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A Jewish college basketball star is turning NBA heads at Michigan
25 Feb 2025
Danny Wolf, a standout college basketball player from Glencoe, Illinois, and an Israeli citizen after representing Israel in the Under-20 European Championsh...
25 Feb 2025
Moment
“A Protective Presence” in the West Bank with Eli Katzoff and Sarah Breger
25 Feb 2025
The short film "A Protective Presence," directed by Eli Katzoff, delves into the efforts of Rabbi Arik Ascherman, a prominent human rights activist, as he na...
25 Feb 2025
Forward
U.S., Israel vote against U.N. resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine
24 Feb 2025
The United States and Israel voted against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, aligning with countries like Belarus and Nort...
24 Feb 2025
Forward
Jeers for Israel and a top award for a doc about hostages at Berlin film festival
24 Feb 2025
The Berlin International Film Festival awarded the top documentary prize to "Holding Liat," a poignant film about an Israeli family dealing with the aftermat...
24 Feb 2025
Moment
Does the Middle East Rest in the Hands of One Real-Estate Investor?
24 Feb 2025
Steve Witkoff, a real-estate investor turned Trump's special envoy, finds himself at the center of U.S.-Israel relations as he mediates critical Middle Easte...
24 Feb 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
South Africa condemned Israel on October 7 | Eylon Levy with Daniel Rubenstein
24 Feb 2025
During the tragic events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas was carrying out attacks, the South African government issued a condemnation of Israel, raising signi...
24 Feb 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Palestinian Society Supports Hamas | Eylon Levy with Daniel Rubenstein
24 Feb 2025
In this conversation between Eylon Levy and Daniel Rubenstein, the issue of Hamas's substantial support within Palestinian society is explored. Rubenstein ex...
24 Feb 2025
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Yishai Fleisher: ‘Israel is not meant to be equal for all — it’s a nation-state’
24 Feb 2025
Yishai Fleisher argues that Israel, as a nation-state, should prioritize its Jewish citizens while offering limited rights to non-Jews, aligning his views wi...
24 Feb 2025
Jewish Insider
Trump’s embattled Pentagon pick Colby holds close ties to Obama’s foreign policy advisors
24 Feb 2025
Elbridge Colby, nominated for a senior Pentagon position in the Trump administration, faces scrutiny from Senate Republicans over his perceived leniency towa...
24 Feb 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Obliterating Hamas and then Iran
23 Feb 2025
Drawing a parallel between the Holocaust and the ongoing violence in Israel, the article discusses how recent events, particularly the October 7 attacks by H...
23 Feb 2025
MomentMag
"A Protective Presence" in the West Bank with Eli Katzoff and Sarah Breger
23 Feb 2025
The short film "A Protective Presence," directed by Eli Katzoff, offers a glimpse into the West Bank's tense realities through the eyes of human rights activ...
23 Feb 2025
Forward
Trump administration pushes for release of last living American hostage in Gaza
23 Feb 2025
The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to secure the release of Edan Alexander, the last known American hostage held by Hamas in Gaza. With recent ...
23 Feb 2025
Forward
Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners, threatening ceasefire deal, after Shiri Bibas' body returned
22 Feb 2025
The Israeli government delayed the release of 600 Palestinian prisoners, creating tension with Hamas and threatening a recently established ceasefire. This d...
22 Feb 2025
JTA
Shiri Bibas’ body returned to Israel; 6 living hostages released, last under current ceasefire
22 Feb 2025
In a tragic conclusion to a painful saga, the remains of Shiri Bibas have been confirmed and returned to Israel, following the earlier release of the bodies ...
22 Feb 2025
Future of Jewish
Israel has no moral obligation to negotiate Gaza’s future with anyone.
21 Feb 2025
Bob Goldberg argues that Israel should not engage in negotiations over Gaza's future with external parties, emphasizing that Israel's sole obligation is to a...
21 Feb 2025
Forward
I'm Palestinian. Here's why Trump's Gaza gambit might just work
21 Feb 2025
Daoud Kuttab examines the potential geopolitical ramifications of former U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian confli...
21 Feb 2025
JTA
Netanyahu says Israel is ‘leveling entire streets used by terrorists’ in West Bank after bus explosions near Tel Aviv
21 Feb 2025
Following the discovery and diffusion of bombs intended for a coordinated attack in the Tel Aviv area, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared int...
21 Feb 2025
JTA
After pushback, Trump says he’s ‘not forcing’ his plan to depopulate and take over Gaza
21 Feb 2025
Former President Donald Trump has proposed a controversial plan to depopulate the Gaza Strip and for the United States to take control of it. While Trump des...
21 Feb 2025
The Cholent
Which Divides Are Worth Bridging?
21 Feb 2025
The recent Greater Seattle Limmud conference centered its discussions on confronting and bridging divides within the Jewish community, particularly those rel...
21 Feb 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Time to Take Off the Gloves!
21 Feb 2025
The article critically examines the language used by mainstream media to describe Hamas fighters, arguing that the term 'militants' downplays their actions b...
21 Feb 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Israel's Stark Choices
21 Feb 2025
The episode examines the emotional and strategic ramifications for Israel following the discovery of gruesome details about the death of two Israeli children...
21 Feb 2025
Forward
Trump has offered Israel an easy way out of more ceasefire talks. Will Netanyahu take it?
21 Feb 2025
Amidst renewed tensions between Israel and Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a critical decision: adhere to the ceasefire and foster peace, or r...
21 Feb 2025
JTA
IDF: Ariel and Kfir Bibas were murdered by Hamas but 3rd body is not their mother Shiri
21 Feb 2025
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that two deceased children released by Hamas were Ariel and Kfir Bibas, hostages captured during Hamas's atta...
21 Feb 2025
JTA
‘Beyond comprehension’: Leaders in Israel, US and worldwide mourn Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas and Oded Lifshitz
20 Feb 2025
Global leaders have expressed sorrow and indignation over the return of four hostages' bodies from Gaza to Israel: Shiri Bibas, her young children Ariel and ...
20 Feb 2025
Forward
Kushner and Witkoff tout real estate expertise in shaping Trump’s Gaza policy
20 Feb 2025
Jared Kushner and Steven Witkoff, two prominent Jewish real estate moguls, have leveraged their business acumen to influence Middle Eastern diplomacy during ...
20 Feb 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Can she return to life next to Gaza?
20 Feb 2025
In this insightful video, a resident living just 700 meters from the Gaza Strip reflects on the possibility of returning to her home following the tumultuous...
20 Feb 2025
Israel Policy Pod
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Jonathan Dekel-Chen on His Son's Return From Captivity
20 Feb 2025
Jonathan Dekel-Chen discusses his son Sagui's emotional return after 498 days in Hamas captivity, shedding light on his family's ordeal and the broader impac...
20 Feb 2025
My Jewish Mommy Life
In Memory of the Bibas Family
20 Feb 2025
This video mourns the tragic loss of the Bibas family, reflecting on the heartbreaking reality faced by Israeli families in the context of ongoing conflict. ...
20 Feb 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Absolute Horror of Hamas
20 Feb 2025
The episode explores the complexities of the Israeli-Hamas conflict, highlighted by the tragic death of the Bibas family and the questioning of Israel's poli...
20 Feb 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Jonathan Freedland Disagrees with Me
20 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart will host a Zoom discussion featuring Jonathan Freedland, a Guardian columnist and novelist. This event, part of a series for paid subscribers,...
20 Feb 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why The iCenter’s ‘Mifgash That Matters’ really matters
20 Feb 2025
The iCenter's Mifgash That Matters program is an immersive educational experience that brings Jewish educators and professionals to Israel to confront its co...
20 Feb 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel in Ceasefire – Agony and Uncertainty
20 Feb 2025
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the deep anguish and political uncertainty in Israel following the return of the bodies of hostages killed in ...
20 Feb 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel in Ceasefire – Agony and Uncertainty
20 Feb 2025
The episode deals with the profound national grief and political complexity in Israel as bodies of hostages slain by Hamas are returned, and explores how Isr...
20 Feb 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel in Ceasefire – Agony and Uncertainty
20 Feb 2025
The episode explores the intense emotional turmoil within Israel as the bodies of hostages are returned amidst ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Hosts Donniel ...
20 Feb 2025
Forward
Trump’s Gaza plan will cost Israel its soul
20 Feb 2025
Sruli Fruchter argues against President Trump's proposal to forcibly displace two million Palestinians from Gaza, a plan which has received endorsement from ...
20 Feb 2025
Tablet
Their Time Is Up
20 Feb 2025
Liel Leibovitz grapples with the aftermath of the brutal murder of Israeli civilians by Hamas, focusing on both the grief and the need for a strong political...
20 Feb 2025
Future of Jewish
Israel's Impossible Plight
19 Feb 2025
Since October 7, 2023, Israel faces a moral and strategic conflict as it seeks to rescue hostages taken by Hamas and neutralize the terror organization. Hama...
19 Feb 2025
Forward
As news of Bibas deaths sinks in, orange becomes color of Jewish grief
19 Feb 2025
In response to the tragic deaths of the Bibas family members, orange symbols became widespread online as expressions of Jewish grief, honoring the young fami...
19 Feb 2025
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Why is Israel handing Gaza back to Hamas?
19 Feb 2025
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the emotional impact of the Bibas family's captivity, how Hamas uses hostage release ceremonies to manipulate perceptions, and the...
19 Feb 2025
JTA
Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel, redheaded symbols of Israel’s anguish, were killed while held hostage in Gaza, Israel confirms
19 Feb 2025
The tragic deaths of Shiri Bibas and her young sons, Kfir and Ariel, who were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, have been confirmed, marking a somber chap...
19 Feb 2025
Forward
It's our Jewish responsibility to see the full picture when it comes to Israel. We're failing.
19 Feb 2025
Jeremy Kalmanofsky explores the multifaceted perspectives regarding Israel among Jews, emphasizing the importance of viewing Israel's realities with both eye...
19 Feb 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
What does the "Free Palestine" movement offer? | Eylon Levy with Shabbos Kestenbaum
19 Feb 2025
In a discussion with Eylon Levy, Harvard graduate and Jewish advocate Shabbos Kestenbaum critiques the "Free Palestine" movement, arguing that it offers a se...
19 Feb 2025
Unorthodox
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How to Be a Jew ... Like Olympian AJ Edelman
19 Feb 2025
AJ Edelman, the first Orthodox Jew to compete in the Winter Olympics, discusses the challenges and triumphs of being an Israeli bobsledder and the cultural a...
19 Feb 2025
Forward
At a Jaffa community center and beyond, confusion, mourning and rage surface upon news of the Bibas family’s tragic fate
19 Feb 2025
Following the tragic and conflicting reports about the Bibas family, notably Shiri and her children Kfir and Ariel, Israelis are left grappling with grief, r...
19 Feb 2025
Jewish Insider
Alleged violations of Israel-Egypt peace treaty ring alarm bells in Israel
19 Feb 2025
Tensions between Israel and Egypt have surfaced recently regarding the military buildup in Sinai, seen as a potential violation of the 1979 peace treaty. Egy...
19 Feb 2025
Forward
Trump wants to control the AP. I covered the Middle East for them — here's what he's got wrong
18 Feb 2025
Dan Perry, a former journalist with The Associated Press (AP), critiques former President Donald Trump's efforts to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of ...
18 Feb 2025
Mishpacha
Those Left Behind
18 Feb 2025
Lishay Miran-Lavy and Tzvika Mor, with loved ones among Israeli hostages held by Hamas, provide poignant insights into their struggles and hopes amidst prolo...
18 Feb 2025
Mishpacha
Middle East Reaching a Boiling Point
18 Feb 2025
The geopolitical tension in the Middle East is intensifying as multiple significant developments converge for Israel. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit ...
18 Feb 2025
Kveller
Bibas Family: ‘Until We Have Certainty, Our Journey Isn’t Over’
18 Feb 2025
The Bibas family has been at the forefront of a public and painful hostage crisis since their abduction by Hamas on October 7, 2023. While Yarden Bibas was r...
18 Feb 2025
JTA
Hamas official says bodies of Bibas family will return to Israel on Thursday
18 Feb 2025
Amidst a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, a Hamas official has announced the forthcoming return of the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including the Biba...
18 Feb 2025