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The Beinart Notebook There is No Ceasefire 26 Oct 2025
Political analyst Muhammad Shehada critiques the ineffectiveness of President Trump's so-called ceasefire in addressing the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian confl...
26 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook "Hopelessness is a Privilege We Don't Have" 24 Oct 2025
Peter Beinart's piece on Marwan Barghouti, a key Palestinian political figure often likened to Nelson Mandela, highlights the severe treatment Barghouti has ...
24 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook A Ceasefire that is Not a Ceasefire 23 Oct 2025
Peter Beinart announces a Zoom conversation featuring Gaza-born political analyst Muhammad Shehada, who critiques the recent ceasefire proclaimed by the Trum...
23 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook It Was Never About Hamas 20 Oct 2025
The article by Ken Silverman examines the intricacies of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing that Israel's issues with Hamas are overstated and that th...
20 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook Historian Ilan Pappé 19 Oct 2025
Historian Ilan Pappé, in conversation with Peter Beinart, explores provocative ideas in his new book 'Israel on the Brink,' which forecasts Israel's potentia...
19 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook What Comes After the Trump Ceasefire? 16 Oct 2025
In a discussion led by Peter Beinart with historian Ilan Pappe, the conversation explores the implications of the recent ceasefire in Gaza and its potential ...
16 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook Thank God the Israeli Hostages Are Coming Home 13 Oct 2025
Peter Beinart discusses the deeply conflicted emotions surrounding the return of Israeli hostages and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He reflects on the po...
13 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook What Now? 12 Oct 2025
In a dialogue with Hussein Agha, a former PLO negotiator, and Rob Malley, a former US administration official, the discussion centers around their insights f...
12 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook Negotiations for Peace 9 Oct 2025
Peter Beinart hosts a Zoom event featuring Hussein Agha, former PLO negotiator, and Rob Malley, a seasoned U.S. diplomat under multiple administrations. They...
9 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook It’s a Blessing if the Hostages Go Free and the Bombs Stop 6 Oct 2025
Peter Beinart discusses the complex dynamics surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the potential impacts of the Trump plan on the Gaza St...
6 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook "Genocide Starts in the Mind" 5 Oct 2025
Peter Beinart engages with Palestinian journalist Ahmed Abu Artema, who discusses the traumatic impact of losing family members, including his eldest son, Ab...
5 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook His Son was Killed in a “Safe Zone” 3 Oct 2025
Peter Beinart discusses the experiences of Ahmed Abu Artema, a Palestinian journalist and activist, during an upcoming Zoom call. Artema, who co-organized Ga...
3 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook "Go Birds, F--k ICE, and Free Palestine" 1 Oct 2025
Hannah Einbinder, a Jewish actor and comedian, leveraged her Emmy acceptance speech to advocate for Palestinian freedom, challenging pressures against critic...
1 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook Days of Judgement 29 Sep 2025
Peter Beinart explores the notion of accountability within Jewish traditions, particularly during the High Holy Days, when introspection and judgment are emp...
29 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook The Author of the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism Explains Why It’s a Threat to American Freedom 26 Sep 2025
Ken Stern, a key contributor to the development of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, has raised concerns ab...
26 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook The Other Political Violence 22 Sep 2025
Peter Beinart explores the nuanced discussion surrounding political violence, highlighting the often overlooked violence perpetrated by states. Using the cas...
22 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook Ways to Help 22 Sep 2025
Amid the devastation in the northern Gaza Strip, Dr. Abdullah Awwad, an orthopedic doctor at Al Shifa Hospital, shares a poignant plea for assistance on his ...
22 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook "A Kingdom of Wickedness" 19 Sep 2025
Avrum Burg, former Knesset speaker, explores the intersection of Jewish tradition and modern political activism by challenging the violence in Gaza through r...
19 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook September “Ask Me Anything” 17 Sep 2025
In the September Ask Me Anything session, Peter Beinart addresses a variety of topics reflecting on current affairs related to the Jewish community and geopo...
17 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook “Ye Have Become Slayers” 16 Sep 2025
Peter Beinart will host a special Zoom call featuring Avrum Burg, former Knesset speaker, who has been creatively using Jewish religious traditions to protes...
16 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook September "Ask Me Anything" Tomorrow 15 Sep 2025
Peter Beinart's September 'Ask Me Anything' session for Premium members is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, at 1pm ET via Zoom. This exclusive event enco...
15 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook Je Ne Suis Pas Charlie 15 Sep 2025
Peter Beinart critiques Bari Weiss's recent statements following the murder of Charlie Kirk. He questions Weiss's support of the "Je Suis Charlie" slogan, im...
15 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook Dr. Abdullah Awwad is Trying to Escape the Carnage 15 Sep 2025
Peter Beinart discusses the dire situation in Gaza through an interview with Dr. Abdullah Awwad, an orthopedic doctor from Al Shifa Hospital. Dr. Awwad descr...
15 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook Being a Doctor in Gaza 11 Sep 2025
Journalist Peter Beinart announces a Zoom call with Dr. Abdullah Awwad, an orthopedic doctor at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza, to discuss the dire conditions und...
11 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook Nelson Mandela’s Grandson Is Right 8 Sep 2025
Peter Beinart discusses comments made by Mandla Mandela, Nelson Mandela's grandson, who argues that Israel's treatment of Palestinians constitutes a version ...
8 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook Angela Davis 7 Sep 2025
Angela Davis, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, had complex interactions with Jewish communities, which are explored alongside the movement's ...
7 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook Angela Davis 4 Sep 2025
Renowned activist Angela Davis will join a Zoom session hosted by Peter Beinart and co-sponsored by Jewish Currents. The discussion will explore parallels be...
4 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook Shabbos Kestenbaum 3 Sep 2025
Former Harvard Divinity student Shabbos Kestenbaum is suing Harvard, claiming it tolerates antisemitism, a position highlighting his broader defense of Israe...
3 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook No, You Don’t Support the Two State Solution 1 Sep 2025
Peter Beinart critiques the often-cited support for a two-state solution by American politicians and Jewish leaders, arguing it is largely insincere given th...
1 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook Abducted: Mohsen Mahdawi 31 Aug 2025
Peter Beinart interviews Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian-American green card holder, on his experience of being abducted by the Trump administration due to his...
31 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook August “Ask Me Anything” 29 Aug 2025
In his August Ask Me Anything session, Peter Beinart addresses a range of pressing issues concerning Israeli-Palestinian relations and broader geopolitics. T...
29 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook Mohsen Mahdawi on his Abduction 28 Aug 2025
Peter Beinart hosts a discussion with Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian-American who was reportedly abducted by the Trump administration due to his activism at C...
28 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook A Stain on Judaism Itself 27 Aug 2025
Rabbi Dr. Ismar Schorsch, a distinguished scholar and leader, critiques the current state of Jewish leadership and its response to Israeli politics in his es...
27 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook August "Ask Me Anything" Today 25 Aug 2025
Peter Beinart hosts a monthly "Ask Me Anything" session, where participants can engage in open dialogue about pressing issues and topics relevant to Jewish l...
25 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook Why Can Jonathan Greenblatt Lie With Impunity? 25 Aug 2025
Peter Beinart criticizes Jonathan Greenblatt, head of the Anti-Defamation League, for making unchallenged statements on mainstream U.S. media that misreprese...
25 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook Abdul El-Sayed on Reaching Across Divides 24 Aug 2025
Abdul El-Sayed, an Egyptian-American Muslim and Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, discusses his experiences and political views in a conversation with...
24 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook Abdul El-Sayed is Running for Senate 21 Aug 2025
Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the Senate in Michigan and son of Egyptian immigrants, is the focus of an upcoming Zoom talk hosted by Peter Beina...
21 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook Larry Summers on Israel, Antisemitism, and Harvard 20 Aug 2025
In a discussion mediated by Peter Beinart, Larry Summers, former US Treasury Secretary and Harvard President Emeritus, offers his perspectives on antisemitis...
20 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook Harvard Must Not Surrender 18 Aug 2025
Peter Beinart critiques Harvard's potential settlement with the Trump administration, emphasizing the adverse impact on academic freedom, particularly concer...
18 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook Gabor Maté, Liberation from Illusion 13 Aug 2025
Peter Beinart interviews Hungarian-Canadian physician Gabor Maté, exploring his insights on Israel-Palestine and the Jewish experience. Their conversation ex...
13 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook Off-Week, But 11 Aug 2025
Peter Beinart updates his audience on his travel schedule, noting a hiatus in his usual content due to an interview with Gabor Maté, a Hungarian-Canadian phy...
11 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook How Ms. Rachel Was Called to Speak Out 10 Aug 2025
Rachel Griffin-Accurso, widely recognized as children's educator and entertainer Ms. Rachel, has emerged as a vocal advocate for children affected by the con...
10 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook Ms. Rachel for Littles Everywhere 6 Aug 2025
Rachel Griffin-Accurso, prominently known as Ms. Rachel, will be featured in an upcoming Zoom call for subscribers hosted by Peter Beinart. Renowned for her ...
6 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook The Dam Breaks 4 Aug 2025
Peter Beinart discusses the shifting discourse in American policy towards Gaza, highlighting how voices previously marginalized for calling out Israeli polic...
4 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook New York Times Columnist Michelle Goldberg 3 Aug 2025
Michelle Goldberg, a columnist for the New York Times, discusses the evolving public opinion on the Israel-Palestine issue and its possible repercussions for...
3 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook NYT Columnist Michelle Goldberg 31 Jul 2025
New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg will discuss critical political issues on a Zoom call, including the influence of Zohran Mamdani, a New York State...
31 Jul 2025
The Beinart Notebook July “Ask Me Anything” 30 Jul 2025
In his monthly Ask Me Anything session, Peter Beinart addresses a range of issues relevant to the Jewish community, particularly concerning how Jews relate t...
30 Jul 2025
The Beinart Notebook Do Our Rabbis Believe in God? 28 Jul 2025
Peter Beinart challenges rabbis to reevaluate their spiritual priorities amid the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He emphasizes that true faith inv...
28 Jul 2025
The Beinart Notebook How a Mind is Changed 27 Jul 2025
Aharon Dardik’s journey from a childhood in a religious settlement in the West Bank to activism at Columbia University offers a powerful narrative of persona...
27 Jul 2025
The Beinart Notebook From West Bank Settler to Anti-Zionist 24 Jul 2025
Aharon Dardik, a Columbia University student and the son of an Orthodox rabbi, offers a compelling narrative of transformation from growing up in a West Bank...
24 Jul 2025