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Emes Ve-Emunah Whose Fault is it Really? 7 Jan

The article explores the tragic death of 14-year-old Yosef Eizental, who was killed by a bus during a Charedi protest against the IDF draft in Jerusalem. The...

7 Jan

JTA Pardoned Jan. 6 protester Jake Lang throws chocolate coins, Nazi salute during anti-AIPAC demonstration in DC 7 Jan

Jake Lang, a pardoned participant of the January 6 Capitol riot and current Florida Senate hopeful, led an antisemitic protest against AIPAC in Washington, D...

7 Jan

JTA Venezuela’s Jewish diaspora is relieved to see Maduro deposed. But can they imagine returning? 7 Jan

The fall of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro brings relief to the Venezuelan Jewish diaspora, but uncertainty remains about returning to their homeland. Many...

7 Jan

Future of Jewish Iran's regime is at war with Iran. 7 Jan

The article by Ben Koan explores the ideological and historical complexities of Iran's animosity toward Israel. Despite not sharing direct geopolitical or te...

7 Jan

Forward I grew up in Venezuela. Will Maduro's ouster bring my Jewish community the security we need? 7 Jan

The removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States marks a pivotal moment for the Venezuelan Jewish community, which has faced years of ...

7 Jan

Forward Jewish New Yorkers say concerns about Mamdani are real, new poll shows. Most other voters say they’re overblown. 7 Jan

Poll results reveal a divided opinion between Jewish and non-Jewish New Yorkers regarding Mayor Zohran Mamdani's critical stance towards Israel. While a majo...

7 Jan

Jewish Insider New York Jewish leaders hope Menin will serve as check against Mamdani 7 Jan

Julie Menin's election as the New York City Council speaker is viewed positively by Jewish leaders, who see her as a potential counterbalance to Mayor Zohran...

7 Jan

Jewish Insider Why Israel recognized Somaliland — and what the rest of the world might do next 7 Jan

Israel's recent recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state highlights a shift in geopolitical strategies, driven by regional security concerns, particula...

7 Jan

The Free Press How a Cornell Professor Drove an Israeli Student out of His Class 6 Jan

At Cornell University, the foundational principle is inclusivity, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue their academic interests freely. H...

6 Jan

Forward Why Venezuela’s Jews are optimistic about their country’s future — even as the government promotes anti-Israel conspiracies 6 Jan

The Jewish community in Venezuela, once a thriving population of 25,000, now numbers between 3,000 and 5,000, mainly due to political and economic instabilit...

6 Jan

Rationalist Judaism A Not-Unforseeable Tragedy 6 Jan

Natan Slifkin discusses the tragic death of a charedi teenager during a protest in Jerusalem, where a speeding bus killed him amidst chaos. The incident high...

6 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah Is Iran Now in Trump's Crosshairs? 6 Jan

Amid escalating global tensions, Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments have highlighted a growing U.S. focus on Iran, evoking parallels with actions take...

6 Jan

Mishpacha She’s Back… 6 Jan

The article discusses Kamala Harris's potential political comeback as a Democratic nominee for the 2028 presidential election. It highlights her current effo...

6 Jan

Mishpacha Fateful Lightning 6 Jan

Delta Force, or 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), is a highly secretive and elite unit of the U.S. military, arising from the vis...

6 Jan

JTA Hochul backs centrist Dan Goldman over progressive Brad Lander in congressional race with Israel as a fault line 6 Jan

In New York's congressional race, Jewish politicians Rep. Dan Goldman and Brad Lander are contesting on an Israel-centered agenda, with Goldman's pro-Israel ...

6 Jan

The Beinart Notebook The Madman Doctrine 6 Jan

In a special session hosted by Jewish Currents, prominent historian Greg Grandin will discuss the United States' longstanding imperialist strategies in Latin...

6 Jan

JTA He researches antisemitism for a living. Why does the State Department want to kick him out of the country? 6 Jan

Imran Ahmed, a researcher studying how tech platforms spread antisemitism, faces deportation after the Trump administration's State Department announced the ...

6 Jan

Forward He stormed the Capitol wearing a Camp Auschwitz sweatshirt 5 years ago. Where is he now? 6 Jan

Robert Keith Packer, known for wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt during the January 6 Capitol riot, became a symbol of the extremist sentiments on displa...

6 Jan

Rationalist Judaism The Broken Theology of Charedim 6 Jan

Natan Slifkin critiques Charedi theology, arguing that there is a contradiction between the Charedi claim that divine providence dictates everything, includi...

6 Jan

Jewish Insider Bruce Blakeman outlines his approach to antisemitism if elected NY governor 6 Jan

Bruce Blakeman, a Jewish Republican, seeks to become New York's governor, focusing on combating antisemitism and promoting a strong Jewish presence in the GO...

6 Jan

Future of Jewish Using Holocaust Money to Demonize Israel 5 Jan

Daniel Greenfield criticizes Steven Spielberg's Righteous Persons Foundation for redirecting funds, originally intended to support Holocaust education and re...

5 Jan

Forward After Maduro’s capture, Rubio links Venezuela mission to fight against Iran and Hezbollah 5 Jan

Following the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the mission to combating Iran and...

5 Jan

Forward Was Maduro's abduction a 'Zionist' plot? The accusation is unfounded — and incredibly telling 5 Jan

The accusation by Venezuelan official Delcy Rodríguez that Nicolás Maduro's abduction had 'Zionist undertones' reflects a persistent, erroneous narrative lin...

5 Jan

Forward The vast majority of Israelis are worried about declining US support for Israel, survey finds 5 Jan

A recent survey by the Ruderman Family Foundation reveals considerable anxiety among Israelis regarding waning support for Israel from the American public, w...

5 Jan

Hadassah A Faithful Friend to Israel and the Jews 5 Jan

Jonathan Schmalzbach reflects on the enduring support for Israel and the Jewish people demonstrated by various global allies. The piece articulates how these...

5 Jan

JTA Venezuela’s Maduro faces 92-year-old Orthodox Jewish judge Alvin Hellerstein in Manhattan court 5 Jan

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in a Manhattan court alongside his wife on charges including drug trafficking, presided over by 92-year-old Orth...

5 Jan

JTA German antisemitism czar targeted in arson attack: ‘I will not be intimidated by this’ 5 Jan

Andreas Büttner, the antisemitism commissioner for Brandenburg, Germany, has been targeted in a suspected arson attack at his property, with his family home ...

5 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah Judging a Leader by Character Alone 5 Jan

The article critiques the tendency to judge political leaders solely by their character, using Donald Trump as a case study. Despite initial apprehensions ab...

5 Jan

JTA My liberal activist friends taught me how to be a Zionist in anti-Zionist spaces 5 Jan

Calder Weiss, writing as part of the New York Jewish Week's Teen Journalism Fellowship, explores the discomfort of maintaining Zionist beliefs in increasingl...

5 Jan

Jewish Review of Books Two Years of War 5 Jan

Shai Secunda reflects on the complexities and emotional toll of Israel's "Two-Year War," which unfolded from a surprise attack on Simchat Torah to a truce tw...

5 Jan

Jewish Review of Books Podcasts Filled with Straw 5 Jan

Abraham Socher's article dives into the troubling realm of antisemitic narratives proliferated through popular podcasts and social media, focusing on figures...

5 Jan

The Beinart Notebook The Jewish Establishment’s Attacks on Mamdani Aren’t Only Illogical 5 Jan

Ken Silverman discusses the criticisms faced by Zohran Mamdani, following his role in repealing controversial antisemitism and Israel-related policies in New...

5 Jan

JTA Venezuela’s acting leader says ‘Zionist undertones’ marked US capture of Maduro 5 Jan

Venezuela's acting leader Delcy Rodriguez accused the United States of infusing "Zionist undertones" into the military capture of President Nicolás Maduro. T...

5 Jan

Forward A Jewish philosopher's warnings expose the injustice of Trump's attack on Venezuela 5 Jan

Robert Zaretsky examines the current geopolitical tensions under President Donald Trump's administration through the lens of philosopher Michael Walzer's the...

5 Jan

Future of Jewish The Desperate Politics of Blaming Zionists 4 Jan

In a comprehensive examination of political scapegoating, Joshua Hoffman explores how embattled regimes like Venezuela's use anti-Zionism as a convenient nar...

4 Jan

The Free Press Niall Ferguson: Maduro’s Capture Takes Us Back to the Future 4 Jan

Niall Ferguson draws parallels between the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces and historical military operations, highlighting its ...

4 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah Nicolás Maduro, the US, and Israel 4 Jan

The article discusses the resurgence of U.S. military strength, challenging the idea of America as a 'paper tiger' with the recent successful operation again...

4 Jan

The Beinart Notebook “This Was a Failure” 4 Jan

Peter Beinart's piece titled "This Was a Failure" likely discusses a failure within a political or social context, possibly relating to Israel or Jewish comm...

4 Jan

The Beinart Notebook Maduro Abducted 4 Jan

Peter Beinart reflects on the U.S. government's actions regarding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, drawing parallels to his own past support for the Iraq...

4 Jan

Jewish Insider Toppling Maduro may weaken Iran’s hold in Latin America 4 Jan

The ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. is expected to significantly disrupt Iran's influence in Latin America, as the region has been...

4 Jan

Future of Jewish 2026 is the year Israel will regain its dominance. 3 Jan

The article outlines predictions for Israel in the year 2026, emphasizing its resilience despite numerous challenges. It suggests Israel will face potential ...

3 Jan

The Free Press Mamdani’s ‘New Era’ Starts with Deleting Posts About Antisemitism 3 Jan

Newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani began his term with controversy by removing two social media posts about antisemitism from his predecess...

3 Jan

Future of Jewish The people Iran's regime fears most are standing with Israel. 2 Jan

Iranian dissidents in the UK have become vocal advocates for Israel, highlighting their shared opposition to extremist Islam. Activists like "Lily Moo" and V...

2 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah The Myopic Charedi View of Daas Torah 2 Jan

The article addresses the Charedi community's adherence to 'Daas Torah,' which dictates unquestioning obedience to Torah sages. This approach has recently be...

2 Jan

JTA Mamdani nods to Jews at inauguration, revokes Adams’ pro-Israel orders 2 Jan

Zohran Mamdani, in his mayoral inauguration, emphasized New York City's diversity by highlighting the presence of Jewish communities, including Russian Jews ...

2 Jan

JTA Mamdani’s first act: revoking Eric Adams’ executive orders, including on Israel, antisemitism and BDS 2 Jan

Newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani quickly made waves by revoking several executive orders issued by his predecessor, Eric Adams, impacting...

2 Jan

Future of Jewish The Jewish Priority We Can’t Ignore in 2026 2 Jan

Nachum Kaplan's essay on the Jewish experience in 2025 outlines the alarming normalization of antisemitism across Western democracies. It critiques the failu...

2 Jan

Rationalist Judaism Crazy Crocodile Cretins 2 Jan

Natan Slifkin critiques Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, for proposing a prison surrounded by crocodiles to prevent terrorist escapes....

2 Jan

Forward Mayor Zohran Mamdani reassures Jewish New Yorkers at inauguration: ‘I will protect you’ 2 Jan

Newly-sworn-in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor, emphasized his commitment to diversity and protecting Jewish communities du...

2 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah The Cost of Belonging 1 Jan

Rising living costs have become a major concern in 2025, profoundly impacting Jewish communities, particularly in New York City and across the United States....

1 Jan