JTA
After long legal fight, man from Ugandan Jewish community is approved for Israeli citizenship
16 Aug
After a lengthy legal battle and four conversions, Yosef Kibita from Uganda's Abayudaya Jewish community has been granted Israeli citizenship after seven yea...
16 Aug
Tikvah
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Podcast: Raphael BenLevi, Hanin Ghaddar, and Richard Goldberg on the Looming War in Lebanon
16 Aug
The podcast features Raphael BenLevi, Hanin Ghaddar, and Richard Goldberg discussing the escalating tensions in Lebanon, particularly due to Hizballah's rock...
16 Aug
Forward
Barbra Streisand joins thousands at ‘Jewish Women for Kamala’ virtual fundraiser
16 Aug
Barbra Streisand recently headlined a virtual Jewish Women for Kamala fundraiser in support of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Streisand cri...
16 Aug
The Free Press
Michael Oren: Should Israel Strike First?
15 Aug
Israel is facing threats of retaliation from Iran following the assassination of a Hamas leader, with fears of potential missile attacks. Drawing comparisons...
15 Aug
JTA
The Israeli story behind the Balloon Story exhibit at Park Avenue Armory
15 Aug
Balloon Story is an exhibit featuring large-scale balloon art at the Park Avenue Armory, offering themed rooms of various lands made entirely of inflated bal...
15 Aug
Future of Jewish
If anyone is listening: Antisemitism and Islamophobia are not remotely the same.
15 Aug
The essay argues that antisemitism and Islamophobia are not equivalent phenomena and should not be conflated. It points out that most attacks against Jews in...
15 Aug
Jewish Action
Return to the Hurva
15 Aug
The Hurva Synagogue in the Old City of Jerusalem, once destroyed by the Jordanians, has been rebuilt and restored to its former grandeur with a cost of NIS 4...
15 Aug
People of the Pod
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Is Centrism the Antidote to Political Polarization and Extremism? A Conversation with Yair Zivan
15 Aug
Yair Zivan, a Foreign Policy Advisor to Israel's Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, advocates for centrism in his book of essays titled "The Center Must Hold" as ...
15 Aug
Kveller
‘Love Island Israel’ Is Here
15 Aug
Love Island Israel has made its debut, following the hit reality TV franchise's format where attractive singles on a Greek island strive to find love to avoi...
15 Aug
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Yossi Klein Halevi: Will Israeli society survive this war?
15 Aug
Yossi Klein Halevi examines Israel's contemporary challenges amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, emphasizing the nation's struggle with internal divisions and er...
15 Aug
The Beinart Notebook
Mouin Rabbani on the Danger of a Regional War
15 Aug
Mouin Rabbani, a prominent analyst of Palestinian and Middle Eastern politics, warns of the increasing risk of a regional war in the Middle East. As a Co-Edi...
15 Aug
Promised Podcast
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The “Time Is on His Side?” Edition
15 Aug
Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the growing popularity of Prime Minister Netanyahu despite challenges in a recent interview, ...
15 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
The UN’s appeasement of Iran endangers the world
15 Aug
The text highlights concerns over the United Nations appeasing Iran, which poses a threat to global security with its clear goal of dismantling Israel. Despi...
15 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Letters to the editor, 16 Aug 2024
15 Aug
The letters to the editor discuss various proposals regarding the West Bank issue. One suggestion is to apply Israeli civilian law to the West Bank while all...
15 Aug
Future of Jewish
The U.S. is negotiating in favor of a Hamas victory.
15 Aug
The U.S. is perceived to be negotiating in a manner that favors a Hamas victory over Israel, as detailed in a newsletter that critiques the current diplomati...
15 Aug
The Free Press
The Palestinian ‘Traitor’ Risking Everything to Speak Out
15 Aug
A young Palestinian man from the West Bank, who achieved academic and professional success, faced backlash and threats after expressing sorrow over a massacr...
15 Aug
Unorthodox
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Winning Metals
15 Aug
In Israel, the focus is on individuals excelling in their fields: Ben Zion David, an eighth-generation Yemenite jeweler in Jaffa, showcases his craftsmanship...
15 Aug
Tablet
The Last Man in Metula
15 Aug
Yaniv Elahdifs comes from a longstanding family in northern Israel that traces its roots back to fleeing the Spanish Inquisition 21 generations ago. Growing ...
15 Aug
Future of Jewish
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14 Aug
Future of Jewish, a publication aiming to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, has made its content free si...
14 Aug
JTA
Hundreds in Israel mourn American ‘lone soldier’ Jordan Cooper who died after allergic reaction
14 Aug
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Rishon Lezion, Israel, to mourn the death of Jordan Cooper, an American lone soldier who died from a severe allergic reactio...
14 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Israeli politicians who attack the US are playing with fire
14 Aug
The article emphasizes the critical importance of the US-Israel alliance, particularly in terms of Israel's military capabilities heavily relying on American...
14 Aug
Israel: State of a Nation
Ethiopian Jews | Mehereta Baruch-Ron on how black Jews are the original Zionists
14 Aug
Mehereta Baruch-Ron discusses the history and challenges of Ethiopian Jews, their ancient connection to Jerusalem, and their journey to Israel, shedding ligh...
14 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Biden’s refusal to act against Iran has led to the current crisis
14 Aug
The text discusses Joe Biden's reluctance to take action against Iran, which is seen as contributing to the current crisis and Iran's escalating threats towa...
14 Aug
Unpacked
Did the Mossad Cause the Iran-Israel Conflict? | Unpacked
14 Aug
The video explores the potential consequences of the Mossad not assassinating Ayatollah Khamenei before the 1979 Iranian Revolution, linking it to the rise o...
14 Aug
Mishpacha
The Miraculous Crash
14 Aug
Reb Eli Stefansky, founder of Mercaz Daf Yomi, shared a profound lesson about Divine providence (Hashgachah pratis) while at Ben-Gurion Airport. When their f...
14 Aug
Mishpacha
Border Line Crisis
14 Aug
General (Res.) Yaakov Amidror evaluates that Hamas in Gaza has become militarily irrelevant due to Israel's successful offensive, killing key terrorists and ...
14 Aug
Future of Jewish
American Jews are increasingly excluded from leadership positions — because they are Jewish.
14 Aug
American Jews are facing exclusion from leadership positions due to antisemitism, with examples like U.S. Governor Josh Shapiro being passed over as a vice p...
14 Aug
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – A Conversation with Yair Lapid
14 Aug
Yair Lapid, former Prime Minister and Opposition Leader in the Knesset, engaged in a conversation with Donniel Hartman amidst a war with Hamas, hostages in G...
14 Aug
Rationalist Judaism
Torah and Army: The Big Index
14 Aug
The text discusses the author's posts on the topic of charedim and army service, highlighting the divide in perspectives between those in the United States a...
14 Aug
Jewish Insider
Democratic convention organizers are walking a tightrope over how to address Israel and Gaza
14 Aug
As the Democratic National Convention approaches, there is a delicate balance being navigated regarding how to address Israel and Gaza. Some delegates are pu...
14 Aug
Future of Jewish
The Controversial History of Jews and the Muslim Temple Mount
13 Aug
The article discusses the controversial history of Jews and the Muslim Temple Mount, particularly focusing on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben G...
13 Aug
Forward
DNC: What to know about pro-Palestinian protests
13 Aug
Organizers are expecting up to 25,000 protesters at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, calling for an end to Israel's military actions in Gaza an...
13 Aug
Israel Policy Pod
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Israel's Waiting Game
13 Aug
The episode delves into the tense geopolitical climate in the Middle East, focusing on potential Israeli conflicts with Iran and Hezbollah amidst domestic ch...
13 Aug
Israel Policy Pod
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Israel's Waiting Game
13 Aug
In this week's episode of Israel's Waiting Game, Israel Policy Forum's Neri Zilber and Shanie Reichman delve into the waiting game concerning potential Irani...
13 Aug
Future of Jewish
They say Israel's war strategy is failing. They are dead wrong.
13 Aug
The text criticizes Western countries for their neutral stance in the face of threats against Israel by Iran and its proxies, Hezbollah and Hamas. It highlig...
13 Aug
Forward
As Israel confronts a week of peril, its enemies navigate tricky waters of their own
13 Aug
Israel is on the brink of a serious confrontation with the expectation of imminent strikes by Iran and Hezbollah in retaliation for recent actions. The US, E...
13 Aug
Tablet
The IDF’s Boot Is on Hamas’ Throat
13 Aug
The IDF's military campaign in Gaza, known as Operation Swords of Iron, has faced skepticism from Western media, with claims that Israel is not winning again...
13 Aug
Living Lchaim
A Year of Tragedy, Loss, Struggle & Hope | A Year Full of Tisha B'avs
12 Aug
A film focusing on the challenges faced by individuals in the Jewish community during a particularly tragic year, highlighting their resilience and ability t...
12 Aug
Future of Jewish
Demanding Victory on This Jewish Day of Mourning
12 Aug
The essay addresses the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in Judaism, and reflects on the ongoing challenges faced by Israel despite being the re...
12 Aug
JTA
As Israel’s leaders spar and an Iranian attack looms, Jews see echoes of Tisha B’Av everywhere
12 Aug
Jews around the world are reflecting on the historical significance of Tisha B'Av, a fast day commemorating the destruction of the Jewish temples in Jerusale...
12 Aug
Kveller
Israel Won a Record Number of Medals at the 2024 Olympics
12 Aug
Israel made history at the 2024 Olympics in Paris by winning a record-breaking seven medals, including one gold, five silver, and one bronze. This marked the...
12 Aug
Forward
A day before Tisha B’Av, a large Jerusalem stone falls at the Western Wall
12 Aug
A piece of ancient Jerusalem stone, similar in size to a brick, fell from the Machkameh Wall onto the prayer area in front of the Western Wall on the day bef...
12 Aug
JTA
Harris campaign taps Israeli-born former peace negotiator Ilan Goldenberg as liaison to Jewish community
12 Aug
Kamala Harris's presidential campaign has appointed Ilan Goldenberg, a former Israeli peace negotiator, as its liaison to the Jewish community. Goldenberg, w...
12 Aug
JTA
My son died on Oct. 7. This Tisha B’Av, I’m thinking about how our greatest threat comes from within.
12 Aug
As Tisha B'Av approaches, a reflection on internal divisions within Israel and the Jewish community is prompted by the tragic death of many, including Captai...
12 Aug
Between The Lines
Tisha B’Av Looms As Israelis Brace For Attack
12 Aug
As Israelis prepare for potential attacks from enemies like Hezbollah and Iran coinciding with the solemn day of Tisha B'Av, a historical day of mourning for...
12 Aug
Future of Jewish
Dear President Biden, you should follow your own advice.
12 Aug
The text discusses the challenges faced by Israel and the Jewish community under President Biden's administration, which has shown restraint in dealing with ...
12 Aug
Rationalist Judaism
An Erev Tisha B'Av Disgrace
12 Aug
On Erev Tisha B'Av, a lecture was given by Rabbi Mordechai Neugroschel at a charedi shul in Ramat Beit Shemesh focusing on Charedi army conscription and even...
12 Aug
Jewish Currents
Searching for the Jewish Future in South Florida - Does Miami’s hardline Zionist consensus make it an outlier in American Jewish life—or a harbinger of things to come?
12 Aug
Miami's Jewish community in South Florida is described as unique and vibrant, with a strong emphasis on Zionism and Jewish identity. The community has high r...
12 Aug
Jewish Currents
Ghosts of the Groves - In Israel and Florida, violent parallel histories of citrus cultivation have set the stage for a budding agricultural alliance.
12 Aug
In a piece discussing the intertwined histories of citrus cultivation in Israel and Florida, it is highlighted how the decline of the Florida citrus industry...
12 Aug
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Efraim Inbar: 'Israel doesn't use enough force'
12 Aug
Professor Efraim Inbar argues that Israel needs to adopt a more assertive stance in its national security strategy, emphasizing the role of force in maintain...
12 Aug