Rationalist Judaism
Distorting and Delegitimizing Opponents
7 Aug 2024
The text highlights the issue of distorting and delegitimizing opponents in discussions within the Jewish community, particularly regarding topics like going...
7 Aug 2024
JTA
A Jewish bagel shop in Detroit closes after staff walk out on new ‘Zionist’ owner
7 Aug 2024
The Detroit Institute of Bagels faced turmoil as staff walked out due to the new owner's Zionist background, leading to its closure. The sale to a Jewish pro...
7 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
A ceasefire will not bring calm to the Middle East.
7 Aug 2024
The text discusses the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Israel's struggle with Hamas and other hostile groups. It highlights the...
7 Aug 2024
JTA
A film about the destruction of the Second Temple premiered in 2021. Oct. 7 gives it new resonance.
7 Aug 2024
The film "Legend of Destruction" premiered in 2021, focusing on the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 C.E. It reflects current societal and...
7 Aug 2024
Forward
Zealotry is dividing Israel — and a groundbreaking film shows it's not the first time
7 Aug 2024
"Legend of Destruction," a groundbreaking film by Gidi Dar, explores the repercussions of zealotry among Jewish rebels in the first century, culminating in t...
7 Aug 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Mary Darling reflects on conflict and division from the Baha'i headquarters in Haifa
7 Aug 2024
Mary Darling, a Canadian TV producer of Baha'i faith, reflects on the irony of the Baha'i headquarters in Haifa being close to potential conflict with Lebano...
7 Aug 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Information Warfare | Jonathan Conricus on Israel's 8th Front.
7 Aug 2024
Jonathan Conricus discusses Israel's strategic challenges in information warfare, public diplomacy, and military strategies against Iranian proxies, highligh...
7 Aug 2024
On the Nose
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The Escalating Regional War
7 Aug 2024
In the Middle East, a regional war involving Israel and its Western allies against Iran-backed forces has been escalating since October 7th. The conflict inc...
7 Aug 2024
Unpacked
Who Owns the Gaza Strip? | Unpacked
7 Aug 2024
The YouTube video "Who Owns the Gaza Strip?" delves into the complex historical roots of the Gaza conflict, exploring events from the 1967 Six-Day War to the...
7 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
A hostage deal must wait for Iran’s retaliation – but Bibi wants one
7 Aug 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's intentions regarding a potential hostage deal with Hamas seem uncertain, with initial signs pointing to a possible agreeme...
7 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
A terrorist’s profile shows the rot in America’s media
7 Aug 2024
The text critiques a New Yorker profile of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, highlighting the perceived sympathetic portrayal of a terrorist responsible for gruesom...
7 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Challenges and opportunities await in the new school year
7 Aug 2024
As teachers return to classrooms with uncertainty about Israel, Jews, and Judaism, there is a call to address these issues proactively in the upcoming school...
7 Aug 2024
Between The Lines
Why Not Josh?
7 Aug 2024
Josh Shapiro, the popular governor of Pennsylvania, was not chosen as Kamala Harris' vice-presidential pick, with concerns raised that his Jewish identity an...
7 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Was Josh Shapiro passed over for VP because of his Jewish roots?
7 Aug 2024
Josh Shapiro, a Pennsylvania politician who was in the running as a potential VP candidate with Kamala Harris, may have been overlooked for reasons beyond hi...
7 Aug 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – War by Retaliation
7 Aug 2024
Following the recent events where Israel targeted a Hezbollah commander in Beirut and Hamas' political leader was assassinated in Tehran, Donniel Hartman and...
7 Aug 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – War by Retaliation
7 Aug 2024
Hosts Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the recent assassinations of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders by Israel and their potential impacts on Israel...
7 Aug 2024
JTA
Hamas picks Gaza’s Yahya Sinwar to replace slain political leader Ismail Haniyeh
7 Aug 2024
Yahya Sinwar, known for orchestrating attacks on Israel and rising through Hamas, has been chosen to lead the group following the assassination of Ismail Han...
7 Aug 2024
JTA
Minnesota’s Jews celebrate as their ‘mensch’ Gov. Tim Walz enters the national spotlight
7 Aug 2024
Jewish Minnesotans are celebrating Governor Tim Walz's increased national visibility, citing his longstanding support for the Jewish community and Israel. De...
7 Aug 2024
JTA
‘Squad’ member Cori Bush is defeated in St. Louis primary that drew millions in pro-Israel money
7 Aug 2024
Democratic Rep. Cori Bush, a Squad member critical of Israel, was defeated in a St. Louis primary by Wesley Bell, backed by pro-Israel funds. PACs spent mill...
7 Aug 2024
Ami
How to Counter the Iranian Threat // A conversation with Israel’s leading expert on Iran, Eliyahu Yossian
7 Aug 2024
Eliyahu Yossian, an expert on Iran, discusses countering the Iranian threat in a conversation. He emphasizes the need for Israel to adopt an active policy ra...
7 Aug 2024
Ami
Wild Turkey // Which of Erdoğan’s colors are the true ones?
7 Aug 2024
The text discusses the complex and evolving relationship between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Israel, highlighting instances of cooperation and...
7 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
Israel is eating Iran for lunch.
6 Aug 2024
In a discussion on the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, various instances of conflict and retaliation are highlighted. The text underscores the Iran...
6 Aug 2024
Forward
How it feels to leave Israel when an attack is coming and every airline is canceling flights
6 Aug 2024
As tensions rise in Israel with fears of an imminent attack by Iran coinciding with the observance of Tisha B'Av, a Jewish day of mourning, the author grappl...
6 Aug 2024
JTA
Did Kamala Harris opt against Josh Shapiro because he is Jewish? Campaign calls accusation ‘ridiculous and offensive’
6 Aug 2024
Critics have questioned why Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz as her running mate instead of Josh Shapiro, suggesting she sidelined Shapiro, who is Jewish, due to...
6 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
Mossad’s Mashal Misstep
6 Aug 2024
The text discusses the history of targeted killings in Jewish tradition, noting instances such as the hanging of Haman and the extermination of informers to ...
6 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
Heating Up on All Fronts
6 Aug 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu engaged in a heated exchange with hostage negotiation team members over a proposed deal that did not meet his demands, inclu...
6 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
Client: Project Inspire
6 Aug 2024
Rabbi Yossi Friedman of Project Inspire sought to create a full-length feature film for Tishah B'Av focusing on the war in Eretz Yisrael. This film aimed to ...
6 Aug 2024
Forward
For voters unhappy with Democratic support for Israel, Harris' VP pick is a victory
6 Aug 2024
Members of the Uncommitted movement, dissatisfied with Democratic support for Israel, view Kamala Harris' selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a potential...
6 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Harris Picks a Progressive
6 Aug 2024
The text discusses Kamala Harris's Vice Presidential pick, Tim Walz, and touches on why Ben Shapiro was not chosen. It highlights Shapiro's stances on educat...
6 Aug 2024
The Beinart Notebook
How Tim Walz Redefines “Normal”
6 Aug 2024
The text discusses the selection of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris's running mate and his message appealing to progressives. The conversation will touch on the po...
6 Aug 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Walzing Kamala
6 Aug 2024
Dan Senor examines the significance of Kamala Harris as the Democratic VP pick and its implications for the party and Jewish Democrats in 2024. He also touch...
6 Aug 2024
The Free Press
Is the Squad About to Shrink?
6 Aug 2024
Cori Bush, a member of the progressive Squad in the House of Representatives, is facing a primary challenge in Missouri from Wesley Bell, a moderate prosecut...
6 Aug 2024
Hadassah
The Dividends of Forethought
6 Aug 2024
The article emphasizes the importance of preparedness in Jewish history and the present day, drawing on examples from Louis Pasteur's message to Hadassah's r...
6 Aug 2024
Forward
What Tim Walz VP pick means for American Jews and Israel
6 Aug 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as the vice presidential running mate for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Walz's moderate views and executive...
6 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
America is making the Middle East much more unstable.
6 Aug 2024
The article discusses America's role in contributing to instability in the Middle East, particularly regarding Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. It criticizes...
6 Aug 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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A Druze IDF veteran reflects on Oct. 7—and fears for the future of his community
6 Aug 2024
Nohad Mansour, a Druze IDF veteran, reflects on the recent violence in Israel, particularly in Druze communities like his own in Isfiya. With concerns about ...
6 Aug 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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A Druze IDF veteran reflects on Oct. 7—and fears for the future of his community
6 Aug 2024
Israeli Druze combat veteran Nohad Mansour shares his deeply personal perspective on serving in the IDF and his experiences during and after the recent confl...
6 Aug 2024
18forty
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Yehoshua Pfeffer: 'The army is not ready for real Haredi participation' (18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers)
6 Aug 2024
Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer, a prominent Haredi social thinker and activist, delves into various Israeli issues in an interview responding to 18 questions coverin...
6 Aug 2024
Jewish Insider
Walz began his political career as a moderate, but as governor he’s moved to the left
6 Aug 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, initially a moderate, transformed politically towards a more progressive stance during his term, gaining favor among progressive...
6 Aug 2024
Tablet
Mourning the Children Killed in Majdal Shams
6 Aug 2024
In Majdal Shams, a Druze town mourning the loss of 12 children killed by a rocket strike during a Hezbollah attack, the community grieves together, emphasizi...
6 Aug 2024
Between The Lines
Will The U.S. Step Up And Defend Israel?
5 Aug 2024
The text discusses the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to provide strong support for Israel in the face of Irania...
5 Aug 2024
JTA
‘It’s like living in 2 realities at the same time’: Israelis navigate normal life amid danger and anxiety
5 Aug 2024
Israelis are facing the challenge of maintaining normalcy while living in a constant state of danger and anxiety due to threats and conflicts. Daily life in ...
5 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
I Can Promise You
5 Aug 2024
OneFamily, an organization in Israel, supports victims of terror and their families, offering emotional, financial, and rehabilitative aid. Through the Sayer...
5 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
Ring of Fire
5 Aug 2024
In 1979, the Iranian Revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini birthed the Islamic Republic of Iran, with ambitions beyond Iran's borders. This marked the beginni...
5 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
In Search of True North
5 Aug 2024
The city of Kiryat Shmona, located near the Lebanese border, has been enduring constant attacks from Hezbollah for the past ten months, resulting in the evac...
5 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
A Few Minutes with… Senator Ted Cruz
5 Aug 2024
Senator Ted Cruz, a prominent conservative voice in American politics, is running for his third term in the Senate representing Texas. A key player in the Re...
5 Aug 2024
Moment
The Story of JVP, a Divisively Jewish Voice for Peace
5 Aug 2024
Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), founded in 1996 by Julia Caplan, Julie Iny, and Rachel Eisner, emerged in response to political events in Israel. Over the year...
5 Aug 2024
Moment
B’Ivrit | Israeli Media Analyzes Different Reactions to Terrorist Assassinations
5 Aug 2024
Israeli media outlets analyzed the reactions to recent terrorist assassinations, highlighting a mix of pride and concern among the public. While newspapers l...
5 Aug 2024
Forward
As Israel braces for attack, ordinary citizens fear that Netanyahu has destroyed a country and a dream
5 Aug 2024
In a piece by Aviya Kushner, an encounter with an elderly woman in Israel sparks reflections on the current political climate under Benjamin Netanyahu's lead...
5 Aug 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Israel, Iran, and NVIDIA
5 Aug 2024
The COMMENTARY podcast features Jonathan Schanzer discussing the situation in the Middle East, focusing on Israel and Iran, while David Bahnsen discusses the...
5 Aug 2024