JNS
IDF soldier dies after being infected by fungus in Gaza
26 Dec 2023
An Israeli soldier has died after being infected with a dangerous fungus found in the soil of the Gaza Strip. The soldier had serious limb wounds that became...
26 Dec 2023
Mishpacha
Home Front Ep. 40 (12.25.23)
26 Dec 2023
In this episode of Home Front, several important topics are discussed. Firstly, the debate over military tactics is examined, emphasizing the need to avoid p...
26 Dec 2023
JNS
US has delivered over 10,000 tons of military equipment to Israel
26 Dec 2023
Since the start of the war on October 7th, the United States has supplied Israel with more than 10,000 tons of military equipment. These shipments have arriv...
26 Dec 2023
18forty
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Yossi Klein Halevi: What’s Next: The Future of Liberal Zionism
26 Dec 2023
Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, explores the future of liberal Zionism in an episode of the 18Forty Podcast. He discusse...
26 Dec 2023
18forty
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Yossi Klein Halevi: What’s Next: The Future of Liberal Zionism
26 Dec 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, host Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, discusses the future of liberal Zionism. He...
26 Dec 2023
JNS
IDF reservists stumble upon 1,500-year-old lamp
26 Dec 2023
Two Israeli reserve soldiers discovered a well-preserved Byzantine-era oil lamp while at a military staging area near the Gaza border. After one of the soldi...
26 Dec 2023
JNS
New evidence ties Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital to Oct. 7 massacre, hostages
26 Dec 2023
Israeli soldiers have discovered evidence linking the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza to Hamas and the Oct. 7 attacks. The evidence includes a vehicle belonging ...
26 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
It's time to admit: We are failing to understand Hamas and the Middle East.
25 Dec 2023
The article discusses the difficulties that the West, particularly Israel, faces in understanding Hamas and the Middle East. It traces the history of the Cru...
25 Dec 2023
Jewish Action
Remembering Rose Lubin
25 Dec 2023
Staff Sgt. Rose Lubin, a Border Police officer in Jerusalem's Old City precinct, was killed in a stabbing attack. In memory of her, a gathering was held wher...
25 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
Israel’s Growing Christian Community
25 Dec 2023
According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics, there are approximately 187,900 Christians living in Israel, comprising 1.9 percent of the populatio...
25 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
Palestinian leaders are playing dangerous games, again.
24 Dec 2023
The article discusses the recent reactions to the massacre of Fatah leadership and argues that Palestinian leaders are playing dangerous games by considering...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Fight Hamas as if there is no tomorrow
24 Dec 2023
The article argues that Israel should not entertain the idea of a ceasefire with Hamas, likening the situation to if Hitler had proposed a ceasefire in 1945....
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Omission of Israel’s aid role ‘unfortunate,’ says UN spokesman
24 Dec 2023
The UN Secretary-General's spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, acknowledged that it was unfortunate for the UN to omit Israel's role in facilitating aid shipmen...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Israel starts building Gaza buffer zone
24 Dec 2023
The Israeli military has begun constructing a buffer zone along the entire Gaza border, located on the Gaza side and only accessible to Israel Defense Forces...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Israeli gov’t OKs $20m to secure Judea and Samaria outposts
24 Dec 2023
The Israeli government has approved a transfer of $20.8 million in security funding for outposts in Judea and Samaria, amidst accusations that Jerusalem has ...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Israel’s embattled but resilient economy
24 Dec 2023
The recent conflict with Hamas in Israel has had a significant impact on the country's economy. The Bank of Israel estimates that the direct costs to the eco...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
How Israel can ensure security in post-war Gaza
24 Dec 2023
This article discusses the security challenges facing Israel in post-war Gaza and proposes a plan for governance in the region. The author highlights the nee...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Abbas: Israel ruined Christmas
24 Dec 2023
In a recent speech, Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel of ruining Christmas and killing Palestinian children. He claimed that the hist...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Attacks from Lebanon wrecked half of homes in northern kibbutz
24 Dec 2023
Hezbollah attacks from Lebanon have caused significant damage to the Upper Galilee kibbutz of Manara, with more than half of the houses destroyed. This comes...
24 Dec 2023
Rationalist Judaism
A Bris Amidst the War
24 Dec 2023
This article describes the author's experience attending a bris (circumcision ceremony) amidst the ongoing war in Israel. The new father, Avi Kahn, is an Ame...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Israeli NGO files $2.8 million suit against Red Cross
24 Dec 2023
Israeli rights organization Shurat HaDin has filed a 10 million shekel ($2.8 million) lawsuit against the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in ...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
UAE-Israel land corridor expanding to Egypt
24 Dec 2023
The land corridor between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel, which extends through Saudi Arabia and Jordan, is now being expanded to include Egypt. T...
24 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
The UN’s Obsession With Israel
24 Dec 2023
The article discusses the United Nations' bias against Israel and its obsession with singling out the country for criticism. It highlights instances where th...
24 Dec 2023
Call Me Back
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A Shift in the War - with Haviv Rettig Gur
24 Dec 2023
This episode explores the current state and evolving phases of the Hamas-Israel War, with discussions on Israeli military strategy, societal impacts, and pol...
24 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
The kids aren't alright.
23 Dec 2023
The article discusses the concerning state of the younger generation and their views on Judaism and Israel. It highlights examples of young people advocating...
23 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
Will you support our mission?
22 Dec 2023
Joshua Hoffman is reaching out on behalf of Future of Jewish, a platform dedicated to helping people understand and become smarter about Judaism and Israel. ...
22 Dec 2023
JTA
A day after being heckled for his Israel views, Ritchie Torres gets a hero’s welcome at Bronx Jewish school
22 Dec 2023
Ritchie Torres, a Democratic congressman and staunch ally of Israel, received a warm welcome at SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox Jewish school in the Bronx. Th...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
Palestinian advocacy groups seek ‘leverage’ with new political wings
22 Dec 2023
The US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, a major pro-Palestinian advocacy group, is creating a political arm to grade members of Congress, mobilize voters, an...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
'Ashamed at how my heart has shrunk': Takeaways from 10 days of reporting in Israel
22 Dec 2023
The author, Jodi Rudoren, summarizes her 10 days of reporting in Israel, highlighting the mood of Israeli Jews during the ongoing war with Hamas. The pain an...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
‘Everybody needs to be uncomfortable’: Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s tireless campaign to bring her son home
22 Dec 2023
Rachel Goldberg-Polin is a mother tirelessly campaigning for the return of her son, Hersh, who was abducted by Hamas terrorists. She has become the internati...
22 Dec 2023
JTA
UN Security Council adopts resolution urging aid to Gazans, stops short of calling for ceasefire
22 Dec 2023
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution urging the acceleration of assistance to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The resolution calls fo...
22 Dec 2023
JTA
The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023, from Israel to the NFL
22 Dec 2023
The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023 include a range of achievements in various sports. Highlights include Jacob Steinmetz, an Orthodox Jewish prospect, ...
22 Dec 2023
JTA
After Israel plunged into war, these Jews moved there anyway
22 Dec 2023
Despite the ongoing crisis and war in Israel, thousands of Jews from various countries have chosen to move to Israel, also known as making aliyah. Many had a...
22 Dec 2023
Moment
From the Newsletter | Degrees of Evil—and Joy—in 2023
22 Dec 2023
The author shares their experience of attending virtual Simchat Torah services due to being stuck in traffic and reflects on the challenging times in Israel....
22 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
These questions will change your relationship with Israel.
22 Dec 2023
This article discusses the importance of asking questions and challenging assumptions when it comes to understanding Israel, Zionism, and Israelis. The autho...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
Suozzi, running against an IDF veteran for Santos’ former seat, takes a weekend trip to Israel
22 Dec 2023
Tom Suozzi, the Democratic nominee for an open House seat, has taken a weekend trip to Israel to show support for the country during its war with Hamas. The ...
22 Dec 2023
Halacha Headlines
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12/23/23 – Shiur 448 – Is Israel an “occupier” of Palestinian land? Who owns “from the River to the Sea”?
22 Dec 2023
In this discussion, the question of whether Israel is an occupier of Palestinian land is explored. The participants touch on various issues such as the exist...
22 Dec 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Around the War in 80 Days
22 Dec 2023
Pressure is increasing on the Israeli government amidst debates over the terms of a ceasefire, with families of hostages urging a pause following the acciden...
22 Dec 2023
Tikvah
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Ghaith al-Omari on What Palestinians Really Think about Hamas, Israel, War, and Peace
22 Dec 2023
In a recent poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, it was found that 72% of Palestinians believe that the October 7 attacks were the ...
22 Dec 2023
Tikvah
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Ghaith al-Omari on What Palestinians Really Think about Hamas, Israel, War, and Peace
22 Dec 2023
In a recent poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, it was found that a majority of Palestinians believe that the October 7 ...
22 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider
The Obama Mideast expert guiding VP Harris on foreign policy
22 Dec 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris has been playing a more active role in discussions about the Israel-Hamas war and has expressed tougher words for Israel than Pr...
22 Dec 2023
Bonjour Chai
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What's the deal with Zionism?
21 Dec 2023
The text discusses recent events related to Zionism, including a confrontation between a pro-Palestinian protester and an individual at the Toronto Eaton Cen...
21 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
Why the Palestinians Lie So Much
21 Dec 2023
This article discusses the tendency of Palestinians to lie in order to advance their political goals and demonize Israel. The author identifies several lies ...
21 Dec 2023
Mishpacha
Home Front Ep. 39 (12.21.23)
21 Dec 2023
In this episode of Home Front, the focus is on Israel's diplomatic efforts to deter Hezbollah. The show also highlights Iris Haim's inspiring message to sold...
21 Dec 2023
Forward
As the war rages on, Jewish day schools still plan to send students to Israel
21 Dec 2023
Despite the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Jewish day schools in the United States are still planning to send their students to Israel for educational...
21 Dec 2023
People of the Pod
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4-Year-Old Hostage Abigail Edan is Free–Her Family is On a Mission to #BringThemAllHome
21 Dec 2023
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan, who was kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas, has been freed and reunited with her family. However, there are still 129 hostag...
21 Dec 2023
Forward
A Christmas story from Jerusalem, 1958, at gunpoint
21 Dec 2023
In this personal narrative, the author, a Jewish young man from Milwaukee, is living alone and feeling homesick for Christmas in Jerusalem in 1958. He visits...
21 Dec 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Opinions, Opinions, Opinions!” Edition
21 Dec 2023
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron engage in a discussion covering various topics including American students' opinions on Israel, Palestin...
21 Dec 2023
On the Nose
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Hamas: Past, Present, and Future
21 Dec 2023
In this episode, Peter Beinart speaks with two political analysts, Khalil Sayegh and Muhammad Shehada, about Hamas. They discuss their experiences growing up...
21 Dec 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Wartime polls & unexpected conclusions
21 Dec 2023
Haviv Rettig Gur analyzes recent polls regarding the war with Hamas, revealing divergent perspectives among Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, and diffe...
21 Dec 2023