JTA
UN Security Council adopts resolution urging aid to Gazans, stops short of calling for ceasefire
22 Dec 2023
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution urging the acceleration of assistance to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The resolution calls fo...
22 Dec 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Revisionist Journalism
22 Dec 2023
The text discusses the concept of revisionist journalism in the context of asymmetrical warfare, focusing on the recent shift towards a new tolerance for col...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
Can elite private schools win the fight against antisemitism?
22 Dec 2023
Antisemitism is becoming a growing issue at elite private schools, prompting administrators to seek ways to combat it. Advocacy groups, such as the American ...
22 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
These questions will change your relationship with Israel.
22 Dec 2023
This article discusses the importance of asking questions and challenging assumptions when it comes to understanding Israel, Zionism, and Israelis. The autho...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
Suozzi, running against an IDF veteran for Santos’ former seat, takes a weekend trip to Israel
22 Dec 2023
Tom Suozzi, the Democratic nominee for an open House seat, has taken a weekend trip to Israel to show support for the country during its war with Hamas. The ...
22 Dec 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Around the War in 80 Days
22 Dec 2023
Pressure is increasing on the Israeli government amidst debates over the terms of a ceasefire, with families of hostages urging a pause following the acciden...
22 Dec 2023
Tikvah
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Ghaith al-Omari on What Palestinians Really Think about Hamas, Israel, War, and Peace
22 Dec 2023
In a recent poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, it was found that 72% of Palestinians believe that the October 7 attacks were the ...
22 Dec 2023
Tikvah
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Ghaith al-Omari on What Palestinians Really Think about Hamas, Israel, War, and Peace
22 Dec 2023
In a recent poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, it was found that a majority of Palestinians believe that the October 7 ...
22 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider
Jewish music fans question artists’ silence after Oct. 7
22 Dec 2023
Jewish music fans are expressing disappointment and frustration over the silence of their favorite artists since the Hamas terror attacks in October. Many fa...
22 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider
The Obama Mideast expert guiding VP Harris on foreign policy
22 Dec 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris has been playing a more active role in discussions about the Israel-Hamas war and has expressed tougher words for Israel than Pr...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
US charges alleged Hezbollah operative in 1994 Argentina AMIA Jewish center bombing
21 Dec 2023
The US Department of Justice has charged Samuel Salman El Reda, a dual Lebanese-Colombian citizen and alleged operative of Hezbollah, with playing a key role...
21 Dec 2023
Bonjour Chai
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What's the deal with Zionism?
21 Dec 2023
The text discusses recent events related to Zionism, including a confrontation between a pro-Palestinian protester and an individual at the Toronto Eaton Cen...
21 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
Why the Palestinians Lie So Much
21 Dec 2023
This article discusses the tendency of Palestinians to lie in order to advance their political goals and demonize Israel. The author identifies several lies ...
21 Dec 2023
Mishpacha
Home Front Ep. 39 (12.21.23)
21 Dec 2023
In this episode of Home Front, the focus is on Israel's diplomatic efforts to deter Hezbollah. The show also highlights Iris Haim's inspiring message to sold...
21 Dec 2023
People of the Pod
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4-Year-Old Hostage Abigail Edan is Free–Her Family is On a Mission to #BringThemAllHome
21 Dec 2023
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan, who was kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas, has been freed and reunited with her family. However, there are still 129 hostag...
21 Dec 2023
Forward
'We're sick and tired of the West telling us what to do': Palestinian Israeli peace activists speak out on a new podcast
21 Dec 2023
Amira Mohammed and Ibrahim Abu Ahmad, two Palestinian Israeli peace activists, host the popular podcast Unapologetic: The Third Narrative. The podcast explor...
21 Dec 2023
Forward
Young Americans are turning against Israel — and you can thank TikTok
21 Dec 2023
A new report from the National Contagion Research Institute suggests that TikTok, the popular social media platform, is being used to promote anti-Israel sen...
21 Dec 2023
Forward
At Stanford, a committee to address antisemitism is roiled by Jewish infighting
21 Dec 2023
Ari Kelman, a professor of Jewish studies at Stanford University, resigned from his role as co-chair of the university's committee to fight antisemitism afte...
21 Dec 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
Israel's Moral High Ground
21 Dec 2023
The article discusses the conflict in Gaza and asserts that Israel is not to blame for the high number of Palestinian casualties. It argues that Hamas is emb...
21 Dec 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Opinions, Opinions, Opinions!” Edition
21 Dec 2023
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron engage in a discussion covering various topics including American students' opinions on Israel, Palestin...
21 Dec 2023
On the Nose
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Hamas: Past, Present, and Future
21 Dec 2023
In this episode, Peter Beinart speaks with two political analysts, Khalil Sayegh and Muhammad Shehada, about Hamas. They discuss their experiences growing up...
21 Dec 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Wartime polls & unexpected conclusions
21 Dec 2023
Haviv Rettig Gur analyzes recent polls regarding the war with Hamas, revealing divergent perspectives among Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, and diffe...
21 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
Israel's true victory will not just come in Gaza.
21 Dec 2023
Despite facing threats from multiple territories and having a flawed leadership, Israel is currently winning the war. A study shows that after 30 percent of ...
21 Dec 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – When the Guns are Silenced
21 Dec 2023
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the moral and political considerations required post-war in Israel, focusing on the national discourse with...
21 Dec 2023
Moment
Moment’s Top Stories of 2023
20 Dec 2023
Moment Magazine has compiled a list of the top 10 most-read stories in 2023 that shaped the American Jewish conversation. These stories cover a range of topi...
20 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
The Three-Faced War That Hamas Is Fighting
20 Dec 2023
The article discusses the three different narratives that Hamas is trying to construct in its conflict with Israel. For Western audiences, Hamas wants to por...
20 Dec 2023
Forward
Why is Starbucks being targeted by activists for both Israel and Gaza?
20 Dec 2023
Starbucks is being targeted by activists on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While Starbucks has no stores in Israel and is not on the list of...
20 Dec 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
How Relevant is the Bible to Our Values?
20 Dec 2023
The text discusses the relevance of the Bible to our values and its influence on the extreme polarization between the right and the left. It argues that the ...
20 Dec 2023
Forward
Israel’s choices — not Hamas — are an existential threat to the Jewish state
20 Dec 2023
In this article, the author argues that while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that Hamas poses an existential threat to Israel, this notion ...
20 Dec 2023
Lilith
Seven Jewish Feminist Highlights of 2023
20 Dec 2023
Despite the challenges faced by Jews in 2023, Jewish feminists continued to make strides and advocate for gender equality. The death of Canadian-Israeli peac...
20 Dec 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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The Gaza War, Personally and Professionally
20 Dec 2023
Haaretz Military Correspondent Amos Harel and journalist Neri Zilber reflect on the Gaza War, discussing Harel's experience balancing his roles as an Israeli...
20 Dec 2023
Forward
A poll shows Palestinians overwhelmingly support Oct. 7. What does that mean?
20 Dec 2023
A recent poll showed that 72% of Palestinians supported Hamas' October 7th attack on Israelis, in which 1,200 Israelis were killed, more than 240 were taken ...
20 Dec 2023
Forward
At Hunter’s ‘Israelism’ screening, the rabbi was rude, not the audience
20 Dec 2023
The article discusses a screening of the controversial film Israelism at Hunter College and the subsequent discussion moderated by Rabbi Andy Bachman. The sc...
20 Dec 2023
Forward
The secret history and uncertain future of Students for Justice in Palestine
20 Dec 2023
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) began as a moderate voice advocating for Palestinian rights during the Oslo peace process. However, it has evolved in...
20 Dec 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Rocky Mountain Low
20 Dec 2023
The author expresses skepticism about polls showing strong support for Trump, suggesting that some respondents may be falsely claiming support for Trump as a...
20 Dec 2023
Forward
Trump denies plagiarizing Hitler with ‘poisoning blood’ phrase: ‘I never read ‘Mein Kampf”
20 Dec 2023
Former President Donald Trump denied plagiarizing Adolf Hitler's phrase about immigrants poisoning the blood of a country during an Iowa rally. He also claim...
20 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
Bracing for a Turbulent 'Day After' in Israel
20 Dec 2023
The article discusses the "day after" the Israel-Hamas war and the potential scenarios for Israel's future. Former Israeli ambassador Michael Oren suggests t...
20 Dec 2023
Forward
Netanyahu's one job was to prevent this catastrophe. Instead, he destroyed Israel as we know it
20 Dec 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has failed in his job to keep Israel safe, resulting in a catastrophic failure. Through his policies that supported...
20 Dec 2023
Ami
“October 7 Didn’t Surprise Me” // Gazan-born Shachar Dor, once the neighbor of Yahya Sinwar, chose to cross the fence and convert to Judaism.
20 Dec 2023
Shachar Dor, a Gazan-born man who converted to Judaism and now lives in Israel, was not surprised by Hamas's deadly attack on October 7. Growing up in Gaza, ...
20 Dec 2023
Ami
Is War with Hezbollah Inevitable? // With tens of thousands evacuated, the north’s safety is in question
20 Dec 2023
The threat posed by Hezbollah to northern Israeli communities has led to the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. The ongoing conflict between Israel a...
20 Dec 2023
Ami
2023 isn’t 1933 // Some things shine amid the darkness
20 Dec 2023
In this article, the author reflects on the current state of global affairs, specifically highlighting the recent conflict in Israel, the rise of anti-Semiti...
20 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari: From theater kid to Navy SEAL to the IDF’s iconic wartime spokesman
20 Dec 2023
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has become a popular and trusted figure in Israel as the IDF spokesperson during the recent conflict with Hamas. His nightly press...
20 Dec 2023
Tablet
The Global Empire of Palestine
20 Dec 2023
This text discusses the global support for the Palestinian cause, particularly in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre in southern Israel. It highlights t...
20 Dec 2023
Forward
Young voters prefer Palestinians — and Trump, new poll shows
19 Dec 2023
A recent poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College found that nearly half of young American voters sympathize more with the Palestinians than wi...
19 Dec 2023
Forward
Current and former members of the Union for Reform Judaism call for cease-fire
19 Dec 2023
Over 1,000 current and former members of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), the largest denomination in North America, have signed an open letter calling fo...
19 Dec 2023
Forward
In Central Park, runners race against time for Israeli hostages
19 Dec 2023
Run For Their Lives Manhattan, a group with 52 locations worldwide, has been organizing runs in Central Park to raise awareness for the release of Israeli ho...
19 Dec 2023
Jewish Currents
“A Day in the Life of Abed Salama” After October 7th - Nathan Thrall on his new book and the escalating repression of pro-Palestine speech.
19 Dec 2023
Nathan Thrall's new book, "A Day in the Life of Abed Salama," tells the story of a deadly crash in the West Bank that resulted from the architecture of occup...
19 Dec 2023
Forward
Controversy over letter from Jewish day school alumni saying they were fed ‘false narratives’ about Israel
19 Dec 2023
Graduates of the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, Maryland, have written an open letter stating that their education was characterized by fal...
19 Dec 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
Extremist Settlers, Mosques, and the War
19 Dec 2023
The article discusses the negative optics and consequences of extremist Israeli settlers in the West Bank and the behavior of some IDF soldiers. It highlight...
19 Dec 2023
Forward
In a shift, Latvia and Lithuania are paying Holocaust survivors and heirs for their stolen property
19 Dec 2023
Latvia and Lithuania have enacted laws that allow Holocaust survivors and their descendants to apply for restitution of stolen property. The restitution prog...
19 Dec 2023