes human rights organizations, particularly Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International, for their disproportionate focus on Israel a...
1 Mar 2024
Forward
After more than 100 Gazans died trying to access food, will the world finally address their starvation?
29 Feb 2024
The article discusses the tragic situation in Gaza where over 100 people have died while seeking food aid. It highlights how Israel's actions in restricting ...
29 Feb 2024
Moment
Audience & Antisemitism: February Round-Up
29 Feb 2024
In a February roundup on antisemitism, it was noted that Bill Maher chose not to air an interview with Kanye West due to the rapper's antisemitic rhetoric. K...
29 Feb 2024
Forward
Demoted, deleted, and denied: There’s more than just shadowbanning on Instagram
29 Feb 2024
Instagram has been accused of suppressing content related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, leading to posts being deleted or demoted without clear explanations....
29 Feb 2024
Forward
This Supreme Court case might allow Nazis to operate freely on social media
29 Feb 2024
The Supreme Court is considering two cases, Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, involving laws in Texas and Florida that restrict social media platfo...
29 Feb 2024
Israel Policy Pod
headphones
The Northern Front
29 Feb 2024
Neri Zilber and Yaakov Lappin discuss Israel's strategic management of tensions with Hezbollah, elucidating that both Israel and Hezbollah maintain a delicat...
29 Feb 2024
Israel Policy Pod
headphones
The Northern Front
29 Feb 2024
Military and strategic affairs analyst Yaakov Lappin discusses with host Neri Zilber the complex dynamics between Israel and Hezbollah amid ongoing tensions ...
29 Feb 2024
Forward
A Girl Scout troop skipped selling cookies to raise money for Palestinian kids — and got in trouble
29 Feb 2024
An all-Muslim Girl Scout troop in St. Louis faced backlash for choosing to raise money for injured Palestinian children instead of selling cookies. Troop 149...
29 Feb 2024
Forward
Palestinian gunman kills 2 Israelis in attack on West Bank gas station
29 Feb 2024
A recent attack at a West Bank gas station carried out by a Palestinian gunman, suspected to be a Palestinian police officer, resulted in the deaths of two I...
29 Feb 2024
Forward
One third of Americans are reluctant to vote for a pro-Israel politician, ADL survey finds
29 Feb 2024
A survey by the Anti-Defamation League found that over a third of Americans are hesitant to support a pro-Israel politician, while about one fifth are uncomf...
29 Feb 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Colonizers? Communists? Czarists? | Haviv Rettig Gur on What Arabs Got Wrong About Jewish Refugees
29 Feb 2024
Haviv Rettig Gur and Eylon Levy discuss conflicting historical narratives surrounding the creation of the state of Israel and attempt to clarify misunderstan...
29 Feb 2024
Forward
How a Jewish playwright's internal Israel-Palestine debate became a Russian doll of Trojan horses
29 Feb 2024
Itamar Moses, following his Tony Award-winning musical "The Bands Visit," has two new plays premiering in New York: "Dead Outlaw" and "The Ally" at The Publi...
29 Feb 2024
Promised Podcast
headphones
The “Local Yokels” Edition
29 Feb 2024
Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron engage in a lively discussion about the persistence of long-serving mayors in Israel and the dynamics...
29 Feb 2024
What Matters Now
headphones
What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Haredim have to defend Israel, too
29 Feb 2024
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the pressing issue of ultra-Orthodox conscription in Israel, particularly in light of recent legal challenges and security threats...
29 Feb 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
Are We Overreading Primary Results?
29 Feb 2024
Steve Kornacki provides an analysis of the Republican primaries, suggesting an overestimation of anti-Trump sentiment based on these primary results. He high...
29 Feb 2024
Forward
Dozens die in Gaza aid stampede as war-induced humanitarian crisis worsens
29 Feb 2024
Dozens of Palestinians died in a stampede during an aid distribution in Gaza City, with many injured, including some reportedly shot by IDF soldiers. The inc...
29 Feb 2024
Forward
In the wake of an antisemitism lawsuit, Barnard bans messaging on dorm doors
29 Feb 2024
Barnard College has implemented a ban on messaging on dorm doors following a lawsuit over antisemitism. The decision comes amidst tensions related to the Isr...
29 Feb 2024
Future of Jewish
The Pure Stupidity of Shared Humanity
29 Feb 2024
The text discusses the concept of shared humanity in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and broader issues related to Islam and Western liberal ...
29 Feb 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
headphones
Will Canada's proposed new law regulating online hate speech be derailed by politics?
29 Feb 2024
Canada has introduced Bill C-63, aiming to regulate online hate speech and set up a Digital Safety Commission, hoping to protect against harmful online conte...
29 Feb 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
headphones
Will Canada's proposed new law regulating online hate speech be derailed by politics?
29 Feb 2024
Canada's new Bill C-63, aimed at regulating online hate speech, faces political hurdles as some parties express concerns it might infringe on free speech. Je...
29 Feb 2024
Unorthodox
headphones
What Really Matters - Biden, Tucker, Putin, Trump
29 Feb 2024
Walter Russell Mead and Jeremy Stern delve into global politics, discussing Putin's perception of Biden versus Trump, and Biden's handling of Middle East ten...
29 Feb 2024
Jewish Insider
John Avlon pivots from punditry to politics
29 Feb 2024
Journalist and former CNN commentator John Avlon has shifted his focus from punditry to politics by entering the primary in New York's 1st Congressional Dist...
29 Feb 2024
Forward
Deborah Lipstadt urges New York Jews to ‘bring the joy’ of Judaism despite increased antisemitism
28 Feb 2024
Deborah Lipstadt, the State Department's antisemitism envoy, has noticed a rise in antisemitism, particularly in New York City, following global events. She ...
28 Feb 2024
Kveller
Yael Sherer Is Helping Israel Deal with the Sexual Violence of October 7
28 Feb 2024
Yael Sherer, an Israeli journalist, filmmaker, and policy-maker, is a leading advocate for survivors of sexual violence through her organization, Survivors o...
28 Feb 2024
Forward
The actual best questions to ask people you disagree with on Israel
28 Feb 2024
In a response to Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove's suggestions for talking about Israel with those holding different views, Diane Shane Fruchtman critiques the assumpt...
28 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Are Jewish studies in our schools really outstanding?
28 Feb 2024
Jewish schools in the UK benefit from substantial government funding, leading to high attendance rates among Jewish children. These schools are recognized fo...
28 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Jared Kushner's Well Deserved Honor
28 Feb 2024
Former Trump administration senior adviser Jared Kushner is set to receive an award from the Anti-Defamation League for his diplomatic efforts regarding Isra...
28 Feb 2024
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: A Rothschild family patriarch, and the bard of London’s Jewish East End
28 Feb 2024
Bernard Kops, a celebrated British dramatist from London's Jewish East End known for his works depicting the immigrant enclave, passed away at 97. Lord Jacob...
28 Feb 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
Who's Afraid of the 'Uncommitted'?
28 Feb 2024
The podcast discusses the recent Michigan 'Uncommitted' campaign results, which showed minimal impact on Joe Biden's standing, suggesting his fears about los...
28 Feb 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Goodbye God, It's Elections
28 Feb 2024
The article discusses the contradiction within the Charedi community in Israel regarding their beliefs in divine providence and the importance of taking prac...
28 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why the glorification of Aaron Bushnell is a tragic mistake
28 Feb 2024
The text criticizes the glorification of Aaron Bushnell, a US Air Force member who tragically self-immolated outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC as ...
28 Feb 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why using more than the IHRA definition strengthens, not undermines, the fight against antisemitism
28 Feb 2024
The discussion revolves around how to define and combat antisemitism, particularly in the context of the Biden administration's National Strategy to Counter ...
28 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The curious case of ahistorical historian William Dalrymple
28 Feb 2024
Renowned historian William Dalrymple, known for his accolades in the field, has come under scrutiny for his recent social media posts focusing on Israel and ...
28 Feb 2024
Future of Jewish
How Arab Regimes Are Infiltrating the West
28 Feb 2024
The text discusses how Arab regimes, particularly Qatar, have been infiltrating the West, including the United States, through financial influence. Qatar, de...
28 Feb 2024
Haaretz Weekly
headphones
Former PM Olmert: 'Netanyahu’s overconfidence and arrogance led to October 7'
28 Feb 2024
Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and far-right ministers in Haaretz, suggesting their actions led to heightened...
28 Feb 2024
For Heaven's Sake
headphones
Israel at War – Rafah
28 Feb 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi tackle Israel's complex decision-making regarding potential military actions in Rafah, considering humanitarian impact...
28 Feb 2024
For Heaven's Sake
headphones
Israel at War – Rafah
28 Feb 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the complex issues surrounding Israel's potential invasion of Rafah, weighing the geopolitical benefits agains...
28 Feb 2024
For Heaven's Sake
headphones
Israel at War – Rafah
28 Feb 2024
Hartman and Halevi explore the critical implications of Israel potentially advancing into Rafah, the last Hamas stronghold in the Gaza Strip, against the bac...
28 Feb 2024
Ami
For Whom Mr. Bell Tolls // One squad member’s woes are just part of the picture
28 Feb 2024
The article discusses the challenges faced by members of the Congressional progressive group known as the Squad, particularly focusing on Cori Bush of Missou...
28 Feb 2024
Forward
How the war in Gaza impacted Michigan's primary — and what that portends for the general election
28 Feb 2024
In Michigan's presidential primary, a significant protest vote of over 13% of Democrats marked themselves as uncommitted to express frustration with Presiden...
28 Feb 2024
JTA
Campaign protesting Biden’s support for Israel celebrates as tens of thousands vote ‘Uncommitted’ in Michigan primary
28 Feb 2024
A campaign protesting President Joe Biden's support for Israel in the Michigan Democratic presidential primary declared victory as tens of thousands voted Un...
28 Feb 2024
Forward
In ‘The Ally,’ Josh Radnor is one Jew with five opinions
28 Feb 2024
Itamar Moses' play, "The Ally," delves into the complexities of Israel, social justice, and activism on an American college campus. The protagonist, Asaf, gr...
28 Feb 2024
Tablet
The General Who Believes in Winning Wars
28 Feb 2024
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Gershon Hacohen believes in winning wars and has been a strong dissenting voice in Israeli military circles. He warned about the consequence...
28 Feb 2024