Israel: State of a Nation
Can peace work with people who still see October 7th as justified? | Eylon Levy with Ittay Flescher
29 Mar 2025
Longtime peace activist and educator, Ittay Flescher, joins Eylon Levy in a critical discussion about the viability of peace efforts in contexts where some p...
29 Mar 2025
Forward
So much to say about Israeli violence, so little to say about violence against Jews
29 Mar 2025
Robert Zaretsky reviews Pankaj Mishra's book "The World After Gaza: A History," offering a critical look at Mishra's narrative which seems more personal and ...
29 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Douglas Murray on Why The West’s Ceasefire Obsession Makes No Sense
29 Mar 2025
Douglas Murray critiques the Western movement calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting that many protesters lack a real understandi...
29 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Israel had to respond to October 7th—but was there a plan? | Eylon Levy with Ittay Flescher
29 Mar 2025
In a discussion between peace activist Ittay Flescher and commentator Eylon Levy, the complexities of Israel's response to the events of October 7th are exam...
29 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish
Visas for Terrorists, No Visas for Jews
29 Mar 2025
Daniel Greenfield's essay critically examines U.S. visa policies, highlighting a perceived double standard in the treatment of pro-Israel versus pro-Palestin...
29 Mar 2025
Forward
Think every Palestinian in Gaza is Hamas? This week's protests prove you're wrong
29 Mar 2025
A significant anti-Hamas protest movement has emerged in Gaza, challenging the notion that all Gazans support the terror group's rule. The protests, stemming...
29 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish
We can learn a lot from Israel about nationalism.
28 Mar 2025
Joshua Hoffman explores how Israel serves as a profound example of modern nationalism that contrasts with the distaste often directed at the concept in the W...
28 Mar 2025
Forward
In the Trump administration and Israel, a grotesque display of virility coupled with a loss of humanity
28 Mar 2025
Robert Zaretsky draws parallels between the aggressive rhetoric and toxic displays of virility in the Trump administration and the Israeli government, highli...
28 Mar 2025
JTA
Washington, D.C., Jewish federation will distribute $180,000 to laid-off federal workers
28 Mar 2025
In response to significant layoffs of federal workers in the Washington, D.C. area due to budget cuts by President Donald Trump's administration, the Jewish ...
28 Mar 2025
Moment
Did Geopolitics Poison Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake?
28 Mar 2025
Disney's live-action remake of "Snow White" has sparked controversy and underwhelming box office performance, attributed partly to a geopolitical rift betwee...
28 Mar 2025
MomentMag
The Hostages that forged bonds with their captors
28 Mar 2025
In the unique narrative of hostages captured and held in Gaza, Ori Nir concentrates on a noteworthy minority who developed authentic relationships with their...
28 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
No country should live next to a ticking time bomb | Eylon Levy with Ittay Flescher
28 Mar 2025
In this interview, peace activist Ittay Flescher and Eylon Levy explore the volatile situation in Gaza where Hamas, known for its control in the region and a...
28 Mar 2025
The Cholent
Ten Years Later
28 Mar 2025
Joel Magalnick, former editor of JTNews, shares a reflective piece on his tenure and the role of Jewish media in community life. Beyond nostalgia for the day...
28 Mar 2025
JTA
Digital breadcrumbs lead to the team behind Jewish Onliner, the AI-powered website that got a Yale scholar suspended
28 Mar 2025
Jewish Onliner, an AI-driven website focused on exposing antisemitism and anti-Israel movements, has drawn attention after a report on the site led to the su...
28 Mar 2025
JTA
House approves bill requiring campuses to report more foreign funding
28 Mar 2025
In a development impacting the intersection of education and politics, the House passed the DETERRENT Act by a vote of 241-169, requiring U.S. universities t...
28 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Does the WZO Controversy Spell the End of 'Daas Torah'?
28 Mar 2025
The article explores the evolving role of Daas Torah amid a controversy in the Charedi community regarding participation in the World Zionist Organization (W...
28 Mar 2025
The Free Press
WATCH: Inside the Largest Anti-Hamas Protests in Gaza’s Recent History
28 Mar 2025
Gaza is currently experiencing unprecedented anti-Hamas protests, marking a significant moment in the territory's recent history as residents blame the group...
28 Mar 2025
Jewschool
Zionism is Jewish Grievance Politics and It Imperils Us All
28 Mar 2025
The article by Daniel Sieradski critiques the current trajectory of Zionist politics, arguing that it has transformed from a movement for Jewish self-determi...
28 Mar 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Running Government as a Business
28 Mar 2025
The episode delves into the challenges of applying business practices to government operations, highlighting the limitations and potential risks of such an a...
28 Mar 2025
MomentMag
Bacon's Rebellion and Solidarity Today #Politics #USHistory #History
28 Mar 2025
Dr. Lillie J. Edwards explores the historical significance of Bacon's Rebellion, an event from 1676, and its continued relevance in contemporary discussions ...
28 Mar 2025
Israel Policy Pod
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Netanyahu's Multi-Front War
28 Mar 2025
The episode delves into Israel's internal political upheavals, including the recent judicial overhaul, a constitutional crisis, and the dynamics of the renew...
28 Mar 2025
Jewish Currents
Palestinian Hostage Families’ Long Wait - For the loved ones of some Palestinian captives, the short-lived ceasefire offered a painful road to reunion.
28 Mar 2025
The article provides a poignant account of the emotional roller-coaster experienced by Palestinian families during a fleeting ceasefire that promised the rel...
28 Mar 2025
Haaretz Weekly
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‘Qatargate’: Explaining the scandal that has Netanyahu panicked
28 Mar 2025
Mounting evidence suggests close aides to Prime Minister Netanyahu were possibly involved with Qatari interests, amidst allegations of Qatar's financial supp...
28 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish
Gaza needs a new paradigm.
28 Mar 2025
Rachel Peck discusses the need for a new approach to the ongoing conflict involving Gaza and Israel, reacting to Donald Trump's controversial proposal to tra...
28 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Back to basics: Critical moments in Israel-Diaspora relations
28 Mar 2025
The essay examines the complex and evolving relationship between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora, emphasizing the historical and cultural ties established sin...
28 Mar 2025
Forward
What Mahmoud Khalil says about Gaza and Israel in ‘The Encampments’ documentary
28 Mar 2025
The documentary 'Encampments' features Mahmoud Khalil, a notable pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia graduate, who was detained by ICE for his involvement ...
28 Mar 2025
Forward
Trump nixes pro-Israel darling Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be UN ambassador
28 Mar 2025
President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, citing the need to preserve the Re...
28 Mar 2025
JTA
Maya Rudolph, James Schamus among filmmakers calling to protect ‘No Other Land’ team after director’s arrest
27 Mar 2025
Jewish filmmakers, including Maya Rudolph and James Schamus, have shown solidarity with Hamdan Ballal, the Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning docum...
27 Mar 2025
JTA
In UK and Australia, lawmakers are trying to curb protests outside of synagogues
27 Mar 2025
Lawmakers in the UK and Australia are advancing measures to limit protests outside synagogues, aiming to balance the right to protest with the right to worsh...
27 Mar 2025
Tikvah
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Micah Goodman on What He’s Learned about Israel in the Past Year-and-a-Half
27 Mar 2025
In a conversation with Jonathan Silver, Micah Goodman reflects on Israel's complex political climate and societal dynamics in the aftermath of the October 7 ...
27 Mar 2025
Forward
The Supreme Court is taking on 3 cases that could help reshape American Jewish life
27 Mar 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear three significant cases with potential implications for American Jewish life, focusing on religious liberties and the s...
27 Mar 2025
JTA
French far-right leader decries antisemitism and Islamism at contentious Israeli government conference
27 Mar 2025
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, addressed an Israeli government conference on combating antisemitism, garnering mixed rea...
27 Mar 2025
Forward
A Jewish Republican and Muslim Democrat are suddenly in a tight race for a special seat in Congress
27 Mar 2025
A special House election in Florida pits Republican State Senator Randy Fine, a Jewish political figure, against Josh Weil, a Muslim Democrat. Despite the di...
27 Mar 2025
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Jonathan Dekel-Chen: US feels like only beacon in hostage situation
27 Mar 2025
Jonathan Dekel-Chen, whose son Sagui was recently released after being held hostage by Hamas, describes the relief of his son's return and the ongoing strugg...
27 Mar 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Arab Barghouti on Palestinian Political Prisoners
27 Mar 2025
Arab Barghouti, the son of prominent Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti, discusses his role in the international campaign to secure the release of...
27 Mar 2025
Sources
Our Duty to Support the Hostage Deal with Hamas
27 Mar 2025
Professor Yitzhak Benbaji employs Michael Walzer's "dirty hands" doctrine to scrutinize the moral complexities faced by Israel's leadership in negotiating a ...
27 Mar 2025
Sources
The Place of Jewish Studies in an Era of Protests
27 Mar 2025
As protests against Israel's military actions in Gaza spread across university campuses in 2024, sparking a contentious debate on antisemitism, the field of ...
27 Mar 2025
Sources
Civics Education for American Jews: Conversation with Mark Gottlieb and Rivka Press Schwartz
27 Mar 2025
This article features a conversation moderated by Aaron Dorfman with Mark Gottlieb and Rivka Press Schwartz about the importance and challenges of civics edu...
27 Mar 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Car Talk
27 Mar 2025
The podcast explores President Trump's decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and auto parts, highlighting its potential inflationary effect...
27 Mar 2025
On the Nose
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Higher Ed Under Attack
27 Mar 2025
Columbia University's compliance with Trump administration demands highlights the challenges facing academic freedom and the teaching of Israel-Palestine in ...
27 Mar 2025
Forward
Campus antisemitism takes center stage at Senate hearing
27 Mar 2025
The Senate hearing on antisemitism on college campuses highlights increasing concerns among Jewish leaders about the rise of antisemitism and related politic...
27 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish
This Week’s Top 5 — Handpicked for You
27 Mar 2025
Joshua Hoffman, representing 'Future of Jewish,' emphasizes the publication's commitment to providing in-depth coverage and insights on Judaism, Israel, and ...
27 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The ‘new’ Jewish problem, and how to solve it
27 Mar 2025
The aftermath of October 7 has jolted Jewish communities worldwide, challenging the perception of a harmonious Jewish "golden age." This shift has exposed th...
27 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Winning battles, losing minds: The real fight for Israel on campus
27 Mar 2025
David Brog, executive director of the Maccabee Task Force, discusses the shifting dynamics on college campuses regarding Israel advocacy. While notable victo...
27 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Wars don’t end with wishful thinking—they end with victory | Eylon Levy with Ittay Flescher
27 Mar 2025
Eylon Levy engages with peace activist Ittay Flescher in a discussion about the nature of war and peace, arguing that conflicts such as wars cannot be resolv...
27 Mar 2025
Forward
Netanyahu’s government is about to pass a key piece of its resurrected judicial overhaul
27 Mar 2025
Israel's government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is poised to pass a controversial judicial overhaul that would increase political power over j...
27 Mar 2025
Jewish Insider
All about ‘Qatargate,’ the scandal roiling Israeli politics
27 Mar 2025
Qatargate is a burgeoning scandal in Israeli politics, highlighting alleged Qatari influence within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's inner circle. The con...
27 Mar 2025
Forward
Reform leader condemns Khalil’s arrest, says campus crackdown risks greater antisemitism
26 Mar 2025
Rabbi David Saperstein, a prominent leader in the Reform movement, condemned the arrest and potential deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian protes...
26 Mar 2025
Forward
Blame Roy Cohn for the vicious backlash to Jeffrey Goldberg's group chat scoop
26 Mar 2025
Jeffrey Goldberg's investigative reporting of a national security breach involving a Signal chat, where he was inadvertently included, has led to a backlash ...
26 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish
5 Israeli Moves That Critics Were Wrong About
26 Mar 2025
The article discusses five significant Israeli military and political strategies that have faced criticism but are now viewed as necessary measures in the fa...
26 Mar 2025