The Free Press
WATCH: Gaza City Offensive or Ceasefire Deal? Haviv Rettig Gur on Israel’s Choice
27 Aug 2025
In the midst of a new ground offensive on the outskirts of Gaza City, the Israeli government faces a crucial decision: continue the military action or pursue...
27 Aug 2025
Forward
American Jewish institutions have defied immoral Israeli policy before. They need to do it again
27 Aug 2025
Sam Berkman advocates for American Jewish institutions to reinvigorate their assertiveness in addressing Israeli policies as they did in 2019 against annexat...
27 Aug 2025
Forward
Israel is not deliberately killing journalists in Gaza. But it does bear responsibility for their deaths
27 Aug 2025
Dan Perry discusses the complex and tragic reality of journalist deaths in Gaza amidst Israeli military operations. While there is a perception that Israel i...
27 Aug 2025
Between The Lines
‘A People That Dwells Alone’
27 Aug 2025
Gary Rosenblatt discusses the complex challenges faced by Israel and the United States, touching on frayed bilateral relations, rising antisemitism, and dome...
27 Aug 2025
Forward
Minneapolis school shooter had antisemitic messages on his guns, ADL says
27 Aug 2025
A tragic school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis left two children dead and 17 injured, with firearms found to be emblazoned with anti...
27 Aug 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Taylor Kelce: Dawn of a New America?
27 Aug 2025
The episode discusses the cultural implications of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement against the backdrop of traditional values revival and societal...
27 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook
A Stain on Judaism Itself
27 Aug 2025
Rabbi Dr. Ismar Schorsch, a distinguished scholar and leader, critiques the current state of Jewish leadership and its response to Israeli politics in his es...
27 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
A Few Minutes with Jack Ciattarelli
27 Aug 2025
Jack Ciattarelli, a prominent Republican candidate for the New Jersey governor's race, emphasizes his commitment to strengthening economic ties with Israel a...
27 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
The Simple Difference Between Israelis and Palestinians
27 Aug 2025
Joshua Hoffman argues that despite advanced military capabilities, Israel exercises significant restraint in conflicts, emphasizing moral superiority over Pa...
27 Aug 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Coming Home
27 Aug 2025
Amidst the backdrop of war, the Israeli societal ethos of 'Derech Eretz' is scrutinized as a ceasefire deal unfolds, bringing bittersweet relief and frantic ...
27 Aug 2025
Tablet
Newspapers on the Border in Ukraine
27 Aug 2025
In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, local newspapers like Visnik Bogoduhivshinyi play a vital role in providing real-time, groun...
27 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
Palestinian nationalism is one big lie.
26 Aug 2025
Dan Burmawi's essay challenges the notion of Palestinian nationalism by arguing that the region's identity has historically been more rooted in Islam than in...
26 Aug 2025
Forward
Democrats withdraw two-state resolution to avoid clash with progressives on Israel and Palestinians
26 Aug 2025
The Democratic National Committee withdrew a resolution supporting Israel and a two-state solution to placate progressive activists who advocate for a more p...
26 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Only When Jews Do It
26 Aug 2025
Cindy Scarr critiques Omer Bartov’s New York Times op-ed for labeling Israel's defensive actions in Gaza as genocidal. She argues that Bartov's reliance on a...
26 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
The Great Messaging Flip of 2025
26 Aug 2025
In "The Great Messaging Flip of 2025," Cindy Scarr analyzes the shift in political branding strategies that unfolded with Donald Trump's second term. Histori...
26 Aug 2025
JTA
DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood and halting arms sales to Israel
26 Aug 2025
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) panel recently blocked a resolution that advocated for recognizing Palestinian statehood and suspending arms sales to...
26 Aug 2025
Forward
A Reichstag fire is blazing in Trump's America and we know exactly who is fanning the flames
26 Aug 2025
Terrence Petty draws chilling parallels between the rise of Adolf Hitler's totalitarian regime in Germany and actions taken by Donald Trump during his presid...
26 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Call for Fasting and Prayer
26 Aug 2025
Amidst heightened tensions and increased anti-Jewish sentiment globally, both the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of Agudah and religious leaders from other faiths, ...
26 Aug 2025
JTA
Trump signs and NYC candidates opine on cash bail, a flashpoint in response to antisemitism
26 Aug 2025
As the New York City mayoral race progresses, candidates are voicing their positions on the controversial issue of cash bail, a point that has gained additio...
26 Aug 2025
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to legal expert Menachem Rosensaft: Israel is not committing genocide
26 Aug 2025
Menachem Rosensaft, a legal expert on genocide, argues that Israel is not committing genocide in its conflict with Hamas, differentiating between genocide an...
26 Aug 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump's Constitutional Outrages
26 Aug 2025
The episode critically explores the Trump administration's recent actions seen as defying American political norms, such as firing a Federal Reserve Board me...
26 Aug 2025
Haaretz Weekly
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Inside Gaza's hospitals: 'The children were very thin. Weak. Glazed eyes. It was devastating'
26 Aug 2025
Yarden Michaeli discusses the severe malnutrition crisis in Gaza, drawing from virtual tours of clinics and hospitals, amidst Israeli denials of famine repor...
26 Aug 2025
JTA
Will federal security grants require synagogues to cooperate with ICE? Concerns are running high.
26 Aug 2025
Many progressive Jewish groups and synagogues are boycotting the federal security grants due to new conditions that include support for federal immigration e...
26 Aug 2025
JTA
Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks, expels ambassador
26 Aug 2025
Australia has taken decisive action against Iran by expelling its ambassador following intelligence allegations that Tehran directed antisemitic attacks on J...
26 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
Let’s have an honest conversation about Israel’s place in the world.
26 Aug 2025
Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the complexities of Israel's position in global politics and its often skewed portrayal in media. He argues against the ...
26 Aug 2025
Rationalist Judaism
"Tel Avivians Don't Serve"
26 Aug 2025
The belief that secular Tel Aviv residents refrain from serving in the IDF is a misconception often promoted by charedim, despite lacking factual basis. Nata...
26 Aug 2025
Forward
Netanyahu says ‘tragic mishap’ fueled Gaza hospital strikes that killed 20, including 5 journalists
26 Aug 2025
An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, resulted in the death of approximately 20 individuals, including five journalists. Prime Minister ...
26 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
Free Palestine? Or free pass for terror?
25 Aug 2025
Lucy Tabrizi critiques the recurring rallies in Western cities which ostensibly support Palestinians but often implicitly endorse extremist ideologies. She a...
25 Aug 2025
JTA
2025 NYC mayoral election endorsements: Who is backing each candidate?
25 Aug 2025
The 2025 NYC mayoral race is receiving significant attention from Jewish communities, with notable endorsements painting a complex picture of support. Candid...
25 Aug 2025
Forward
How the online knitting world unraveled over Israel and Gaza
25 Aug 2025
The online knitting community, typically focused on the exchange of patterns and techniques, has been caught in a political storm due to the Israel-Hamas con...
25 Aug 2025
JTA
France summons US ambassador Charles Kushner over his antisemitism allegations
25 Aug 2025
The French Foreign Ministry has summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner following his controversial public letter accusing French President Emmanuel Macron ...
25 Aug 2025
Hadassah
Two Years On With Yossi Klein Halevi and Lee Yaron
25 Aug 2025
Renowned Israeli writers Yossi Klein Halevi and Lee Yaron explore the complexities of Jewish identity and resilience in a conversation hosted by Hadassah Mag...
25 Aug 2025
Forward
The Trump administration says it's posting 'banger memes' — here's why that's a problem for Jews
25 Aug 2025
The article discusses how contemporary cultural dynamics allow for controversial or offensive content, including white supremacist dog whistles, to remain un...
25 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Some Good News from Israel Amid Dark Times
25 Aug 2025
Rabbi Moshe Maya, a prominent Sephardi rabbinic leader previously opposed to Charedim enlisting in the IDF, has initiated a potential shift by suggesting Cha...
25 Aug 2025
Jewdicious
Words Matter. This Is a War.
25 Aug 2025
The article addresses the misuse and implications of the term "genocide" in relation to Israel's conflict with Hamas. The author, Ben Lazarus, emphatically r...
25 Aug 2025
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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'The government doesn't make its case': 5 Israeli Thinkers on criticizing Israel
25 Aug 2025
Five prominent Israeli thinkers, including Benny Morris and Michael Oren, explore the most legitimate criticisms against Israel, touching on issues such as o...
25 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook
August "Ask Me Anything" Today
25 Aug 2025
Peter Beinart hosts a monthly "Ask Me Anything" session, where participants can engage in open dialogue about pressing issues and topics relevant to Jewish l...
25 Aug 2025
JTA
Zohran Mamdani’s favorite teacher is the brother of Jewish Supreme Court justice Elana Kagan
25 Aug 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a frontrunner in the New York City mayor's race, credits much of his educational and political growth to his former high school social studie...
25 Aug 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Cracker Barrel Crack-Up
25 Aug 2025
The episode explores the controversy surrounding Cracker Barrel's logo redesign and its perceived cultural implications, debating whether it reflects corpora...
25 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Why Can Jonathan Greenblatt Lie With Impunity?
25 Aug 2025
Peter Beinart criticizes Jonathan Greenblatt, head of the Anti-Defamation League, for making unchallenged statements on mainstream U.S. media that misreprese...
25 Aug 2025
JTA
British music festival apologizes after cutting mics of Irish band that displayed Palestinian flag
25 Aug 2025
A British music festival, Victorious, issued an apology and pledged a donation to Palestinian aid after cutting the microphones of the Irish folk band, Mary ...
25 Aug 2025
JTA
Trump suggests fewer than 20 Israeli hostages remain alive in Gaza
25 Aug 2025
Former President Donald Trump indicated that fewer than 20 Israeli hostages might still be alive in Gaza, creating distress among their families. Trump's sta...
25 Aug 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The Torah tells us how to handle the widespread fraud at the World Zionist Congress
25 Aug 2025
Following allegations of electoral fraud in the recent World Zionist Congress elections, this piece draws on Torah principles to argue for accountability and...
25 Aug 2025
Tablet
Fake News in the 19th Century
25 Aug 2025
Mordecai Manuel Noah, a 19th-century Jewish American figure, was a multifaceted leader serving as a newspaperman, playwright, politician, and diplomat. Renow...
25 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
F*ck around with Israel and find out.
24 Aug 2025
The article by Joshua Hoffman discusses Israel's strategic doctrine often summarized by the internet slang "FAFO" ("F*ck around and find out"), highlighting ...
24 Aug 2025
Forward
In first move as U.S. ambassador, Charles Kushner accuses President Macron of failing to protect French Jews
24 Aug 2025
U.S. Ambassador to France Charles Kushner publicly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for failing to adequately address antisemitism in France, high...
24 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Abdul El-Sayed on Reaching Across Divides
24 Aug 2025
Abdul El-Sayed, an Egyptian-American Muslim and Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, discusses his experiences and political views in a conversation with...
24 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
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24 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish, a publication dedicated to deepening understanding of Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, has been free of paywalls and ads since Octobe...
24 Aug 2025
Forward
When Jewish migrants were trapped and terrified in Florida — like Alligator Alcatraz inmates today
23 Aug 2025
Fredric Brandfon's piece compares the modern immigration detention site, Alligator Alcatraz, in Florida's Everglades with historical instances of immigrant m...
23 Aug 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Monkeys and Charedi Purity
23 Aug 2025
Natan Slifkin addresses the contentious issue of charedi (ultra-Orthodox) exemptions from Israeli military service, revealing the societal backlash following...
23 Aug 2025