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
Israel: State of a Nation
You Can’t Contain Terrorists. You Defeat Them.
1 May 2025
David Keyes argues that the only viable solution against terror organizations like Hamas is through decisive and complete victory, rather than through contai...
1 May 2025
Future of Jewish
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1 May 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, offers in-depth coverage and nuanced perspectives on Judaism, Israel, and global Jewish concerns, aiming to fill the...
1 May 2025
The Free Press
Why Europe’s Lights Went Out. Plus. . .
1 May 2025
The article provides a broad overview of news topics, touching on American economic policy, international affairs, and antisemitism. Notably, Harvard has rel...
1 May 2025
The Free Press
Douglas Murray: How Death Cults Infiltrated America
1 May 2025
Douglas Murray, a renowned journalist known for his incisive analysis of contemporary issues, recently appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast to discuss rising anti...
1 May 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War — Independence Day: Gratitude and Hope
1 May 2025
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the dual aspects of gratitude and hope in the context of the deeply fractured Israeli state on its 77th Indepe...
1 May 2025
Unorthodox
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How To Do Activism Right, with Jay Ruderman, Tuly Weisz, and Pesach Wolicki
1 May 2025
Activists Jay Ruderman, Tuly Weisz, and Pesach Wolicki discuss effective activism, emphasizing the importance of a strategic, non-intimidating approach. They...
1 May 2025
Unorthodox
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How To Do Activism Right, with Jay Ruderman, Tuly Weiss, and Pesach Woliki
1 May 2025
Liel Leibovitz interviews activists Jay Ruderman, Tuly Weiss, and Pesach Woliki on effective activism and the significance of the World Zionist Congress elec...
1 May 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War — Independence Day: Gratitude and Hope
1 May 2025
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the complex emotions surrounding Israel's Independence Day amidst current tensions, expressing gratitude for t...
1 May 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War — Independence Day: Gratitude and Hope
1 May 2025
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore gratitude and hope amidst Israel's current turmoil on its 77th Independence Day. As they discuss their appreci...
1 May 2025
Between The Lines
Israel at 77: Cause For Alarm — And Optimism
1 May 2025
As Israel marks its 77th Independence Day, it finds itself at a crossroads, facing both significant external and internal challenges while also celebrating r...
1 May 2025
JTA
As Supreme Court considers religious charter schools, Justice Kagan speculates about publicly funded yeshivas
1 May 2025
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan raised concerns during a hearing on a case regarding the establishment of the first religious public charter school in Okla...
1 May 2025
Tablet
All the President’s Men
1 May 2025
The early phase of Donald Trump's second administration is marked by internal conflict and inefficiency, with major staffing issues contributing to an unstab...
1 May 2025
Jewish Insider
Witkoff’s zeal for deals faces geopolitical reality
1 May 2025
Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer with a reputation for making deals, was appointed as a Middle East envoy by the Trump administration despite lacking d...
1 May 2025
Tablet
Sinners
1 May 2025
Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners" unfolds in 1932 Clarksdale, Mississippi, presenting a narrative that intertwines racial history with supernatural themes. The s...
1 May 2025
Forward
A Jewish city attorney is going after pro-Palestinian protesters. Her Oct. 7 tweets are making it complicated.
30 Apr 2025
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto faces a legal and ideological challenge as she pursues charges against members of IfNotNow, a Jewish group adv...
30 Apr 2025
JTA
Senate committee approves amendment to Antisemitism Awareness Act stating criticism of Israeli government isn’t antisemitic
30 Apr 2025
A Senate committee approved an amendment to the Antisemitism Awareness Act clarifying that criticizing the Israeli government is not antisemitic. The amendme...
30 Apr 2025
JTA
David Horowitz, ’60s radical turned right-wing firebrand and critic of Islam, dies at 86
30 Apr 2025
David Horowitz, who rose to prominence as a radical left-wing activist during the 1960s and later became a prominent right-wing commentator and critic of Isl...
30 Apr 2025
JTA
Mohsen Mahdawi, who led Columbia pro-Palestinian protests, freed from detention
30 Apr 2025
Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University, has been released from federal custody following a judge's ruling that his detention witho...
30 Apr 2025
Forward
The Trump administration is primed to give a gigantic gift to extremists in the West Bank
30 Apr 2025
The proposed elimination of the U.S. security coordinator position for the West Bank and Gaza by the Trump administration, under Secretary of State Marco Rub...
30 Apr 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
You Can’t Contain Terrorists. You Defeat Them.
30 Apr 2025
David Keyes discusses the complexities and challenges of addressing terrorism, particularly focusing on Hamas and its governance in Gaza. Keyes argues for a ...
30 Apr 2025
Jewish History Lectures
12. The Flourishing of Jewish Politics in eastern Ashkenaz
30 Apr 2025
This lecture, delivered at Lander College for Men, explores the dynamic growth and evolution of Jewish political structures in Eastern Ashkenaz. It provides ...
30 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Time for the Left to Abandon the 2-State Solution
30 Apr 2025
The article argues against the viability of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the deep-rooted antisemitism within Palest...
30 Apr 2025
Jewschool
Is Religious Zionism Obsolete?: Thoughts on Israel Independence Day based on Rav Shagar’s Sermon “Land and Exile: The Religious Community and the Pursuit of Peace” (1997)
30 Apr 2025
Shaul Magid analyzes Rav Shagar's 1997 Yom Ha'atzmaut sermon to examine the state of Religious Zionism in a contemporary context, especially after the Octobe...
30 Apr 2025
Israel Policy Pod
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Wartime Politics and Reflection
30 Apr 2025
Neri Zilber and Shanie Reichman explore the political fallout from the resignation of Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar amidst a constitutional crisis averted by his ...
30 Apr 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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A Mixed Bag
30 Apr 2025
In "A Mixed Bag," the hosts of Commentary Magazine Podcast discuss the significance and shortcomings of Trump's first 100 days in office, emphasizing his imm...
30 Apr 2025
JTA
Mayor Adams aims to run on an ‘EndAntiSemitism’ ballot line
30 Apr 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to run for re-election with an 'EndAntiSemitism' ballot line, appealing to the city's Orthodox Jewish voters and counter...
30 Apr 2025
18forty
Why Is Meir Kahane Making a Comeback Among Orthodox Jews?
30 Apr 2025
Itamar Ben-Gvir's recent visit to the United States has reignited discussions around the legacy of Rabbi Meir Kahane among Orthodox Jews. Ben-Gvir, a current...
30 Apr 2025
JTA
Progressive Jewish groups oppose Antisemitism Awareness Act ahead of Senate vote
30 Apr 2025
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is facing opposition from 10 progressive Jewish organizations ahead of an upcoming Senate committee vote. These groups argue t...
30 Apr 2025
Rationalist Judaism
The Disconnect
30 Apr 2025
Natan Slifkin underscores the emotional intensity and sacrifices commemorated on Yom HaZikaron, contrasting this with the contentious issue of Charedi partic...
30 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
USAID funding was a golden cage
30 Apr 2025
The closure of USAID has had a devastating impact on global humanitarian aid, abruptly ending vital programs and exposing the vulnerabilities of relying on a...
30 Apr 2025
JTA
Right-wing activists attack Israeli-Palestinian memorial event at Reform synagogue in Israel
30 Apr 2025
A violent protest erupted outside a Reform synagogue in Raanana, Israel, where right-wing activists attacked attendees of a joint Israeli-Palestinian memoria...
30 Apr 2025