Rationalist Judaism
Venom against the Gedolim?
18 Sep 2025
Natan Slifkin reflects on a controversial quip he made comparing the situation of Gedolim visiting England to the sting of a bullet ant. He sheds light on hi...
18 Sep 2025
JTA
Can Zohran Mamdani divest NYC from Israel? His likely comptroller, Mark Levine, dismisses the concern.
18 Sep 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a supporter of the BDS movement, is leading the race for NYC mayor, sparking concerns about potential divestment from Israel. However, expect...
18 Sep 2025
JTA
‘It is genocide,’ Bernie Sanders says about Gaza, becoming the first US senator to do so
18 Sep 2025
Senator Bernie Sanders has become the first U.S. senator to label Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, a term previously used only by certain progressive an...
18 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish
The Brutal Logic of Israel’s Offensive in Gaza City
17 Sep 2025
Andrew Fox, a former British Army officer, outlines the military strategy behind the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) urban offensive in Gaza City. He details t...
17 Sep 2025
Forward
European Commission seeks sweeping sanctions on Israel amid Gaza offensive
17 Sep 2025
The European Commission has proposed sanctions against Israel in response to its intensified military operations in Gaza, marking a significant policy shift ...
17 Sep 2025
JTA
Elise Stefanik proposes legislation that would block Mamdani’s threat to arrest Netanyahu
17 Sep 2025
Amid the political dynamics of the NYC mayoral race, Zohran Mamdani's proposal to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during his visit to New York has ge...
17 Sep 2025
Forward
As Democrats shift on Israel, Josh Shapiro stands firm: ‘I don’t waffle or waver because of polling’
17 Sep 2025
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party and potential future presidential candidate, maintains his strong pro-Israel s...
17 Sep 2025
Forward
Netanyahu's pitch for Israel as 'super-Sparta' is a dystopian death wish
16 Sep 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vision for Israel as a 'super-Sparta'—a militaristic, self-reliant nation isolated from the global community—has been des...
16 Sep 2025
JTA
‘I never stood with Bibi,’ Cuomo says as Netanyahu figures large in the NYC mayor’s race
16 Sep 2025
Andrew Cuomo, former New York governor and New York City mayoral candidate, has shifted his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling for an end to...
16 Sep 2025
The Free Press
Why Trump Let Netanyahu Strike Hamas in Doha
16 Sep 2025
Michael Doran explores the geopolitical dynamics surrounding Israel's recent attack on Hamas leaders in Doha and the response of the Trump administration. Wh...
16 Sep 2025
JTA
UN commission concludes for the first time that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
16 Sep 2025
A United Nations Commission of Inquiry has asserted for the first time that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, citing actions since the October 7, 2023, ...
16 Sep 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Crazy Bugs and Crying Rabbis
16 Sep 2025
Natan Slifkin's latest reflection juxtaposes his unique experience at England's Eastern Invertebrate Show with a poignant critique on rabbinical perspectives...
16 Sep 2025
JTA
Israel launches ground operation in Gaza City, as Marco Rubio casts doubt on diplomatic end to war
16 Sep 2025
Israel has launched a major ground offensive in Gaza City, inciting controversy and concerns about the fate of hostages held there. Defense Minister Israel K...
16 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish
Every time the Arabs try to isolate Israel, it backfires.
16 Sep 2025
Attempts to isolate Israel diplomatically and economically have historically backfired as the country regularly turns adversity into opportunity. Highlightin...
16 Sep 2025
Jewish Insider
Rep. Zach Nunn pushes to expand U.S.-Israel cooperation, technology partnerships
16 Sep 2025
Rep. Zach Nunn is advocating for enhanced U.S.-Israel collaboration, specifically focusing on expanding technology partnerships between the two nations. As a...
16 Sep 2025
Forward
Cuomo joins growing Democratic chorus urging end to Gaza war
15 Sep 2025
Andrew Cuomo, former governor of New York and current mayoral candidate, joined a chorus of Democratic voices, including Jewish governors, calling for the im...
15 Sep 2025
JTA
Oct. 7 documentary briefly axed from lineup wins Toronto film festival’s People’s Choice Award
15 Sep 2025
"The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue," a powerful documentary about retired IDF general Noam Tibon's daring mission to rescue his family during a Hamas ...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
Lessons in Community Building—From Israel: How a Religious Community Took Root in Ariel
15 Sep 2025
Ariel, originally a secular town in the West Bank, is experiencing a shift towards a more religious Jewish community. Since its founding in 1978, Ariel has t...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Insider
Philadelphia House race puts spotlight on virulently anti-Israel Democratic candidate
15 Sep 2025
The Philadelphia House race for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District has stirred controversy, especially due to the candidacy of State Rep. Chris Rabb, ...
15 Sep 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Why I hate "Zionism"
13 Sep 2025
Natan Slifkin critiques the term "Zionism" as misleading and argues that the focus should be on the practical necessity of protecting the Jewish population i...
13 Sep 2025
JTA
In Israel, public tributes to Charlie Kirk include a street naming, a mural and a missile in Gaza
12 Sep 2025
Charlie Kirk, the American conservative activist and CEO of Turning Point USA, has been posthumously honored in Israel following his assassination in Utah. I...
12 Sep 2025
Forward
'A long record of failure': Is it time to put the two-state solution to rest?
12 Sep 2025
Nora Berman discusses the book "Tomorrow Is Yesterday" by Hussein Agha and Robert Malley, which critiques the United States' mediation role in the Israeli-Pa...
12 Sep 2025
JTA
Mamdani reiterates vow to arrest Netanyahu as poll shows NYers prefer him over any opponent on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
12 Sep 2025
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has confirmed his commitment to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if elected, based on an Internatio...
12 Sep 2025
Jewish Insider
Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker’s interrogator out to trip up Israel supporters
12 Sep 2025
Isaac Chotiner, a staff writer for The New Yorker, has garnered attention for his confrontational interview style, particularly with those defending Israel. ...
12 Sep 2025
Jewish Insider
Dan Goldman’s primary emerging as bellwether for the staying power of pro-Israel Democrats
12 Sep 2025
The upcoming primary race for New York's Dan Goldman's congressional seat is seen as a significant indicator of the influence of pro-Israel Democrats in an i...
12 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish
Israel's attack against Hamas in Qatar was successful.
11 Sep 2025
Israel conducted an unprecedented airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting top Hamas leaders during a meeting, aiming to disrupt hostage-for-ceasefire negotiation...
11 Sep 2025
MomentMag
Inside the Palestinian Authority with Ghaith al Omari and Nadine Epstein
11 Sep 2025
The discussion between Nadine Epstein and Ghaith al-Omari offers an in-depth exploration of the current state of the Palestinian Authority and the challenges...
11 Sep 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Cherishing Torah and Judaism Is Not Uniquely Charedi
11 Sep 2025
The article expresses strong disagreement with certain Charedi leaders who prioritize exempting young Charedim from military service over other pressing issu...
11 Sep 2025
JTA
Canada is ‘evaluating’ its ties with Israel following Qatar strike, foreign minister says
11 Sep 2025
Following an Israeli military strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada is evaluating its relationship...
11 Sep 2025
JTA
Spain’s prime minister draws criticism after saying lack of nuclear weapons limits role in stopping Gaza war
11 Sep 2025
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's recent comments lamenting Spain's lack of nuclear weapons to influence the Gaza conflict have sparked significant cont...
11 Sep 2025
Unpacked
Is Peace Impossible After Gaza? | Unpacked
11 Sep 2025
The video explores the evolving perspectives on peace in Israel since the hopeful development of the 1990s peace process, contrasted with the disillusionment...
11 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish
Why Israel Blocks the Media From Gaza (And Why It’s Right)
10 Sep 2025
Nachum Kaplan argues that Israel's restriction of foreign journalists in Gaza is justified due to security concerns and the biased reporting historically exh...
10 Sep 2025
Forward
Is the true Zionist ideal blind support of Israel, or loving criticism?
10 Sep 2025
The article argues that true Zionism encompasses both love for Israel and the right to critique its government's actions, drawing parallels to Baldwin's view...
10 Sep 2025
JTA
After Charlie Kirk is fatally shot in Utah, Jewish and Israeli leaders call for prayers and end to political violence
10 Sep 2025
Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during an event in Utah, which has sparked reactions from ...
10 Sep 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Was Israel's Attack Against Hamas in Doha, Justified?
10 Sep 2025
A recent article delves into the controversial Israeli attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar and the international reaction, focusing on political divides with...
10 Sep 2025
JTA
Israeli-Russian Princeton student Elizabeth Tsurkov freed from captivity in Iraq
10 Sep 2025
Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian Princeton University graduate student, has been freed after being kidnapped in Iraq earlier this year. While conducting...
10 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Educating the educators: A trip to Israel for public school teachers
10 Sep 2025
Rabbi Amy S. Wallk, from Temple Beth El in Springfield, Massachusetts, led a group of diverse public school educators on a trip to Israel. The initiative, su...
10 Sep 2025
JTA
White House condemns Israeli strike in Qatar, as sense mounts that Hamas leaders may have survived
10 Sep 2025
In a contentious military action, Israel conducted a strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, prompting a rebuke from the White House. President Donald Trump critic...
10 Sep 2025
The Free Press
Israel Strikes Hamas in Qatar. Plus. . .
10 Sep 2025
Israeli jets targeted Hamas leadership in Qatar, marking a significant escalation in Middle East tensions. The strike aimed at senior Hamas figures responsib...
10 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish
They're lying to you about Israel's attack in Qatar.
10 Sep 2025
The article examines Israel's controversial airstrike on Hamas leaders within Doha, Qatar, highlighting the historical context of Qatar's support for Hamas. ...
10 Sep 2025
The Free Press
Israel Shatters Qatar’s Politics of Ambiguity
10 Sep 2025
Qatar has long navigated the complex geopolitics of the Middle East through a strategy of ambiguity, hosting both Hamas leaders and the largest American mili...
10 Sep 2025
The Free Press
Hamas Thought Qatar Was Safe. Israel Proved Otherwise.
10 Sep 2025
Qatar, known for its complex role in Middle Eastern geopolitics by hosting both a major U.S. military base and the political offices of Hamas, experienced a ...
10 Sep 2025
The Free Press
WATCH: A Viral Whistleblower Told a Story About Gaza. It Fell Apart.
10 Sep 2025
A story shared by Anthony Tony Aguilar, a former contractor with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, has caused widespread controversy and viral dissemination....
10 Sep 2025
Tablet
Making U.S. Middle East Policy Sane Again
10 Sep 2025
The analysis by Lee Smith highlights the complex dynamics of U.S. Middle East policy, focusing on a recent Israeli airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, which...
10 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish
Israel checkmates Hamas and the Arabs.
9 Sep 2025
In a bold strategic move reminiscent of past decisive actions like Operation Entebbe and the bombing of Iraq's Osirak reactor, Israel conducted a major strik...
9 Sep 2025
Forward
Israel's strike in Qatar: An audacious bid for victory, or just another foolhardy provocation?
9 Sep 2025
Israel's recent airstrike in Doha, Qatar, aiming at the senior Hamas leadership, signifies either a bold strategic maneuver or a potentially reckless act esc...
9 Sep 2025
The Free Press
Israel Strikes Hamas in Qatar. What Comes Next?
9 Sep 2025
Israel's recent strikes against Hamas figures in Doha, Qatar, mark a significant escalation in its efforts to dismantle the militant organization beyond its ...
9 Sep 2025
Mishpacha
The Rebbe’s Powerful Message
9 Sep 2025
This article highlights the profound impact of a succinct message delivered by the Karlin-Stolin Rebbe, demonstrating deep gratitude (hakaras hatov) to Israe...
9 Sep 2025
Mishpacha
Tragedy in Transit
9 Sep 2025
The terrorist attack at Jerusalem's Ramot Junction, which saw six Jews killed and 21 wounded, reveals the ongoing volatility in Israel's security landscape. ...
9 Sep 2025
Mishpacha
Numbers Game
9 Sep 2025
The future of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political career is clouded by divided polling results, reflecting broader uncertainties within bot...
9 Sep 2025