The Beinart Notebook
Do Our Rabbis Believe in God?
28 Jul 2025
Peter Beinart challenges rabbis to reevaluate their spiritual priorities amid the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He emphasizes that true faith inv...
28 Jul 2025
JTA
Israel announces daily ‘humanitarian pauses’ to allow Gaza aid distribution amid global outcry
28 Jul 2025
Israel has initiated a daily pause in its military operations across parts of Gaza to enable humanitarian aid distribution, amid intense international pressu...
28 Jul 2025
Tel Aviv Review
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When Decolonization Is a Metaphor
28 Jul 2025
Adam Kirsch discusses the use of the term 'settler colonialism' in framing Israeli-Palestinian relations, emphasizing its transformation from an academic the...
28 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
You can’t feed starving Gazans without facing this truth.
28 Jul 2025
Musician Peter Himmelman explores the complexity of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing that the call for aid must consider Hamas's manipulation of ...
28 Jul 2025
The Free Press
Is Gaza Starving? Searching for Truth in an Information War. Plus. . .
28 Jul 2025
The Free Press addresses the acute information battle over the perceived food crisis in Gaza amidst escalating tensions. While Israel and neighboring countri...
28 Jul 2025
Jewish Insider
‘Like Tylenol for a cancer patient:’ Israeli aid measures unlikely to allay European pressure
28 Jul 2025
The article by Lahav Harkov analyzes the limited impact of recent Israeli aid measures on alleviating European diplomatic pressure. Despite efforts by Israel...
28 Jul 2025
The Free Press
Matti Friedman: Is Gaza Starving? Searching for the Truth in an Information War.
27 Jul 2025
Matti Friedman critically examines the media narratives surrounding the recent Gaza conflict that began on October 7, 2023, highlighting discrepancies and mi...
27 Jul 2025
Forward
Trump administration promotes official with history of antisemitic ties to lead U.S. peace efforts
27 Jul 2025
The promotion of Darren Beattie, a controversial Jewish figure with ties to antisemitic and white nationalist circles, has stirred significant concern among ...
27 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Debunking a Genocide Scholar
27 Jul 2025
The article challenges the narrative that Israel's military actions in Gaza amount to genocide, arguing that such claims are based on biased reports and mani...
27 Jul 2025
The Beinart Notebook
How a Mind is Changed
27 Jul 2025
Aharon Dardik’s journey from a childhood in a religious settlement in the West Bank to activism at Columbia University offers a powerful narrative of persona...
27 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
If you can, please help us keep serving you.
27 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, has made its publication freely accessible since October 7, aiming to provide deeper understanding of Judaism, Israe...
27 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
A Palestinian state cannot be recognized into existence.
26 Jul 2025
The article examines the complex issue of recognizing a Palestinian state without a peace agreement, highlighting the challenges this presents under internat...
26 Jul 2025
Jewdicious
Holding Hard Truths
26 Jul 2025
In a poignant op-ed, Sarah Tuttle-Singer reflects on the moral and spiritual crisis facing Israel during the Three Weeks, a period of mourning for the destru...
26 Jul 2025
Forward
The US is turning a blind eye to death and devastation — it isn't the first time
26 Jul 2025
Terrence Petty draws parallels between the historical indifference of the United States during the Holocaust and its current stance on Israel's actions in Ga...
26 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
Westerners have no idea about refugee camps and humanitarian aid.
26 Jul 2025
In her reflective personal account, Hether Warshauer shares her experience inside two refugee camps in Lebanon, highlighting the harsh realities often ignore...
26 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
Only Jews are expected to feed their sworn enemy.
25 Jul 2025
The article by Joshua Hoffman argues that Israel is uniquely burdened by global expectations to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians, despite being under...
25 Jul 2025
JTA
7 major US Jewish groups decline meeting with French official after ‘premature Palestinian state recognition’
25 Jul 2025
Seven leading U.S. Jewish organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee, declined a meeting with French Minister Jean...
25 Jul 2025
JTA
Why Bard College’s orchestra performed Mendelssohn at the site of Hitler’s Nuremberg rallies
25 Jul 2025
At a historically significant site in Nuremberg previously used for Nazi rallies, Bard College's "The Orchestra Now" performed a concert centered on Felix Me...
25 Jul 2025
JTA
Trump says Hamas didn’t want ceasefire deal after US, Israel pull out of negotiations: ‘I think they want to die’
25 Jul 2025
In response to stalled ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, former President Donald Trump suggested that Hamas is unwilling to agree to peace and accused them ...
25 Jul 2025
JTA
Japan sees big wins for far-right, anti-immigration party that denounced ‘Jewish capital’
25 Jul 2025
The recent parliamentary elections in Japan saw a significant rise of the far-right Sanseito party, which secured 14 seats in the upper house, indicating a s...
25 Jul 2025
The Cholent
The State of the Unions
25 Jul 2025
A recent narrow decision by the NEA, the largest U.S. teachers' union, to continue their relationship with the Anti-Defamation League highlights the growing ...
25 Jul 2025
Forward
Actually, Trump made things between Israel and Iran way worse
25 Jul 2025
Dan Perry critiques former President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018, arguing that it exacerbated te...
25 Jul 2025
JTA
Jews know how to shout ‘Never again.’ It’s time to do that now for Gaza.
25 Jul 2025
The article discusses the need for American Jewish leaders and institutions to vocally oppose what they perceive as genocidal actions against Palestinians in...
25 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Ship of Fools
25 Jul 2025
The article critiques the problematic statements and actions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and responses from various international figures an...
25 Jul 2025
Forward
As starvation mounts in Gaza, Jewish voices increasingly rise up in consternation
25 Jul 2025
Amidst a worsening hunger crisis in Gaza, Jewish voices are rising in concern over the humanitarian toll of the ongoing conflict. As reports of starvation an...
25 Jul 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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We're Opening the Mailbag
25 Jul 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast team tackles a variety of listener questions in a special mailbag episode, addressing topics ranging from Donald Trump's inac...
25 Jul 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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We're Opening the Mailbag
25 Jul 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast team engages with listener questions, offering a mix of humor and serious reflection on a range of topics, from historical mi...
25 Jul 2025
JTA
As hunger crisis mounts in Gaza, Jewish voices increasingly rise up in consternation
25 Jul 2025
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has drawn increasing concern and activism from Jewish communities worldwide, spurred by reports of widespread hunger and suff...
25 Jul 2025
JTA
Emmanuel Macron says France will unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state this fall
25 Jul 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron announced France's unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state during his appearance at the United Nations General Assembl...
25 Jul 2025
Jewish Insider
Huckabee: United Nations more interested in self-preservation than getting food into Gaza
25 Jul 2025
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee criticized the United Nations, suggesting it focuses more on self-preservation than humanitarian efforts, specifically...
25 Jul 2025
JTA
Tel Aviv rally calls for war’s end, as hunger reigns in Gaza and ceasefire talks collapse anew
24 Jul 2025
In a significant protest held in Tel Aviv's Habima Square, thousands gathered to demand an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has lasted over 21 mont...
24 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
The Real Reasons People Care So Much About the Israel-Hamas War
24 Jul 2025
The global fascination with the Israel-Hamas conflict, as analyzed by Joshua Hoffman, is less about direct impact and more about identity politics, virtues s...
24 Jul 2025
JTA
I was kicked out of an antisemitism watchdog group after asking a question. What has happened to us?
24 Jul 2025
Amy Klein reflects on being expelled from the Facebook group "Mothers Against College Antisemitism" (MACA) after questioning the group's stance on a keffiyeh...
24 Jul 2025
People of the Pod
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An Orange Tie and A Grieving Crowd: Comedian Yohay Sponder on Jewish Resilience
24 Jul 2025
Yohay Sponder, an Israeli comedian, shares how his work has evolved to offer resilience and connection through humor amidst adversity. During his tour, he us...
24 Jul 2025
Forward
Josh Shapiro accuses Zohran Mamdani of condoning ‘blatantly antisemitic’ supporters
24 Jul 2025
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a prominent Jewish politician, has criticized Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral nominee for New York City, for not a...
24 Jul 2025
Forward
The left is turning on AOC over Israel — and imperiling its own agenda
24 Jul 2025
Since entering politics, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been a prominent figure on the progressive left, but her positions on Israel have led to significa...
24 Jul 2025
Forward
A new humanitarian outrage is unfolding in the Middle East. It's not in Gaza
24 Jul 2025
The article by Rob Eshman highlights the severe and underreported humanitarian crisis facing Afghan refugees in Iran. Amid global attention on the Israeli-Pa...
24 Jul 2025
Sources
Concerning Community
24 Jul 2025
The article explores the multifaceted nature of community within Jewish life, especially in the wake of events like the October 7th attacks in Israel and the...
24 Jul 2025
Sources
It Is Time to Take the Palestinian Narrative More Seriously
24 Jul 2025
Michael Koplow examines the need for American Jews to engage with the Palestinian narrative, particularly in light of its divergence from the dominant histor...
24 Jul 2025
Sources
Reframing the Zionist Narrative in Recognition of Palestinian Experience
24 Jul 2025
Joshua Levisohn argues for reframing the traditional Zionist narrative to acknowledge the Palestinian perspective and experiences. Citing his own evolution i...
24 Jul 2025
Sources
Telling Israel’s Story in the Community of Nations: A Conversation with Tal Becker
24 Jul 2025
Abigail Pogrebin engages Tal Becker, Vice President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, in a profound discussion on Israel's place in the global community of na...
24 Jul 2025
Sources
Two Inward Turns: Canadian Jews Since Multiculturalism, Since October 8, and Since Trump’s Annexationist Threat
24 Jul 2025
David S. Koffman examines the notable shifts in Canadian Jewish life over the decades, particularly in light of recent global and national events. Historical...
24 Jul 2025
Sources
We Must Renew Our Commitment to Israel’s Defining Values
24 Jul 2025
Tomer Persico emphasizes the urgent need for Israel to recommit to its founding principles, paralleling America's transformation post-Civil War. He argues th...
24 Jul 2025
Forward
Why Jewish students aren’t celebrating Columbia’s antisemitism deal with the Trump administration
24 Jul 2025
Columbia University's settlement with the Trump administration over antisemitism allegations has prompted mixed reactions among Jewish students and leaders. ...
24 Jul 2025
The Free Press
The Price of Flour Shows the Hunger Crisis in Gaza
24 Jul 2025
The severe increase in flour prices in Gaza, analyzed by Hebrew University's Yannay Spitzer, points to a potential hunger crisis in the region, exacerbated b...
24 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Antisemitism, DEI, and Columbia University
24 Jul 2025
Columbia University has reached a $220 million settlement with the Trump administration over allegations of antisemitism on campus, a move applauded by many ...
24 Jul 2025
Promised Podcast
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The “Reuniting & De-uniting” Edition
24 Jul 2025
This episode examines cross-border dynamics involving the Druze communities in Israel and Syria, highlighting moments of unity amid conflict, and delves into...
24 Jul 2025
Israel Policy Pod
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Coalition Crises, Gaza Talks, Syria Escalation
24 Jul 2025
The episode explores the current political turmoil in Israel, focusing on the coalition's discord over the ultra-Orthodox military draft exemption and its im...
24 Jul 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Conspiracies Left and Right
24 Jul 2025
The episode delves into ongoing political turmoil as the Trump administration accuses former President Obama of orchestrating a conspiracy during the 2016 el...
24 Jul 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Conspiracies Left and Right
24 Jul 2025
The podcast episode discusses the Trump administration's accusations against former President Obama, claiming he orchestrated a conspiracy known as the 'Russ...
24 Jul 2025