The Free Press
The U.S. Provides $4 Billion a Year to Israel. Is That a Bad Thing?
5 May 2025
The article explores the complexity of the U.S.-Israel relationship, particularly focusing on the $4 billion in annual U.S. aid to Israel. It challenges conv...
5 May 2025
JTA
Israel and those who love it are stuck in a hopeless present. Can we ever get back to the future?
5 May 2025
Yehuda Kurtzer reflects on the sense of being stuck in a "hopeless present" that he perceives Israel and its supporters as experiencing, particularly in the ...
5 May 2025
Forward
Zohran Mamdani gets photo-ops — and attacks — after meeting with Orthodox voters
5 May 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim Democratic Socialist candidate for NYC mayor, engaged with the Orthodox Jewish community in Flatbush, seeking broader support despit...
5 May 2025
Forward
Netanyahu disputes report that Mike Waltz was fired for coordinating with him on Iran
5 May 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports that he actively coordinated with recently dismissed U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz regarding...
5 May 2025
JTA
Netanyahu disputes report that fired NSC chief Mike Waltz coordinated extensively with him on Iran
5 May 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has denied a report suggesting extensive coordination with Mike Waltz, the recently fired U.S. National Security A...
5 May 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump Meets the Press
5 May 2025
The hosts discuss Donald Trump's interview on "Meet the Press," scrutinizing his comments on upholding the Constitution, economic policies, and potential suc...
5 May 2025
JTA
Israel adopts plan to conquer and occupy Gaza, in a shift for war’s goals
5 May 2025
Israel has approved a significant military plan to conquer and occupy the Gaza Strip, signaling an escalation in its ongoing conflict with Hamas. Despite war...
5 May 2025
JTA
Several airlines cancel Israel flights after Houthi missile strikes Ben-Gurion Airport
5 May 2025
Air travel to and from Israel faces renewed disruptions after a Houthi missile struck Ben-Gurion Airport, causing injuries and prompting several airlines to ...
5 May 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Is the Antisemitism Awareness Act Antisemitic?
5 May 2025
Peter Beinart critiques the Antisemitism Awareness Act and its reliance on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism...
5 May 2025
Future of Jewish
Fighting antisemitism has become politically incorrect.
5 May 2025
Daniel Greenfield critically examines how efforts to combat antisemitism in the U.S. have become entangled with political correctness, focusing on the percei...
5 May 2025
The Free Press
Warren Buffett’s Mic Drop. Harvey Weinstein’s Retrial. Plus. . .
5 May 2025
Warren Buffett, the iconic CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, announced his impending retirement at the end of the year during the company's recent annual meeting, m...
5 May 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Canadian students and survivors ‘shaken’, but safe, after Houthi missile hits Ben Gurion airport
5 May 2025
Canadian students and Holocaust survivors narrowly escaped harm when a Houthi missile hit near Ben Gurion Airport, prompting tense evacuations. The attack un...
5 May 2025
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Mikhael Manekin: 'This is a land of two peoples, and I don't view that as a problem'
5 May 2025
Mikhael Manekin, a leader in Israel's Hasmol Haemuni movement, discusses the complexities of Israeli society, emphasizing the need for a shared vision of pea...
5 May 2025
Jewish Insider
In this NJ election, antisemitism could decide the race — while dividing a Jewish community
5 May 2025
In the upcoming New Jersey elections, antisemitism has become a pivotal issue that could significantly influence the race and divide the Jewish community. Ta...
5 May 2025
Tablet
Not All Tariffs Are Created Equal
5 May 2025
The article discusses the ramifications and potential silver linings of the Trump administration's tariff strategy, which caused market turmoil akin to histo...
5 May 2025
Future of Jewish
They chose Israel over the Arab world. Israel chose them back.
4 May 2025
The Israeli Air Force's recent humanitarian aid mission to support the Druze community in Syria underscores the unique and enduring relationship between Isra...
4 May 2025
Forward
Campus encampments return one year later, and pro-Palestinian protests spark 15 arrests
4 May 2025
The article details the resurgence of pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the United States, highlighting recent arrests and increasing tensi...
4 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
High Time for the Doubters to Come Aboard
4 May 2025
The article reflects on a recent missile attack near Ben-Gurion Airport, linking it to a broader discussion about the entrenched ideology of violence against...
4 May 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Joy Reid Pulls Back the Curtain on the News
4 May 2025
Joy Reid, previously a host on MSNBC and currently authoring the Joys House Substack, discusses with Peter Beinart the ways mainstream media approaches cover...
4 May 2025
New Voices
Names, Not Numbers
4 May 2025
Eliana Padwa reflects on the principle of viewing each individual as a name, not a number—a theme deeply rooted in Holocaust remembrance. She compares this w...
4 May 2025
Forward
A ‘Golden Dome for America,’ inspired by Israel, is part of Trump’s 2026 budget request
4 May 2025
President Donald Trump's 2026 budget proposal includes plans for an American version of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, dubbed the "Golden Dome." ...
4 May 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Iran’s Hidden War Against the West
3 May 2025
Iran has been engaged in covert activities that target Western nations, often operating below the radar to circumvent direct confrontation. This state-level ...
3 May 2025
Future of Jewish
Progressive or Zionist — The Jewish Left’s False Binary
3 May 2025
Joshua Hoffman discusses the complexities of identifying as both a progressive and a Zionist, challenging the perceived binary choice between these identitie...
3 May 2025
JTA
Israel strikes near Damascus to signal defense of Syrian Druze, who are facing violence
2 May 2025
Following violence against the Druze population in Syria, Israel has launched a military strike near Damascus to caution the new Syrian government against fu...
2 May 2025
Future of Jewish
The ‘Islamophobia’ Scam
2 May 2025
Nachum Kaplan argues that Islamophobia is strategically exploited by antisemites to shift focus from criticisms of Israel to falsely accusing it of aggressio...
2 May 2025
JTA
Israeli left-wing group suspended at University of Haifa after protesting the war in Gaza
2 May 2025
Tensions have risen at the University of Haifa following the suspension of Standing Together, a left-wing Jewish-Arab student group, after they held a sit-in...
2 May 2025
Forward
Halal restaurant opening in Congress is like ‘Muslim conquest of Jerusalem,’ says GOP congressman
2 May 2025
Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) sparked controversy by equating the replacement of a Steak n Shake with a halal restaurant in Congress's food court to the Muslim co...
2 May 2025
JTA
Trump’s 2026 budget request includes plans for an Israeli-inspired ‘Golden Dome for America’
2 May 2025
President Donald Trump's proposed 2026 federal budget includes a controversial proposal for a missile defense system inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, called t...
2 May 2025
The Free Press
Bari’s Picks of the Week: Personnel Is Policy
2 May 2025
Bari Weiss shares her picks from The Free Press's recent publications, spotlighting key political personnel changes within the Trump administration and ongoi...
2 May 2025
The Cholent
You Say You Want a Resolution
2 May 2025
In response to rising antisemitism, the Washington State Human Rights Commission released a resolution condemning the issue. However, the resolution is criti...
2 May 2025
JTA
Pogues, Thin Lizzy among dozens of bands to defend Kneecap’s ‘freedom of expression’
2 May 2025
A controversy has erupted following the Northern Irish rap group Kneecap's public condemnation of Israel, with accusations of supporting terror groups. Almos...
2 May 2025
JTA
Jordanian national in Florida sentenced to 6 years for targeting businesses he believed supported Israel
2 May 2025
Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, a Jordanian national residing illegally in Florida, was sentenced to six years in federal prison for targeting U.S. businesses ...
2 May 2025
JTA
Germany formally classifies far-right AfD party as extremist, in blow to Nazi-linked populist movement
2 May 2025
Germany has officially classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extremist group, a significant step that underscores the party's co...
2 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Absolute Power of Charedi Gedolim
2 May 2025
The article discusses the persistent influence of Charedi Gedolim, or rabbinic leaders, in maintaining traditional practices and resisting changes in the Cha...
2 May 2025
JTA
Trump taps shock jock Sid Rosenberg and a Haredi newspaper publisher for Holocaust Memorial Council
2 May 2025
In a controversial move, President Donald Trump appointed eight new members to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, following the abrupt dismissal of eight B...
2 May 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
We’re Already in a Disinformation Apocalypse
2 May 2025
David Keyes issues a cautionary message about the growing threat of disinformation, highlighting its potential to undermine governments, leaders, and societa...
2 May 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Big Mailbag Episode!
2 May 2025
The Commentary Magazine hosts engage in an extensive Q&A session responding to listener inquiries, ranging from podcast format quirks to serious issues like ...
2 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Voting for our place in the Zionist future
2 May 2025
Queer Jews find themselves at a critical juncture, confronting both antisemitism and LGBTQ+ discrimination amidst socio-political crises in Israel and the U....
2 May 2025
Halacha Headlines
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5/3/25 – Shiur 511 – Fraud in Frum Clothing: The Eretz HaKodesh Conspiracy. When the Conservative Movement infiltrated the Chareidi world — what really happened?
2 May 2025
The episode examines a controversial smear campaign allegedly orchestrated by senior conservative members against the Haredi community's Eretz HaKodesh facti...
2 May 2025
Tikvah
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Michael Doran on Donald Trump's Middle East Policy
2 May 2025
Michael Doran provides an in-depth analysis of President Trump's contrasting approach to the Middle East compared to his predecessors, focusing on strategic ...
2 May 2025
Forward
The fires in Israel are under control — but debate is raging over their cause
1 May 2025
In the aftermath of the wildfires that ravaged areas outside Jerusalem during Israel's Independence Day celebrations, a heated debate has erupted over their ...
1 May 2025
Future of Jewish
Arson terrorism against Israel reveals the Palestinian goal once again.
1 May 2025
As devastating wildfires swept across Israel, coinciding with Israeli Independence Day, the Palestinian extremist online community celebrated the chaos, show...
1 May 2025
The Free Press
This Week in Canada: Self-Deportations, Throuples, and Pipelines
1 May 2025
In a significant political shift, Canada's ruling Liberal Party defeated the Conservatives, even ousting their leader Pierre Poilievre from his parliamentary...
1 May 2025
JTA
Betar USA founder banned from World Zionist Congress over feud with Israeli firebrand Shai Davidai
1 May 2025
Ronn Torossian, founder of the militant Zionist group Betar USA, has been barred from running as a delegate at the World Zionist Congress elections in the U....
1 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Will Religious Schools Finally be Given a Fair Shake?
1 May 2025
A potentially pivotal Supreme Court case regarding the establishment of religious charter schools could significantly impact Jewish education in America. The...
1 May 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Facts Alone Don’t Win Wars. Stories Do.
1 May 2025
David Keyes argues that effective storytelling is crucial in combating authoritarian narratives globally. He suggests that while facts are important, they ar...
1 May 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Lies Spreading Like Wildfire
1 May 2025
Natan Slifkin addresses the misinformation surrounding the major wildfires in Israel, debunking myths circulated about their causes. He refutes claims like t...
1 May 2025
JTA
Reconstructionist leader to step down as head of movement riven by tension over anti-Zionism
1 May 2025
Rabbi Deborah Waxman, head of the Reconstructionist Judaism movement, announced her retirement in 2026 amidst ongoing tensions within the movement regarding ...
1 May 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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New Twists in the Ukraine Saga
1 May 2025
The episode analyzes the Trump administration's mineral deal with Ukraine amidst ongoing tensions with Russia and considers the potential implications for U....
1 May 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Joy Reid on What’s Wrong with Mainstream Media
1 May 2025
Peter Beinart's upcoming Zoom session with Joy Reid, a former MSNBC host and current author at Substack, will explore the mainstream media's coverage of key ...
1 May 2025