The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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What to expect from this week's Antisemitism Forum in Ottawa
3 Mar 2025
As a response to increasing antisemitic incidents in Canada, a national antisemitism forum is being held in Ottawa, though its timing and potential effective...
3 Mar 2025
Forward
‘No Other Land,’ about Israeli demolition of Palestinian village, wins Oscar for best documentary
3 Mar 2025
"No Other Land," a documentary exploring the demolition of the Palestinian village Masafer Yatta in the West Bank by Israeli forces, has won the Oscar for Be...
3 Mar 2025
Forward
Oscars 2025: Hollywood crowns a new Jewish queen, and Israeli-Palestinian Best Documentary winners make waves
3 Mar 2025
The 2025 Oscars ceremony was highlighted by several significant Jewish narratives, both on and off the stage. The Documentary Feature win for "No Other Land"...
3 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Why were American hospitals treating Hezbollah fighters in Beirut? | Eylon Levy with Michael Doran
2 Mar 2025
Michael Doran, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and former U.S. National Security Council official, discusses with Eylon Levy the intriguing and compl...
2 Mar 2025
Forward
Steve Bannon, days after Nazi-like salute, tells Orthodox crowd: ‘I’m one of the most pro-Israel people out there’
2 Mar 2025
Steve Bannon, a former advisor to Donald Trump, faced criticism for allegedly making a Nazi-like salute at a recent conference. Despite these accusations and...
2 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Moral Clarity about Palestinians
2 Mar 2025
The article discusses a controversial shift in perception regarding Palestinian intentions toward Israel, highlighting recent tragic events and aligning them...
2 Mar 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Rabbis Alissa Wise and Jill Jacobs
2 Mar 2025
Rabbis Alissa Wise and Jill Jacobs, prominent figures in progressive American Judaism, engage in a complex discussion about their differing perspectives on t...
2 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Israel may have more shared interests with Turkey than we realize. | Eylon Levy with Michael Doran
2 Mar 2025
In a discussion featuring Michael Doran, a senior fellow at The Hudson Institute, reveals that Israel and Turkey might have overlapping strategic interests t...
2 Mar 2025
JTA
Everything ‘alt’ is new again: Watchdogs see a mainstreaming of far-right extremism
2 Mar 2025
The article examines the alarming trend of far-right extremism mainstreaming into American politics. It highlights the increasing visibility of extremist rhe...
2 Mar 2025
Haaretz Weekly
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'Ironically, Israel's far-right extremists are more normalized than Germany's far right'
2 Mar 2025
Journalists Vera Weidenbach and David Issacharoff discuss the implications of the German election results, focusing on the rise of the far-right AfD party an...
2 Mar 2025
Rationalist Judaism
(Don't) Just Say No
2 Mar 2025
Natan Slifkin discusses the lack of Charedi participation in the IDF and the broader societal issues stemming from their underemployment and educational defi...
2 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish
If someone doesn’t support Israel, consider this advice.
1 Mar 2025
Adam Hummel, a Toronto lawyer, argues that support for Israel is a moral issue and criticizes those who selectively apply social justice rhetoric to Israel w...
1 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
We need to hit Iran hard and leave Hamas naked. | Eylon Levy with Michael Duran
1 Mar 2025
Michael Doran, a senior fellow at The Hudson Institute and former official at the U.S. National Security Council, discusses with Eylon Levy the necessity of ...
1 Mar 2025
Forward
In their Zelenskyy meeting, Trump and Vance laid waste to a cherished Yiddish value
1 Mar 2025
The meeting between Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy starkly contrasts cherished Yiddish values of common sense and dece...
1 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
What will happen if Iran has time to rebuild? | Eylon Levy with Michael Duran
1 Mar 2025
The discussion between Eylon Levy and Michael Doran explores the geopolitical ramifications if Iran is given the opportunity to rebuild its military infrastr...
1 Mar 2025
Forward
JFK and Charles De Gaulle knew something Trump can't fathom
1 Mar 2025
Larry Cohler-Esses reflects on a transformative experience in Belgium following the 9/11 attacks, which highlights the distinction between transactional and ...
1 Mar 2025
Forward
To avoid a showdown with Vance and Trump, Zelenskyy should have channeled Netanyahu
1 Mar 2025
Isaac Saul contrasts the diplomatic approaches of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in dealings with the ...
1 Mar 2025
Forward
Andrew Tate, ‘manosphere’ influencer now in Florida, promotes antisemitism alongside misogyny on his livestreams
1 Mar 2025
Andrew Tate, a controversial British-American influencer known for his extreme views, has recently returned to the U.S. from Romania, where he and his brothe...
1 Mar 2025
Forward
Orthodox pro-Israel group to honor Steve Bannon after backlash for his straight-armed gesture
1 Mar 2025
An Orthodox pro-Israel group, Israel365, is set to honor Steve Bannon despite backlash for a gesture at CPAC that resembled a Nazi salute and his controversi...
1 Mar 2025
Sapir
Our Coalitions Must Hold Through Crisis
1 Mar 2025
Following the crisis triggered by events in Israel on October 7, Jewish-American communities have faced challenges in maintaining longstanding coalitions wit...
1 Mar 2025
Sapir
Viewpoint Diversity — Up to a Point
1 Mar 2025
Viewpoint diversity, once a cherished aspect of academic and intellectual discourse, is experiencing challenges within university environments since a shift ...
1 Mar 2025
Sapir
Zionism as a Method of Diversity
1 Mar 2025
Israeli President Isaac Herzog reflects on the complex and evolving nature of Israeli society, underscoring the country's dynamic diversity as both a challen...
1 Mar 2025
Sapir
An Alternative to Antiracism
1 Mar 2025
The piece critiques the prevalent antiracism approach in diversity work, emphasizing its potential overemphasis on victimhood and identity conflicts. Instead...
1 Mar 2025
Sapir
The Diversity-Industrial Complex
1 Mar 2025
The article scrutinizes the transformation of diversity as a value in America from its original concept rooted in diverse religious tolerance and individual ...
1 Mar 2025
Sapir
Are Zionists and Anti-Zionists Arguing for the Sake of Heaven?
1 Mar 2025
The complex debates around Zionism and anti-Zionism, especially in light of recent events, challenge core Jewish principles of disagreement and unity. Histor...
1 Mar 2025
Sapir
The Black-Jewish Convergence
1 Mar 2025
In light of recent events and longstanding cultural ties, the relationship between Black and Jewish communities in America faces challenges yet holds potenti...
1 Mar 2025
Sapir
Polarization and the Hidden Israeli Center
1 Mar 2025
Recent surveys reveal a significant portion of Israeli voters feel politically homeless due to the entrenched polarization into two main blocs: those support...
1 Mar 2025
Hadassah
Vote for a Pluralistic Zionism
28 Feb 2025
Jews from the Diaspora are now able to influence the future of the Zionist movement by voting in the upcoming 39th World Zionist Congress, where $6 billion w...
28 Feb 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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EMERGENCY POD: Oval Office Horrorshow
28 Feb 2025
In a contentious and unprecedented Oval Office meeting, Presidents Trump and Zelensky, alongside Vice President J.D. Vance, engaged in a heated exchange that...
28 Feb 2025
JTA
What a liberal Jewish teen learned at a conference of conservatives
28 Feb 2025
A liberal Jewish teen from New York City reflects on their experience at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) with classmates from the Fieldst...
28 Feb 2025
Forward
The Germans have a word for what's happening in Trump's America
28 Feb 2025
Author Terrence Petty examines the parallels between Nazi Germany's Gleichschaltung and the political climate in Trump's America. Gleichschaltung, the proces...
28 Feb 2025
Forward
How an intimate and sensitive film about a hostage family's grief triumphed in Berlin
28 Feb 2025
Holding Liat, a documentary by filmmaker Brandon Kramer, received the Berlinale Documentary Award for its sensitive portrayal of a family's ordeal during a h...
28 Feb 2025
Moment
Next Time We’ll Come First,” Says AfD Leader
28 Feb 2025
In the wake of Germany's national election results, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, known for its extreme views, including antisemitism an...
28 Feb 2025
Unpacked
This will change how you understand the Gaza Strip.
28 Feb 2025
The video explores the complex situation in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the misuse of international aid by Hamas. Instead of investing in essential infrastr...
28 Feb 2025
MomentMag
"They're like Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor" the plight of West Bank Palestinians Today
28 Feb 2025
Rabbi Arik Ascherman compares the post-October 7 marginalization of Palestinians in the West Bank to the experience of Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor....
28 Feb 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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It's a Conspiracy!
28 Feb 2025
In this episode, the hosts discuss former President Trump's erratic statements on Ukraine and Zelensky, revealing the volatile nature of his foreign policy. ...
28 Feb 2025
New Voices
Bari Weiss and Jonathan Greenblatt would like you to ignore all those Nazi salutes, thank you very much…
28 Feb 2025
The article critiques Bari Weiss and Jonathan Greenblatt, accusing them of downplaying right-wing extremism by excusing Nazi salutes, as seen recently with E...
28 Feb 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Prioritize the destruction of Iran and its proxies. | Eylon Levy with Michael Doran
28 Feb 2025
Michael Doran, a senior fellow at The Hudson Institute and former official of the U.S. National Security Council, discusses the strategic importance of prior...
28 Feb 2025
JTA
Slain hostage Tsachi Idan is mourned at funeral at Hapoel Tel Aviv’s soccer stadium
28 Feb 2025
Tsachi Idan, an Israeli hostage killed in captivity after being abducted during a Hamas attack, was mourned at a unique funeral in the Bloomfield Stadium, ho...
28 Feb 2025
Forward
Hidden in the IDF's damning report on its Oct. 7 failures, a stark story of political disarray
28 Feb 2025
The article critiques the Israeli government's response to the October 7 attack by Hamas, highlighting a lack of accountability and political disarray that c...
28 Feb 2025
Tikvah
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Hussein Aboubakr Mansour on Why the End of Palestinian Nationalism Can Bring Hope to Palestinians
28 Feb 2025
Hussein Aboubakr Mansour argues that Palestinian nationalism, rooted in victimhood and grievance, fails to provide a viable path forward for Palestinians, an...
28 Feb 2025
Bonjour Chai
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Two Rights Make a Wrong
28 Feb 2025
The podcast episode delves into the rise of Meir Kahane's extremist ideologies within the Jewish social media sphere, focusing on influencer Lizzy Savetsky's...
28 Feb 2025
Forward
A congregational rabbi said there were no innocents in Gaza. The blowback was fierce.
27 Feb 2025
Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham of Congregation Bnai Amoona in St. Louis faced significant backlash from Jewish and Muslim communities after posting a controversial st...
27 Feb 2025
Future of Jewish
Time to Stand Up Against Islamists
27 Feb 2025
In this opinion piece, Karen Hunt, who has lived in Egypt, shares a controversial perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly focusing on t...
27 Feb 2025
People of the Pod
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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Gaza Reconstruction, Israeli Security, and the Future of Middle East Diplomacy
27 Feb 2025
Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, discusses strategies for Gaza reconstruction and the broader Middle Eastern diplomatic efforts, includi...
27 Feb 2025
Moment
“A Protective Presence” | 24 Hours in the West Bank
27 Feb 2025
The short documentary, "A Protective Presence," captures a day in the life of Rabbi Arik Ascherman, who risks his safety to protect Palestinian farmers and c...
27 Feb 2025
Moment
Celebrities in Pins: Political Statement or Mere Performance?
27 Feb 2025
Amidst the 2025 awards season, celebrities don yellow and red pins signifying support for Israeli hostages and a cease-fire in Gaza, respectively. The yellow...
27 Feb 2025
JTA
The IDF just released its report on Oct. 7. Here are some takeaways.
27 Feb 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a report examining its response to the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, where 1,200 Israelis were killed. The re...
27 Feb 2025
Forward
Why the ADL is encouraging Jews to invest in Tesla
27 Feb 2025
The ADL has initiated a stock market fund, TOV, investing in 500 major U.S. companies with an emphasis on Jewish values. Despite its mission to combat antise...
27 Feb 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Anti-Zionism with Integrity
27 Feb 2025
Rav Dov Landau, a leader in the charedi Lithuanian community, has taken a principled stand against charedi involvement in the World Zionist Organization (WZO...
27 Feb 2025