JTA
A literary critic on why the ‘settler colonial’ framing is bad for Israel and Palestine
25 Aug 2024
Adam Kirsch critiques the application of the 'settler colonialism' framework to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, challenging a narrative often used to justi...
25 Aug 2024
18forty
Is Judaism Fundamentally Zionist?
25 Aug 2024
Rabbi Steven Gotlib's essay in 18Forty's Faith in Reason series explores whether Zionism is inherently fundamental to Judaism. It argues that numerous passag...
25 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
Western leaders are exasperating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
24 Aug 2024
The essay by Joshua Hoffman and Nachum Kaplan, featured in the "Future of Jewish" newsletter, critiques Western-led efforts to impose a two-state solution to...
24 Aug 2024
Forward
An Oct. 7 survivor and other Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch at the Paris Paralympics
24 Aug 2024
The 2024 Paris Paralympics are about to unfold, showcasing over 4,000 athletes including a notable cohort of Jewish and Israeli competitors. Among the Israel...
24 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
Let their *own* words win your pro-Israel debates.
23 Aug 2024
David S. Levine argues that using the documented statements of anti-Israel and Palestinian leaders in their own words is an effective strategy in pro-Israel ...
23 Aug 2024
Forward
Kamala Harris wants to support Israel, and Palestinians. It will be even harder than it seems
23 Aug 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for the presidency, signaled her intention to uphold U.S. support for Israel while addressing the plight...
23 Aug 2024
Jewish Currents
Kamala's Convention -
23 Aug 2024
The article by Max Freedman explores the Jewish community in South Florida, particularly Miami, and their firm Zionist viewpoints, examining whether these po...
23 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Mentchlichkeit Versus Policy
23 Aug 2024
The article discusses the virtues and challenges associated with Kamala Harris's potential presidency, particularly focusing on her character, described by t...
23 Aug 2024
Between The Lines
Can 9 Minutes Make A Difference?
23 Aug 2024
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin made a moving appeal for their son Hersh and the hostages held by Hamas...
23 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Will Kamala Harris’s vagueness on Israel be enough for America’s Jews?
23 Aug 2024
The article examines Vice President Kamala Harris's vague stance on Israel and its implications for Jewish voters ahead of the presidential election. Amidst ...
23 Aug 2024
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Dr. Aron Troen: Dispelling claims of intentional famine in Gaza
23 Aug 2024
Professor Aron Troen, specializing in Nutrition Science and Public Health, explores unjustified famine claims in Gaza amid the recent conflict, where his per...
23 Aug 2024
Forward
Kamala Harris did the impossible, and said exactly the right thing about Israel and Gaza
23 Aug 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention with a speech emphasizing pragmatic solutions for international crises, including t...
23 Aug 2024
JTA
In accepting nomination, Kamala Harris pledges to seek ceasefire, support Israel and work toward Palestinian freedom
23 Aug 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris, in her acceptance speech for the Democratic presidential nomination, articulated a balanced approach towards the Israeli-Palest...
23 Aug 2024
Forward
Harris makes a forceful case for Israel’s security — and Palestinian self-determination — in DNC address
23 Aug 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention, emphasizing a dual commitment to Israel's right to security and Palestinian self-d...
23 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
'Anti-Zionism' is literally killing millions of people.
22 Aug 2024
In this provocative essay, Pat Johnson argues that anti-Zionism—not Zionism—is the root cause of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Johnson highlights how ant...
22 Aug 2024
JTA
Democrats deny mainstage spot to pro-Palestinian group after parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin appear
22 Aug 2024
The Democratic National Convention, following an emotional appearance by the parents of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, denied a mainstage spe...
22 Aug 2024
Forward
Why the DNC should add a Palestinian speaker to tonight’s roster
22 Aug 2024
The article discusses a sit-in organized by uncommitted delegates at the Democratic National Convention demanding the inclusion of a Palestinian-American spe...
22 Aug 2024
People of the Pod
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The DNC with AJC: What You Need to Know about the Democratic Party’s Israel Platform
22 Aug 2024
The episode explores the Democratic Party's platform on Israel as discussed during an AJC program at the Democratic National Convention. Key figures in U.S. ...
22 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Iran cannot be allowed to make this state of alert the new normal
22 Aug 2024
The article discusses the heightened state of alert in Israel amidst ongoing threats from Iran and its proxies, Hezbollah and Hamas. Iran's accusations again...
22 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Jewish Settlers
22 Aug 2024
The article discusses the complexities of the settler movement in the West Bank, focusing on two distinct groups of Jewish settlers. One group seeks peaceful...
22 Aug 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Why Snubbing Palestinians at the DNC is So Dangerous
22 Aug 2024
This piece discusses the Democratic National Committee's controversial decision not to feature a Palestinian speaker at its convention, suggesting the potent...
22 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The SNP’s posturing on Israel is pure Thick of It
22 Aug 2024
The Scottish National Party (SNP) is engaging in what appears to be "fantasy foreign policy," ostensibly to measure domestic reactions rather than to foster ...
22 Aug 2024
18forty
Gadi Taub on Israel’s Left, Iran, and the Two-State Solution
22 Aug 2024
In this 18Forty interview series, right-wing Israeli commentator Gadi Taub discusses his views on several contentious political issues, including judicial re...
22 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
If you can, please help us keep serving you.
22 Aug 2024
The article is a heartfelt appeal from Joshua Hoffman of Future of Jewish, a publication based in Israel, for financial contributions to sustain their missio...
22 Aug 2024
Forward
‘Uncommitted’ delegates start sit-in at DNC to demand Palestinian speak from the main stage
22 Aug 2024
Uncommitted delegates at the Democratic National Convention held a sit-in demanding a Palestinian-American speaker on the main stage in response to the minim...
22 Aug 2024
Unorthodox
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Reel Talk with Swell Ariel Or and Robert Smigel
22 Aug 2024
"Reel Talk with Swell Ariel Or and Robert Smigel" discusses two recently released Jewish films - "Between the Temples," a comedy about a cantor directed by N...
22 Aug 2024
JTA
Crowd chants ‘Bring them home’ as parents of Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin speak at DNC
22 Aug 2024
At the Democratic National Convention, parents of Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin spoke, drawing emotional chants of "Bring them home" from the crowd. T...
22 Aug 2024
Forward
Watch: How Israeli-American hostage family Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin brought the DNC to tears
22 Aug 2024
Rachel and Jon Polin shared the heartbreaking story of their son Hersh, who is among the 109 hostages held by Hamas, including 8 American citizens, after a t...
22 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
Warning: Advocates of a ‘ceasefire-for-hostages’ deal are lying to you.
21 Aug 2024
In the context of ceasefire-for-hostages negotiations between Israel and Hamas, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized a need for quick resolution...
21 Aug 2024
JTA
One of Israel’s flag bearers in the Paralympics is a survivor of Oct. 7
21 Aug 2024
Israeli wheelchair tennis player Adam Berdichevsky, who lost his leg in a 2007 boating accident, has faced adversity after surviving a Hamas attack on Oct. 7...
21 Aug 2024
Lehrhaus
Letters to the Editor: A Response to David Polsky’s “Reading Tragedy in Gittin and Gaza”
21 Aug 2024
R.A. Alpert responds to David Polsky's article "Reading Tragedy in Gittin and Gaza," criticizing Polsky's comparison of Hamas to the Zealots and innocent Pal...
21 Aug 2024
Forward
Some far-left groups at DNC who protest US aid to Israel also defend dictators
21 Aug 2024
Some leftist groups protesting US aid to Israel at the DNC have been criticized for their defense of dictators and spreading misinformation. Groups like ANSW...
21 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Friendly fire deaths in Gaza speak volumes about the chaos of war
21 Aug 2024
The article discusses the tragic death of Lieutenant Shahar Ben Nun, who was killed by friendly fire during the Gaza war. The incident underscores the chaoti...
21 Aug 2024
Moment
The Enduring Jewish Legacy at the Paralympics
21 Aug 2024
The legacy of Sir Ludwig Guttmann, a Jewish neurosurgeon who founded the Paralympic Games in 1948 with a focus on incorporating sports into the rehabilitatio...
21 Aug 2024
JTA
El Al offers set prices to four destinations as Israeli suffer from international flight cancellations
21 Aug 2024
Amid international flight cancellations to Israel and concerns over price increases by El Al, the national airline has decided to maintain set ticket prices ...
21 Aug 2024
Forward
‘Bring them home!‘: DNC gives strong standing ovation to parents of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
21 Aug 2024
At the Democratic National Convention, Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli hostage in Gaza, received a ...
21 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Charedi Activists and Philanthropists in America
21 Aug 2024
Charedi activists and philanthropists in America are rallying against the revocation of draft exemptions for Charedi students in Israel and the subsequent lo...
21 Aug 2024
Forward
If Israel cannot curb the horrific abuse of Palestinian detainees in its prisons, international tribunals will
21 Aug 2024
Shocking evidence has emerged of widespread abuse of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons and military facilities, including torture, amputations, starva...
21 Aug 2024
Israel Policy Pod
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Awaiting the Return of the Hostages
21 Aug 2024
Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Israeli families of hostages seized by Hamas in Gaza, recounting harrowing experiences of the Roman and Dekel-Che...
21 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Welcoming Israeli teens to northeastern New York for a dose of TLC
21 Aug 2024
The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, in partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel and World ORT Kadima Mada, organized a 10-day day camp exper...
21 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
Still overwhelmed with trauma, Israelis transition to rebuilding.
21 Aug 2024
Israelis are grappling with trauma following a recent tragedy, yet are transitioning towards rebuilding with resilience and volunteer efforts. Israelis are e...
21 Aug 2024
The Free Press
No, Mr. President, the Protesters Don’t Have a Point
21 Aug 2024
President Joe Biden mentioned that the protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza "have a point," but the writer argues that these demonstrators are primaril...
21 Aug 2024
Ami
Aiming for Victory in Gaza // A conversation with Daniel Pipes, president of the Middle East Forum
21 Aug 2024
Daniel Pipes, president of the Middle East Forum and an expert on Islamism, discusses his latest book "Israel Victory" and the concept of achieving victory i...
21 Aug 2024
Forward
Joe Biden’s critics are attacking him for saying pro-Palestinian protesters ‘have a point.’ His Jewish backers aren’t concerned.
20 Aug 2024
President Joe Biden's comment that pro-Palestinian protesters have a point, made during the Democratic National Convention, has drawn criticism from the righ...
20 Aug 2024
JTA
Joe Biden’s critics are attacking him for saying pro-Palestinian protesters ‘have a point.’ His Jewish backers aren’t concerned.
20 Aug 2024
In the midst of criticism for acknowledging the views of pro-Palestinian protesters during the Israel-Hamas conflict, President Joe Biden's Jewish backers re...
20 Aug 2024
Forward
Netanyahu says he's ready to accept a ceasefire deal. If only we could actually trust him.
20 Aug 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's credibility and trustworthiness are called into question amid ceasefire talks with Hamas, with many Israelis doub...
20 Aug 2024
Forward
Israel keeps retrieving dead hostages, and American Jews keep avoiding political action
20 Aug 2024
Israel recently recovered the bodies of six hostages from Gaza, emphasizing the ongoing plight of hostages in the region. While Israeli activists have been p...
20 Aug 2024
Rationalist Judaism
The Rule of Law
20 Aug 2024
The discussion addresses the importance of adhering to the rule of law in Israel, particularly in the context of the recent arrest of soldiers on suspicion o...
20 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
The Accuser Is Accused
20 Aug 2024
The Israeli judicial system faces public backlash following the arrest of soldiers involved in the abuse of detained terrorists, with the Military Advocate G...
20 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
Tunnel Vision
20 Aug 2024
Hezbollah's release of a video showcasing their extensive underground tunnel network in Lebanon has alarmed Israeli defense analysts, although it was not sur...
20 Aug 2024