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JTA California Dem backed by pro-Israel group loses congressional runoff spot to progressive opponent 10 Jun
In a revealing development in California's 22nd district, Democratic candidate Jasmeet Bains, who received substantial financial backing from the pro-Israel ...
10 Jun
JTA Jewish leaders throw support behind bipartisan House antisemitism bill 10 Jun
Jewish leaders have shown strong support for new bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Dan Goldman and Mike Lawler aimed at enhancing the secu...
10 Jun
Forward In Congress, a measure to tighten U.S.-Israel military ties sparks backlash on both sides of the aisle 10 Jun
A proposed measure in the U.S. Congress seeks to expand military cooperation with Israel, eliciting criticism from both Democrats and conservatives who worry...
10 Jun
Unpacked Israel’s Most Controversial Traitor 10 Jun
Mordechai Vanunu, once a technician at Israel's Dimona nuclear plant, became a polarizing figure when he revealed to the British press evidence of Israel's c...
10 Jun
Forward 'Remember the Liberty' has become code for 'Israel Is Evil'  10 Jun
Rep. Thomas Massie has reignited controversy by calling for a new investigation into the 1967 U.S.S. Liberty incident, where Israeli forces mistakenly attack...
10 Jun
Rationalist Judaism "Right-Wing" "Religious" "Zionism"? Feh! 10 Jun
Natan Slifkin criticizes the recent Israeli government move to recognize charedi yeshiva learning as a national contribution, exempting them from military se...
10 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah The Basic 'Torah Study' Law 10 Jun
The recent passage of the Basic Law: Torah Study in the Knesset, which officially recognizes Torah study as a foundational value of the State of Israel, has ...
10 Jun
JTA Ritchie Torres’ challenger reportedly tells fake rabbi he would ‘consider’ going to Gaza 10 Jun
Michael Blake, a challenger to Ritchie Torres in the NY-15 Democratic primary, reportedly made controversial statements about Gaza during an online interacti...
10 Jun
JTA This Israeli filmmaker harshly criticizes his country. Pro-Palestinian activists boycotted him anyway. 10 Jun
Nadav Lapid, an acclaimed Israeli filmmaker known for his critical stance on Israeli society, faced a boycott from pro-Palestinian activists despite his oppo...
10 Jun
Forward The real anti-Zionists are at the highest levels of the Israeli government  10 Jun
Rob Eshman argues that the current Israeli government's policies in the West Bank and Gaza are undermining Zionism, contributing to a shift in support among ...
10 Jun
The Beinart Notebook Is a Jewish Democracy a Contradiction in Terms? 10 Jun
Peter Beinart and Dan Shapiro engage in a dialogue on the complex political landscape of Israel-Palestine. The discussion covers a range of contentious topic...
10 Jun
JTA Beth Davidson, Jewish candidate in NY-17, courts voters uneasy with Democratic divides over Israel 10 Jun
Beth Davidson, a Jewish candidate for Congress in New York's 17th district, is navigating the complex landscape of Democratic divides over Israel while maint...
10 Jun
JTA Micah Lasher ramps up outreach to Jewish voters ahead of NY-12 primary 10 Jun
Micah Lasher, ahead of the Democratic primary for New York's 12th congressional district, is intensifying his campaign to win Jewish voters' support. A key e...
10 Jun
Forward A new proposal to radically destabilize Israel 10 Jun
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition is considering a controversial law, "Basic Law: Torah Study," which equates full-time Torah study to military s...
10 Jun
Sapir Islam in America 10 Jun
The article explores the complexities of Muslim integration and identity in America following the societal shifts post-9/11, using the story of Zohran Mamdan...
10 Jun
Sapir What the Pentagon Can Learn from the IDF 10 Jun
The article discusses the evolving nature of warfare and the need for the United States to learn from Israel's adaptive defense strategies. While traditional...
10 Jun
Sapir Censorship Won’t Help the Jews 10 Jun
Jewish Americans have traditionally been defenders of free speech, a stance exemplified by the case of a Jewish attorney, David Goldberger, defending neo-Naz...
10 Jun
Sapir Saving Conservatism from Nationalism 10 Jun
The article examines the internal ideological battle within the American conservative movement, highlighting the rise of national conservatism (natcon) as a ...
10 Jun
Sapir The Center Can Hold 10 Jun
The article explores the decline of the political center in the United States, exacerbated by extreme polarization and its implications for American Jews. It...
10 Jun
Sapir The Illusion of Realism 10 Jun
The article argues against the dichotomy between ideals and realism in American foreign policy, highlighting how this division, popularized by thinkers like ...
10 Jun
Sapir A Lesson in Resilience for America 10 Jun
In an April 2026 reflection, the author contrasts the disparate reactions of Americans and Israelis to a ceasefire in a conflict with Iran, highlighting diff...
10 Jun
Sapir The Promise of Something Better 10 Jun
The article examines the significant changes in American Jewish identity from the postwar era to the present, marked by a dramatic rise in antisemitism and a...
10 Jun
Sapir Publisher's Note 10 Jun
Reflecting on America's bicentennial, the publisher of Sapir underscores the ongoing challenges that the nation faces, especially as it approaches its 250th ...
10 Jun
JTA Graham Platner, anti-Israel progressive, sews up Democratic Senate nomination in Maine 10 Jun
Graham Platner has secured the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine, becoming a contentious figure due to his anti-Israel stance and controversial personal ...
10 Jun
Forward Milei praises ‘Judeo-Christian values’ at Chabad event as Argentina courts European Jews 10 Jun
Argentine President Javier Milei emphasized Judeo-Christian values at a notable Chabad-Lubavitch event, marking the yahrzeit of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneer...
10 Jun
Forward France bans Smotrich as 6 countries impose new sanctions over Israeli settler violence 10 Jun
France, alongside five other countries, has imposed sanctions on Israeli groups in response to increasing settler violence in the West Bank. France's measure...
10 Jun
Tablet The Enigmas of Arrival 10 Jun
Amidst Argentina's economic turmoil, a bizarre scene unfolds as a truck carrying beef flips over in a Buenos Aires neighborhood, prompting riots among locals...
10 Jun
Tablet Which is More Hopelessly Broken: Trump’s Iran Policy or LA’s Election Laws? 10 Jun
Hosted by Tablet Magazine, the Barbarian podcast delves into the complexities and frustrations surrounding Trump’s Iran policy and Los Angeles' election laws...
10 Jun
Tablet Paris Is Burning 10 Jun
Itxu Díaz's article examines the social unrest in France, using the backdrop of violent celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's football victories to hi...
10 Jun
Forward Colombian President Gustavo Petro sparks outcry over tweet reading ‘Heil Hitler’ 9 Jun
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has come under fierce criticism from both Israeli and Latin American leaders for tweeting "Heil Hitler," aiming to critique...
9 Jun
Future of Jewish The New Reality That American Jews Must Be Ready For 9 Jun
Joshua Hoffman's article addresses the shifting dynamics surrounding American support for Israel, emphasizing the need for American Jews to adapt to an incre...
9 Jun
Israel: State of a Nation Ending this on Iran’s terms doesn’t end the war, it only postpones the next round. 9 Jun
In this informative commentary, Eylon Levy discusses the geopolitical tension between Israel and Iran, highlighting the consequences of ending hostilities on...
9 Jun
Lilith How to Be a Dissident 9 Jun
Gal Beckerman's book "How to Be a Dissident" offers a modern take on what it means to resist authoritarianism, emphasizing the value of individual moral refl...
9 Jun
Rationalist Judaism The Greatest Disgrace 9 Jun
Natan Slifkin critiques a new legislative initiative in Israel that equates full-time Torah study with military service, exempting charedi yeshiva students f...
9 Jun
JTA Micah Lasher says he is ‘exhausted’ by focus on Israel in NY-12 race 9 Jun
Micah Lasher, a candidate to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler in New York's 12th Congressional District, voiced his fatigue over the emphasis on Israel in the race,...
9 Jun
JTA Israel looms large as Maine heads to the polls in Graham Platner’s Senate primary 9 Jun
Graham Platner's campaign for the Maine Democratic Senate nomination has been marked by significant controversy, particularly around his stance on Israel and...
9 Jun
The Cholent Sponsored: How Can We Turn Hopelessness into Action in Ukraine? 9 Jun
The piece highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, exacerbated by war, and calls for action to alleviate suffering, particularly in housing. Da...
9 Jun
JTA School buffer zones bill officially comes back from the dead, with colleges excluded 9 Jun
The New York City Council has reintroduced a bill aimed at creating buffer zones around schools to restrict protests, following initial vetoes due to pro-Pal...
9 Jun
The Free Press Why a Weakened Iran Remains Dangerous, with Behnam Ben Taleblu 9 Jun
Behnam Ben Taleblu from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discusses the ongoing political and military tensions between Israel and a weakened yet sti...
9 Jun
Between The Lines Israel Skewed In Back-To-Back Opeds 9 Jun
Gary Rosenblatt critiques two New York Times opinion pieces that he argues unfairly portray Israel as an aggressive expansionist in its conflicts with Lebano...
9 Jun
Forward Israel boycott battle intensifies at Venice Art Biennale, testing tradition of inclusion 9 Jun
The 2026 Venice Art Biennale has become a focal point in the ongoing debate over the intersection of politics and art, fueled by intense protests and a boyco...
9 Jun
Forward Their sons are fighting for Israel, and it's driving them mad 9 Jun
Two poignant films, "Oxygen" and "A Burning Man," showcased at the Israel Film Center Festival, explore the deep anxiety of Israeli parents as their sons eng...
9 Jun
The Free Press This Week in Canada: Why Is Antisemitism Surging All Around Us? 9 Jun
In Canada, antisemitism is alarmingly on the rise, despite a nationwide push towards diversity and anti-racist policies. The article explores this disturbing...
9 Jun
Future of Jewish Netanyahu was absolutely right to defy Trump. 9 Jun
Nachum Kaplan argues that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was justified in defying U.S. President Donald Trump’s request not to retaliate against I...
9 Jun
JTA Thomas Massie calls for USS Liberty probe, elevating anti-Israel conspiracy theory to House floor 9 Jun
Republican Representative Thomas Massie used the anniversary of the 1967 USS Liberty incident to call for a new investigation into the attack, which has long...
9 Jun
The Free Press Mr. President, Don’t Let Tehran Dupe You 9 Jun
Aaron MacLean critiques President Trump's evolving Middle East strategy as it shifts from a coalition-based approach against Iran to a more conciliatory stan...
9 Jun
Tablet Israel’s Biggest Threat 9 Jun
Israeli politician Yair Golan argues that Israel's most significant threat is not external enemies like Iran or Hamas, but an internal struggle over the nati...
9 Jun
Jewish Insider Will Avila Chevalier’s ‘beyond the pale’ views sink the DSA challenger’s campaign against Espaillat? 9 Jun
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a Democratic Socialist running against Rep. Adriano Espaillat in a New York primary, faces scrutiny over past controversial social...
9 Jun
Tablet Why I Refuse to Stop Fighting for Judicial Reform 9 Jun
Simcha Rothman argues for judicial reforms in Israel, asserting that the current system endows the Supreme Court with excessive power, allowing it to overtur...
9 Jun
JTA Tribeca Festival denounces pro-Israel celebrities’ red-carpet jokes about Israeli dog rape allegations 8 Jun
Comedian Elon Gold and influencer Lizzy Savetsky sparked controversy with jokes referencing allegations of rape involving Israeli prison guards, made during ...
8 Jun