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David Horowitz, ’60s radical turned right-wing firebrand and critic of Islam, dies at 86
30 Apr 2025
David Horowitz, who rose to prominence as a radical left-wing activist during the 1960s and later became a prominent right-wing commentator and critic of Isl...
30 Apr 2025
JTA
Mohsen Mahdawi, who led Columbia pro-Palestinian protests, freed from detention
30 Apr 2025
Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University, has been released from federal custody following a judge's ruling that his detention witho...
30 Apr 2025
Forward
The Trump administration is primed to give a gigantic gift to extremists in the West Bank
30 Apr 2025
The proposed elimination of the U.S. security coordinator position for the West Bank and Gaza by the Trump administration, under Secretary of State Marco Rub...
30 Apr 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
You Can’t Contain Terrorists. You Defeat Them.
30 Apr 2025
David Keyes discusses the complexities and challenges of addressing terrorism, particularly focusing on Hamas and its governance in Gaza. Keyes argues for a ...
30 Apr 2025
Jewish History Lectures
12. The Flourishing of Jewish Politics in eastern Ashkenaz
30 Apr 2025
This lecture, delivered at Lander College for Men, explores the dynamic growth and evolution of Jewish political structures in Eastern Ashkenaz. It provides ...
30 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Time for the Left to Abandon the 2-State Solution
30 Apr 2025
The article argues against the viability of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the deep-rooted antisemitism within Palest...
30 Apr 2025
Jewschool
Is Religious Zionism Obsolete?: Thoughts on Israel Independence Day based on Rav Shagar’s Sermon “Land and Exile: The Religious Community and the Pursuit of Peace” (1997)
30 Apr 2025
Shaul Magid analyzes Rav Shagar's 1997 Yom Ha'atzmaut sermon to examine the state of Religious Zionism in a contemporary context, especially after the Octobe...
30 Apr 2025
Israel Policy Pod
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Wartime Politics and Reflection
30 Apr 2025
Neri Zilber and Shanie Reichman explore the political fallout from the resignation of Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar amidst a constitutional crisis averted by his ...
30 Apr 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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A Mixed Bag
30 Apr 2025
In "A Mixed Bag," the hosts of Commentary Magazine Podcast discuss the significance and shortcomings of Trump's first 100 days in office, emphasizing his imm...
30 Apr 2025
JTA
Mayor Adams aims to run on an ‘EndAntiSemitism’ ballot line
30 Apr 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to run for re-election with an 'EndAntiSemitism' ballot line, appealing to the city's Orthodox Jewish voters and counter...
30 Apr 2025
18forty
Why Is Meir Kahane Making a Comeback Among Orthodox Jews?
30 Apr 2025
Itamar Ben-Gvir's recent visit to the United States has reignited discussions around the legacy of Rabbi Meir Kahane among Orthodox Jews. Ben-Gvir, a current...
30 Apr 2025
JTA
Progressive Jewish groups oppose Antisemitism Awareness Act ahead of Senate vote
30 Apr 2025
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is facing opposition from 10 progressive Jewish organizations ahead of an upcoming Senate committee vote. These groups argue t...
30 Apr 2025
Rationalist Judaism
The Disconnect
30 Apr 2025
Natan Slifkin underscores the emotional intensity and sacrifices commemorated on Yom HaZikaron, contrasting this with the contentious issue of Charedi partic...
30 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
USAID funding was a golden cage
30 Apr 2025
The closure of USAID has had a devastating impact on global humanitarian aid, abruptly ending vital programs and exposing the vulnerabilities of relying on a...
30 Apr 2025
JTA
Right-wing activists attack Israeli-Palestinian memorial event at Reform synagogue in Israel
30 Apr 2025
A violent protest erupted outside a Reform synagogue in Raanana, Israel, where right-wing activists attacked attendees of a joint Israeli-Palestinian memoria...
30 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
How philanthropy can accelerate innovation in mental health
30 Apr 2025
Israel's current mental health crisis, exacerbated by ongoing conflict, demands both immediate trauma care and innovative solutions for the future. Philanthr...
30 Apr 2025
Forward
The secret cost of Israel's wars ravaged my family. It's only getting worse
30 Apr 2025
Yom HaZikaron offers a poignant moment for reflecting on the unseen toll of Israel's military engagements, particularly the psychological impact of ongoing c...
30 Apr 2025
Ami
Shalom vs. Masri
30 Apr 2025
American families and Israel's ambassador to the United States have filed a lawsuit in Washington, D.C., against Bashar Masri, a prominent Palestinian-Americ...
30 Apr 2025
Ami
At The Crisis Point
30 Apr 2025
Rabbi Chaim Aharon Kaufman, chairman of the Vaad Hayeshivos, conveys the unprecedented crisis facing the Torah world in Israel. Discussions held between prom...
30 Apr 2025
Ami
Ring Them (Alarm) Bells // We have a stake in a public school case
30 Apr 2025
The US Supreme Court is hearing Mahmoud v. Taylor, a significant case involving the rights of parents to opt their children out of certain school lessons tha...
30 Apr 2025
Jewish Insider
Bill Cassidy leans in to fight antisemitism as chair of key Senate committee
30 Apr 2025
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana and chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, is pushing key legislation to c...
30 Apr 2025
Tablet
David Horowitz, 1939-2025
30 Apr 2025
David Horowitz, a prominent figure in American literature and activism, is remembered for his transformation from a New Left icon to a leading conservative v...
30 Apr 2025
The Free Press
Douglas Murray on Joe Rogan, Hamas, and Moral Collapse in the West
29 Apr 2025
Bari Weiss discusses Douglas Murray's recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, highlighting his candid and incisive analysis of pressing global conflic...
29 Apr 2025
JTA
Trump fires Doug Emhoff from Holocaust Memorial Council
29 Apr 2025
Former second gentleman Douglas Emhoff, known for his significant role in combating antisemitism within the Biden administration, was abruptly removed by For...
29 Apr 2025
Forward
Why the Antisemitism Awareness Act now has a religious liberty clause to protect ‘Jews killed Jesus’ statements
29 Apr 2025
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is facing amendments as it progresses through the U.S. Senate. While the bill seeks to combat antisemitism on college campuses...
29 Apr 2025
JTA
Facing police investigation, Irish band Kneecap denies supporting Hamas, Hezbollah
29 Apr 2025
The Irish rap group Kneecap is under investigation by U.K. police for allegedly supporting Hamas and Hezbollah, following their controversial anti-Israel per...
29 Apr 2025
Forward
Is JB Pritzker's very Jewish toughness the key to fighting Trump?
29 Apr 2025
The article highlights Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's assertive political stance against former President Donald Trump, emphasizing his use of Jewish iden...
29 Apr 2025
JTA
Red paint coats Dartmouth building in pro-Palestinian protest
29 Apr 2025
Prospective members of Dartmouth's Class of 2029 were met with red paint splattered on Dartmouth Hall, a protest against the school's investments in companie...
29 Apr 2025
Mishpacha
Educating for Terror
29 Apr 2025
The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict is exacerbated by the deep-rooted educational indoctrination that promotes hatred and violence, particularly in Pale...
29 Apr 2025
The Free Press
The Handsome Face of Terror Apologia
29 Apr 2025
Josh Code critiques a New York Times profile of Hasan Piker, a popular Twitch influencer known for promoting socialist ideas to Gen Z. Code argues that the a...
29 Apr 2025
Jewish Currents
A Leftist’s Guide to Tariffs - Despite purporting to “bring back jobs,” Trump’s trade war continues the capitalist offensive of the free trade regime.
29 Apr 2025
Exploring President Trump's tariff policy, this article provides a leftist perspective on the implications of his trade maneuvers, particularly highlighting ...
29 Apr 2025
Mishpacha
The Beat: Issue 1059
29 Apr 2025
Issue 1059 of Mishpacha's 'The Beat' covers diverse geopolitical topics. Key among them is the potential inclusion of Syria in the Abraham Accords under the ...
29 Apr 2025
Mishpacha
Why America Needs an Independent Israel
29 Apr 2025
The article argues that Israel's heavy reliance on U.S. military aid and political support compromises its independence and should be recalibrated. It presen...
29 Apr 2025
Moment
Gaza Protest Movement Has a Message for Hamas
29 Apr 2025
In a significant turn of events, a protest movement has emerged in Gaza, challenging the long-standing rule of Hamas. For several days, hundreds of Palestini...
29 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Heterodox Liberalism - Orthodox Liberalism
29 Apr 2025
The article critiques the influence of liberalism within Jewish thought, especially when it aligns social justice closely with Judaism. It discusses Illinois...
29 Apr 2025
Forward
Trump nominee Ed Martin, who praised a Nazi sympathizer, also compared Biden to Hitler
29 Apr 2025
Ed Martin, nominated as U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. by former President Donald Trump, faces criticism and congressional scrutiny for past actions and ...
29 Apr 2025
Forward
RFK Jr. and Trump are talking about an 'autism registry.' This sounds disturbingly familiar.
29 Apr 2025
The proposal by RFK Jr. and the Trump administration to create an autism registry has drawn historical and ethical concerns, especially among advocates for t...
29 Apr 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Oy, Canada
29 Apr 2025
Discussion centers on how Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions have impacted geopolitical dynamics, particularly with the Canadian election results, where Tru...
29 Apr 2025
Forward
Heavy police presence blocks anti-Israel protest in Brooklyn from reaching Jewish neighborhood
29 Apr 2025
In Brooklyn, intensified police action successfully prevented a large pro-Palestinian protest from entering the Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Crown Heights...
29 Apr 2025
JTA
Mark Carney elected Canadian prime minister after unusual race that split Jewish voters
29 Apr 2025
Mark Carney retained his position as Canadian Prime Minister after an election defined by a mix of internal and external pressures that notably divided Jewis...
29 Apr 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
China, Iran, Qatar: The Soft Power War on Freedom
29 Apr 2025
David Keyes highlights the emerging threats posed by nations like China, Iran, and Qatar, which leverage soft power to influence international perspectives a...
29 Apr 2025
JTA
Heavy police presence blocks anti-Israel protest in Brooklyn from reaching Crown Heights
29 Apr 2025
An anti-Zionist protest aimed at Crown Heights, a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, was effectively curtailed by heightened police presence, pre...
29 Apr 2025
Forward
Trump and Jews: The first 100 days
29 Apr 2025
The article discusses the first 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency, inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, and its impact on Jewish commu...
29 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
'We all live in Israel now. We just haven’t realised it yet.'
29 Apr 2025
In her essay, Lucy Tabrizi critiques the decline of Western liberal democracies, tracing it to their detachment from Judeo-Christian values and the rise of i...
29 Apr 2025
18forty
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Talia Khan: A Jewish Israel Activist and Her Muslim Father [Divergence 5/6]
29 Apr 2025
Talia Khan, an MIT graduate student and Israel activist, engages in a profound dialogue with her Afghan Muslim father about their ideological differences and...
29 Apr 2025
JTA
Ben-Gvir says he met with 4 members of Congress, rebuffed protesters at US Capitol
29 Apr 2025
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's far-right national security minister, concluded his first official visit to the United States by meeting with four Republican membe...
29 Apr 2025
Forward
These are the most influential Jews in Trump’s first 100 days
29 Apr 2025
In the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second term, Jewish advisors play prominent roles, marking a shift towards a more hardline agenda compared to his fir...
29 Apr 2025
JTA
Anti-Israel protests set for Crown Heights following viral video of Jewish men assaulting woman
28 Apr 2025
In Crown Heights, Brooklyn, tensions are rising following clashes between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups, ignited by a visit from far-right Israeli po...
28 Apr 2025
Forward
I wrote the book on Hitler's first 100 days. Here's how Trump's compare
28 Apr 2025
Peter Fritzsche, a historian specializing in Nazi Germany, contrasts the early actions of President Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler during their respective fir...
28 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Canada
28 Apr 2025
The article discusses the alarming rise in antisemitism in Canada, citing a 970% increase, which is significantly higher than in countries like France. It at...
28 Apr 2025