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The text discusses Israel's recent political crisis surrounding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of his defense minister and the subsequent mass...

The Bachelor's recent portrayal of a Jewish contestant, Ariel Frenkel, has attracted attention for its overt references to Jewishness, which is unusual for t...

This article discusses the crackdown on Palestinian speech and activism in Germany. The German parliament passed a resolution declaring the BDS movement anti...

This article discusses the recent anti-government protests in Israel, where hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been demonstrating against proposed change...

"You People" is a new Netflix romcom that tells the story of a love affair between Ezra, a white Jew, and Amira, a Black Muslim. The film has received overwh...

In this discussion, the focus is on two autobiographical films, "The Fabelmans" and "Armageddon Time," which have been nominated for Oscars. "The Fabelmans" ...

In this inaugural installment of the Chevruta column, Jewish Currents pairs rabbinical student Allen Lipson with organizers from the Debt Collective, Sparky ...

Tom Stoppard, a renowned British playwright, has recently written a play called "Leopoldstadt" based on the discovery of his Jewish heritage and his family's...

The use of the term "apartheid" by human rights organizations such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International to describe Israeli rule over Palestinians...

This article discusses Dave Chappelle's controversial monologue on Saturday Night Live, in which he made jokes about recent antisemitic remarks made by Kanye...

Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing coalition have emerged as the winners in the recent Israeli elections, securing 64 seats in the Knesset. This victory i...

In recent events, Kanye West, now known as Ye, has been involved in controversies related to antisemitism. He appeared on Tucker Carlson's show on Fox News, ...

Israel has imposed a 15-year air, land, and sea blockade on the Gaza Strip, severely restricting Palestinian movement. Palestinians who attempt to leave are ...

The recent New York Times investigation into Hasidic yeshivas has sparked a debate about the ethics of covering the Hasidic world, the accountability of priv...

In this episode of "Mom Save America," Arielle Angel, Editor-in-Chief of Jewish Currents, interviews her mother Jeri Cohen, a retired judge and co-founder of...

In this episode of Jewish Currents, Joshua Leifer interviews Oren Ziv, co-founder of Activestills and a photojournalist documenting protest and resistance in...

Civil Service, the debut poetry collection by Claire Schwartz, explores the violence present in our world, from everyday encounters to language itself. The b...

In this episode, Arielle Angel, editor-in-chief of Jewish Currents, speaks with Emily Dische-Becker and Michael Sappir, who are based in Germany, about the t...

The Autonomous Tenants Union Network (ATUN) recently held its first in-person convention in Los Angeles. ATUN is a collaboration of tenant unions from cities...

The Mapping Project is an interactive map created by Boston activists that lists various institutions in Massachusetts deemed complicit in Zionism and US imp...

In this article, the author discusses the sentiment among the American left that the current political system is dysfunctional and unable to address the coun...

The killing of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces during their raid of Jenin and the subsequent attack on her funeral procession have...

The article discusses the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict on college campuses in the United States, particularly the tension between student Palestine s...

In recent weeks, there has been a surge of violence in Israel/Palestine, with attacks by both Palestinians and Israelis resulting in casualties. The combinat...

This discussion focuses on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is Ukraine's first Jewish president. His Jewish identity has gained symbolic importanc...

This article discusses the recent wave of attacks on transgender rights and reproductive rights in the United States. It highlights specific examples, such a...

In the essay collection "Missing Time" by Ari M. Brostoff, the author explores their childhood fascination with the TV show The X-Files and its connection to...

This article discusses the ongoing issue of anti-Black racism in the American Jewish community and the exclusion of Black Jews. It highlights recent incident...

The recent remake of West Side Story by Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner has sparked a discussion about the outdated and stereotypical depictions of Puerto ...

This podcast episode discusses the recent hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. The British national, Malik Faisal Akram, held...

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) decided not to expel Congressman Jamaal Bowman after he voted in favor of funding Israel's Iron Dome system and pa...

Writer and activist Sarah Schulman's book, Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993, has been praised for its insight into the ...

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has declared six Palestinian human rights organizations as terrorist groups, putting them at severe risk. These organiza...

The Sunrise DC chapter of the climate action group, Sunrise Movement, recently faced criticism after announcing their decision not to participate in a voting...

The occupied West Bank has experienced significant political turmoil in recent months. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas cancelled parliamentary ...

This podcast episode explores the question of Jewish solidarity and what Jews owe each other, particularly in relation to political disagreements like Zionis...

The Jewish Currents staff discusses political depression and how to cope with it amidst climate change and the pandemic. They delve into the relationship bet...

This discussion reviews recent events in the pro-Israel establishment, including the No Fear rally against antisemitism, a survey showing left-wing attitudes...

In a recent episode of the podcast "On the Nose," members of the Jewish Currents staff discuss the topic of intermarriage and Jewish continuity. They reflect...

In this episode of the Jewish Currents podcast, the team discusses the recent Anti-Defamation League survey on American Jews' perceptions of antisemitism. Th...

The Jewish Currents staff members discuss whether it is worthwhile to focus on shifting Jewish American public opinion on Israel/Palestine and its effectiven...

The Spring 2021 issue of Jewish Currents has sparked controversy with its cover photograph, leading to various reactions. The cover features a photograph by ...