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Jewdicious A Wartime Conversion to Judaism 2 Aug 2025
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley's conversion to Judaism is a journey shaped by the faith's emphasis on questioning and moral guidance. In a podcast conversatio...
2 Aug 2025
JTA Jews prefer Mamdani to other NYC mayoral candidates but worry about their safety under him, poll finds 1 Aug 2025
The latest poll by the New York Solidarity Network reveals that Jewish New Yorkers predominantly favor mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, despite reservations...
1 Aug 2025
The Cholent Pull Up to the Kids Table 1 Aug 2025
In Seattle's political landscape, a new Jewish-led political action committee (PAC) named 'The Kids Table' is making waves by tackling extremism and promotin...
1 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish You don't need to support Israel, but don't obsess about us either. 1 Aug 2025
Joshua Hoffman explores the disproportionate global focus on Israel, particularly in Western countries, arguing that while many feel compelled to take a stan...
1 Aug 2025
JTA Novelist David Grossman says Israel is committing ‘genocide’ in Gaza, joining a rising chorus 1 Aug 2025
David Grossman, a renowned Israeli novelist and peace advocate whose son was killed during military service, has publicly stated for the first time that he b...
1 Aug 2025
The Free Press Bari’s Picks of the Week: Right from Wrong 1 Aug 2025
In this roundup of current events, Bari Weiss addresses a range of pressing issues, from the celebration of murder in the US to misinformation in the media a...
1 Aug 2025
JTA New Trump policy letting federal employees proselytize at work references tefillin 1 Aug 2025
The Trump administration's new guidelines for religious expression in the federal workplace allow employees to display religious items and discuss their fait...
1 Aug 2025
JTA New videos of 2 Israeli hostages in Gaza raise concerns that they are facing starvation with no deal in sight 1 Aug 2025
New videos have surfaced showing two Israeli hostages, Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David, who were captured by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad during the ...
1 Aug 2025
Forward Israelis want out of the Gaza war. But all the exit routes feel like traps 1 Aug 2025
After nearly two years since the start of the ongoing war with Hamas, Israelis are deeply disillusioned and weary, feeling trapped in a conflict with no clea...
1 Aug 2025
Forward Antisemitic conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein are proliferating — and entering the mainstream 1 Aug 2025
Conspiracy theories linking Jeffrey Epstein to a covert Israeli operation are gaining traction, fueled by renewed attention to his criminal activities. Altho...
1 Aug 2025
Forward That whites-only, no Jews allowed Arkansas community is legal, says state’s attorney general. How? 1 Aug 2025
The controversial community, Return to the Land, in northern Arkansas, excludes Jews and non-whites but has been deemed legally permissible by Arkansas Attor...
1 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Moral Clarity in a Confusing World 1 Aug 2025
In a complex analysis of recent geopolitical dynamics, the article discusses the moral clarity regarding the conflict in Gaza as expressed by various public ...
1 Aug 2025
The Free Press WATCH: Haviv Rettig Gur on Gaza Hunger 1 Aug 2025
The article addresses the growing hunger crisis in Gaza, which has been misreported by some Western media and international organizations as mass starvation ...
1 Aug 2025
JTA Israelis lament their divides, and cling to them, as they mark a holiday commemorating the toll of disunity 1 Aug 2025
As Tisha B'Av approached, Israelis reflected on their internal divisions, highlighting the national rift between different communities, including the religio...
1 Aug 2025
JTA On Monday my son was sworn into the IDF. I spent that afternoon protesting the Israeli government. 1 Aug 2025
Rabbi Daniel Gropper reflects on the conflicting emotions of watching his son join the IDF as a lone soldier while simultaneously protesting in Manhattan aga...
1 Aug 2025
JTA Trump calls on Hamas to ‘surrender,’ Witkoff visits Gaza as US and Israel reportedly take new tack 1 Aug 2025
Amid increasing tensions in the Middle East, former President Donald Trump called for Hamas to surrender and release hostages, asserting that this would be t...
1 Aug 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones August 1 Mailbag! 1 Aug 2025
The episode features discussions on various historical and political topics, focusing particularly on the geopolitical dynamics involving the U.S., Central A...
1 Aug 2025
Israel: State of a Nation Bring Elkana Home from Gaza Captivity! 1 Aug 2025
Rebecca Bohbot, the wife of Elkana Bohbot who is being held hostage in Gaza, appeals for his release. She describes the dire situation and her wish for him t...
1 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish I tried to be pro-Palestinian, but they made it impossible. 1 Aug 2025
The author expresses frustration with attempts to support the Palestinian cause, citing widespread celebration of violence against Israelis and rampant misin...
1 Aug 2025
The Free Press TGIF: My Jeans Are Blue 1 Aug 2025
Nellie Bowles humorously critiques current American political dynamics with a focus on recent challenges faced by the Democratic party. Using a conversationa...
1 Aug 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Hope for peace or terrorist appeasement? Two experts weigh in on Canada recognizing Palestinian statehood 1 Aug 2025
Canada's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood has sparked a major debate among Canadian Jewish communities and international observers. Analysts Jon A...
1 Aug 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Hope for peace or terrorist appeasement? Two experts weigh in on Canada recognizing Palestinian statehood 1 Aug 2025
Canada's announcement to recognize Palestine as a state has sparked significant debate in the Jewish community, with Prime Minister Carney outlining conditio...
1 Aug 2025
TEXTing headphones Torah and Politics: The Jewish-American Right 1 Aug 2025
The episode explores how Jewish-American conservatives reconcile their support for Trump with their values, addressing the challenges of navigating political...
1 Aug 2025
Tikvah headphones How Islamism Took Over the Middle East 1 Aug 2025
Hussein Aboubakr Mansour argues that the intellectual crisis in the Middle East, leading to the rise of Islamism, is rooted in a misapplication of German phi...
1 Aug 2025
MomentMag Israel and Gaza: Change in the Wind with Aaron David Miller and Nadine Epstein 1 Aug 2025
In the conversation between Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller and Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein, the rapidly shifting dynamics surrounding the I...
1 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish The Tragic Truth Behind Israel’s War Strategy 31 Jul 2025
Israeli society faces a harrowing moral and strategic dilemma in its conflict with Hamas: balancing the rescue of hostages with defeating Hamas. While the ho...
31 Jul 2025
JTA Record number of Senate Democrats vote to block US weapons sales to Israel 31 Jul 2025
A significant shift in Democratic support for Israel was evident as a record 27 Senate Democrats voted for resolutions blocking U.S. military sales to Israel...
31 Jul 2025
The Free Press Haviv Rettig Gur: Israel’s Winning One War While It Loses Another 31 Jul 2025
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses Israel's simultaneous battles in Gaza: the physical ground war, the struggle to provide humanitarian aid, and the information war ...
31 Jul 2025
The Free Press Mistakes at ‘The New York Times’ Only Go in One Direction 31 Jul 2025
The New York Times faced criticism for its coverage of hunger in Gaza, initially publishing a story that cited the Gaza Ministry of Health and presented a co...
31 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Message to the Prime Minister, France, the UK, and Canada 31 Jul 2025
The author expresses deep concern over harsh criticisms of Israel from international allies amidst the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. While validating the suff...
31 Jul 2025
Jewish Review of Books Something of a Nuisance: Ancient Jews between East and West 31 Jul 2025
Allan Arkush reviews Barry S. Strauss's interpretation of ancient Jewish history in "Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World's Mightiest ...
31 Jul 2025
JTA Stephen Colbert asked Josh Shapiro about his only campaign defeat. The winner has some thoughts. 31 Jul 2025
In his appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro humorously recounted his only election loss to author Ami Eden ...
31 Jul 2025
JTA Brown University strikes $50M deal with Trump administration over allegations of campus antisemitism 31 Jul 2025
Brown University has reached a $50 million agreement with the Trump administration to restore federal research funding lost due to allegations of campus anti...
31 Jul 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Dems Who Hate Israel—and Sydney Sweeney 31 Jul 2025
The episode explores the significant political shift as 27 Democratic senators vote against aid to Israel, questioning the future of bipartisan support for t...
31 Jul 2025
Israel: State of a Nation EMERGENCY EPISODE: Don’t Forget Last Hostages in Gaza | I Use Toys To Explain "Bad Guys Took Daddy" 31 Jul 2025
The episode features Rebecca Bohbot sharing her family's harrowing experience of her husband, Elkana Bohbot, being held hostage by Hamas following his abduct...
31 Jul 2025
Between The Lines Scoop: Columbia Journalism School Inaugurates ‘Miss Leading Headlines Beauty Pageant’ 31 Jul 2025
Columbia Journalism School has launched a satirical event called the "Miss Leading Headlines Beauty Pageant" under pressure from the White House, showcasing ...
31 Jul 2025
The Beinart Notebook NYT Columnist Michelle Goldberg 31 Jul 2025
New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg will discuss critical political issues on a Zoom call, including the influence of Zohran Mamdani, a New York State...
31 Jul 2025
Promised Podcast headphones The “No Guide to the Perplexed” Edition 31 Jul 2025
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Linda Gradstein, and Noah Efron discuss the severe hunger crisis in Gaza, exploring differing narratives around the humanitarian aid s...
31 Jul 2025
JTA In a first, Arab League countries condemn Oct. 7 attack, call on Hamas to disarm 31 Jul 2025
In a significant diplomatic move, the Arab League, comprising 22 nations including Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, has condemned the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack ...
31 Jul 2025
Haaretz Weekly headphones 'Israel doesn't want journalists on the ground': CNN’s Jeremy Diamond on the fight to enter Gaza 31 Jul 2025
CNN's Jerusalem correspondent Jeremy Diamond discusses the ongoing and unprecedented denial of access for international journalists in Gaza since the war beg...
31 Jul 2025
JTA Who’s winning in the NYC mayoral election? And how are Jews voting? All the polls in one place. 31 Jul 2025
The upcoming New York City mayoral election, featuring five candidates, has become a focal point for Jewish voters due to the complex interplay of antisemiti...
31 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish If you can, please help us keep serving you. 31 Jul 2025
Following the recent developments since October 7th, Future of Jewish, a publication dedicated to a deeper understanding of Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish w...
31 Jul 2025
JTA Canada joins France and UK in saying it will recognize Palestinian state in September 31 Jul 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has declared that Canada will join France and the UK in recognizing a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations Ge...
31 Jul 2025
Forward A young Jewish organizer takes on Jerry Nadler in a generational challenge 31 Jul 2025
Liam Elkind, a 26-year-old Jewish organizer from New York, is challenging long-time Congressman Jerry Nadler in a Democratic primary, advocating for generati...
31 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish The obsession with Netanyahu is hiding something far uglier. 30 Jul 2025
Cynthia Lazar critiques an article in The New York Times Magazine that she believes unfairly portrays Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the sole c...
30 Jul 2025
Rationalist Judaism Secular and Dati Apologists for Charedim 30 Jul 2025
Natan Slifkin critiques the alliance between Israel's Likud party and charedi communities, highlighting the pragmatic but problematic reliance on charedi pol...
30 Jul 2025
JTA Zohran Mamdani holds a wide edge among Jewish voters as he dominates in new NYC mayoral race poll 30 Jul 2025
Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a frontrunner in the New York mayoral race, leading by a significant margin among Jewish voters despite his controversial stanc...
30 Jul 2025
Forward Marjorie Taylor Greene may be first Republican lawmaker to call Gaza war a ‘genocide’ 30 Jul 2025
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has stirred controversy by labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, becoming the first Republican to use thi...
30 Jul 2025
The Beinart Notebook July “Ask Me Anything” 30 Jul 2025
In his monthly Ask Me Anything session, Peter Beinart addresses a range of issues relevant to the Jewish community, particularly concerning how Jews relate t...
30 Jul 2025
Forward I have the answer to Jon Stewart’s toughest question about Israel 30 Jul 2025
Rob Eshman addresses Jon Stewart's struggle with navigating conversations about Israel among friends who disagree with his critical views. Eshman proposes a ...
30 Jul 2025