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Amidst Israel's judicial and political tumult, authors Yossi Klein Halevi, Daniel Gordis, and Matti Friedman emphasize the critical role of concerned North A...

Canadian Jewish leaders are bracing for Israel's ongoing political crisis, particularly concerning a law limiting the judiciary's power, set for appeal on Se...

Steven Fulop, the three-term mayor of Jersey City, is running to become the first Jewish governor of New Jersey. Fulop, whose Judaism has influenced his mora...

Yuval Levin discusses an article in the New York Times suggesting that the cost of Medicare has significantly decreased, raising the question of whether it i...

The 'Freedom Convoy' trial has commenced, focusing on leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. The movement, which divided Canadian society, also received mixed...

As the 30th anniversary of the Oslo Accords approaches, Ambassador Martin S. Indyk and host Neri Zilber reflect on the historic agreement between Israel and ...

The podcast discusses a recent WSJ poll showing Trump leading DeSantis by 46 points in the GOP race for the 2024 election, raising questions about whether th...

Canadian writer Marina Sonkina has released a new book titled "Ukrainian Portraits," aiming to shine a light on the forgotten stories of Ukrainian refugees a...

In this episode, Rich Goldberg discusses the intricacies of a potential U.S.-Iran deal and the recent release of U.S. hostages by Iran, analyzing its implica...

Dr. Marik Shtern of the Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research explores the complex nature of Jerusalem as both a segregated and integrated city in Israel/P...

The podcast discusses concerns surrounding weak job numbers, inflation, and higher interest rates in the context of President Joe Biden's economic policies. ...

In this discussion by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron, they explore two significant topics related to Israel's expensive cost of living ...

The podcast discusses how politicians like Ron DeSantis, Joe Biden, Chris Christie, and Mitch McConnell can gain or lose politically based on their responses...

The 2021 Canadian wildfire season has been the most severe in history, prompting evacuations in places like Yellowknife and northern British Columbia. The ur...

James Kirchick discusses the recent chaos following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, addressing the criticism of President Joe Biden. The conversation a...

The IDF, long seen as a unifying force in Israeli society, is facing a crisis of unity amid challenges such as opposition by reservists to government plans a...

Recent months have seen a surge in Canadian workers from various industries joining labor unions and participating in strikes, marking a notable shift in uni...

Neri Zilber and journalist Adam Rasgon discuss the intricate dynamics of Palestinian politics, focusing on the article "The Palestinian Leader Who Survived t...

The podcast discusses the potential crisis looming as the judge set Donald Trump's trial date for the day before Super Tuesday next year. This decision raise...

In late July, the Israeli government passed a bill known as the "reasonableness bill" to diminish the power of the Supreme Court and empower the legislature,...

Professor Oren Yiftachel delves into his extensive research on colonial regimes, identities, and futures in Israel and Palestine, focusing on the impact of g...

In a recent discussion, Eli Lake analyzes the Republican primary debate, noting that Ron DeSantis performed well according to polls despite initial expectati...

This episode of "Call Me Back" features GOP pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson discussing the evolving dynamics of the Republican primary landscape, particular...

In a discussion about the war on drugs, there are questions about its viability and whether it has been abandoned. The impact and consequences of this situat...

In this episode, Fred Kagan discusses the political and military implications of Yevgeny Prigozhin's death and its effects on Putin’s grip on power, against ...

The text discusses the duty of Jews, both in Israel and the diaspora, to speak out against extremism within the Israeli government, exemplified by figures li...

Yaniv Cohen, a key negotiator for President Isaac Herzog's team in talks over judicial reforms, sheds light on the challenges facing Israeli society and the ...

Journalist Adam Rasgon discusses the evolving dynamics and challenges facing the Palestinian Authority as it approaches the 30th anniversary of the Oslo Acco...

Analysis of the recent Republican debate focuses on Vivek Ramaswamy's performance and its implications for the race ahead, as well as the impact of Nikki Hal...

In this discussion by Linda Gradstein, Noah Efron, and scholar Masua Sagiv, the focus is on the challenges faced by children living in contemporary Israel, e...

The podcast delves into the failures of right-leaning initiatives aimed at addressing working-class concerns over the last two decades. It then transitions i...

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who is running for Senate, presents himself as a pragmatic conservative seeking to navigate between pro-Trump and Trump...

In a recent podcast episode, the COMMENTARY crew explores their methods for gathering daily information and their approach to reading books. They also delve ...

Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan, who was once opposed by AIPAC due to his past stance on Israel, recently traveled to Israel with an AIPAC-affiliated group to...

In a podcast episode dedicated to listener questions, the discussion revolves around maintaining friendships across the political divide. The hosts explore t...

In this episode of "Call Me Back," Congressman Mike Gallagher discusses insights from the Korean War that inform current U.S.-China relations and offers a un...

The article, featured in the Fall 2023 issue of "Sources," delves into the nuanced concepts of danger and safety in Jewish life, both in America and Israel, ...

The article examines two types of Jewish fundamentalism in Israel related to settler violence: the post-mamlakhti Hardal faction and the Hilltop Youth, both ...

Daniel Bar-Tal, a professor emeritus of social psychology at Tel Aviv University, delves into his new book "Sinking into the Honey Trap: The Case of the Isra...

The article examines the evolution of Orthodox Jewish advocacy for equal government funding of religious schools in the United States. It highlights the tens...

The text is about a podcast where the host expresses fatigue with discussing Trump in American politics but ends up discussing him anyway, highlighting the c...

Oren Kessler discusses the missed opportunities for peace in 1936 Palestine during the Arab Revolt, as detailed in his book "Palestine 1936." He reveals how ...

Noah Rothman joins the original hosts of the Commentary podcast for a special episode filled with concerns about the situation in Ukraine, worries about the ...

In a recent podcast episode, Chris Stirewalt discusses the impact of the latest indictments on Donald Trump's future and the likelihood of his participation ...

In response to Andrew McCarthy's comments, it is noted that DA Fani Willis is knowledgeable about the Georgia RICO statute and has effectively prosecuted cas...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams appointed Fabien Levy, a Jewish son of Persian or Iraqi immigrants, as the first-ever deputy mayor of such descent, focusing o...

Abbot Nikodemus Schnabel, the leader of Jerusalems Dormition Abbey, discusses various aspects of Christian life in Israel, including the challenges faced by ...

James B. Meigs discusses on a podcast the lack of effective government response to the fire catastrophe in Maui, highlighting how ordinary individuals step u...

In this episode, Walter Russell Mead discusses the concept of "geopolitical climate denialism," highlighting global tensions and shifting alliances, particul...

The Mark Hotel in New York City is embroiled in a legal battle with Theodore Weintraub, a 19-year-old from a wealthy Jewish family, following his allegations...