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Forward Seismic shift in Israeli politics as opposition leaders Lapid and Bennett form joint party 26 Apr
Israeli political figures Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett announced the formation of a joint party called 'Yachad' (Together) ahead of the upcoming elections,...
26 Apr
Future of Jewish The Jewish question has changed, again. 25 Apr
Adam Hummel revisits Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik's 1956 speech, "Kol Dodi Dofek," reflecting on the "six knocks" that symbolized transformative events for Isra...
25 Apr
MomentMag Could Peace Between Israel and Lebanon Really Happen? with Hanin Ghaddar and Nadine Epstein 25 Apr
The possibility of achieving peace between Israel and Lebanon is explored through a discussion with Hanin Ghaddar, a senior fellow at The Washington Institut...
25 Apr
The Free Press Ancient Wisdom: I Was There when Modern Israel Was Born 24 Apr
Judea Pearl shares his experiences as a witness to the founding of modern Israel, describing himself as a 'redemption survivor' rather than a Holocaust survi...
24 Apr
JTA 200+ Bnei Menashe immigrate to Israel from Israel, the first to make the journey in years 24 Apr
In a significant aliyah initiative, 240 members of the Bnei Menashe community from India's northeastern states of Mizoram and Manipur have immigrated to Isra...
24 Apr
Jewdicious 'News' v. Progaganda: Look Deeper 24 Apr
In a piece by Rawan Osman, a Syrian-born activist, the complexities of media narratives surrounding Israel and its conflicts are explored. Osman challenges t...
24 Apr
JTA Netanyahu reveals prostate cancer treatment, says he hid diagnosis during Iran war 24 Apr
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disclosed that he recently underwent successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, which he kept private du...
24 Apr
MomentMag Charting a Path Toward Peace: U.S., Israel, Iran, Lebanon & Gaza w/Nimrod Sheffer and Nathan Guttman 24 Apr
In a compelling dialogue, Maj. Gen. (ret.) Nimrod Sheffer and journalist Nathan Guttman navigate the intricate geopolitical landscape concerning Israel's sec...
24 Apr
Forward Nearly half of young Americans view US relationship with Israel as a burden, survey finds 24 Apr
A recent survey by the Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics reveals that nearly half of young Americans view the U.S. relationship with Israel as m...
24 Apr
Forward The de facto annexation of the West Bank is a recipe for utter disaster 23 Apr
Yardena Schwartz examines the gradual steps taken by the Israeli government towards de facto annexation of the West Bank, despite the lack of formal declarat...
23 Apr
Unpacked The Housewife Who Was Actually a Mossad Spy 23 Apr
Shula Cohen, a seemingly ordinary housewife in Beirut, led a secret life as a Mossad spy. For years, Cohen successfully balanced her domestic responsibilitie...
23 Apr
JTA In Orban’s rule, Israelis saw a model for their own country. Will he also be one in defeat? 23 Apr
The article discusses the evolving perspective of Israelis on Hungary's electoral politics, especially in light of Viktor Orbán's recent defeat. Israeli Prim...
23 Apr
JTA Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor 23 Apr
Donald Trump has been awarded Israel's top civilian honor, the Israel Prize, marking the first time a non-Israeli has received this accolade. Israeli Prime M...
23 Apr
Future of Jewish The Left is doing Israel a favor by abandoning it. 23 Apr
Bob Goldberg argues that the growing disconnect between the Democratic Party in the U.S. and Israel is inadvertently benefiting Israel by pushing it toward g...
23 Apr
Jewish Insider Josh Shapiro supports U.S. aid to Israel, but calls to use it as leverage 23 Apr
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro supports U.S. military aid to Israel, particularly the funding of the Iron Dome system which protects Israeli civilians fr...
23 Apr
Kveller 6 Israeli Musical Artists Winning Over International Audiences 22 Apr
This piece spotlights six Israeli musical talents who have gained international attention, embracing both Hebrew and English languages. Israeli singer Noga E...
22 Apr
Forward These states want to ban the term ‘West Bank’ and replace it with ‘Judea and Samaria’ 22 Apr
Several U.S. states are considering legislation that bans the use of the term "West Bank" and opts for "Judea and Samaria" in official documents. Tennessee, ...
22 Apr
JTA This Yom Haatzmaut, we have to ask: Can Israel endure on human effort alone? 22 Apr
Rabbi Elazar Symon examines the tension between human initiative and divine providence in the context of Israel's existence. Referencing Psalm 127 and the te...
22 Apr
Chabad.org Israeli Pm Just Put On Tefillin In Memory Of A Fallen Soldier 22 Apr
Israeli Prime Minister (presumably Netanyahu or one of his successors) wore tefillin in a symbolic gesture to honor the memory of a fallen soldier. This act ...
22 Apr
Future of Jewish Israel isn’t breaking. It’s becoming something better. 22 Apr
In this thought-provoking essay, Joel Meyer challenges the simplistic narrative that Israel is merely shifting from collectivism to individualism and becomin...
22 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Location, location, location: The road Zionism took 22 Apr
Yossi Avni-Levy and Michael Chabon's novels explore alternate realities where Jewish sovereignty is established outside of Israel, specifically considering l...
22 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy The farmers of Israel’s North are not fighting for nostalgia. They’re fighting for our independence. 22 Apr
The op-ed emphasizes the critical role of Israeli farmers in the North, especially in light of recent conflicts, underscoring their work as crucial for susta...
22 Apr
Forward Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, even after Iran balks at new round of negotiations 22 Apr
President Trump announced an extension of the U.S.-Israeli ceasefire with Iran despite Iran not agreeing to negotiations. This unexpected move followed outre...
22 Apr
Forward Alan Dershowitz quits Democratic Party, calling it ‘most anti-Israel party in U.S. history’ 22 Apr
Prominent attorney Alan Dershowitz, known for his strong pro-Israel stance and past legal representation of controversial figures like Donald Trump, has anno...
22 Apr
Future of Jewish Israel’s Independence Day is no longer just for Israelis. 21 Apr
Israeli writer Hen Mazzig shares a poignant reflection on Yom Haatzmaut, Israel's Independence Day, broadening its significance beyond Israeli borders to Jew...
21 Apr
Kveller Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s New Book Is Simply ‘Pain In Words’ 21 Apr
Rachel Goldberg-Polin's new book, "When We See You Again," captures the universal experience of grief through a deeply personal lens — the tragic loss of her...
21 Apr
Hadassah Echoes of Ancient Conflicts in Israel 21 Apr
Bill Slott reflects on Israel's ongoing struggles and resilience by drawing parallels between historical events and modern realities, capturing the layered c...
21 Apr
MomentMag The Word Zionism is Dead 21 Apr
Nadine Epstein, the editor of Moment, delves into the complexities surrounding the term "Zionism" and its place in modern discourse. With Zionism and anti-Zi...
21 Apr
The Free Press How Personal Grief Built a Nation 21 Apr
The nine-day period from Yom HaShoah to Israeli Independence Day highlights Israel's unique approach to national remembrance, which intertwines personal grie...
21 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Use Israeli bureaucracy to drive Israeli recovery 21 Apr
In the wake of recent conflict and ongoing challenges faced by Israel, there is an urgent need to enhance the capacity of Israeli municipalities to respond t...
21 Apr
Future of Jewish This is what opinions about Israel always ignore. 21 Apr
The article provides a personal account of the everyday realities of living in Israel, highlighting the ever-present threats of terrorism that Israeli societ...
21 Apr
Forward Rahm Emanuel joins calls for end to US ‘financial aid’ to Israel 20 Apr
Rahm Emanuel, former U.S. Ambassador to Japan and a potential Democratic presidential candidate, has publicly called for an end to U.S. financial aid to Isra...
20 Apr
Forward Michigan Democrats nominate Eli Savit, progressive Jewish prosecutor, for state attorney general 20 Apr
Eli Savit, a progressive Jewish county prosecutor, has been nominated by the Michigan Democratic Party as their candidate for state attorney general. Known f...
20 Apr
Rationalist Judaism Why My Second Daughter is Not Doing National Service 20 Apr
Natan Slifkin discusses his family's evolving views on military service for religious girls in Israel, framed by the experience of his daughters. While his e...
20 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah An Unpopular But Just War 20 Apr
The opinion piece by Rachel Goldberg-Polin argues that the U.S. war with Iran, while unpopular, is a necessary measure to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear...
20 Apr
JTA Trump, on eve of new ceasefire talks: ‘Israel never talked me into the war with Iran’ 20 Apr
President Donald Trump has publicly denied claims that Israel influenced his decision to go to war with Iran, amidst speculation that Israeli pressure, parti...
20 Apr
JTA Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board, sidelining pro-Israel Jewish incumbent 20 Apr
Amid a shifting political landscape within the Democratic party regarding Israel-Palestine dynamics, Michigan Democrats have chosen Amir Makled, a pro-Palest...
20 Apr
18forty The Words They Left Behind 20 Apr
"The Words They Left Behind" by Racheli Palant-Rozen explores the poignant project behind "If You're Reading These Words," a book compiling the last letters ...
20 Apr
Between The Lines For Israelis, A Week Of Sirens That Stir Memories Rather Than Fear 20 Apr
Amidst ongoing trauma from conflicts with Iran and Hezbollah, Israelis commemorate Yom HaZikaron with a call to remember the 25,000 lives lost since 1948. Th...
20 Apr
The Free Press Inside the Latest Round of Iran Negotiations 20 Apr
Israeli journalist Amit Segal reports on the upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations that are set against the backdrop of ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts. Although ...
20 Apr
Israel: State of a Nation 60% of the Lebanese public wants peace with Israel. 20 Apr
A discussion hosted by Eylon Levy featuring guest Dan Feferman delves into recent findings that suggest 60% of the Lebanese public favors peace with Israel. ...
20 Apr
Israel: State of a Nation Can Israel and Lebanon Actually Make Peace? | Dan Feferman 20 Apr
Eylon Levy's podcast episode featuring Dan Feferman delves into the evolving diplomatic landscape between Israel and Lebanon amidst recent talks that aim to ...
20 Apr
The Cholent What Happened Outside the StandWithUs event 20 Apr
A recent event hosted by StandWithUs in Seattle faced vehement protests from demonstrators outside the venue. The writer highlights the intense hostility exp...
20 Apr
Jewish Insider Ceasefires deepen Israeli divisions over Trump’s handling of war 20 Apr
Israel is experiencing intensified internal divisions over recent U.S.-brokered ceasefires with Lebanon and Iran, as the Israeli public debates whether Presi...
20 Apr
Unpacked Why Israeli Settlements Are So Complicated 19 Apr
The complex issue of Israeli settlements is deeply entwined with religion, history, and ideology, transcending mere political discourse. Central to this is t...
19 Apr
Forward U.S. Senate candidate from Michigan calls Israeli government 'evil' like Hamas 19 Apr
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sparked controversy by equating the Israeli government with Hamas, describing both as evil due to their involvement ...
19 Apr
MomentMag Shalom: Do Israelis Still Believe In Peace? 18 Apr
Israeli politics and society once heavily emphasized the concept of "shalom," or peace, as a central part of national discourse, both symbolically and practi...
18 Apr
Future of Jewish Israel doesn’t have an extremism problem. 18 Apr
Vanessa Berg critiques an essay that claims Israel has a systemic extremism problem, arguing that this framing exaggerates the influence of a small, volatile...
18 Apr
JTA Jewish groups urge Trump to prioritize Americans held in Iran during ceasefire talks 17 Apr
Several Jewish and pro-Israel organizations are urging President Trump to focus on the repatriation of Americans detained in Iran amid ongoing ceasefire disc...
17 Apr
JTA Pro-Israel congressman being out-fundraised by former Columbia encampment organizer 17 Apr
In the political race for New York's 13th congressional district, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, known for his pro-Israel stance, finds himself outraised by challen...
17 Apr