Emes Ve-Emunah
World Indifference to Jewish Suffering - and Charedim
19 Aug 2025
The article reflects on global and national responses to Jewish suffering and contrasts it with the internal challenges Israel faces concerning Charedi commu...
19 Aug 2025
Rationalist Judaism
The "Non-Charedi" Argument against IDF service
19 Aug 2025
Natan Slifkin critiques a non-religious justification used by some in the Charedi community for avoiding IDF service, highlighting it as a reflection of a br...
19 Aug 2025
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Dennis Ross: There is a deal to be made to end the Gaza war
19 Aug 2025
Diplomat Dennis Ross explores the possibility of negotiations to end the Gaza conflict, emphasizing that both Palestinian and Israeli sides must focus on nee...
19 Aug 2025
JTA
Mourning on yahrzeit for 6 murdered hostages as Hamas reportedly accepts a deal it rejected
19 Aug 2025
Jews worldwide observe the yahrzeit of six hostages murdered by Hamas as reports suggest Hamas may accept a previously rejected deal to exchange hostages for...
19 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
The protests in Israel are not what they want you to think.
19 Aug 2025
The mass protests in Israel, labeled as the largest since a war began nearly two years ago, are being critically examined for their timing and impact. Accord...
19 Aug 2025
Israel Policy Pod
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Gaza: Escalation or a Deal?
19 Aug 2025
Amidst rising tensions, hostages still held, and ongoing mass protests, Israel faces a critical decision point in its conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Prime Mini...
19 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Ep. 3 The Dayan Who Faced Down Moshe Dayan
19 Aug 2025
In the 1960s, amid increasing demands to draft yeshiva students into the Israeli military, a critical meeting occurred between Israeli Defense Minister Moshe...
19 Aug 2025
Jewish Insider
Brad Sherman keeps a wary eye on younger primary opposition
19 Aug 2025
Brad Sherman, a prominent pro-Israel Democrat, is gearing up for his party's primary amid growing competition from younger Democratic challengers. These poli...
19 Aug 2025
Forward
ADL chief attacks Zohran Mamdani, but gets his facts wrong
18 Aug 2025
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, criticized NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for allegedly not engaging with Jewish communities an...
18 Aug 2025
JTA
Sparring over crime, but not over Jessica Tisch
18 Aug 2025
Amidst the backdrop of a violent weekend in New York City with multiple fatalities and injuries, crime remains a central theme in the mayoral race. Police Co...
18 Aug 2025
Forward
Should we fear that Trump is this generation's Neville Chamberlain? In a word, yes.
18 Aug 2025
Robert Zaretsky critiques the parallels between Neville Chamberlain's 1938 appeasement of Hitler and Donald Trump's recent summit with Vladimir Putin in Alas...
18 Aug 2025
Forward
Trump says remaining hostages will be released when Hamas is ‘confronted and destroyed’
18 Aug 2025
President Donald Trump stated that the return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza is contingent upon Hamas being confronted and destroyed. This comment support...
18 Aug 2025
Forward
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark calls war in Gaza a ‘genocide’ — then walks it back
18 Aug 2025
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark faced backlash after initially characterizing the conflict in Gaza as genocide, making her the highest-ranking congressio...
18 Aug 2025
JTA
House Minority Leader Katherine Clark becomes highest-ranking lawmaker to call war in Gaza a ‘genocide’
18 Aug 2025
House Minority Leader Katherine Clark recently described the war in Gaza as a genocide, making her the highest-ranking U.S. official to do so. Her statements...
18 Aug 2025
JTA
Jewish Democrat Jamie Raskin joins list of lawmakers backing bill to restrict arms transfers to Israel
18 Aug 2025
Congressman Jamie Raskin, a Jewish Democrat from Maryland, has joined a group of 34 Democratic lawmakers endorsing the Block the Bombs Act, aiming to restric...
18 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Pros and Cons of Continuing the War
18 Aug 2025
A reflective discourse on the Israeli Prime Minister's plan to seize control of Gaza highlights the deep divisions within Israeli society and within individu...
18 Aug 2025
The Free Press
Anti-Israel Protesters Get Police Protection. Not This Christian Rocker.
18 Aug 2025
At a recent Christian music event in rural Ontario, American rocker Sean Feucht gathered a diverse group of 200 devoted Christians who participated in a fait...
18 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Harvard Must Not Surrender
18 Aug 2025
Peter Beinart critiques Harvard's potential settlement with the Trump administration, emphasizing the adverse impact on academic freedom, particularly concer...
18 Aug 2025
JTA
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis join largest recent rallies on behalf of Gaza hostages
18 Aug 2025
In a significant national movement, hundreds of thousands of Israelis rallied across the country, culminating in a massive demonstration in Tel Aviv, urging ...
18 Aug 2025
JTA
US suspends Gaza visas after Laura Loomer criticizes admission of children for medical care
18 Aug 2025
The U.S. Department of State has suspended a program that allowed Gazan children in need of medical treatment to enter the country following criticism from L...
18 Aug 2025
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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'Our reliance on power': 6 Israeli Thinkers on Israel's Greatest Success and Mistake in the Gaza War
18 Aug 2025
Israeli thinkers reflect on the country's strategy against Hamas, highlighting a mix of military triumphs and political shortcomings. While Israel's military...
18 Aug 2025
Tel Aviv Review
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The Wicked Witch of the East: Introducing Iran to Israelis (Preview)
18 Aug 2025
Lior Sternfeld discusses his book "Iran: Life itself," which aims to provide Israelis with a deeper understanding of Iran beyond common stereotypes and media...
18 Aug 2025
Forward
Ukraine’s Jews and rabbis ‘on the front line’ as Zelenskyy meets with Trump
18 Aug 2025
In the midst of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Jewish communities continue to face great hardships as they navigate life amid war and uncertainty. Rabbi Yo...
18 Aug 2025
The Free Press
Poster Children of Gaza’s Hunger Crisis Are Actually Suffering from Other Illnesses. Plus. . .
18 Aug 2025
Viral images of starving children from Gaza, prominently featured in major media outlets, have been misrepresented according to a Free Press investigation. T...
18 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
While politicians bash Israel, their militaries take notes.
18 Aug 2025
General Yoav Gallant's essay explores the dichotomy between political condemnation and military admiration for the IDF. While many countries publicly critici...
18 Aug 2025
Haaretz Weekly
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'Israeli musicians must choose if they want to be boycotted at home or boycotted abroad'
18 Aug 2025
Israeli musicians face a dilemma as signing a petition criticizing the war in Gaza leads to backlash and possible cancellation of performances, demonstrating...
18 Aug 2025
The Free Press
Does the State of Israel Have a Case Against The New York Times?
18 Aug 2025
The article explores the legal intricacies surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's threat to sue The New York Times for defamation following ...
18 Aug 2025
The Free Press
They Became Symbols for Gazan Starvation. But All 12 Suffer from Other Health Problems.
18 Aug 2025
A New York Times photo, depicting an undernourished Gazan child, sparked controversy due to its omission of critical context about the child's health. Muhamm...
18 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
Jews can’t buy love with charity.
17 Aug 2025
Joshua Hoffman critiques the Jewish Federation of New York's recent donation to aid displaced Gazans, arguing that resources should prioritize Jewish causes ...
17 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
How Jewish Are the Jews of New York?
17 Aug 2025
The article explores the complex identity and political leanings of New York's Jewish population, focusing on their support for Zohran Mamdani, a political f...
17 Aug 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Treachery from Toronto
17 Aug 2025
Rabbi Dovid Hofstedter, a philanthropist from Toronto, is accused of undermining Israel's efforts to address its military manpower crisis by enlisting Americ...
17 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
If you can, please help us keep serving you.
17 Aug 2025
Joshua Hoffman, representing Future of Jewish, appeals to readers to support their publication, which aims to enhance understanding of Judaism, Israel, and t...
17 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
Conservatism will collapse without support for Israel.
16 Aug 2025
Dan Burmawi, a former Muslim from Jordan, argues that support for Israel is crucial to the survival of American conservatism. He suggests that the growing di...
16 Aug 2025
Forward
The world is outraged by a reporter's death in Gaza. It's part of a much bigger problem
15 Aug 2025
The death of Anas al-Sharif, a Palestinian journalist, in Gaza has sparked international outcry and raised critical questions about press freedom and truth i...
15 Aug 2025
The Cholent
When Journalists Are Terrorists
15 Aug 2025
The article examines the contentious issue of journalists being accused of engaging in terrorism, sparked by the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas Al-Shari...
15 Aug 2025
JTA
Hostage families call for general strike in Israel to protest expansion of war in Gaza
15 Aug 2025
Families of hostages taken in the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas have called for a general strike in Israel, urging an end to the war in Gaza. This movemen...
15 Aug 2025
JTA
Kathy Hochul reportedly considering endorsing Mamdani as his popular support grows
15 Aug 2025
State leadership dynamics evolve as Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York, is reportedly mulling over endorsing the progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani, as...
15 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Are Zionists Worse than Nazis?!
15 Aug 2025
The article explores the controversy surrounding the Israeli draft and the Charedi community's resistance to participating in the IDF. It highlights Rabbi Yi...
15 Aug 2025
JTA
Pete Buttigieg shifts tone on Israel following backlash over supportive comments
15 Aug 2025
Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Transportation Secretary and potential 2028 presidential contender, reversed his stance on U.S. policy towards Israel following b...
15 Aug 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Sandwich Man and the Liberal Crack-Up
15 Aug 2025
The podcast episode explores the frenzy among Trump's critics over his response to crime in Washington, D.C., examining how irrational opposition to Trump is...
15 Aug 2025
MomentMag
Starvation in Gaza: The Israeli Media Responds
15 Aug 2025
The video examines the response of Israeli media to allegations of starvation in Gaza, highlighting differing perspectives within the region's complex media ...
15 Aug 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Charedim Vs. Israel
15 Aug 2025
Natan Slifkin discusses the tensions between the Charedi community and the State of Israel, focusing on statements from Charedi leaders who equate attempts t...
15 Aug 2025
Sapir
Trial and Triage in Washington
15 Aug 2025
In 2009, the Israeli ambassador to the United States faced unique challenges while navigating the diplomatic landscape during President Obama's administratio...
15 Aug 2025
Tikvah
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Barry Strauss on the Jewish Conflict with Ancient Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion
15 Aug 2025
Jonathan Silver hosts Barry Strauss to explore the Jewish revolts against Ancient Rome from 63 BCE to 136 CE, probing the interplay between these two civiliz...
15 Aug 2025
Jewish Insider
Ciattarelli focuses on Jewish voters as he seeks an upset in the N.J. governor’s race
15 Aug 2025
Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican candidate in the New Jersey governor's race, is focusing on Jewish voters as part of his strategy to unsettle incumbent Demo...
15 Aug 2025
Lilith
Statement by Feminist Researchers and Activists from Israel
14 Aug 2025
Feminist researchers and activists from Israel have issued a statement addressing the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the violence in the West Bank, and ...
14 Aug 2025
Forward
Argentinian President Javier Milei will use ‘Jewish Nobel’ to launch ‘Isaac Accords’
14 Aug 2025
Argentinian President Javier Milei, a staunch supporter of Israel, has been awarded the Genesis Prize, often called the Jewish Nobel, and is using the $1 mil...
14 Aug 2025
Forward
Columbia University will screen prospective students for ‘civility’
14 Aug 2025
Columbia University and several other prominent institutions are integrating a new element into their admissions process to evaluate prospective students' ab...
14 Aug 2025
JTA
Argentinian President Javier Milei will use ‘Jewish Nobel’ to launch ‘Isaac Accords’
14 Aug 2025
The $1 million Genesis Prize, known as the Jewish Nobel, has been awarded to Argentinian President Javier Milei, who plans to use the funds to establish the ...
14 Aug 2025
JTA
Dan Goldman says he won’t endorse Mamdani without ‘concrete steps’ to assuage Jewish NYers’ fears
14 Aug 2025
Dan Goldman, a Democratic Representative carving a moderate path in New York politics and known for his strong Jewish identity and pro-Israel stance, has wit...
14 Aug 2025