The Free Press
Garry Kasparov: Israel Won’t Fall for the Illusion of Stability
17 Jun 2025
Garry Kasparov, a renowned chess champion and Russian dissident, draws a parallel between geopolitical maneuvers and chess strategies in his analysis of Isra...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
Why is Israel's attack on Iran called 'Rising Lion' — and what does the Bible have to do with it?
17 Jun 2025
In the wake of Israel's military operation against Iran, dubbed "Rising Lion," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's earlier reference to a biblical verse duri...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
Why Jewish voters in New York should care about the comptroller race
17 Jun 2025
The hotly contested race for New York City comptroller has significant implications for Jewish voters, especially among Orthodox communities. Manhattan Borou...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
Understanding accused Minnesota shooter Vance Boelter's ties to Christian nationalism
17 Jun 2025
Vance Boelter, charged with shooting two Minnesota politicians and seriously injuring others, may have been influenced by Christian nationalist beliefs. Boel...
17 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
The Long Road to War
17 Jun 2025
The article examines the prolonged and complex tensions between Israel and Iran, highlighting how both nations have engaged in a form of diplomatic and ideol...
17 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
Confidence Campaign
17 Jun 2025
Cindy Scarr describes a significant turn in Israel's approach to Iran, as the country orchestrated a massive surprise military strike against Iranian nuclear...
17 Jun 2025
JTA
Germany’s Freidrich Merz calls Iran fight ‘the dirty work Israel is doing for all of us’
17 Jun 2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised Israel for its military actions against Iran's nuclear program, calling it the "dirty work" Israel undertakes on beh...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
ICE arrests Brad Lander, Jewish NYC comptroller running for mayor
17 Jun 2025
Brad Lander, the Jewish NYC Comptroller and mayoral candidate, was arrested by ICE outside an immigration court while aiding immigrants in their legal procee...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
1,500 Birthright participants were stranded in Israel. Now they're on a cruise to Cyprus as Iran-Israel conflict unfolds
17 Jun 2025
In the wake of a sudden Israel-Iran conflict that halted air travel and left many stranded, Birthright Israel efficiently relocated 1,500 participants to Cyp...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
1,500 Birthright participants were stranded in Israel. Now they're on a cruise to Cypress as Iran-Israel conflict unfolds
17 Jun 2025
Due to the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran, Birthright Israel orchestrated a maritime evacuation for 1,500 young adults who were stranded in Israel a...
17 Jun 2025
Moment
Q&A | The Israel-Iran Showdown
17 Jun 2025
The MomentLive! program brings together Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel to dissect the recent strategic dynamics between Israel and ...
17 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Necessity of Total Victory
17 Jun 2025
The article draws parallels between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Winston Churchill, praising Netanyahu's leadership amid Israel's aggressive militar...
17 Jun 2025
Moment
Opinion | Israel Roars, Iran Keeps Rattling
17 Jun 2025
The article by Eetta Prince-Gibson critiques Israel's recent military operations, particularly the Rising Lion campaign against Iran. Despite achieving signi...
17 Jun 2025
JTA
The Birthright odyssey: 1500 tourists set sail for Cyprus as Iran-Israel conflict unfolds
17 Jun 2025
Birthright Israel, a program connecting Jewish young adults with Israel, orchestrated a complex sea evacuation for 1,500 participants amid the Israel-Iran co...
17 Jun 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump, Bibi, and God
17 Jun 2025
The hosts dive into a metaphysical discussion on the consistency of Trump's foreign policy regarding Iran, pondering if Trump's purpose aligns with divine in...
17 Jun 2025
The Beinart Notebook
What Trump’s Racist Fantasies Get Wrong about Post-Apartheid South Africa
17 Jun 2025
Peter Beinart explores the complex dynamics of race and class in post-Apartheid South Africa and critiques the misconceptions surrounding violence in the cou...
17 Jun 2025
JTA
Maccabiah Games postponed to 2026, as Israel-Iran war disruptions start to pile up
17 Jun 2025
The Maccabiah Games, initially slated to take place in Tel Aviv in July, have been postponed to 2026 due to the ongoing disruptions caused by the Israel-Iran...
17 Jun 2025
Jewdicious
Articulating the Mission
17 Jun 2025
Joanna Landau, a place branding expert, underscores the importance of authentic communication over adhering strictly to official talking points, especially w...
17 Jun 2025
MomentMag
A Glimpse Inside Iran with Sharon S. Nazarian and Nadine Epstein
17 Jun 2025
Dr. Sharon S. Nazarian shares her experiences of growing up in Iran before her family fled during the 1979 Iranian Revolution and explores the complexities o...
17 Jun 2025
JTA
‘The price to pay for attacking Iran has dramatically dropped’: Yaakov Katz on the war so far
17 Jun 2025
Yaakov Katz discusses the recent developments in the conflict between Israel and Iran, noting the significant changes over the past two years which have redu...
17 Jun 2025
JTA
Israel pounds Tehran as Trump promises something ‘much bigger’ than ceasefire
17 Jun 2025
Israeli forces have intensified their military campaign against Tehran, targeting Iran's nuclear program in response to the regime's ongoing development of n...
17 Jun 2025
Unpacked
Iran’s reaction to Oct 7 says everything about its real priorities #iran #islam #gaza
17 Jun 2025
Iran's reaction to the October 7 Hamas attacks highlights the regime's alignment with militant extremism over peace. The Iranian government lauded these atta...
17 Jun 2025
The Free Press
Washington War Games. A Fiery Debate About U.S. Involvement. Plus. . .
17 Jun 2025
The Free Press discusses the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran and the potential role of the U.S. under Trump's unpredictable leadership. Trump's r...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
At an Iranian Jewish hangout, retirees wonder if regime change is in the cards
17 Jun 2025
In Los Angeles, Iranian Jewish retirees like 79-year-old David gather to play cards and discuss the recent geopolitical upheavals impacting their homeland. D...
17 Jun 2025
Jewish Currents
History Lesson - On Adam Kirsch and settler colonialism
17 Jun 2025
Laleh Khalili critiques Adam Kirsch's denial of the settler colonialism framework as applicable to Israel by detailing historical examples from the early 20t...
17 Jun 2025
Jewish Currents
Laura Whitehorn - “We must have courage and not run for the hills.”
17 Jun 2025
The conversation with Laura Whitehorn, a former political prisoner, explores connections between struggles against political oppression in various contexts, ...
17 Jun 2025
Jewish Currents
Who Might We Become for Each Other? - A conversation about Black–Palestinian interconnectedness and the legacy of June Jordan
17 Jun 2025
This compelling discussion explores the historical and strategic interconnectedness between Black and Palestinian liberation movements, drawing inspiration f...
17 Jun 2025
Jewish Currents
We Need New Jewish Institutions - Sustaining the struggle will require spaces for reimagining our tradition.
17 Jun 2025
Amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, leftist Jewish activists in the U.S. grapple with the perceived collapse of traditional Jewish institutions tied to Zion...
17 Jun 2025
Jewish Currents
The Gavel and the Gun - Palestinian history shows that armed struggle campaigns often catalyze gains in international lawmaking.
17 Jun 2025
Darryl Li's analysis delves into the significant shifts in international legal responses to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict following the October 2023 Opera...
17 Jun 2025
Jewish Currents
Les petites vieilles - "The other wishes she were in Beirut, / but the Beirut she thought she knew is not
there"
17 Jun 2025
Marilyn Hacker's poem portrays two octogenarian women reminiscing over their past involvements with the Middle East, particularly Palestine and Beirut, refle...
17 Jun 2025
Jewish Currents
How Support for Palestine Became a Hate Crime - A celebrated civil rights law is being used to target those opposing crimes against humanity—and ruining lives in the process.
17 Jun 2025
Mari Cohen's article addresses the contentious issue of how legal systems are handling acts of protest and the tension between pro-Palestinian activism and c...
17 Jun 2025
Jewish Currents
The Sympathy Trap - On Mohammed El-Kurd's <em>Perfect Victims</em>
17 Jun 2025
Jackie Wang's review of Mohammed El-Kurd's book "Perfect Victims: and the Politics of Appeal" discusses the problematic narrative of portraying Palestinians ...
17 Jun 2025
The Free Press
Debate: Should the U.S. Intervene in Iran?
17 Jun 2025
The article discusses the significant foreign policy decision facing the U.S. government regarding potential intervention in Iran, as Israel intensifies effo...
17 Jun 2025
Moment
A Glimpse Inside Iran with Sharon S. Nazarian and Nadine Epstein
17 Jun 2025
Dr. Sharon S. Nazarian, who left Iran as a child due to the 1979 Revolution, provides an insider perspective on the Jewish community in Iran and their circum...
17 Jun 2025
Moment
The Iran-Israel Showdown: What Does it Mean for Israel and the Middle East with Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel
17 Jun 2025
Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller and veteran journalist Robert Siegel engage in a discussion about the recent developments in the Israel-Iran conflict,...
17 Jun 2025
The Free Press
WATCH: What People in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria Really Think of Israel’s Strike on Iran
17 Jun 2025
Following Israel's military strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, The Free Press and the Center for Peace Communications gathered on-the-ground reacti...
17 Jun 2025
Tablet
Can Israel End Iran’s Nuclear Program?
17 Jun 2025
Armin Rosen delves into the intricacies of Israel's ongoing efforts against Iran's nuclear ambitions, focusing on the strategic challenges of neutralizing th...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
The 3 ways American Jews are responding to Israel's attacks on Iran
16 Jun 2025
As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, the often-divided American Jewish community is experiencing an unusual unity, differing mainly over the U.S.'s role...
16 Jun 2025
JTA
Germany, Britain and France are harshly critical of Israel in Gaza but have its back with Iran. Why?
16 Jun 2025
As the threat of Iran's nuclear capabilities intensifies, Germany, Britain, and France, despite critical stances towards Israel's Gaza policies, align closel...
16 Jun 2025
MomentMag
The Iran-Israel Showdown: What Does it Mean for Israel and the Middle East
16 Jun 2025
This video features an insightful discussion between Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller and journalist Robert Siegel, focusing on the escalating tensions...
16 Jun 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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The War is Real
16 Jun 2025
Amidst the escalating war with Iran, Israelis experience a shift from initial existential relief to anxiety and fear due to the reality of the conflict. Donn...
16 Jun 2025
Future of Jewish
This is how Israel dismantled Iran from within.
16 Jun 2025
Israel's Operation Rising Lion dismantled Iran's military and intelligence capabilities, altering the regional balance of power. This operation involved not ...
16 Jun 2025
JTA
To practice ranked-choice voting, New Yorkers elect the city’s ‘most iconic’ bagel
16 Jun 2025
In an effort to demystify ranked-choice voting, WNYC crafted an educational mock election using bagels as candidates, where New Yorkers could vote for the ci...
16 Jun 2025
JTA
For Israelis under Iranian barrage, deadly nights alternate with days brimming with life
16 Jun 2025
Israeli life endures an unsettling duality amidst ongoing Iranian missile strikes that recall the resilience seen in wartime London. With 25 lives lost and h...
16 Jun 2025
Forward
What was Albert Einstein thinking as he gazed down on Trump’s military parade?
16 Jun 2025
During a controversial military parade orchestrated by President Trump, the Albert Einstein Memorial in Washington, D.C., created by Jewish sculptor Robert B...
16 Jun 2025
The Free Press
WATCH: Niall Ferguson and Dexter Filkins: The Iran-Israel War
16 Jun 2025
Niall Ferguson and Dexter Filkins engage in a discussion about the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, focusing on the significant military actions ...
16 Jun 2025
Jewdicious
How It Feels in Israel
16 Jun 2025
Rick Borenstein shares a personal account of living in Tel Aviv under the threat of Iranian missile strikes. Despite living in relative safety before the rec...
16 Jun 2025
JTA
Israeli weapons display is walled off at Paris Air Show, in move Israelis decry
16 Jun 2025
At the Paris Air Show, Israeli defense industry exhibits were controversially walled off by French authorities after anti-Israel groups demanded the removal ...
16 Jun 2025
Moment
B’Ivrit | Israeli Media Shifts to Public Service Mode, but Is All the Israel-Iran News True?
16 Jun 2025
Israeli media has shifted into emergency mode following Israel's military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, acting as a crucial public safety resource ami...
16 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
What Will They Talk About?
16 Jun 2025
The writer expresses significant frustration with the Haredi leadership for their perceived detachment from the struggles Israel faces, particularly regardin...
16 Jun 2025