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JTA Israeli university launching unique mental health trauma center spurred by distinct nature of Oct. 7 11 Mar 2024
In response to the traumatic events of October 7, 2023, including a deadly attack by Hamas in Israel, Hebrew University in Jerusalem has established the Inst...
11 Mar 2024
Rationalist Judaism A Charedi Exodus? 11 Mar 2024
Amidst the debate over the charedi (ultra-Orthodox) community's exemption from military service in Israel, Sefardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef suggested that ...
11 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Why Context Matters 11 Mar 2024
Jonathan Glazer, director of "The Zone of Interest," won the Best Foreign Film Oscar at the recent Academy Awards ceremony. In his acceptance speech, he high...
11 Mar 2024
Hadassah Purim and Passover Post-October 7 11 Mar 2024
The text reflects on the significance of the Jewish calendar as a guide to history, values, and survival, particularly after traumatic events like the war un...
11 Mar 2024
Forward ‘Reject AIPAC’ launches to counter pro-Israel spending in 2024 11 Mar 2024
Reject AIPAC, a coalition of left-leaning groups, was launched as a response to American Israel Public Affairs Committee's (AIPAC) influence in Congress and ...
11 Mar 2024
The Beinart Notebook Gaza and the Course of History 11 Mar 2024
In a discussion with Norman Finkelstein, the speaker reflects on Israel's control over Palestinians in Gaza and the breakdown of the management process post-...
11 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish No, winning a war is not genocide. 11 Mar 2024
Amidst escalating violence in the Middle East, there is a growing misconception that Israel's defensive actions against Hamas amount to genocide, as criticis...
11 Mar 2024
Forward AIPAC to increase pressure on House Republicans to pass Israel aid bill 11 Mar 2024
AIPAC lobbyists are ramping up efforts on Capitol Hill to push House Republicans to pass a bipartisan $95 billion foreign aid bill that includes $14.1 billio...
11 Mar 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Why did Israeli real estate shows become such a flashpoint for protests in Canada? 11 Mar 2024
Israeli real estate events in Canada, which promote the purchase of properties including those in disputed territories, have sparked significant protests ami...
11 Mar 2024
JTA In Oscars acceptance speech, ‘Zone of Interest’ director Jonathan Glazer denounces ‘occupation’ and ‘dehumanization’ in Israel and Gaza 11 Mar 2024
Jonathan Glazer, the director of "The Zone of Interest," used his Oscars acceptance speech to speak out against the occupation and dehumanization in Israel a...
11 Mar 2024
Tablet She Invites You 11 Mar 2024
Two individuals, an American woman visiting her nieces and a woman who returned home to play a Nova survivor in a television series, bond over shared experie...
11 Mar 2024
Tablet Israel’s Mental Health Tsunami 11 Mar 2024
The mental health crisis in Israel following the Oct. 7 massacre by Hamas at the Nova music festival has led to a surge in PTSD, anxiety, and depression amon...
11 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish The Golden Age for Jews is now. 10 Mar 2024
The text discusses the idea that the perceived "Golden Age" of Judaism has shifted and argues that the current era is the true Golden Age for Jews. The piece...
10 Mar 2024
Forward Oscars 2024: 'Oppenheimer' cleans up, 'Zone of Interest' director calls out Israel 10 Mar 2024
At the Oscars 2024, "Oppenheimer" directed by Christopher Nolan won big, including Best Picture and Best Actor. However, the most noteworthy moment was direc...
10 Mar 2024
Forward Analysis: Biden and Netanyahu trade barbs to satisfy their bases 10 Mar 2024
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu engaged in a heated exchange of criticisms, with Biden accusing Netanyahu of harming Israel with his Gaz...
10 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth 10 Mar 2024
The writer discusses a recent article in Mishpacha Magazine by a Charedi columnist, Gedalia Guttentag, who praises the Dati world for their sacrifices and he...
10 Mar 2024
Forward Survey: Large majority of Israeli Jews want Haredim to serve in the military 10 Mar 2024
A recent survey conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute revealed that 70% of Israeli Jews support ending the blanket exemptions from military service for...
10 Mar 2024
Unpacked When was the country named "Israel?" #israel #history #bible 10 Mar 2024
Exploring the origins and significance of the name "Israel" throughout history, particularly focusing on its importance to Jewish people.
10 Mar 2024
JTA English readers get their first taste of ‘the finest living author writing in Hebrew’ 10 Mar 2024
Israeli author Maya Arad's collection "The Hebrew Teacher" introduces English readers to her poignant novellas, set in the U.S. and centered on Israeli chara...
10 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish Will you support our mission please? 9 Mar 2024
Joshua Hoffman, on behalf of Future of Jewish, a digital publication, is seeking support for their mission to provide accessible information on Judaism, Isra...
9 Mar 2024
Jewish Action The Tenacity of Our Nation – Hope Amid Crisis 9 Mar 2024
The article reflects on the enduring strength and hope of the Jewish people in the face of historical and recent tragedies, drawing on personal stories of su...
9 Mar 2024
Jewish Action Celebrating Life in the Face of Pain: One Son Married, One Son Missing 9 Mar 2024
Rabbi Doron Perez, head of the Mizrachi World Movement, faced immense challenges as his son Daniel went missing after a military operation, while his other s...
9 Mar 2024
Jewish Action Until When 9 Mar 2024
Nomi Gutenmacher reflects on her son's journey from being drafted into the Israeli army, highlighting the emotional and physical transformations she witnesse...
9 Mar 2024
Jewish Action In Praise of Israel’s Emunah 9 Mar 2024
Israeli soldier Ori Megidish's rescue by the IDF from captivity in Gaza highlighted the role of emunah, or faith, in facing challenges, as her mother engaged...
9 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish How One Tiny Country Upended the Middle East 9 Mar 2024
The text explores how Israel, once seen as a barren and unremarkable land, transformed from a small settlement in 1909 to a country with significant global i...
9 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish Jewish artists won’t be silenced. 9 Mar 2024
The Future of Jewish newsletter features a guest essay by artist Anna Abramzon discussing the silencing of Jewish artists amid anti-Israel sentiments. Exampl...
9 Mar 2024
Forward Protesters target Teaneck event promoting West Bank real estate to U.S. Jews  8 Mar 2024
Protesters are targeting an informational event in Teaneck promoting property in Israel and the West Bank, condemning it as a violation of international law ...
8 Mar 2024
Forward Ester Cunio, 90, says talking about Messi saved her on Oct. 7. Now she wants the soccer star to help free her grandsons. 8 Mar 2024
Ester Cunio, a 90-year-old grandmother of two Israeli hostages in Gaza, shared her story of evading capture during a terrorist attack by bonding with a Hamas...
8 Mar 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones So He Did OK! 8 Mar 2024
The podcast analyzes the effectiveness of Joe Biden's performance during the State of the Union address, noting its success in terms of political strategy bu...
8 Mar 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 3/9/24 – Shiur 459 – The Haredi Dilemma in Military Conscription | Scaling Tradition: Reevaluating the Chazon Ish's Conscription Exemption | Study Time Required for והגית בו יומם ולילה 8 Mar 2024
The discussion explores the challenges and dilemmas faced by Haredi individuals regarding military conscription, particularly focusing on the possibility of ...
8 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle The Jerusalem marathon was not just a race, it was a mass-painkiller 8 Mar 2024
The Jerusalem marathon served not just as a race but as a poignant display of unity and resilience amidst difficult times in Israel. Nearly 40,000 participan...
8 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle Master of metal David Draiman shows Israel some heavy support 8 Mar 2024
Heavy metal star David Draiman, lead vocalist of Disturbed, who has family in Israel, broke his silence on his support for Israel during a Florida concert af...
8 Mar 2024
Forward In State of the Union, Biden tells Israel that humanitarian aid is not a ‘bargaining chip’ 8 Mar 2024
In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of providing humanitarian aid to Gaza without using it as a bargaining chip,...
8 Mar 2024
Tikvah headphones Jonathan Conricus on How Israeli Aid to Gaza Works 8 Mar 2024
During Israel's conflict with Hamas, Israeli aid to Gaza has been provided directly to Gazans and through the distribution of foreign aid. Israel has refuted...
8 Mar 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Succession: A Conversation With Yossi Cohen 8 Mar 2024
Former Mossad head Yossi Cohen discusses the intelligence failures leading to the October 7 attacks, the denial of Hamas’s actions, and his potential future ...
8 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish No Jews, No News 7 Mar 2024
The text discusses a double standard in the global spotlight on Israel and Jews, highlighting instances of violence and oppression elsewhere that receive les...
7 Mar 2024
Forward Five months after Oct. 7, volunteers fight fatigue as they push for hostages’ release 7 Mar 2024
Yair Moses has been advocating for the release of his father, Gadi Moses, who was kidnapped in Gaza along with his mother. Yair, along with other volunteers,...
7 Mar 2024
Rationalist Judaism Israel and "Settler Colonialism" 7 Mar 2024
The discussion delves into the accusation of Israel being a settler-colonial regime, often leveled in academic and global contexts. It refutes this claim by ...
7 Mar 2024
JTA Why an Israeli policy expert says talk of a two-state solution is dangerously premature 7 Mar 2024
The debate over a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine continues as Israeli policy experts weigh in on the matter following the recent conflict in Gaz...
7 Mar 2024
People of the Pod headphones 152 Days Later: What the Mother of Hostage Edan Alexander Wants the World to Know 7 Mar 2024
Yael Alexander, mother of IDF soldier Edan Alexander, who was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, shares her story of the past 152 days of ...
7 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Fetterman, Netanyahu, Gantz, and the American People 7 Mar 2024
The text discusses the complexities of American views towards Israel and the Jewish people post the Gaza war, highlighting a divide among Americans on the is...
7 Mar 2024
Forward For Israelis on the frontlines, ‘what is a good future to look forward to?’ 7 Mar 2024
A young Israeli who was called up for reserve duty after the Oct. 7 terror attack in Israel reflects on the impact of his military service near the Lebanon b...
7 Mar 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Biden, Israel, and the SOTU 7 Mar 2024
Ruthie Blum joins from Israel to address key topics concerning US-Israel relations, including the treatment of Benny Gantz by the Biden administration and th...
7 Mar 2024
Israel Policy Pod headphones Gaza: Today and Tomorrow 7 Mar 2024
Neri Zilber speaks with Col. Michael Milshtein about Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza, assessing the strategic goals and challenges faced in dism...
7 Mar 2024
Forward Silence your groggers: 6 ideas for Purim pivots in response to the war 7 Mar 2024
The article discusses reimagining Purim traditions in response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, cautioning against using the holiday's theme...
7 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle The doctors on standby for the IDF Gaza rescues 7 Mar 2024
Squadron 123, also known as The Desert Birds, operates out of the Israeli Air Forces Palmachim Base and plays a crucial role in the IDF's operations in Gaza ...
7 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish We are fighting the only war worth fighting. 7 Mar 2024
An editorial in The Jerusalem Post suggests that a new creative solution is needed for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict beyond the traditional two-state or b...
7 Mar 2024
Tablet How the Gaza Ministry of Health Fakes Casualty Numbers 7 Mar 2024
The Gaza Ministry of Health has been accused of falsifying casualty numbers during the conflict, with concerns raised about the credibility of the reported f...
7 Mar 2024
Tablet The Stronghold 7 Mar 2024
In 1973 during the Yom Kippur War, Hillel Unsdorfer, a devout Israeli soldier, and his unit of 42 men bravely defended a bunker along the Suez Canal against ...
7 Mar 2024
Jewish Insider Eugene Vindman offers tough love to Israel as he pursues congressional campaign  7 Mar 2024
Eugene Vindman, known for his role in the Trump impeachment, is now running for Congress and emphasizes the need for thorough scrutiny of Israeli operations ...
7 Mar 2024