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Moses Montefiore, a wealthy and influential English Jew in the 19th century, embarked on a significant journey to Russia in 1846 to advocate for greater righ...

The Jewish Review of Books aims to fill a gap in thoughtful and accessible Jewish criticism and commentary amid an abundance of Jewish publications. The maga...

In the text "What the U.S. Can and Can't Do in the Middle East," the authors Dennis Ross and David Makovsky reflect on the ability of the United States to in...

The author and his wife planned to live among settlers in Elon Moreh to write a book, hoping for unbiased observation. Despite initial acceptance, the settle...

The Israeli documentary 'The Gatekeepers,' which is nominated for an Oscar, is stirring controversy within Israel, particularly from Prime Minister Benjamin ...

In this personal reflection by Etgar Keret, he describes taking his 7-year-old son Lev to vote in the 2013 elections, reflecting on his own childhood memory ...

Renee Ghert-Zand reports on notable Jewish figures and celebrities in the news, highlighting those present at President Obama's second inauguration and recen...

Two Israeli documentaries have earned nominations for the prestigious Academy Awards in 2013. "5 Broken Cameras," co-directed by Emad Burnat and Guy Davidi, ...

Pope Benedict XVI used his annual Christmas message at St. Peter's Basilica to urge individuals to prioritize prayer over technology and to make room for God...

Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. and a historian, draws parallels between the current state of affairs in Israel and critical moments in h...

Rabbi Sharon Brous explains her decision to vote for President Obama, urging thoughtful Jewish voters to consider two key points regardless of personal opini...

While Jews are traditionally seen as steadfast in their political views, the 2012 presidential debate highlighted a number of undecided Jewish voters. Susan ...

Eric Hobsbawm, a prominent historian, was born in 1917 and was known for his strong commitment to communism, which significantly influenced his views on Juda...

Jamie Kirchick, a seasoned writer for Tablet based in Berlin, is set to lead a new column called Continental Drift. Known for his thorough journalism and sha...

Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger, a Jewish convert to Catholicism, was a significant figure in France, known for his staunch defense of the Catholic church, crit...

The author recounts his experience of signing a letter urging Prime Minister Netanyahu not to adopt the Levy Commission Report, believing it may alienate Ame...

A farming village in central Syria was reportedly shelled by Assad's army, resulting in the deaths of about 200 people. The unrest in Syria has had unexpecte...

In a recent article in Tablet Magazine, various topics were discussed, including a personal story of falling in love with a religious girl, a conversation wi...

Mitt Romney was not planning a fundraiser in Jerusalem on Tisha B'Av, as falsely reported, but will be dining with the Netanyahus after the sacred day ends. ...

As the anniversary of the #j14 protests approaches, there are signs of splintering within the movement in Israel. The organization Yisrael Hofshit, led by Mi...

NYT reporter Ben Ehrenreich was detained by Israeli border police while on assignment but has since been released, confirmed by NYT Magazine editor Hugo Lind...

The article discusses Marc Tracy, who is a staff writer at The New Republic and previously wrote for Tablet. The focus seems to be on Tracy's work and possib...

An advertisement in New York City suburbs featuring maps of Israeli and Palestinian territories has sparked controversy, with some labeling it as anti-Semiti...

The text discusses the ongoing saga of replacing the Tal Law in Israel, which aimed to draft more Haredim and Arab Israelis for civil and military service. P...

David Ignatius expresses concern about impending conflicts in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, and recommends that the United States take a more...

The article discusses the moral dilemma and inaction of the Obama Administration in response to the escalating violence in Syria, drawing parallels to the co...

The author reflects on his father's experiences in Israel post-World War II, highlighting issues of inequality and favoritism towards certain groups in Israe...

The Israeli government is considering ending the exemption of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men from military service, sparking concerns about the impact on female...

The article discusses how Mitt Romney, as a potential Republican presidential candidate, may adopt a foreign policy similar to that of the Bush administratio...

The sudden expansion of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government to include Shaul Mofaz and Kadima members has evoked parallels to th...

The 2012 election cycle, featuring Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, was outlined as one of the most Jewish elections in American history due to Jewish involveme...

Vladimir Zeev Jabotinsky, the founder of Zionism's Revisionist movement, is often criticized as an influence on Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing policies, cha...

Hosted in Beijing, the writer reflects on the complexities of celebrating Passover in a place like China where themes of freedom, oppression, and social just...

Experts are debating whether the United States leaked information to dissuade Israel from attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, with claims that the White Ho...

Analysis of recent reports on Irans nuclear program and potential military actions by Israel and the United States reveals a complex web of perspectives and ...

Israel and Azerbaijan share a strategic relationship based on oil trade and animosity towards Iran, culminating in a recent $1.6 billion defense agreement. S...

The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn voted against a proposed boycott of Israeli goods with a decisive 1,005 to 653 vote. The debate on the boycott had inten...

Former New Republic editor Peter Beinart spoke at J Street's annual conference, advocating for a Zionist boycott of products from beyond the Green Line and t...

Israel recently signed a $1.6 billion arms deal with Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic strategically located near Iran and known for its ties to Israel am...

The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn is embroiled in a heated debate over whether to hold a vote on banning Israeli goods, a local reflection of the larger g...

In a lecture at Hunter College, Judea Pearl, father of murdered journalist Daniel Pearl, argued that anti-Zionism is a dangerous form of racism, eclipsing tr...

Two Israeli businessmen, Rony Fuchs and Zeev Frenkiel, got involved in a $100 million financial dispute in Georgia dating back 15 years, involving an energy ...

During the 1970s, American Jewish activists successfully pressured Congress to pass the Jackson-Vanik amendment, linking trade with the Soviet Union to the e...

Seth Morrison, a former board member of the Jewish National Fund (JNF), resigned in protest of the organization's involvement in the eviction of Palestinian ...

In Johannesburg, South Africa, a new eruv construction sparked opposition due to security concerns, reflecting the unique challenges faced by the Jewish comm...

Palestinian intellectual Rashid Khalidi argues that a one-state situation exists between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean, with Israel exerting control...

Glenn Beck received the Louis D. Brandeis Award from the Zionist Organization of America, sparking mixed reactions. The Times Magazine cover for an article o...

Robert Blackwill, along with Walter B. Slocombe, authors of a paper titled "Israel: A Strategic Asset for the United States," argue that the alliance between...

Gilad Sharon's book "Settled" delves into his father Ariel Sharon's impactful role in settlement efforts, particularly in Judea, Samaria, and other crucial a...

Pro-Palestinian student activists, particularly from the organization Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), are organizing their first national conference...