The Beinart Notebook
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Gaza
1 Jan
Peter Beinart's upcoming Zoom call, featuring guest Philip Gordon from the Brookings Institution, will focus on the Biden-Harris administration's approach to...
1 Jan
JTA
How Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani’s politics shaped New York City’s new mayor
1 Jan
New York City's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is heavily influenced by his parents' pro-Palestinian politics, a backdrop that contextualizes his democ...
1 Jan
Future of Jewish
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1 Jan
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1 Jan
Rationalist Judaism
The Billion Shekel Theft
1 Jan
Natan Slifkin critiques the charedi leadership's rhetoric against Israel's High Court amidst a controversial freeze of a 1.09 billion NIS government funding ...
1 Jan
Forward
Somaliland already operates as a de facto state. So why is Israel’s recognition of it so controversial?
31 Dec 2025
Israel's recent recognition of Somaliland as an independent state marks a significant political move, sparking global debate and UN intervention. Although So...
31 Dec 2025
Between The Lines
'Between The Lines:' The 5 Most-Read Stories In 2025
31 Dec 2025
Gary Rosenblatt reflects on the most-read articles he authored in 2025, addressing significant issues from the past year. Three articles critique how mainstr...
31 Dec 2025
JTA
How Jewish politics are shaping the 2026 election map, from coast to coast
31 Dec 2025
The upcoming 2026 election cycle in the United States presents significant changes and challenges for Jewish political influence, amid shifting dynamics rela...
31 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
How Bad is Antisemitism, Really?
31 Dec 2025
The article explores the current state of antisemitism in America, acknowledging a growing influence of antisemitic voices on both the political right and le...
31 Dec 2025
Forward
The case for Jewish optimism in 2026
31 Dec 2025
Jewish optimism, despite the predictable cycles of alarm and hardship, can be rooted in recent global and local improvements. Rob Eshman highlights key reaso...
31 Dec 2025
Forward
Things are only going to get worse for Jews from here
31 Dec 2025
The article by Arno Rosenfeld discusses the growing challenges in addressing antisemitism in the United States as witnessed in 2025. It highlights the discom...
31 Dec 2025
Forward
Things are only going to get worse for Jews from here
31 Dec 2025
Despite extensive efforts by Jewish organizations to combat antisemitism in 2025, the situation is worsening due to political and cultural dynamics. Key Jewi...
31 Dec 2025
The Cholent
✡️🎧Your Cholent Year: Wrapped
31 Dec 2025
The Cholent's year-end wrap-up for 2025 highlights key issues impacting the Jewish community, emphasizing clarity in naming antisemitism, the pragmatic engag...
31 Dec 2025
JTA
Mamdani is NYC’s first mayor to be sworn in with the Quran
31 Dec 2025
Zohran Mamdani is set to make history as New York City's first Muslim, South Asian, and millennial mayor, marking a significant milestone during his inaugura...
31 Dec 2025
Unpacked
Did Israel Lose America?
31 Dec 2025
The video, "Did Israel Lose America?", explores the intricate history of U.S.-Israel relations, emphasizing the shifts from initial distance to strategic coo...
31 Dec 2025
The Free Press
Under Mamdani, New York City’s Top Antisemitism Official Doesn’t Know If He Will Stay or Go
31 Dec 2025
Amid the transition to Zohran Mamdani's imminent mayoral administration in New York City, uncertainty looms over the future of the city's Office to Combat An...
31 Dec 2025
Jewish Insider
Saudi Arabia pivots from moderation
31 Dec 2025
Saudi Arabia is shifting its regional strategy, moving away from its traditional moderating role in the Middle East and closer to Islamist-aligned nations li...
31 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
The Witch Hunt Against a Fearless Jewish Journalist
30 Dec 2025
Bari Weiss, a Jewish journalist known for her principled stand on ideological diversity and journalistic integrity, became a target of media criticism follow...
30 Dec 2025
JTA
Rep. Randy Fine’s incendiary comments on Muslims alarm many Jews — without denting his standing on the pro-Israel right
30 Dec 2025
Congressman Randy Fine, a Jewish freshman from Florida, has been the focal point of controversy due to his inflammatory remarks against Muslims, presenting a...
30 Dec 2025
Forward
Israel suspends operations of multiple humanitarian organizations in Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders
30 Dec 2025
Israel has halted the operations of over three dozen humanitarian organizations in Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders, due to new registration requireme...
30 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Peace at Last vs. Peace That Lasts
30 Dec 2025
In a recent meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former U.S. President Donald Trump presented distinct peace proposals aimed at ...
30 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Arab League
30 Dec 2025
The upcoming 2026 Israeli elections, deeply influenced by the tragic massacre of October 2023, highlight entrenched political divisions, with Prime Minister ...
30 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Empire State of Mind
30 Dec 2025
In the upcoming New York gubernatorial race, Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman stands as a distinctive figure, known for his dedication to Jewish values in...
30 Dec 2025
JTA
Eric Adams says he will fight antisemitism with cryptocurrency in his next act
30 Dec 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced plans to leverage cryptocurrency as a tool to combat antisemitism once he leaves office. Although Adams did not ...
30 Dec 2025
JTA
Being both Jewish and Slavic in America hasn’t always been simple — but sharing stories and culture is helping me make sense of who I am
30 Dec 2025
Growing up nestled between Jewish and Slavic identities, Vick Volovnyk explores their complex intersection within the context of historical and ongoing polit...
30 Dec 2025
Rationalist Judaism
The Turning of the Tide
30 Dec 2025
Natan Slifkin discusses the formation of The Coalition for Talmud Torah and Security, a U.S.-based group of donors who are now withholding financial support ...
30 Dec 2025
The Free Press
The Free Press Heroes of 2025. Plus . . .
30 Dec 2025
In this edition of The Free Press's "The Front Page," a reflective look at 2025 features a celebration of unsung heroes who made a substantial impact during ...
30 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
Israel and America are rewriting the world order.
30 Dec 2025
In a guest essay, Bob Goldberg argues that the strategic alliance between Israel and the U.S., exemplified by recent interactions between leaders Netanyahu a...
30 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Rabbi Feldman's Daas Torah
29 Dec 2025
In a controversial lecture in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Rabbi Feldman, a Rosh Yeshiva from Ner Israel, discouraged enlistment in the IDF among Charedim, suggesting...
29 Dec 2025
JTA
In a first, President Donald Trump to receive Israel Prize, the country’s top civilian honor
29 Dec 2025
President Donald Trump will become the first foreign leader to receive Israel's highest civilian honor, the Israel Prize, as announced by Prime Minister Benj...
29 Dec 2025
Forward
Trump, hosting Netanyahu in Florida, says next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan will begin ‘as quickly as we can’
29 Dec 2025
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Florida to discuss the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan, which has seen s...
29 Dec 2025
Forward
It's a classic trick of liars and crooks — and it's shaping Israel's response to war and disaster
29 Dec 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism for his handling of accountability following the October 2023 Hamas attacks. Dan Perry argues that ...
29 Dec 2025
The Free Press
Antisemitism Is Infecting Human Rights Groups—My Charity Had to Act
29 Dec 2025
Sigrid Rausing, founder of the Sigrid Rausing Trust, describes her foundation's decision to cut funding to certain human rights organizations that expressed ...
29 Dec 2025
Between The Lines
Do NYTimes Photos Suggest Bias Toward Israel? Take A Look
29 Dec 2025
Gary Rosenblatt critiques The New York Times' annual 'Year In Pictures' selection, highlighting what he perceives as an imbalance in their portrayal of the I...
29 Dec 2025
Forward
A Jewish-American exile behind the Iron Curtain, he never lost his love for East Germany
29 Dec 2025
Victor Grossman, born Stephen Wechsler, was a Jewish-American who fled to East Germany during the Cold War after being exposed for his Communist affiliations...
29 Dec 2025
JTA
‘Jesus is Palestinian’ billboard sparks debate
29 Dec 2025
A Times Square billboard proclaiming "Merry Christmas" alongside the message "Jesus is Palestinian" has ignited a heated debate among diverse communities. Th...
29 Dec 2025
JTA
Conservative influencers Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens sharply increased anti-Israel rhetoric in 2025, study finds
29 Dec 2025
In 2025, prominent conservative influencers Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens have markedly raised their anti-Israel rhetoric, according to a study by the Jew...
29 Dec 2025
Forward
In Brigitte Bardot, a complicated legacy of movie stardom, activism, xenophobia and antisemitism
29 Dec 2025
Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress who recently passed away at 91, left a complex legacy marked by notable cinematic roles and a sharp ideological pi...
29 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook
The Palestine Exception to Free Speech Rarely Ends with Palestine
29 Dec 2025
Ken Silverman explores Bari Weiss's career and her selective approach to free speech, focusing on what he terms the "Palestine Exception." Silverman argues t...
29 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
This is what happens when we confuse politics with religion.
29 Dec 2025
Joshua Hoffman explores the complex interplay between politics and religion, emphasizing the dangers of conflating the two. As religious institutions weaken ...
29 Dec 2025
Jewish Insider
Israel’s Somaliland recognition rattles Qatar and other critics
29 Dec 2025
Israel's recent recognition of Somaliland as an independent state has sparked tension with Arab and Muslim nations, including Qatar, due to its implications ...
29 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
Being Pro-Israel in the Most Antisemitic Country
28 Dec 2025
The article discusses the pervasive antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in Ireland, which has intensified since the October 7th attacks. The author, an Ir...
28 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
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28 Dec 2025
Joshua Hoffman, from Future of Jewish, appeals for donations to support their mission of providing free, nuanced content about Judaism, Israel, and Jewish gl...
28 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
Calling Jesus a 'Palestinian' is more dangerous than most people think.
27 Dec 2025
Accusations that Jesus was Palestinian, a narrative recently popularized in social media and political discourse, misrepresent historical facts and highlight...
27 Dec 2025
Forward
What if Donald Trump puts his name on the US Holocaust Memorial Museum?
27 Dec 2025
In a provocative thought experiment, Robert Zaretsky imagines a scenario where Donald Trump adorns his name onto the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, drawing pa...
27 Dec 2025
Forward
Israel becomes first country to recognize Somaliland, drawing condemnation from Egypt, Turkey and Somalia
26 Dec 2025
Israel has become the first nation to formally recognize Somaliland, a self-declared autonomous region in the Horn of Africa, which proclaimed its independen...
26 Dec 2025
JTA
Jewish actress Odessa A’zion pushes back after IDF t-shirt controversy: ‘Not a zio!’
26 Dec 2025
Jewish actress Odessa Azion responded to social media backlash after an old photo of her wearing an IDF shirt resurfaced. Criticism centered on labeling her ...
26 Dec 2025
Forward
Trump administration Christmas messages emphasize Jesus in overtly religious terms
26 Dec 2025
The Trump administration's 2025 Christmas messages emphasized Jesus and Christian faith in a manner that sparked debate about the separation of church and st...
26 Dec 2025
Forward
A whites-only, no-Jews community says it's found a legal loophole. A Jewish lawmaker in Pennsylvania wants to close it.
26 Dec 2025
Pennsylvania State Rep. Ben Waxman, a Jewish lawmaker, has introduced legislation aimed at preventing communities like 'Return to the Land'—a whites-only, no...
26 Dec 2025
JTA
Who are the Jews and activists on Mamdani’s inaugural committee?
26 Dec 2025
Zohran Mamdani's upcoming mayoral inauguration in New York will feature several notable figures from the Jewish community on his committee. Among the 48 memb...
26 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
The Moment I Realized Jews Are Guests in Canada
26 Dec 2025
Leigh Hartzman's essay reflects on her experience growing up in multicultural Canada during the 1980s and 1990s, a time when inclusivity was emphasized. Howe...
26 Dec 2025