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