Forward
J.K. Rowling didn't want to be called a Holocaust denier. That backfired.
16 Apr
J.K. Rowling faced a situation where a tweet implied she was a Holocaust denier, triggering a legal threat due to the U.K.'s strict defamation laws. The twee...
16 Apr
Forward
2 House members lead the charge to oust the speaker. Both have been accused of trafficking in antisemitism.
16 Apr
Two Republican House members, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, are leading the effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson over emergency foreign aid ...
16 Apr
Forward
Who's the guy with the yarmulke in Trump's hush money trial?
16 Apr
Gedalia M. Stern, a partner at NechelesLaw, is part of former President Trump's legal team in the hush money trial. He specializes in representing clients in...
16 Apr
Moment
Jeff Solomon: October 7 Increased his Support of Biden
16 Apr
Jeff Solomon, a 78-year-old retired foundation director from Miami, FL, shares his increased support for Joe Biden following the October 7 terror attacks, em...
16 Apr
Moment
Josh Mandelbaum: Continued Support for Biden
16 Apr
Josh Mandelbaum, an environmental attorney and city councilmember from Des Moines, IA, is a Democratic Party member, Reform Jewish denomination, and self-ide...
16 Apr
Moment
Leah Kiser: Concerned About Women’s Rights
16 Apr
Leah Kiser, a 55-year-old bookkeeper from Lexington, KY, expresses disillusionment with the progressive left following the October 7 terror attacks, particul...
16 Apr
Moment
Ushi Teitelbaum: Longing for Economic Stability
16 Apr
Ushi Teitelbaum, an Orthodox Jewish Republican residing in Brooklyn, expresses concern over rising antisemitism, emphasizing the importance of economic stabi...
16 Apr
Moment
Diana Leygerman: Against Censorship in Schools
16 Apr
Diana Leygerman, a 41-year-old Democratic Jewish activist from Warwick Township, PA, is concerned about censorship in schools, particularly after a Republica...
16 Apr
Moment
Abby Schachter: Wanting More College Involvement in Society
16 Apr
In an interview with Abby Schachter, an Orthodox Jew and Republican academic program manager, she expresses concerns about the Democratic Party moving away f...
16 Apr
Moment
Meirav Solomon: Biden is the Only Moral Answer
16 Apr
Meirav Solomon, a 20-year-old Conservative Jewish student at Tufts University, expresses her support for Joe Biden as the only moral choice in the 2024 presi...
16 Apr
Moment
Aaron Weissman: Fighting for Democracy
16 Apr
Aaron Weissman, a 52-year-old Reform Jew from Great Falls, MT, switched from being a Republican to an Independent voter. He strongly believes claims of elect...
16 Apr
Moment
David Guttenberg: Becoming a Zionist
16 Apr
In an interview with David Guttenberg, a retired construction worker and state legislator from Montana, he discusses how recent events, such as the October 7...
16 Apr
Moment
Deborah Pardes: Becoming a One-Issue Jewish Voter
16 Apr
Deborah Pardes, a 58-year-old unaffiliated Jewish voter from Los Angeles, shares her journey of becoming a one-issue voter following the October 7 terror att...
16 Apr
Moment
Don Cohen: More Security is Needed for Jews
16 Apr
Don Cohen, a retired Jewish community relations professional from West Bloomfield, MI, expresses concern about the need for increased security for the Jewish...
16 Apr
Moment
Nina Stanley: “This could be our last election”
16 Apr
Nina Stanley, a 72-year-old retired nurse from Ohio, expresses concern about the state of democracy and the impact of figures like Benjamin Netanyahu on Isra...
16 Apr
Moment
Deb Kolodny: Recognizing a Climate Catastrophe
16 Apr
Deb Kolodny, a consultant and freelance rabbi, emphasizes the urgent need to address not only climate change but also the concept of climate refugees in West...
16 Apr
Moment
Adam Witkov: Saddened by the Lack of Jewish Support
16 Apr
Adam Witkov, a 39-year-old Reform Jew from Milwaukee, expresses his concern over the lack of Jewish support from progressive causes in the face of antisemiti...
16 Apr
Moment
Eva R. Cohen: There is a Lack of Empathy for Israel
16 Apr
Eva R. Cohen, a rabbinical student and leader of a Humanistic Jewish congregation in Minneapolis, discusses the lack of empathy for Israel in the aftermath o...
16 Apr
JTA
Guernica’s founder defends retracting Israeli coexistence essay that caused firestorm
16 Apr
The founder of Guernica, a literary magazine, defended retracting an essay by Israeli writer Joanna Chen, stating it did not align with the journal's values ...
16 Apr
Forward
Israel — literally — cannot afford to retaliate against Iran
16 Apr
The article discusses Israel's economic constraints in the face of potential retaliation against Iran following a recent attack. With the ongoing costly conf...
16 Apr
JTA
How does this war end? The day after is looking ‘dark’ for Israel and Gaza
16 Apr
The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas shows no imminent sign of resolution, with recent developments indicating a potential shift in Israel's military str...
16 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
The path that led to Iran’s attack on Israel was one of US appeasement
16 Apr
The text outlines how a series of US actions, including re-entering the Iran nuclear deal and offering economic relief, has emboldened Iran and led to escala...
16 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
At last we can see true Arab solidarity with Israel
16 Apr
In a recent incident where Israel faced a potential attack by Iran, surprising support from Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates provi...
16 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
Why Israel must hit Iran
16 Apr
The article discusses the need for Israel to take decisive action against Iran's aggressive strategies in the Middle East. It highlights how Iran has been us...
16 Apr
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Return of the Weathermen?
16 Apr
The episode discusses recent protests across major U.S. cities where pro-Hamas rhetoric has escalated to alarming levels, reminiscent of the 1960s radical mo...
16 Apr
Israel: State of a Nation
A Third Lebanon War? | Miri Eisin on the Risk of War with Hezbollah and Iran
16 Apr
Miri Eisin discusses the risk of a potential Third Lebanon War with Hezbollah and Iran, addressing the ongoing rocket attacks and the dilemma facing Israeli ...
16 Apr
The Beinart Notebook
Vali Nasr on Averting an Israel-Iran War
16 Apr
Vali Nasr, a renowned expert on Iranian affairs, will be featured in a special Zoom call to discuss the potential for avoiding a war between Israel and Iran....
16 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
The case for banning the IRGC is now overwhelming
16 Apr
The argument for banning the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has become very strong due to its terror activities, including funding groups like Ham...
16 Apr
Haaretz Weekly
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'If One of Those Missiles Hit Tel Aviv We Would Be in a Very Different, Devastating Situation'
16 Apr
Haaretz's episode delves into the complex dynamics following Iran's unprecedented missile strike on Israel, highlighting the importance of regional alliances...
16 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
Israel must respond to Iran without undermining its stunning regional coalition
16 Apr
Iran has shifted its strategy by directly attacking Israel instead of relying on proxies like Hezbollah, following the assassination of an IRGC commander. Ir...
16 Apr
Future of Jewish
Israel's army has not changed. The nature of war has changed.
16 Apr
The article discusses the changing nature of warfare in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting the unique challenges Israeli soldiers face in...
16 Apr
Forward
USC cancels commencement speech from Muslim valedictorian after she shared link to anti-Israel website
16 Apr
The University of Southern California (USC) canceled the commencement speech of Muslim valedictorian Asna Tabassum after she shared a link to an anti-Israel ...
16 Apr
The Free Press
Iran Attacked Israel. What Comes Next?
16 Apr
Iran launched a significant attack on Israel with drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles in retaliation for a prior strike by Israel on a consular b...
16 Apr
JTA
House will vote on foreign aid package for Israel and other U.S. allies, ending delay
16 Apr
The House is set to vote on approving approximately $14 billion in aid to Israel and other U.S. allies after a months-long delay, spurred by Iran's recent at...
16 Apr
Tablet
Blue Morning
16 Apr
In "Where Have All the Democrats Gone?" by John Judis and Ruy Texeira, the authors critique the Democratic Party's approach of potentially ignoring working-c...
16 Apr
Jewish Insider
Dan Helmer touts his support for Israel in Northern Virginia House primary
16 Apr
Virginia state Del. Dan Helmer, a Democratic candidate running for a House seat in Northern Virginia, emphasizes his strong support for Israel and traditiona...
16 Apr
Tablet
RFK Jr. Isn’t a Spoiler
16 Apr
Robert Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign and his association with civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez have sparked both support and resistance. Kenn...
16 Apr
JTA
A bill to create a national coordinator to fight antisemitism is drawing rare bipartisan support in Congress
15 Apr
A bipartisan bill is gaining support in Congress to establish a national coordinator to combat antisemitism in the United States, aligning with President Bid...
15 Apr
Moment
Iran Tests the U.S.-Israel Alliance
15 Apr
The article discusses Iran's recent attack on Israel and the subsequent response from the U.S.-Israel alliance. The attack, largely intercepted by Israel wit...
15 Apr
Forward
99 problems and a lamb ain't one: What the Talmud says about Trump’s hush money trial
15 Apr
Jury selection has commenced in the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump, drawing attention to what the Talmud says about payments and ta...
15 Apr
Forward
What losing Tikkun means to me — and to the rest of the Jewish world
15 Apr
The article reflects on the closure of Tikkun magazine, founded by Michael Lerner, and its impact on the author and the broader Jewish community. Tikkun emer...
15 Apr
Moment
Book Review | Ukraine’s Zelensky, Warts and All
15 Apr
The rise of Volodymyr Zelensky from an entertainer to the president of Ukraine is explored in two biographies "The Showman" by Simon Shuster and "Zelensky: U...
15 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
The Gaza war has reignited the same racial conflicts raised by the OJ trial
15 Apr
The text discusses how the Gaza war has reignited racial conflicts similar to those raised during the OJ Simpson trial. The writer reflects on Fred and Kim G...
15 Apr
Tel Aviv Review
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The Undying Legacy of Frantz Fanon
15 Apr
The episode explores the revolutionary ideas and legacy of Frantz Fanon, emphasizing his unique approach to psychiatry and anti-colonial struggle while maint...
15 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah
Iran and John Fetterman's Moral Compass
15 Apr
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, known for his unconventional style and strong progressive reputation, surprised many by becoming a staunch supporter of ...
15 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
Whisper it, but Joe Biden might be the Jews’ greatest ever friend
15 Apr
President Joe Biden has emerged as a strong ally of Israel through his recent efforts to create an international coalition, including key Arab countries, to ...
15 Apr
Jewish Review of Books
Homage to Orwell
15 Apr
The text reflects on the enduring relevance of George Orwell's work, particularly his journalistic integrity and clear, urgent writing style which continues ...
15 Apr
Forward
My tax dollars — and yours — are helping hold my sister hostage
15 Apr
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Jewish academic kidnapped in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, has been held captive for over a year while her sister, E...
15 Apr
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Iran Attack
15 Apr
The full Commentary Magazine podcast team discusses a recent ineffective missile attack by Iran on Israel, highlighting the unprecedented coordinated defense...
15 Apr
JTA
Israel weighs how to respond to Iran attack as Biden urges restraint
15 Apr
Israel is currently grappling with how to respond to a recent direct Iranian attack on its territory, which was thwarted with minimal casualties. The United ...
15 Apr