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Ray Takeyh on What Iran Wants
2 Feb 2024
In a discussion with Jonathan Silver, Ray Takeyh sheds light on what Iran wants in the ongoing war in the Middle East. Iran-backed militias have carried out ...
2 Feb 2024
People of the Pod
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Tal Shimony Survived the Hamas Attack on the Nova Music Festival: Hear Her Story of Courage, Resilience, and Remembrance
2 Feb 2024
Tal Shimony survived the Hamas attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel. She was dancing at the festival when it was suddenly attacked by terrorists, resu...
2 Feb 2024
Tablet
Is the U.S. Turning its Back on Israel?
2 Feb 2024
The Biden administration is putting pressure on Israel and taking actions that some view as turning its back on Israel. This includes pushing for an unpopula...
2 Feb 2024
Mishpacha
Home Front Ep. 51 (2.1.24)
1 Feb 2024
The latest episode of Home Front discusses the potential for a hostage deal and the potential costs involved. The practical implications of a lengthy ceasefi...
1 Feb 2024
Jewish History Uncensored
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#176 - Gaza War - Accomplishments & Crisis
1 Feb 2024
Israel's military success during the Gaza conflict is linked to historical and strategic decisions that have built trust in the IDF, an institution shaped in...
1 Feb 2024
JTA
Israeli fencer Yuval Freilich wins gold medal in Qatar, home to Hamas’ leadership
1 Feb 2024
Israeli fencer Yuval Freilich won a gold medal at the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix, a significant achievement considering Qatar is home to the leadership of Hamas a...
1 Feb 2024
JTA
Jewish mayor of Minneapolis issues veto, Chicago mayor votes yes in latest wave of ceasefire resolutions
1 Feb 2024
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who is Jewish, vetoed a resolution endorsing a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, calling it one-sided and divisive. However, C...
1 Feb 2024
Forward
A new Israeli ad makes Gaza look like a Mediterranean paradise — what's the goal?
1 Feb 2024
A recent Israeli ad featured on Hulu portrays an idealized version of Gaza with images of a Mediterranean paradise, highlighting aspects like DJs, hotels, an...
1 Feb 2024
Forward
Analysis: 4 things to know about Biden's sanctions of West Bank settlers
1 Feb 2024
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank who have engaged in violence against Pale...
1 Feb 2024
JTA
Biden sanctions 4 Israeli settlers for alleged violence against Palestinians and Israeli peace activists
1 Feb 2024
President Joe Biden has imposed strict sanctions on four Israeli settlers for their alleged violence against Palestinians and Israeli peace activists. This a...
1 Feb 2024
Kveller
Colton Underwood, Debra Messing, Connie Britton and Many More Celebrities Speak Out Against Antisemitism
1 Feb 2024
The New Year, New Voices project, initiated by Samantha Ettus, an entrepreneur and public speaker, aims to combat anti-Semitism by encouraging celebrities to...
1 Feb 2024
Forward
‘An incredibly volatile time’: From Iran to Yemen, how the Israel-Hamas war is sparking violence across the Middle East
1 Feb 2024
The Israel-Hamas conflict, which started in Gaza, has had far-reaching consequences throughout the Middle East. Iran has become centrally involved, supportin...
1 Feb 2024
Future of Jewish
Will you support our mission please?
1 Feb 2024
Future of Jewish, a digital publication, has a mission to provide inspiration, education, and connection to Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world. They have ...
1 Feb 2024
Jewdicious
The Storytellers Who Struck Back
1 Feb 2024
In 1948, a terrorist bombing targeted The Palestine Post newsroom, soon to become The Jerusalem Post, as Israel neared independence. The attack resulted in c...
1 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why has it taken until now to get a biography of one of Israel’s founding fathers?
1 Feb 2024
Pinchas Rutenberg, one of Israel's founding fathers, remains largely overlooked in Jewish literature despite his significant contributions to the development...
1 Feb 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Politics of Fantasy
1 Feb 2024
Amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, a significant portion of Israelis, including right-wing ministers, advocate for reestablishing Jewish settlements i...
1 Feb 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Politics of Fantasy
1 Feb 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the surprising Israeli support for re-establishing settlements in the Gaza Strip, exploring the political, ...
1 Feb 2024
Tablet
The Two-State Delusion
1 Feb 2024
The article discusses the persistence of the two-state solution as the preferred resolution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, despite its numerous challe...
1 Feb 2024
Sapir
Diary of an IDF Soldier: Part IX
1 Feb 2024
An IDF soldier reflects on his service and the challenges of integrating back into civilian life after a brief leave, grappling with international criticism,...
1 Feb 2024
Jewish Insider
The White House knows Iran is behind the deadly attacks on its troops, but how will it respond?
1 Feb 2024
President Biden and the White House have indicated that they believe Iran was at least partially responsible for the recent deadly drone attack on U.S. troop...
1 Feb 2024
Tablet
Northern Exposure
1 Feb 2024
The situation in northern Israel, particularly in the Galilee region, is currently tense due to ongoing missile attacks by Hezbollah. The Israeli Defense For...
1 Feb 2024
Sapir
Diary of an IDF Soldier: Part X
1 Feb 2024
The diary entries of an IDF soldier reflect on the ongoing war, sacrifices, and experiences in Gaza over the course of four months. The soldier acknowledges ...
1 Feb 2024
Jewish Currents
“You Cannot Study Israel Without Palestine” - A conversation with the editors of the new academic journal <em>Palestine/Israel Review</em>, which advocates a “relational approach” to studying the region’s intertwined histories.
31 Jan 2024
The article discusses the emergence of a new academic journal called Palestine/Israel Review, which advocates for a relational approach to studying the inter...
31 Jan 2024
Israel Policy Pod
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Negotiations, Tensions, and Politics
31 Jan 2024
Neri Zilber and Shanie Reichman discuss the complex military and political dynamics in Israel, focusing on Gaza operations, northern border tensions with Hez...
31 Jan 2024
Israel Policy Pod
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Negotiations, Tensions, and Politics
31 Jan 2024
Neri Zilber and Shanie Reichman discuss the complexities of Israel's military campaign in Gaza and the ongoing political tensions, including possible hostage...
31 Jan 2024
Forward
For God and country: War reignites fringe movement to resettle Gaza
31 Jan 2024
A fringe movement of religious Israelis is advocating for the resettlement of Gaza as a strategic and biblical imperative, aiming to prevent future attacks b...
31 Jan 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
The greatest form of tzedakah
31 Jan 2024
In this op-ed, the author reflects on the need for Jewish philanthropy to support Jewish refugees who have been internally displaced due to the ongoing war i...
31 Jan 2024
Moment
Red Sea Rebels: Yemen and the Houthis with Michael Knights and Nadine Epstein
31 Jan 2024
This discussion focuses on the threat posed by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Houthis have launched missiles at both Israel and US ships in t...
31 Jan 2024
JTA
US is ‘hopeful’ for a truce in Gaza as Netanyahu says ‘total victory’ is the only option
31 Jan 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will achieve a total victory in its war against Hamas in Gaza, despite calls from Hamas fo...
31 Jan 2024
Jewish Insider
Qatar’s two-faced approach to hostage diplomacy divides Israeli officials, American Jewish leaders
31 Jan 2024
Israeli officials and American Jewish leaders are divided over Qatar's role in hostage diplomacy. Qatar and Hamas have a symbiotic relationship, with Qatar p...
31 Jan 2024
Forward
5 things to know about UNRWA, whose sole mission is to aid Palestinians
30 Jan 2024
UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, has a unique mission of serving Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Le...
30 Jan 2024
JTA
Israeli peace group Standing Together says calls to boycott its work are ‘infuriating’
30 Jan 2024
Palestinian activists are divided over whether to boycott Israeli peace organization Standing Together. The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultura...
30 Jan 2024
Mishpacha
It Could Have Been Worse
30 Jan 2024
The International Court of Justice did not issue an injunction to end the fighting in Gaza, which was seen as a relief by Israel's political echelon. The fig...
30 Jan 2024
Mishpacha
Yerushalayim, Your City
30 Jan 2024
This article explores the concept of Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) as a city in ruins, despite its current state of vibrancy and development. The author emphasize...
30 Jan 2024
Rationalist Judaism
A Dangerous Fantasy
30 Jan 2024
The author discusses a recent event held in Jerusalem advocating for the resettlement of Gaza, attended by right-wing Religious Zionist supporters and govern...
30 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Charedim That Are Closet Centrists
30 Jan 2024
The author reflects on the concept of being a "closet centrist" within the Charedi community, citing a recent column by Jonathan Rosenblum in Mishpacha magaz...
30 Jan 2024
Moment
ICJ Decision Puts Ball in Bibi’s Court: Israel Must Show It’s Complying with International Law
30 Jan 2024
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has declared that Israel must take measures to prevent genocide against the Palestinian people during its war in Gaz...
30 Jan 2024
Kveller
Tali, A Singer With Israeli Roots, Will Represent Luxembourg at the 2024 Eurovision Contest
30 Jan 2024
Tali, a singer with Israeli roots, has been chosen to represent Luxembourg at the 2024 Eurovision Contest. Despite some controversy surrounding Israel's part...
30 Jan 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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UNRWA Uncovered
30 Jan 2024
The episode discusses the flaws in the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA), arguing it's essentially upholding rather than resolving the issues of Pal...
30 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Paris chefs who served in the IDF face a new battle – keeping their restaurants open
30 Jan 2024
Israeli chefs in Paris who had served in the IDF faced challenges keeping their restaurants open following their return from military service. Chef Dan Yosha...
30 Jan 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
What does Israel education look like post-Oct. 7?
30 Jan 2024
Following the events of October 7, Israel educators and engagement professionals are reevaluating the Israel story they tell. Nonprofit organization itrek, w...
30 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
It's time to stop enabling and coddling the Palestinians.
30 Jan 2024
The author argues that the international community has enabled and coddled the Palestinians for decades without holding them accountable for their actions. T...
30 Jan 2024
Moment
The Soul of Israel: Lost in Translation with Daniel Gordis and Amy E. Schwartz
30 Jan 2024
In this discussion, Daniel Gordis and Amy E. Schwartz explore the question of whether American Jews can fully understand the experience of Israelis living in...
30 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
The Perils of Calling Everything 'Political'
29 Jan 2024
The article discusses a recent conference in Israel that promoted the return of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and northern Samaria as a solution to th...
29 Jan 2024
Forward
Both sides claimed ICJ ruling as a victory
29 Jan 2024
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) recently issued a ruling on South Africa's case alleging that Israel is carrying out a genocide against Palestinians...
29 Jan 2024
JTA
J Street drops Jamaal Bowman endorsement, saying his rhetoric ‘crossed a line’
29 Jan 2024
J Street, a liberal Israel lobby, has dropped its endorsement of New York Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman due to differences in framing and approach. Bowman ha...
29 Jan 2024
Mishpacha
Home Front Ep. 50 (1.29.24)
29 Jan 2024
In this episode of "Home Front" by Mishpacha Magazine, the discussion revolves around UNRWA's consistent promotion of hatred, with its humanitarian aid being...
29 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is the US a Paper Tiger?
29 Jan 2024
The author argues that the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), has had disastrous consequences. They claim that the d...
29 Jan 2024
JTA
Old songs have new meanings after Oct. 7 — and new music helps the heartbroken
29 Jan 2024
During times of war in Israel, music has become a lifeline for many, offering solace and connection. Popular songs, particularly those requested by soldiers ...
29 Jan 2024
Forward
More countries cut funding to UNRWA over allegations of involvement with Oct. 7 attack, as aid agency warns of impending famine
29 Jan 2024
Multiple countries have suspended funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) following allegations that some of its...
29 Jan 2024