Rationalist Judaism
Responding to Trauma
17 Dec 2023
The article discusses the impact of trauma on children during war in Israel. Many children are experiencing emotional distress and fear due to the ongoing co...
17 Dec 2023
Forward
UK joins US in announcing travel ban on extremist Israeli settlers
15 Dec 2023
Following a recent increase in settler violence in the West Bank during the Israel-Hamas conflict, the United Kingdom has joined the United States in announc...
15 Dec 2023
Forward
Israeli forces mistakenly kill 3 hostages during fighting in Gaza, IDF says
15 Dec 2023
Israeli forces accidentally killed three Israeli hostages during combat in Gaza. The soldiers mistakenly identified the hostages as a threat. The hostages we...
15 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
Help us help you (and so many others).
15 Dec 2023
Joshua Hoffman is reaching out on behalf of Future of Jewish, a platform that aims to help people better understand and become smarter about Judaism and Isra...
15 Dec 2023
Forward
Rachel Goldberg doesn’t know if what she’s doing will bring her son Hersh home. But she won’t stop trying.
15 Dec 2023
Rachel Goldberg, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage in Gaza, has become a prominent advocate for Israel's hostages. Goldberg has been ...
15 Dec 2023
Forward
This documentary about American Jews and Israel has been canceled (and uncanceled) four times — and counting
15 Dec 2023
The documentary film Israelism, which explores the experiences of two young American Jews in the West Bank and criticizes major American-Jewish organizations...
15 Dec 2023
Forward
Young Israelis and Palestinians are giving up on peace. It’s on all of us to fix that
15 Dec 2023
The author highlights the growing shift among Israeli Jews and Palestinians towards militaristic jingoism and right-wing politics, leading to a lack of suppo...
15 Dec 2023
Forward
The Von Erich wrestling brothers, subjects of upcoming film ‘The Iron Claw,’ were huge in Israel
15 Dec 2023
The upcoming film "The Iron Claw" tells the story of the Von Erichs, a famous wrestling family in Texas. While the film features Jewish actor Zac Efron and c...
15 Dec 2023
Forward
So what does 'intifada' actually mean?
15 Dec 2023
The word "intifada" has become central to pro-Palestinian protests, with some viewing it as a call for violence against Jews and others seeing it as a peacef...
15 Dec 2023
Forward
Hip Israeli designers embrace Stars of David after Oct. 7
15 Dec 2023
Since the terror attack on October 7, Israelis and diaspora Jews have begun embracing and reinventing the Star of David as a symbol of pride and identity. Pr...
15 Dec 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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White House Confusion on Israel
15 Dec 2023
The article discusses the inconsistencies in the Biden White House's stance on Israel, including a deadline for Israel to improve its targeting precision and...
15 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Am Yisrael Chai: 10 takeaways from 10 days in Israel
15 Dec 2023
A recent visit to Israel revealed several insights. Israel is negotiating for the return of hostages held by a terrorist organization, Hamas, which does not ...
15 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
The So-Called 'Uninvolved' Palestinians
15 Dec 2023
The article tells the story of Batya, a peace activist who formed a friendship with Mahmoud, a Palestinian photographer from Gaza. However, Mahmoud turned ou...
15 Dec 2023
Tablet
Mission to Israel
15 Dec 2023
This article discusses a group of Syrian Jewish women who traveled to Israel to assist and show solidarity during the recent war. The women joined other miss...
15 Dec 2023
Forward
IDF says it is disciplining soldiers who broadcast Jewish prayers from West Bank mosque
14 Dec 2023
Israeli soldiers who broadcasted Jewish prayers from a West Bank mosque during a military operation will be disciplined by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). ...
14 Dec 2023
Forward
Rabbi invited to discuss controversial 'Israelism' film says he was ‘heckled, interrupted and yelled at’
14 Dec 2023
A rabbi who was invited to discuss the controversial film "Israelism" at Hunter College was shouted down and heckled by students. The filmmakers said the aud...
14 Dec 2023
Forward
Some Israeli Haredim are joining the IDF. Can secular Jews get along with them?
14 Dec 2023
An increasing number of Haredi, or ultra-Orthodox, Jews in Israel are volunteering to serve in the IDF, bridging the divide between the Haredi community and ...
14 Dec 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Defect in Agudah’s ‘Call to Action’
14 Dec 2023
The author expresses disappointment with the lack of unity and Achdus among the Jewish people, despite the temporary unity that often arises in times of trag...
14 Dec 2023
Forward
This Arab-Israeli high school comedy is the TV show about the conflict we all need right now
14 Dec 2023
"Madrasa" is a TV show created by Arab-Israeli TV writer Sayed Kashua that follows Arab and Jewish students at a bilingual school in Jerusalem. The show focu...
14 Dec 2023
Forward
Jewish Rep. Goldman would ‘love’ a cease-fire, but not while Hamas still rules Gaza
14 Dec 2023
During a virtual town hall meeting, Jewish Congressman Dan Goldman addressed his refusal to call for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. He explained that ...
14 Dec 2023
Jewish Currents
Democrats Slam Lack of Congressional Oversight on Israel Arms Sale - Despite its stated concern about the civilian toll in Gaza, the Biden administration is using emergency powers to expedite weapons transfers to Israel.
14 Dec 2023
The Biden administration has invoked emergency powers to expedite the sale of tank shells to Israel, bypassing Congressional review. This decision has drawn ...
14 Dec 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Biden-Bibi Babble
14 Dec 2023
The podcast explores the relationship between Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu, questioning if Biden's stance towards Netanyahu has shifted and how Netanyahu...
14 Dec 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Prof. Amichai Cohen: Is the IDF acting legally in Gaza?
14 Dec 2023
Prof. Amichai Cohen discusses the legal and ethical dimensions of the IDF's actions in Gaza, focusing on Israel's right to self-defense and the constraints o...
14 Dec 2023
Rationalist Judaism
Firing for Failure
14 Dec 2023
The article discusses several reasons why Harvard University President Claudine Gay should resign, including her refusal to address calls for genocide agains...
14 Dec 2023
Forward
From Kibbutz Be’eri to the White House, menorahs retrieved from Oct. 7 wreckage light up for Hanukkah
14 Dec 2023
Several menorahs crafted from materials retrieved from the Oct. 7 attack in Israel have been lit up for Hanukkah, symbolizing light, unity, and the persevera...
14 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
‘Something has broken’: Teachers in Israel are straining to provide stability and support for their students
14 Dec 2023
Teachers in Israel are facing immense challenges in providing stability and support for their students amidst ongoing rocket attacks. Researchers from Brande...
14 Dec 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Northern Front
14 Dec 2023
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the ongoing threat of Hezbollah in Lebanon, where missiles are fired into Israel daily, prompting Israelis to ...
14 Dec 2023
Unorthodox
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Midnight Oil: Ep 393
14 Dec 2023
Unorthodox episode 393 presents nine stories of Jewish light amid challenging times. The episode includes reflections on the true spirit of Hanukkah, experie...
14 Dec 2023
Tablet
Iran Sponsored the October 7 Massacre. America Paid for It.
14 Dec 2023
In October 2021, Hamas carried out a massacre that claimed the lives of over 1,200 Israelis. Shortly after the attack, the Biden administration granted Iran ...
14 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider
Voices against Hamas growing louder as war in Gaza continues
14 Dec 2023
As the war in Gaza continues, there is a growing chorus of voices within the Palestinian enclave criticizing Hamas, the ruling regime. These voices, which in...
14 Dec 2023
Forward
In Israel, armed neighborhood-watch groups proliferate since Oct. 7
13 Dec 2023
Armed neighborhood watch groups have proliferated in Israel since the Oct. 7 terror attack by Hamas. One example is the Ramat Gan Bnei Hamakom patrol, led by...
13 Dec 2023
Forward
Families of American hostages meet with Biden in person for the first time
13 Dec 2023
Families of American hostages held by Hamas in Israel met with President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the plight of their loved...
13 Dec 2023
Forward
‘How can we ever go back to being anything like we were before?’
13 Dec 2023
In this article, three alumni of the Israeli Bronfman program reflect on their experiences during the ongoing war and its impact on their lives. Tamar Shalem...
13 Dec 2023
Forward
Will it be OK? David Broza has done 116 pop-up concerts since war broke out saying it will
13 Dec 2023
Israeli singer-songwriter David Broza has performed over 100 pop-up concerts since the outbreak of the recent war in Israel. Despite the ongoing conflict, Br...
13 Dec 2023
Moment
Memoir | Seeing Green in Southern Israel
13 Dec 2023
The author and her family travel to Kibbutz Saad in southern Israel to help with the agricultural crisis caused by the Hamas assault in October. Due to the c...
13 Dec 2023
Moment
Video Essay | Volunteers Head South to Help Israeli Agriculture
13 Dec 2023
Due to a severe labor shortage in Israeli agriculture, volunteers from various professions and countries have come to help pick fruits and vegetables grown n...
13 Dec 2023
Forward
‘Nothing will separate between us’: After Israel’s bloodiest day since Oct. 7, thousands pay their respects to a fallen commander
13 Dec 2023
Thousands of people gathered at Mount Herzl to pay their respects to Lieutenant Colonel Tomer Grinberg, who was killed in a battle against Hamas. This was on...
13 Dec 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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The War Continues, Politics Comes Back
13 Dec 2023
In a recent episode of Israel Policy Pod, host Shanie Reichman and guest Neri Zilber discuss ongoing developments in Israel, including the military operation...
13 Dec 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
Biden and Netanyahu
13 Dec 2023
This text discusses the relationship between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu, with a focus on recent criticism of Netanyahu during the conflict ...
13 Dec 2023
Forward
Who are the courageous and who are the weak? Viewing the war through the lens of a Hanukkah prayer
13 Dec 2023
The author reflects on the Hanukkah prayer and its implications for understanding the current conflict in Gaza. They question who the courageous and weak are...
13 Dec 2023
Forward
The debate over what should happen in Gaza after the war, explained
13 Dec 2023
Israel and the United States agree that the Israel-Hamas war began with the Oct. 7 massacre, and they both believe that Hamas should be removed from power in...
13 Dec 2023
Forward
UN General Assembly calls for ceasefire in Gaza war, with Israel and US objecting
13 Dec 2023
The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, with 153 nations in favor, 23 absta...
13 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Planning for an unknown future
13 Dec 2023
The article discusses the challenges that leaders face in times of uncertainty and the need for decisive action. It highlights the unprecedented destruction ...
13 Dec 2023
Kveller
Son of October 7 Victims Returns to Kibbutz Be’eri to Light Menorah Found in Rubble
12 Dec 2023
Tamir Hershkovitz, the youngest of three orphaned siblings whose parents were killed in an attack on October 7, returned to their devastated home in Kibbutz ...
12 Dec 2023
Jewish Currents
Israel’s “Humanitarian” Expulsion - The Israeli right is capitalizing on the aftermath of October 7th to build support for a permanent transfer of Palestinians out of Gaza.
12 Dec 2023
Israeli lawmakers from the ruling Likud party and the liberal opposition Yesh Atid party have authored an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal advocating for the...
12 Dec 2023
Forward
‘Really different from Tel Aviv’: Meet the Israeli last-minute addition to West Virginia University’s basketball team
12 Dec 2023
Ofri Naveh, an Israeli freshman forward, has joined West Virginia University's basketball team and has received an outpouring of support from fans. In the af...
12 Dec 2023
Forward
Israel is no safe haven. So why are Jews defending Biden's comments?
12 Dec 2023
The author discusses President Joe Biden's recent comments at the White House Hanukkah celebration, where he stated, "Were there no Israel, there wouldnt be ...
12 Dec 2023
Forward
Demanding support for Israel’s war imperils the future of Jewish communal life
12 Dec 2023
The author discusses the reshaping of the American Jewish political map following recent events in Israel and Gaza. They argue that while the atrocities of O...
12 Dec 2023
Forward
‘A flame of faith that endures’: Biden’s Hanukkah party centers on the Oct. 7 massacre
12 Dec 2023
President Joe Biden hosted the annual White House Hanukkah party, emphasizing the importance of Israel and its meaning to Jews as a stronghold against persec...
12 Dec 2023
Haaretz Weekly
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'Israelis don't see images from Gaza because our journalists are not doing their job'
12 Dec 2023
In a conversation with journalist Esther Solomon, Israeli journalist and activist Anat Saragusti discusses the lack of coverage on the dire situation in Gaza...
12 Dec 2023