Sapir
Zionism Remains a Freedom Struggle
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the unique position of Israel as a postcolonial state that has thrived amidst challenges since its founding. Drawing comparisons with ot...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Jews and Cancel Culture
3 Apr 2025
The essays in the Sapir journal issue argue that Jews should be particularly concerned about the impact of cancel culture on liberal democracy and Jewish val...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Editor’s Note
3 Apr 2025
Sapir's ninth issue commemorates Israel's 75th birthday by reflecting on its past achievements while anticipating future challenges. Against the backdrop of ...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Israel Is a World Power
3 Apr 2025
As Israel marks its 75th anniversary, it has emerged as a significant global power, moving beyond its historical symbolic clout to wield real geopolitical in...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
‘We Are Alone’: Reflections on the Jewish-American Response to October 7
3 Apr 2025
The reflection delves into the profound disillusionment felt by Jewish American progressives in response to the tragic events of October 7, 2023. The writer ...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran
3 Apr 2025
Bret Stephens and Reuel Marc Gerecht discuss Iran's involvement in supporting Hamas and its implications for Israel's security operations following a signifi...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
The Road to a Second Kristallnacht
3 Apr 2025
Reflecting on the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the author warns of rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism, likening the current climate to the moral degr...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
America (at Her Best)
3 Apr 2025
The article discusses the historically philosemitic foundations of the United States, highlighting notable Jewish contributions to American society and polit...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Pro-Israel Progressives
3 Apr 2025
In a compelling interview with Bret Stephens, Representative Ritchie Torres of New York's 15th district articulates his unique position as a pro-Israel progr...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Reimagining Philanthropy for the Start-Up Nation
3 Apr 2025
As Israel's economic strength has grown, the role of Jewish philanthropy is being re-evaluated, especially following the events of October 7, which highlight...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
The Media are Broken. Here’s What Could Be Next
3 Apr 2025
In an essay exploring the challenges facing the media landscape, the author examines the decline of trust and credibility in the current media environment, s...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Zionism Will Survive the Legacy Media
3 Apr 2025
In the wake of the 2021 Gaza conflict, a group of over 500 journalists criticized major Western media outlets for their perceived pro-Israel bias, calling fo...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
An Iron Dome for Social Media
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the struggle against anti-Israel narratives on social media, particularly during conflicts like the May 2021 clash between Israel and Ha...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Israel Is a Hispanic Opportunity
3 Apr 2025
The article highlights the strategic importance of the Hispanic community in shaping the U.S.-Israel relationship. While historically supportive, shifts in L...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Mainstream Media: Not Antisemitic but Blind to Jewish Concerns
3 Apr 2025
The mainstream American media is critiqued for a perceived bias against Jewish concerns, not due to overt antisemitism but rather ignorance and insensitivity...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Complicit: Big Tech and Antisemitism
3 Apr 2025
The article delves into the troubling relationship between Big Tech platforms and the perpetuation of antisemitism. It outlines how online forums like Gab, a...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
The BBC
3 Apr 2025
This personal account highlights a historical instance of perceived anti-Zionism at the BBC, reflecting broader critiques of the organization’s reporting on ...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Improbable Influencers
3 Apr 2025
Susan Alexandra, a New York-based brand known for Judaica-inspired fashion, has been vocal in its activism on social issues such as racial injustice and abor...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
‘Beyond the Welfare of the Jews’
3 Apr 2025
Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, discusses the persistent presence and transformation of antisemitism in America and glob...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Letter to an Anti-Zionist Idealist
3 Apr 2025
Written as a personal letter, this piece contrasts the life experiences of an Iranian Jew who fled to Israel with those of an American anti-Zionist, highligh...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
In the Face of Antisemitism, Neutrality Is a Sin
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the persistent nature of antisemitism and highlights the moral obligation to reject neutrality in the face of such hatred, especially in...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Arab Modernizers
3 Apr 2025
The relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly since the signing of the Abraham Accords, illustrates a unique and burgeonin...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
The Human-Rights Establishment
3 Apr 2025
In this reflective piece on human rights organizations, a former editor of the Human Rights Watch World Report delves into the disproportionate focus and per...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Islamism
3 Apr 2025
In a reflective account, the author examines the roots and appeal of Islamism, particularly its antisemitic and extremist elements, through personal experien...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
The Constitutional Case for Jewish Charter Schools
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the potential of Jewish charter schools (JCSs) as a solution to multiple challenges facing the American Jewish community, such as the da...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Editor’s Note
3 Apr 2025
The critique examines the decline of liberal values within American universities, identified by their shift from fostering open-mindedness and intellectual i...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Encouraging Debate, Not Settling It
3 Apr 2025
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier of Vanderbilt University elaborates on his vision of nurturing a campus atmosphere steeped in free speech and reasonable debate, ...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Postcard from Lod
3 Apr 2025
Lod, home to a magnificent 1,700-year-old Roman mosaic, reflects Israel's complex tapestry of ethnic and religious dynamics. This city has a lengthy history ...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Boycotts: The Case for Raising Our Voices
3 Apr 2025
The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement has largely failed to economically impact Israel, as foreign investments in the country have significan...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Boycotts: The Threat to Academic Freedom
3 Apr 2025
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) recently shifted its stance, legitimizing academic boycotts as a form of political expression, a mov...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Boycotts: The Legal Remedy
3 Apr 2025
The article discusses the complex issue of academic boycotts against Israeli institutions and their significant implications on international collaborations ...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Democracy’s Pessimism Paradox
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the pervasive sense of pessimism within modern democracies, fueled by social decay, economic challenges, and dissatisfaction with democr...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Polarization and the Hidden Israeli Center
3 Apr 2025
Amidst growing political polarization in Israel, survey data shows a significant number of Israelis feel politically homeless, desiring a unity government th...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Our Coalitions Must Hold Through Crisis
3 Apr 2025
Following the traumatic events of October 7, Jewish Americans faced a dual crisis: violence affecting their Israeli connections and a perceived lack of suppo...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
The Black-Jewish Convergence
3 Apr 2025
Amid growing tensions in the relationship between the Black and Jewish communities, particularly in the context of recent geopolitics and DEI debates, this a...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Are Zionists and Anti-Zionists Arguing for the Sake of Heaven?
3 Apr 2025
The piece delves into the persistent debate between Zionists and anti-Zionists, questioning whether these disagreements fall under the category of arguments ...
3 Apr 2025
Moment
Missile Strikes, Hostages, Protests and More: Will the War in Gaza Ever End? with Nathan Guttman and Dan Raviv
3 Apr 2025
Nathan Guttman, a senior fellow at Moment Institute and Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation's U.S. correspondent, discusses the complexities surrounding t...
3 Apr 2025
Jewish Insider
Virginia LG candidate raising Jewish community concerns over her record on Israel and antisemitism
3 Apr 2025
Ghazala Hashmi, a Virginia state senator running for lieutenant governor, is facing criticism from Jewish and pro-Israel groups due to her past anti-Israel a...
3 Apr 2025
JTA
Hillel CEO says he shares ‘concerns’ over campus deportations, calls for due process
2 Apr 2025
Hillel International's CEO, Adam Lehman, has voiced concerns regarding the Trump administration's measures to deport pro-Palestinian students and freeze fede...
2 Apr 2025
JTA
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ includes 17% tariffs on Israeli imports, even as Israel cancels tariffs on US goods
2 Apr 2025
President Donald Trump announced a new tariffs system imposing 17% tariffs on Israeli imports to the United States, a move marking a significant shift in U.S...
2 Apr 2025
Forward
Who would protect New York Jews better? Cuomo and Lander trade attacks on the campaign trail
2 Apr 2025
In the heated race for New York City's mayoral seat, candidates Brad Lander and Andrew Cuomo clash over their commitments to the Jewish community, focusing o...
2 Apr 2025
JTA
Brad Lander just cursed Andrew Cuomo in Yiddish
2 Apr 2025
In a heated political exchange in New York City, City Comptroller Brad Lander retorted to Andrew Cuomo's suggestion that he was contributing to antisemitism ...
2 Apr 2025
JTA
Jewish Princeton student accused of assault at protest last year is found not guilty
2 Apr 2025
David Piegaro, a Jewish student and U.S. Army veteran at Princeton University, was found not guilty of assaulting Princeton's head of campus security during ...
2 Apr 2025
JTA
‘Qatar-gate’ and the complicated web of major scandals rocking Israel, explained
2 Apr 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is at the center of a series of scandals, with the most explosive being "Qatar-gate." This involves allegations tha...
2 Apr 2025
Forward
In Qatargate fiasco, Netanyahu’s 'witch hunt' narrative takes cues from Trump
2 Apr 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is embroiled in a scandal dubbed "Qatargate," involving allegations that two of his aides accepted Qatari funds to ...
2 Apr 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Israel warns civilians to evacuate—and the world condemns it | Eylon Levy with John Spencer
2 Apr 2025
Israel's warning for civilians to evacuate certain areas has sparked widespread condemnation, highlighting perceived double standards in international viewpo...
2 Apr 2025
Forward
Marine Le Pen may be headed to prison — antisemitism and xenophobia still roam freely
2 Apr 2025
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally, recently faced a significant legal setback with a guilty verdict for embezzling European Union fu...
2 Apr 2025
The Free Press
Douglas Murray: If War Came, Would You Fight?
2 Apr 2025
Douglas Murray explores the moral clarity and existential stakes of defending democracy against terror in his book "On Democracies and Death Cults," examinin...
2 Apr 2025
JTA
Israel announces new offensive to seize ‘broad territories’ of Gaza Strip
2 Apr 2025
Israel has launched a new military offensive to seize extensive areas of the Gaza Strip, amid heightened international criticism following the offensive and ...
2 Apr 2025
JTA
I help tell Jewish women’s stories. Trump’s attacks on diversity are an assault on everyone’s history.
2 Apr 2025
Judith Rosenbaum, CEO of the Jewish Women's Archive, critiques the Trump administration's efforts to limit diverse historical narratives, particularly those ...
2 Apr 2025