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JTA Spike Lee says his pro-Palestinian NBA All-Star Game outfit wasn’t meant as a dig against Deni Avdija 18 Feb
Director Spike Lee addressed criticism regarding his attire at the NBA All-Star Game, which featured pro-Palestinian symbols, clarifying that it wasn't aimed...
18 Feb
Future of Jewish Why Gaza's Destruction Needed to Happen 18 Feb
Vanessa Berg's essay argues that the destruction in Gaza can be seen as a necessary step towards breaking its cycle of violence perpetuated by Hamas governan...
18 Feb
Forward British woman who removed an Israeli hostage poster from a memorial site is convicted of theft 18 Feb
In Brighton, England, Fiona Monro, a woman linked to anti-Zionist activism, was convicted of theft for removing a poster of an Israeli hostage, Tzachi Idan, ...
18 Feb
Tablet Hymietown Revisited 18 Feb
Rev. Jesse Jackson's role in American civil rights and politics is well-documented, but his contentious relationship with the Jewish community during his pre...
18 Feb
Tablet PEN America’s Jewish Exception 18 Feb
PEN America, an organization traditionally committed to defending free expression, has come under criticism for retracting a statement condemning the cancell...
18 Feb
JTA More Jewish officials are rebuking Rep. Randy Fine over tweet comparing Muslims to dogs 17 Feb
Rep. Randy Fine of Florida, a Jewish congressman known for his pro-Israel stance, faced widespread criticism and calls for censure following an Islamophobic ...
17 Feb
JTA Madrid museum sparks outcry after ejecting 3 elderly Israeli tourists who displayed Israeli flag, Star of David 17 Feb
Three elderly Israeli women were ejected from the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid after displaying the Israeli flag and wearing a Star of David, sparking accusa...
17 Feb
Forward Jesse Jackson, whose ties to American Jews were marked by strain and solidarity, dies at 84 17 Feb
Rev. Jesse Jackson's life and legacy were marked by complex relationships with American Jews, shaped by moments of both solidarity and strain. Jackson, a sig...
17 Feb
Forward Tragically, 'genocide' has become a meaningless word 17 Feb
Jay Michaelson critiques the reckless use of the word 'genocide' in political discourse, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He highligh...
17 Feb
Rationalist Judaism Charedi Chickens Come Home To Roost 17 Feb
In a critical analysis published by The Jerusalem Post, Natan Slifkin discusses a controversial incident involving female IDF soldiers being harassed by a ha...
17 Feb
Forward Mamdani appoints progressive Israel critic to oversee NYC’s global diplomacy 17 Feb
Ana Maria Archila, co-chair of the Working Families Party, has been appointed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lead the city's international affairs offic...
17 Feb
JTA Synagogue protest ‘buffer zone’ legislation undergoing revision in NYC as police chief Jessica Tisch says she ‘has concerns’ 17 Feb
In New York City, a proposed bill by Council Speaker Julie Menin to restrict protests within 100 feet of houses of worship, including synagogues, is under re...
17 Feb
Mishpacha The High Cost of a Hostile Iran 17 Feb
The article discusses the economic consequences for the United States of engaging with the current hostile regime in Iran, highlighting the substantial costs...
17 Feb
JTA Berlin film festival fends off criticism after jury president Wim Wenders rebuffs calls to criticize Israel 17 Feb
The Berlin International Film Festival faces controversy after its jury president, Wim Wenders, declined to make a political statement about the Israeli-Pale...
17 Feb
JTA Frederick Wiseman, documentarian whose antisemitism experiences led to a career examining social institutions, dies at 96 17 Feb
Frederick Wiseman, an acclaimed documentary filmmaker, passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of deeply insightful films examining social institutions. H...
17 Feb
JTA Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader whose 1984 comments undercut Jewish relations, dies at 84 17 Feb
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the influential civil rights leader, has passed at age 84. While Jackson advocated for racial inclusion and pioneered economic reforms, h...
17 Feb
Tablet France Needs Jews in Order to Remain Itself 17 Feb
In this passionate speech by French President Emmanuel Macron, delivered on the twentieth anniversary of Ilan Halimi's tragic murder, the imperative of comba...
17 Feb
Future of Jewish The New Constitution of Palestine™️ 16 Feb
Daniel Greenfield critiques the proposed constitution for the so-called State of Palestine, posited by the Palestine Liberation Organization, emphasizing its...
16 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah A Perfect Storm 16 Feb
A recent violent incident in Bnei Brak, where two female IDF soldiers were chased by a mob of Charedi extremists, highlights ongoing tensions between ultra-O...
16 Feb
Israel: State of a Nation To fight far-right antizionism, you have to understand the conspiratorial rabbit hole. 16 Feb
The episode explores the rising trend of antisemitism and antizionism among the far-right in America, emphasizing the importance of understanding the conspir...
16 Feb
JTA US ambassador demands that Belgium drop ‘ridiculous and anti semitic’ investigation of mohels 16 Feb
U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, is pressuring Belgium to cease an investigation into mohels (Jewish circumcisers) who allegedly use unsafe practices,...
16 Feb
JTA Spike Lee, Kyrie Irving wear pro-Palestinian outfits to NBA All-Star Game featuring first Israeli player 16 Feb
The NBA All-Star Game saw Deni Avdija make history as the first Israeli player to participate, representing his nation's pride on a global stage. Avdija's pe...
16 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy How should Jewish organizations respond to the growing criticism of Israel from inside our communities?    16 Feb
As internal criticism of Israel and the concept of Zionism grows within Jewish communities, surveys reveal nuanced stances among American Jews. Recent data f...
16 Feb
The Beinart Notebook The Closing of the Establishment Jewish Mind 16 Feb
The upcoming Zoom discussion, hosted by the Beinart Notebook, will feature Sabri Jiryis, a prominent Palestinian intellectual. Jiryis played a key role in fo...
16 Feb
JTA NYC new antisemitism czar says she aims to ‘expand the communal table by pulling up additional chairs’ 16 Feb
Phylisa Wisdom, the newly appointed executive director of New York City's Office to Combat Antisemitism, aims to foster inclusivity across the political spec...
16 Feb
Future of Jewish Israel's New Military Doctrine: Fortress Israel 2.0 16 Feb
Israel is shifting from its reliance on foreign defense partners, particularly the United States, to cultivate greater strategic autonomy and domestic produc...
16 Feb
Future of Jewish I just visited Gaza’s new frontline. 15 Feb
Jonathan Sacerdoti provides an on-the-ground insight into the tension along Gaza's "yellow line," a current front in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This b...
15 Feb
Israel: State of a Nation The Horseshoe Theory: When the Far Left and Far Right Become the Same 15 Feb
The video explores the horseshoe theory, which suggests that political extremes, specifically the far left and the 'woke right,' tend to converge rather than...
15 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah An Appalling Op-ed by a Charedi MK 15 Feb
Israeli Charedi MK Rabbi Yitzchak Pindrus has stirred controversy with an op-ed arguing that the Israeli state is systematically undermining the Torah-observ...
15 Feb
Rationalist Judaism This Rabbi Politician is Lying 15 Feb
Natan Slifkin critiques Rabbi Yitzchak Pindrus's article in Mishpacha magazine for distorting the reality of the charedi community's role in Israeli society....
15 Feb
Israel: State of a Nation What is the Woke Right and why do they hate Jews? 15 Feb
The episode explores the development of the 'Woke Right,' a group identified as diverging from traditional right-wing or MAGA coalitions yet maintaining a st...
15 Feb
Israel: State of a Nation Defining the Woke Right and Mapping the Players 15 Feb
The video explores the emergence of the "woke right," a reactionary movement responding to the progressive left, characterized by adopting the identity-polit...
15 Feb
Jewdicious Israel's Essential Challenge 15 Feb
Joanna Landau discusses the strategic importance of Israel developing a strong global reputation alongside its military prowess, drawing parallels to histori...
15 Feb
Forward UpScrolled is a social media haven for unspeakable antisemitism. How does that help Palestinians? 14 Feb
UpScrolled, a new social media platform launched by Issam Hijazi as a safe space for pro-Palestinian advocacy, has devolved into a hub for virulent antisemit...
14 Feb
Future of Jewish Israel’s economy is making a comeback. 13 Feb
In this essay, General Yoav Gallant, former Israeli Minister of Defense, explores the intricate connection between national security and economic growth, wit...
13 Feb
Forward Mamdani’s antisemitism chief pledges trust-building amid early skepticism 13 Feb
Phylisa Wisdom is the new head of New York City’s Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism, appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She intends to focus on building ...
13 Feb
JTA Mamdani hosts Jacob Frey, Jewish mayor of Minneapolis who has stood up to ICE 13 Feb
NYC Council is moving forward with a series of seven bills to tackle antisemitism, spearheaded by Jewish Council Speaker Julie Menin. The legislative package...
13 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah Playing the Holocaust Card 13 Feb
The article provides an account of a contentious exchange between US Rep. Becca Balint and Attorney General Pam Bondi during a House Judiciary Committee hear...
13 Feb
JTA The crime epidemic in Palestinian communities like mine is a crisis for Jews who care about Israel, too 13 Feb
In this powerful piece, Fida Nara Tabony sheds light on the alarming rise in crime rates in Palestinian communities within Israel, such as her hometown of Na...
13 Feb
The Beinart Notebook Speaking Across Divides 13 Feb
Peter Beinart explores the challenges and potential of dialogue across conflicting perspectives, particularly in the realm of Jewish communities and politica...
13 Feb
JTA French, German, Jewish leaders call for resignation of UN’s Francesca Albanese over ‘common enemy’ comments 13 Feb
Francesca Albanese, the UN's Palestinian rights envoy, has sparked controversy with recent remarks at the Al-Jazeera Forum, suggesting Israel is a common ene...
13 Feb
Unpacked Are Iran’s protests really a Mossad operation? 13 Feb
The video explores the Iranian regime's claims that current mass protests in the country are instigated by foreign intelligence agencies, such as Israel's Mo...
13 Feb
Forward The Israeli government wants you to stop calling Oct. 7 a 'massacre.' Yes, really. 13 Feb
In a controversial governmental move, Israeli authorities, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have discouraged referring to the October 7, 2023 attack...
13 Feb
Forward Can Trump save Israel from itself? 13 Feb
The piece discusses the Israeli government's recent actions towards annexing the West Bank, emphasizing the influence of right-wing extremists within Prime M...
13 Feb
Israel: State of a Nation When America First Becomes Israel Last | Karys Rhea 12 Feb
EylON the Record's latest episode features Eylon Levy in conversation with Karys Rhea, shedding light on a troubling convergence of antisemitic narratives fr...
12 Feb
Forward Antisemitism bills head to NYC Council Committee to Combat Hate 12 Feb
The New York City Council is advancing a set of proposals from Speaker Julie Menin aimed at combating antisemitism, which has been on the rise. The bills inc...
12 Feb
JTA Homeland Security hires social media manager whose posts raised alarm for promoting ‘white-nationalist rhetoric’ 12 Feb
The Department of Homeland Security's recent hiring of Peyton Rollins as its digital communications director has become controversial due to his alleged prom...
12 Feb
Forward In two controversial ads, a tale of how not to fight antisemitism — or support Israel 12 Feb
Two prominent ad campaigns aimed at addressing Jewish concerns about antisemitism and supporting Israel were critiqued by Libby Lenkinski for their ineffecti...
12 Feb
JTA Mamdani headed to Albany for questions about his budget. He got grilled on antisemitism. 12 Feb
Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced scrutiny over his handling of antisemitism during a budget hearing in Albany, highlighting the intersection of political leadershi...
12 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah If They Build It, Charedim Will Come 12 Feb
Tensions within Israeli society are exemplified by the withdrawal of support by Charedi leader Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch for a Knesset bill that would have all...
12 Feb