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The Tunnels of Rafah that Started Everything #alleyesonrafah
4 Mar 2025
Rafah, a city divided by shifting borders and political tensions, became a focal point for Gazans seeking connection and resources after the Israel-Egypt pea...
4 Mar 2025
JTA
Edan Alexander is the last American-Israeli hostage thought to remain alive in Gaza
4 Mar 2025
American-Israeli Edan Alexander, raised in New Jersey and enlisted in the Israeli military, remains the last known American-Israeli hostage captured by Hamas...
4 Mar 2025
Forward
Will Trump green-light Israeli annexation of the West Bank at his address to Congress?
4 Mar 2025
As President Donald Trump prepares to address Congress, speculation mounts over whether he will endorse Israeli annexation of the West Bank. This potential m...
4 Mar 2025
JTA
Why these Jews are protesting the ADL’s annual antisemitism conference in Manhattan
4 Mar 2025
The ADL's annual antisemitism conference, "Never Is Now," in Manhattan witnessed protests from over 100 Jews who criticized the organization for allegedly al...
4 Mar 2025
JTA
Christian conservatives have appropriated Queen Esther as a symbol. Let’s take her back.
4 Mar 2025
The article discusses the appropriation of Queen Esther by conservative Christian groups in the United States to advance their political agendas, notably tho...
4 Mar 2025
JTA
Donald Trump promised news about Israeli annexation of the West Bank. His deadline is now.
4 Mar 2025
With President Donald Trump's self-imposed deadline approaching for an announcement regarding the Israeli annexation of the West Bank, the topic gains renewe...
4 Mar 2025
Forward
As Trump targets Zelenskyy, a frightening reminder of taxes Nazis and Romans levied on Jews
4 Mar 2025
Aviya Kushner draws attention to how history repeats itself through the lens of current political events involving Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, para...
4 Mar 2025
JTA
Elissa Slotkin, the Jewish Democrat chosen to rebut Trump, has a riveting family immigration story
4 Mar 2025
Senator Elissa Slotkin, a Jewish Democrat from Michigan, prepares to deliver her party's response to President Trump's speech to Congress, a significant mome...
4 Mar 2025
Forward
Who is Sen. Elissa Slotkin, the Jewish ‘rising star’ speaking for Democrats in response to Trump’s speech?
4 Mar 2025
Elissa Slotkin, a freshman senator from Michigan and one of the few Jewish women in the U.S. Senate, is set to deliver the Democratic response to President T...
4 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
The goal is a global Islamist caliphate. | Eylon Levy with Ruth Wasserman-Lande
4 Mar 2025
In their discussion, Eylon Levy and Ruth Wasserman-Lande explore the aims of radical Islamic movements, both Sunni and Shia, highlighting their shared object...
4 Mar 2025
Moment
Whether Iron or Golden, Israel Ready to Assist U.S. in Developing a Dome
4 Mar 2025
In response to the U.S.'s consideration of developing a missile defense system similar to Israel's Iron Dome, former Israeli military intelligence chief Amos...
4 Mar 2025
Forward
Trump's treasury secretary is about to make a catastrophically bad move on Israel
4 Mar 2025
Hadar Susskind argues that Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary under President Trump, should cancel his meeting with Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich....
4 Mar 2025
Mishpacha
Breaking Another Barrier
4 Mar 2025
Sam Ellenbogen, an Orthodox Jewish activist from Toms River, is poised to become the first Orthodox Jew in Ocean County to hold a county-wide office as he re...
4 Mar 2025
Mishpacha
How Much Cutting Is Too Much?
4 Mar 2025
The article delves into the United States' fiscal situation, highlighting the government's $1.8 trillion deficit amid a massive $36 trillion national debt. I...
4 Mar 2025
Mishpacha
Who Got Set Up and Who Got Upset?
4 Mar 2025
The article explores the intricate diplomatic encounter between former U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office. Amid heighte...
4 Mar 2025
Forward
Trump to spotlight hostages in speech to Congress, with families looking on
4 Mar 2025
Donald Trump's upcoming speech to Congress highlights the plight of hostages involved in the ongoing war in Gaza, which began with a Hamas attack on October ...
4 Mar 2025
JTA
Andrew Cuomo and the Jews: 4 things to know about the latest candidate for NYC mayor
4 Mar 2025
Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign for New York City spotlights his complex history with Jewish communities. During his tenure as governor, Cuomo engaged with t...
4 Mar 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Why Does Trump Want to Raise Prices?
4 Mar 2025
The podcast discusses Donald Trump's tariff policies on Mexico, Canada, and China, examining their potential economic impact on American consumers. Additiona...
4 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Revolutionary in Chief
4 Mar 2025
The piece draws a parallel between Fidel Castro and Donald Trump as revolutionary figures, suggesting Trump is leading a significant transformation within th...
4 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
How do Egyptians think about Israel? | Eylon Levy with Ruth Wasserman-Lande
4 Mar 2025
Ruth Wasserman-Lande, a former diplomat in Cairo, joins Eylon Levy to delve into contemporary Egyptian attitudes towards Israel, amidst military developments...
4 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish
Israel's Only Path Forward
4 Mar 2025
Bob Goldberg's guest essay in "Future of Jewish" explores the complexities of Israel's approach to achieving lasting peace with the Palestinians. Drawing on ...
4 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Trump’s climate policies and disaster-response cuts must be a wake-up call for Jewish communities
4 Mar 2025
Jewish communities face an existential threat due to climate change, with Trump's policy rollbacks exacerbating vulnerabilities. Key areas like Miami Beach a...
4 Mar 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Was Canadian professor Hassan Diab innocent or a scapegoat for France shul bombing?
4 Mar 2025
Two journalists explore the complex legal and moral questions surrounding the extradition and conviction of Hassan Diab, a Canadian professor accused of a 19...
4 Mar 2025
Living Lchaim
Hamas Sinks To New Low During Bibas Funeral | Real Israel News
4 Mar 2025
The recent funeral for Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, victims of a Hamas attack in Israel, drew tens of thousands of mourners and symbolic tributes worldwide,...
4 Mar 2025
Jewish Insider
Israel open to talking to far-right parties, but won’t speak with Germany’s AfD
4 Mar 2025
Israel is reassessing its approach to engaging with far-right European political parties, meticulously evaluating each party's stance on antisemitism and sup...
4 Mar 2025
Two Nice Jewish Boys
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#366 - Reality Check: Dr. Eli David on Gaza, AI, and Israel's Future
4 Mar 2025
Dr. Eli David offers a provocative analysis of Israel's current situation with Gaza, discussing the feasibility of Trump's proposal to relocate Gaza's reside...
4 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish
Anti-Zionist Psychosis
3 Mar 2025
Dr. Rae's essay explores the concept of 'anti-Zionist psychosis,' critiquing the use of psychological terminology by anti-Zionists to undermine Zionist ideol...
3 Mar 2025
JTA
Why Trump’s attack on democracy is as deep a Jewish concern as antisemitism or Israel
3 Mar 2025
Yehuda Kurtzer argues that the Trump administration's actions, particularly through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), undermine American democr...
3 Mar 2025
Forward
In race for Jewish votes, NYC mayor candidate Brad Lander unveils plan to counter antisemitism
3 Mar 2025
New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander, drawing on his Jewish heritage and progressive activism, has unveiled a plan to combat antisemitism in response ...
3 Mar 2025
Forward
Jewish editor in Florida says he was fired after running cartoon about Gaza
3 Mar 2025
Tony Doris, formerly the editorial page editor at the Palm Beach Post, claims he was dismissed after publishing a controversial cartoon criticizing the high ...
3 Mar 2025
Forward
It was a historic Jewish night at the Oscars. Why are so many Jews outraged?
3 Mar 2025
The recent Oscars ceremony became a contentious event within the Jewish community, despite notable successes for Jewish talent. Jewish actors Adrien Brody an...
3 Mar 2025
Lilith
Young, Nonbinary, and Rebuilding— as Things Fall Apart
3 Mar 2025
Raised in South Florida, a young nonbinary Jew reflects on finding community at Brandeis University amid the political upheaval following a contentious elect...
3 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Qatar Should Take in Gazans | Ruth Wasserman-Lande with Eylon Levy
3 Mar 2025
In a discussion with Eylon Levy, Ruth Wasserman-Lande argues that Qatar, a nation with significant land, wealth, and ties to Hamas, is in a unique position t...
3 Mar 2025
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Yossi Klein Halevi: What’s Next: The Future of Liberal Zionism (18Forty Podcast Re-Release)
3 Mar 2025
Yossi Klein Halevi reflects on the implications of October 7th for Israel and liberal Zionism post-Tragedy, urging a recalibration of Israeli-Palestinian rel...
3 Mar 2025
Forward
Musk falsely accuses Jewish former ambassador suing DOGE of heading 'crime family'
3 Mar 2025
Elon Musk has come under scrutiny for spreading a conspiracy theory about Norman Eisen, a Jewish former U.S. ambassador, falsely accusing him of leading a 'c...
3 Mar 2025
Forward
‘No Other Land' just won an Oscar — how can American audiences see it?
3 Mar 2025
"No Other Land," an Israeli-Palestinian documentary, recently won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. Despite its acclaim, including a win at the Berlin ...
3 Mar 2025
Forward
Elise Stefanik booed at ADL conference for saying Oct. 7 wouldn’t have happened under Trump
3 Mar 2025
Rep. Elise Stefanik's speech at the Anti-Defamation League's "Never is Now" conference sparked controversy when she attributed Hamas's October 7th attack to ...
3 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Will This Mean the End of Hamas?
3 Mar 2025
Israel plans to escalate its military action in the Gaza Strip with the aim of dismantling Hamas, despite the historical challenge likened to fighting the ma...
3 Mar 2025
JTA
Elise Stefanik booed at ADL conference for saying Oct. 7 wouldn’t have happened under Trump
3 Mar 2025
At the ADL's "Never is Now" conference, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik praised Donald Trump's pro-Israel record, receiving applause for advocating strong actio...
3 Mar 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Oscars, Ukraine, and Gaza Aid
3 Mar 2025
The podcast episode delves into the political undercurrents at the Oscars, focusing on controversial speeches and discussions on Hollywood's portrayal of cer...
3 Mar 2025
Forward
75 years after the birth of McCarthyism, scoundrel time returns to America
3 Mar 2025
Seventy-five years after Joseph McCarthy's infamous claim of Communists in the U.S. government, McCarthyism's seeds of paranoia and political machination are...
3 Mar 2025
JTA
Birthright participants say visiting Israel in the post-Oct. 7 era is a transformative experience
3 Mar 2025
Birthright Israel trips in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack have become more significant for participants, as they experience Israel throug...
3 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
"I dream of a peace treaty between Israel and Lebanon." | Eylon Levy & Ruth Wasserman-Lande
3 Mar 2025
Eylon Levy and Ruth Wasserman-Lande discuss the prospects and significance of a peace treaty between Israel and Lebanon, a development that has the potential...
3 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Threats on Our Borders | Inside Politics of the Middle East
3 Mar 2025
In the wake of October 7, geopolitics in the Middle East have rapidly evolved, and the implications for Israeli security are significant. Former Israeli dipl...
3 Mar 2025
JTA
Arab Israeli killed in Haifa stabbing attack as Israeli-Palestinian tensions escalate
3 Mar 2025
The article reports on the fatal stabbing of 70-year-old Arab Israeli Hassan Karim Dhamshe in Haifa, an incident treated by authorities as a terror attack am...
3 Mar 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Why Trump Treats Zelensky Differently than Netanyahu
3 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart examines why Donald Trump treated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with hostility while being supportive towards Israeli Prime Minister N...
3 Mar 2025
New Voices
Huckabee Announces Adult Circumcision
3 Mar 2025
In a bizarre and controversial statement, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Nominee Mike Huckabee disclosed during his confirmation hearing that he had undergone an ...
3 Mar 2025
Tel Aviv Review
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Chronicles of Destruction
3 Mar 2025
Dr. Lee Mordechai, a Byzantine historian, shifts his focus to collecting detailed evidence of alleged atrocities in the ongoing Gaza War, ultimately concludi...
3 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Want your voice heard in Israel? It’s time to vote (in America)
3 Mar 2025
Deborah Isaac and Michael H. Laufer, leaders in the American Zionist Movement, urge American Jews across all denominations to vote in the upcoming World Zion...
3 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish
Hamas is getting a bitter taste of its own medicine.
3 Mar 2025
Hamas, historically adept at manipulation and resistance, is now experiencing the consequences of its strategic choices as Israel turns its tactics against i...
3 Mar 2025