Forward
For Jews who have supported Israel, famine in Gaza may be a breaking point
29 Jul 2025
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza, marked by severe malnutrition and starvation, is posing a moral quandary for Jews who have been staunch supporters of Israel...
29 Jul 2025
Forward
How Jon Stewart evolved on Israel — at least on ‘The Daily Show’
29 Jul 2025
Jon Stewart, former host of "The Daily Show," has openly discussed and critiqued Israel's actions over the years, highlighting how his viewpoints have evolve...
29 Jul 2025
JTA
Israeli settler arrested after fatal shooting of Palestinian activist featured in ‘No Other Land’
29 Jul 2025
Yinon Levi, an Israeli settler, was arrested following the fatal shooting of Awdah Hathaleen, a Palestinian activist and English teacher known for his work d...
29 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
Inside the Room
29 Jul 2025
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, a pro-Israel evangelical, recently visited Slabodka's roshei yeshivah, Rav Dov Landau and Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, in Bnei Brak....
29 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Starvation? Yes. But Who, How Many, and Why
29 Jul 2025
The article explores the complex and contentious issue of starvation in Gaza, as images of severely malnourished Palestinian children circulate in the media,...
29 Jul 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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A Fresh Approach to Gaza
29 Jul 2025
Jonathan Schanzer discusses an innovative strategy to resolve the conflict in Gaza by having Israel flood Gaza with aid while pausing military action, aiming...
29 Jul 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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A Fresh Approach to Gaza
29 Jul 2025
Jonathan Schanzer discusses a strategic shift for Israel following its military accomplishments in Gaza, proposing a pause and a redirection of efforts to ga...
29 Jul 2025
JTA
A new collection of Yiddish songs casts Israel as the ‘evildoer’ in Gaza
29 Jul 2025
A collection of Yiddish songs titled "Lider mit Palestine: New Yiddish Songs of Grief, Fury, and Love," produced by Joe Dobkin, Josh Waletzky, and Isabel Fre...
29 Jul 2025
Forward
Recognizing Palestinian statehood, Emmanuel Macron once again reveals himself a master of bad timing
29 Jul 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood is seen as poorly timed amid ongoing political tensions. Initially aspiring to...
29 Jul 2025
JTA
Americans’ support for Israel in Gaza plummets to record low, new Gallup poll finds
29 Jul 2025
American support for Israel's actions in Gaza has significantly decreased, according to the latest Gallup poll. As of the poll conducted in July, only 32% of...
29 Jul 2025
Forward
Mamdani’s criticism of Israel and support for Palestinians attracted voters, new poll shows
29 Jul 2025
Zohran Mamdani's electoral victory in the Democratic primary for NYC Mayor has spotlighted a significant shift in political dynamics concerning Israel and Pa...
29 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
Too many people still don't understand Hamas.
29 Jul 2025
Joshua Hoffman argues that many Westerners misunderstand Hamas, perceiving it as a political movement or resistance group rather than what he describes as a ...
29 Jul 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Charedi Idealism and Sacrifice
29 Jul 2025
Natan Slifkin critiques the approach of respecting Charedim who avoid IDF service, arguing that spiritual dedication does not excuse neglecting national defe...
29 Jul 2025
Forward
As images from Gaza spread, US rabbis wrestle with war’s morality from the pulpit
29 Jul 2025
American rabbis are grappling with the moral implications of Israel's war against Hamas as the conflict impacts civilian lives in Gaza. With varied perspecti...
29 Jul 2025
Forward
Donald Trump says US will distribute food in Gaza, where he says there is ‘real starvation’
29 Jul 2025
President Donald Trump announced plans for the U.S. to open food distribution centers in Gaza, aiming to alleviate what he perceives as real starvation in th...
29 Jul 2025
Forward
Regina Spektor responds to pro-Palestinian protester at concert: ‘You’re just yelling at a Jew’
29 Jul 2025
During a recent Portland concert, Jewish singer-songwriter Regina Spektor faced pro-Palestinian protester interventions, revealing the intersection of her mu...
29 Jul 2025
Jewish Insider
New York Jewish leaders reluctant to fight against Mamdani
29 Jul 2025
Jewish leaders in New York are displaying a cautious approach in responding to Queens Assemblymember Zohran Kwame Mamdani's recent political moves that are s...
29 Jul 2025
Tablet
The Bugs Bunny Trial
29 Jul 2025
Gadi Taub's article discusses the ongoing trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, dubbed the 'Bugs Bunny Trial' due to its trivial focus on a Bug...
29 Jul 2025
Tablet
The Church of Taybeh
29 Jul 2025
The article examines the inflammatory allegations that Israel deliberately targets Christian holy sites, particularly focusing on a rumored attack on the Chu...
29 Jul 2025
JTA
However it distributes aid, or doesn’t, Israel still has no plan for its war in Gaza
28 Jul 2025
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, a lack of coherent strategy remains a critical issue for Israel, states Yaakov Katz. Despite efforts such as...
28 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
Israel must end this war — by winning it.
28 Jul 2025
Bob Goldberg, in his guest essay, argues that Israel must decisively end its ongoing conflict with Hamas rather than prolong the battle through what he terms...
28 Jul 2025
Forward
After Mamdani and Gaza, are Democrats turning against Israel?
28 Jul 2025
In light of increased criticism from Democratic politicians towards Israeli policies, there appears to be a shift within the Democratic Party regarding their...
28 Jul 2025
JTA
Rahm Emanuel lays blame on Israel for situation in Gaza: ‘They are responsible’
28 Jul 2025
Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and U.S. ambassador to Japan, criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the government's policies toward...
28 Jul 2025
Forward
Is starvation in Gaza really Israel's fault? The facts are clear
28 Jul 2025
The article examines the complex issue of starvation in Gaza, questioning whether Israel's policies or Hamas are to blame for the humanitarian crisis. It dis...
28 Jul 2025
JTA
Horst Mahler, one of Germany’s most prominent neo-Nazis, is dead at 89
28 Jul 2025
Horst Mahler, one of Germany's most notorious antisemitic figures, has died at 89. Initially a founder of the left-wing Red Army Faction in 1970, Mahler's po...
28 Jul 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Starvation Blood Libel
28 Jul 2025
The episode challenges accusations that Israel is deliberately causing a hunger crisis in Gaza, describing these claims as modern blood libel against the Jew...
28 Jul 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Starvation Blood Libel
28 Jul 2025
The episode critically examines accusations against Israel, suggesting it is deliberately starving Gaza as a form of warfare amidst ongoing conflict with Ham...
28 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Greatest Anti Charedi Wave in Decades!
28 Jul 2025
The article discusses the tensions between different Jewish communities regarding military service and the role of Torah study, particularly in light of conf...
28 Jul 2025
Haaretz Weekly
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'Starvation is being livestreamed. Every minute we lose a life in Gaza': Palestinian testimonies and growing Israeli protests
28 Jul 2025
The crisis in Gaza has escalated to such extremes that it has sparked widespread protests, including among Palestinian citizens of Israel, highlighting the d...
28 Jul 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Do Our Rabbis Believe in God?
28 Jul 2025
Peter Beinart challenges rabbis to reevaluate their spiritual priorities amid the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He emphasizes that true faith inv...
28 Jul 2025
JTA
Israel announces daily ‘humanitarian pauses’ to allow Gaza aid distribution amid global outcry
28 Jul 2025
Israel has initiated a daily pause in its military operations across parts of Gaza to enable humanitarian aid distribution, amid intense international pressu...
28 Jul 2025
Tel Aviv Review
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When Decolonization Is a Metaphor
28 Jul 2025
Adam Kirsch discusses the use of the term 'settler colonialism' in framing Israeli-Palestinian relations, emphasizing its transformation from an academic the...
28 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
You can’t feed starving Gazans without facing this truth.
28 Jul 2025
Musician Peter Himmelman explores the complexity of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing that the call for aid must consider Hamas's manipulation of ...
28 Jul 2025
The Free Press
Is Gaza Starving? Searching for Truth in an Information War. Plus. . .
28 Jul 2025
The Free Press addresses the acute information battle over the perceived food crisis in Gaza amidst escalating tensions. While Israel and neighboring countri...
28 Jul 2025
Jewish Insider
‘Like Tylenol for a cancer patient:’ Israeli aid measures unlikely to allay European pressure
28 Jul 2025
The article by Lahav Harkov analyzes the limited impact of recent Israeli aid measures on alleviating European diplomatic pressure. Despite efforts by Israel...
28 Jul 2025
The Free Press
Matti Friedman: Is Gaza Starving? Searching for the Truth in an Information War.
27 Jul 2025
Matti Friedman critically examines the media narratives surrounding the recent Gaza conflict that began on October 7, 2023, highlighting discrepancies and mi...
27 Jul 2025
Forward
Trump administration promotes official with history of antisemitic ties to lead U.S. peace efforts
27 Jul 2025
The promotion of Darren Beattie, a controversial Jewish figure with ties to antisemitic and white nationalist circles, has stirred significant concern among ...
27 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Debunking a Genocide Scholar
27 Jul 2025
The article challenges the narrative that Israel's military actions in Gaza amount to genocide, arguing that such claims are based on biased reports and mani...
27 Jul 2025
The Beinart Notebook
How a Mind is Changed
27 Jul 2025
Aharon Dardik’s journey from a childhood in a religious settlement in the West Bank to activism at Columbia University offers a powerful narrative of persona...
27 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
If you can, please help us keep serving you.
27 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, has made its publication freely accessible since October 7, aiming to provide deeper understanding of Judaism, Israe...
27 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
A Palestinian state cannot be recognized into existence.
26 Jul 2025
The article examines the complex issue of recognizing a Palestinian state without a peace agreement, highlighting the challenges this presents under internat...
26 Jul 2025
Jewdicious
Holding Hard Truths
26 Jul 2025
In a poignant op-ed, Sarah Tuttle-Singer reflects on the moral and spiritual crisis facing Israel during the Three Weeks, a period of mourning for the destru...
26 Jul 2025
Forward
The US is turning a blind eye to death and devastation — it isn't the first time
26 Jul 2025
Terrence Petty draws parallels between the historical indifference of the United States during the Holocaust and its current stance on Israel's actions in Ga...
26 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
Westerners have no idea about refugee camps and humanitarian aid.
26 Jul 2025
In her reflective personal account, Hether Warshauer shares her experience inside two refugee camps in Lebanon, highlighting the harsh realities often ignore...
26 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
Only Jews are expected to feed their sworn enemy.
25 Jul 2025
The article by Joshua Hoffman argues that Israel is uniquely burdened by global expectations to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians, despite being under...
25 Jul 2025
JTA
7 major US Jewish groups decline meeting with French official after ‘premature Palestinian state recognition’
25 Jul 2025
Seven leading U.S. Jewish organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee, declined a meeting with French Minister Jean...
25 Jul 2025
JTA
Why Bard College’s orchestra performed Mendelssohn at the site of Hitler’s Nuremberg rallies
25 Jul 2025
At a historically significant site in Nuremberg previously used for Nazi rallies, Bard College's "The Orchestra Now" performed a concert centered on Felix Me...
25 Jul 2025
JTA
Trump says Hamas didn’t want ceasefire deal after US, Israel pull out of negotiations: ‘I think they want to die’
25 Jul 2025
In response to stalled ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, former President Donald Trump suggested that Hamas is unwilling to agree to peace and accused them ...
25 Jul 2025
JTA
Japan sees big wins for far-right, anti-immigration party that denounced ‘Jewish capital’
25 Jul 2025
The recent parliamentary elections in Japan saw a significant rise of the far-right Sanseito party, which secured 14 seats in the upper house, indicating a s...
25 Jul 2025
The Cholent
The State of the Unions
25 Jul 2025
A recent narrow decision by the NEA, the largest U.S. teachers' union, to continue their relationship with the Anti-Defamation League highlights the growing ...
25 Jul 2025