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Emes Ve-Emunah 'The Letter' 7 Sep 2025
In a recent Talkline episode hosted by Zev Brenner, the conversation revolved around Rabbi Yosef Blau's controversial letter that questions Israel's moral cl...
7 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook Angela Davis 7 Sep 2025
Angela Davis, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, had complex interactions with Jewish communities, which are explored alongside the movement's ...
7 Sep 2025
Rationalist Judaism Diverting the Gravy Train 7 Sep 2025
Natan Slifkin discusses a provocative new campaign aiming to reform the fundraising dynamics that support the charedi yeshiva world in Israel. A published le...
7 Sep 2025
JTA 25 years ago, he wrote the book on ‘Jew vs. Jew.’ Now Samuel Freedman is seeing new and deeper divisions. 7 Sep 2025
Samuel Freedman's landmark book, "Jew vs. Jew," published 25 years ago, captures the internal conflicts within American Jewry, a portrait that remains releva...
7 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish If you can, please help us keep serving you. 7 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is a publication dedicated to deepening understanding of Judaism, Israel, and global Jewish communities. Since Octob...
7 Sep 2025
JTA Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders talk Gaza war, pro-Palestinian protests at Brooklyn College 7 Sep 2025
In a recent event at Brooklyn College, Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders addressed the repression of pro-Palestinian activism in U.S. universities. M...
7 Sep 2025
Forward ‘The future of the Democratic party’: Mamdani joins Sanders to ‘fight oligarchy’ 7 Sep 2025
Democratic socialists Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani united at the NYC Labor Day Parade, showcasing a shared commitment to progressive causes like income ...
7 Sep 2025
JTA Hundreds of scholars call on genocide scholars group to retract declaration of genocide in Gaza 5 Sep 2025
A significant debate has emerged within the field of genocide studies as nearly 200 scholars, including prominent Holocaust and legal experts, call for the I...
5 Sep 2025
JTA Trump says US in ‘deep negotiation’ with Hamas ahead of impending Gaza City takeover 5 Sep 2025
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is in intense negotiations with Hamas concerning Israeli hostages as Israel plans a military takeover of Gaza ...
5 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish Being ‘anti-war’ is the most dangerous position of all. 5 Sep 2025
Joshua Hoffman argues that being anti-war, often seen as a noble stance, can be dangerously naive, especially in contexts where existential threats are posed...
5 Sep 2025
JTA Eric Adams says he’s staying in NYC mayor’s race, tamping down reports that Trump could make him ambassador to Saudi Arabia 5 Sep 2025
Eric Adams has rejected the rumors linking him to a U.S. ambassadorship to Saudi Arabia, reaffirming his commitment to running for re-election as New York Ci...
5 Sep 2025
JTA World Zionist Congress election results are finalized, with Orthodox and right-wing slates securing majority of US seats 5 Sep 2025
The 2025 World Zionist Congress election results show a significant shift in American Jewish representation, with Orthodox and right-wing slates garnering a ...
5 Sep 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The Truth About Palestinians 5 Sep 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent decision to ban Palestinian Authority officials from entering the US for the UN General Assembly meeting has sparked ...
5 Sep 2025
JTA Hamas releases video of hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Alon Ohel in Gaza City amid Israeli military offensive 5 Sep 2025
In a distressing development amid escalating tensions in Gaza, Hamas has released a video showing hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel being transported t...
5 Sep 2025
JTA Hungarian Jews spark backlash with letter condemning both Gaza war and local Jewish leaders 5 Sep 2025
A group of Hungarian Jews have publicly criticized both the Israeli government and local Jewish leaders, prompting significant backlash within their communit...
5 Sep 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The RFK Craziness 5 Sep 2025
The episode delves into the complexities of the current global military and political climate, focusing on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial stance and a...
5 Sep 2025
Jewdicious 700 Days 5 Sep 2025
Reflecting on 700 days of pain and uncertainty, "700 Days" delves into the emotional turmoil experienced by families of hostages, capturing the relentless ps...
5 Sep 2025
Hadassah REVIEW: ‘While Israel Slept’ 5 Sep 2025
In their book "While Israel Slept: How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East," authors Yaakov Katz and Amir Bohbot explore the strate...
5 Sep 2025
JTA Turkish authorities cancel French-Algerian Jewish singer’s concert over his support for Israel 5 Sep 2025
Turkish authorities canceled a concert by French-Algerian Jewish singer Enrico Macias due to his support for Israel, citing intense calls for protests. Macia...
5 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish The true test of politics is where you stand on Israel. 5 Sep 2025
Adam Hummel explores the perceived collapse of the traditional Left-Right political spectrum, suggesting that global political alignment now hinges on a sing...
5 Sep 2025
Tikvah headphones Richard Goldberg on How American Energy Dominance Is Reshaping the Middle East: A new era of U.S.-Israel cooperation 5 Sep 2025
Richard Goldberg discusses the impact of American energy dominance on the Middle East and its strategic implications for U.S.-Israel cooperation, particularl...
5 Sep 2025
Tablet There Is No Message 5 Sep 2025
A recent shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis has left many trying to decipher the motives behind the tragedy. Robin Westman, the alle...
5 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish Israel-haters desperately want Israel to commit genocide. 4 Sep 2025
Nachum Kaplan criticizes the notion perpetuated by certain scholars and organizations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. He argues this is not only ...
4 Sep 2025
Forward From Jewish teen magician to congressional contender: Meet Micah Lasher, Jerry Nadler’s heir apparent 4 Sep 2025
Micah Lasher, a prominent figure in New York's Jewish political landscape, appears to be the frontrunner to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler in Congress following N...
4 Sep 2025
JTA Tatte Café and Bakery, the popular Israeli-inspired chain, is opening in New York 4 Sep 2025
Tatte Caf and Bakery, an Israeli-inspired chain known for its distinctive ambience and Middle Eastern culinary offerings, is expanding into New York City wit...
4 Sep 2025
People of the Pod headphones Architects of Peace: Episode 2 - Behind the Breakthrough 4 Sep 2025
The episode delves into the behind-the-scenes diplomacy that led to the Abraham Accords, focusing on the strategic decisions and key figures involved, like A...
4 Sep 2025
Forward This journalist uncovered America’s greatest abuses. Could he do the same today? 4 Sep 2025
Laura Poitras' documentary "Cover-Up" explores the investigative career of Seymour Hersh, the Pulitzer-winning journalist recognized for exposing significant...
4 Sep 2025
Forward To save the Jewish state, pro-Israel Jews must break from Netanyahu 4 Sep 2025
Sruli Fruchter argues that pro-Israel Jews need to distance themselves from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose political strategies have intertwined hi...
4 Sep 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The State of Play - Israel and the US 4 Sep 2025
In an extensive interview with Jewish Insider, the current state of US-Israel relations and the broader global and political perceptions of Israel are analyz...
4 Sep 2025
Forward Prosecutors say they have more than 1.5 million pages of evidence as Capital Jewish Museum suspect pleads not guilty 4 Sep 2025
Elias Rodriguez, accused of shooting two Israeli Embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum in May, pled not guilty in a court hearing. The case has...
4 Sep 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones A COMMENTARY Win! 4 Sep 2025
Naomi Schaefer Riley discusses how her article 'College Board Games' led to the discontinuation of the College Board's Landscape program, which covertly bypa...
4 Sep 2025
JTA Clock ticking on California’s K-12 antisemitism bill as legislative session nears end 4 Sep 2025
California's legislative session is nearing its end, and lawmakers are under pressure to pass AB 715, a bill aimed at combating antisemitism in K-12 educatio...
4 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook Angela Davis 4 Sep 2025
Renowned activist Angela Davis will join a Zoom session hosted by Peter Beinart and co-sponsored by Jewish Currents. The discussion will explore parallels be...
4 Sep 2025
On the Nose headphones Mailbag #2 4 Sep 2025
The editorial team at Jewish Currents fields reader questions on complex cultural and political topics, exploring Jewish identity and community sustainabilit...
4 Sep 2025
Forward Jewish judge overturns Harvard funding freeze, saying antisemitism allegations were a 'smokescreen' 4 Sep 2025
A federal judge, Allison Burroughs, issued a landmark ruling that the Trump administration's decision to freeze over $2.6 billion in federal funding to Harva...
4 Sep 2025
Haaretz Weekly headphones 'Gaza started as a legitimate war of self-defense. It became merciless, cruel vengeance': This Israeli ex-foreign minister speaks his mind 4 Sep 2025
Shlomo Ben-Ami, former Israeli Foreign Minister, critically examines the futility of the two-state solution in the current geopolitical climate and reflects ...
4 Sep 2025
Forward Israeli fashion brand launches campaign protesting starvation in Gaza 4 Sep 2025
Comme Il Faut, an Israeli fashion brand, launched a social media campaign featuring Israeli chefs and restaurateurs, protesting the alleged starvation of civ...
4 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish If you can, please help us keep serving you. 4 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is a publication focused on providing deeper insights and understanding of Judaism, Israel, and Jewish global issues...
4 Sep 2025
Lehrhaus Maccabees Redux  4 Sep 2025
In this reflective letter to The Lehrhaus editors, Roy Pinchot draws parallels between the historical Maccabean struggle and the modern challenges facing Isr...
4 Sep 2025
Tablet Why Don’t New Yorkers Appreciate Eric Adams? 4 Sep 2025
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has implemented practical policies aimed at reducing crime, addressing homelessness, and improving urban life, yet he remai...
4 Sep 2025
Tablet The Choice: Trump or Obama 4 Sep 2025
The article delves into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's assertion that being "pro-Iran and anti-Israel" is incompatible with supporting Donald Tr...
4 Sep 2025
Tablet Wiki Wars 4 Sep 2025
The article examines a controversy surrounding the manipulation of Wikipedia articles on Zionism by a group of editors known as the 'Gang of 40.' These edito...
4 Sep 2025
Jewish Insider Rep. Latimer: Israel’s critics are overlooking Hamas’ responsibility for Gaza war, aid crisis 4 Sep 2025
Rep. George Latimer (D-NY), following a trip to Israel, argues that many critics of Israel are missing Hamas' significant role in the ongoing Gaza conflict a...
4 Sep 2025
Jewish Insider Amb. Leiter: Nature of U.S.-Israel aid may change in coming years  4 Sep 2025
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter discusses the evolving nature of U.S.-Israel aid amid changing political dynamics in both countries. With the current Memorandum of...
4 Sep 2025
Forward The fraudster at the center of an NBA scandal once proclaimed 'tzedek tzedek tirdof' 3 Sep 2025
Joe Sanberg, a former rising star in the Democratic party and co-founder of the green energy company Aspiration, has become the central figure in an NBA scan...
3 Sep 2025
JTA Judge overturns Trump administration’s Harvard funding freeze tied to antisemitism allegations 3 Sep 2025
A federal judge has overturned the Trump administration's decision to freeze over $2.6 billion in federal funding for Harvard University, citing allegations ...
3 Sep 2025
Forward The White House is declaring war on campus DEI — except for Jews 3 Sep 2025
Amidst a federal anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) campaign led by the Trump administration, Columbia University faces a unique stipulation—while D...
3 Sep 2025
Rationalist Judaism A Defense of Charedim 3 Sep 2025
Natan Slifkin discusses the contentious relationship between the Charedi community and the broader Jewish society, specifically their refusal to serve in the...
3 Sep 2025
Forward In the rush to vilify Israel, genocide scholars ignored the truth 3 Sep 2025
Sara E. Brown critically examines the International Association of Genocide Scholars' (IAGS) controversial resolution that declares Israel's actions in Gaza ...
3 Sep 2025
JTA Israeli fashion brand launches campaign about hunger in Gaza: ‘We cannot use food as weapons’ 3 Sep 2025
Israeli fashion brand Comme Il Faut has initiated a controversial campaign highlighting the alleged starvation of civilians in Gaza, featuring prominent Isra...
3 Sep 2025