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Jewish Masterpiece: The Book
1 Dec 2023
The article explores the significance of books in Jewish culture and history. It highlights the role of books, particularly the Talmud, in Jewish life, learn...
1 Dec 2023
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Diary of an IDF Soldier: Part V
1 Dec 2023
In "Diary of an IDF Soldier: Part V," the author reflects on the routine nature of war and the challenges of maintaining focus amidst the ongoing conflict. T...
1 Dec 2023
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New Priorities for American Jews
1 Nov 2023
The American Jewish community is facing a reckoning with elite universities, as recent events have highlighted the rise of antisemitic ideas on campuses. Stu...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
SJP Still Deserves Freedom of Speech
1 Nov 2023
In this article, the authors argue that while they condemn the expressions of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapters that support Hamas and engage ...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
The Road to a Second Kristallnacht
1 Nov 2023
In this opinion piece, the author reflects on the parallels between the current treatment of Israel and the events leading up to Kristallnacht, the pogrom ag...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
The Day After
1 Nov 2023
This article discusses the complexities and challenges of the Israel-Hamas war and explores what the "day after" the war could look like. It emphasizes that ...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
Diary of an IDF Soldier: Part IV
1 Nov 2023
In this fourth installment of the Diary of an IDF Soldier series, the author discusses tactics used by Hamas in the conflict and the Israeli military's persp...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
In the Face of Antisemitism, Neutrality Is a Sin
1 Nov 2023
The author discusses the rise of antisemitism and the targeting of Israel in contemporary times. They argue that Hamas deliberately puts innocent Palestinian...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
To Jewish College Students Who Are Scared
1 Nov 2023
In this heartfelt letter, the author addresses Jewish college students who are feeling scared and isolated on their campuses. They discuss how organizations ...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
SJP Does Not Belong on Campus
1 Nov 2023
The article discusses the presence of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) on university campuses and argues that their activities often border on antisem...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
Our Captive Heritage
1 Nov 2023
The author discusses the Jewish tradition of redeeming captives and applies it to the current situation with the hostages in the underground tunnels of Hamas...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
Diary of an IDF Soldier: Part II
1 Nov 2023
The author describes their experiences as an IDF soldier during war, highlighting moments of boredom, busywork, and high stress. They recount a scene where s...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
How Israel Can Respond Ethically to Hamas
1 Nov 2023
The text discusses the ethical dilemma faced by Israel in how to respond to Hamas' actions while still adhering to military ethics. It emphasizes the princip...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
A Portrait of Nahal Oz, Before October 7
1 Nov 2023
The author describes their experience living in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, a community on Israel's border with Gaza. Despite the challenges of living in a frequently ...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
Jewish Community Relations and the October 8th Jew
1 Nov 2023
In this article, the author discusses the need for a new approach to Jewish community relations in light of the rise of left-wing antisemitism. They argue th...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
That Pain You’re Feeling Is Peoplehood
1 Nov 2023
The author reflects on the October 7 massacres in Israel and the pain it caused for the Jewish people. They turn to a teaching by Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik a...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
Our Soviet Jewry Moment: Bring Them Home — Now
1 Nov 2023
This article describes a rally in Washington, D.C. to demand the release of 240 hostages, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who were abducted by Hamas. The fam...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
‘The Palestinian Problem Is a Religious Problem’
1 Nov 2023
The author argues that the Palestinian problem is primarily a religious problem, specifically stemming from a jihadist interpretation of Islam. The recent Ha...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
The War Against the Jews
1 Nov 2023
The article discusses the emergence of a global antisemitic movement that has arisen alongside the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. The author argue...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
Diary of an IDF Soldier: Part III
1 Nov 2023
In this series of diary entries from an IDF soldier, the author reflects on the ongoing conflict and the toll it takes on both the soldiers and the nation. T...
1 Nov 2023
Sapir
What It’s Like To Be a Jewish Student at Columbia Today
1 Oct 2023
The author describes their experience as a Jewish student at Columbia University. They recount attending a large Shabbat dinner and feeling joy in their fait...
1 Oct 2023
Sapir
Hamas’s Apologists and the Assault on Reason
1 Oct 2023
The article discusses the incoherence and distortions often found in pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel rhetoric. It highlights the contradictions and inconsistenc...
1 Oct 2023
Sapir
Note from the Editors: War in Israel
1 Oct 2023
The editor's note acknowledges the ongoing threats to Israel and the Jewish people and prays for the safety of the soldiers and civilians. They highlight the...
1 Oct 2023
Sapir
Wisdom in the Face of Destruction
1 Oct 2023
In the face of the destruction in Gaza, it is important to remember the lessons of the Torah and the wisdom it imparts. The Torah acknowledges the reality of...
1 Oct 2023
Sapir
They Are Doing Their Part — Are You?
1 Oct 2023
This text emphasizes the importance of standing with Israel in the ongoing conflict, stating that the war between good and evil is a global war and Israel is...
1 Oct 2023
Sapir
The Easy Politics of Criticizing Israel
1 Oct 2023
The author criticizes international observers, both friendly and unfriendly to Israel, for offering unsolicited military advice during conflicts. They argue ...
1 Oct 2023
Sapir
Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran
1 Oct 2023
In a Sapir event, Bret Stephens interviews Reuel Marc Gerecht about the recent attacks by Hamas and the broader confrontation between Israel and Iran. Gerech...
1 Oct 2023
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Diary of an IDF Soldier: Part I
1 Oct 2023
Yoni Heilman, an American oleh (immigrant) and CEO of the TAMID Group, shares his experiences as an IDF soldier during the war against Hamas in his near-dail...
1 Oct 2023
Sapir
What’s Happened to Harvard?
1 Oct 2023
The author reflects on the tragic situation of a young Israeli trapped by Hamas, who sends a heartbreaking message to his family expressing love and sorrow. ...
1 Oct 2023
Sapir
‘We Are Alone’: Reflections on the Jewish-American Response to October 7
1 Oct 2023
The article discusses the Jewish-American response to the October 7th massacres, particularly focusing on the reaction of Joshua Leifer, a contributing edito...
1 Oct 2023
Sapir
Publisher's Note
1 Aug 2023
This text introduces a discussion on antisemitism in America and emphasizes the need for American Jews to confront and address this issue. The author compare...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
Anti-Zionist Harassment Is Against the Law, Too
1 Aug 2023
The increase in antisemitic incidents on university campuses is a concerning issue for Jewish students. Many face harassment and pressure to hide their Jewis...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
Why DEI Programs Can’t Address Campus Antisemitism
1 Aug 2023
Jewish students on American campuses have been facing increased harassment due to their support or perceived support for Israel. While universities have been...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
How the Jewish Coalition Against Antisemitism Fractured
1 Aug 2023
The Jewish Coalition Against Antisemitism (CAM) faced a split with major Jewish organizations in the United States due to a controversial video it published ...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
Censorship Is Not a Jewish Value
1 Aug 2023
The article discusses the issue of censorship and antisemitism in literature. It begins by highlighting the antisemitic views of Roald Dahl, the author of po...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
New York’s New Untouchables
1 Aug 2023
The author reflects on the discrimination faced by Orthodox Jews in New York City. They highlight government actions that undermine religious life and instit...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
Between Charlottesville and Jerusalem
1 Aug 2023
The article discusses the parallels between the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, where a white supremacist rally took place in 2017, and the ongoing conf...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
Letter to an Anti-Zionist Idealist
1 Aug 2023
The author, a Jewish individual, shares a personal story of their family's experience during the Iranian revolution and the persecution they faced as Jews. T...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
Mainstream Media: Not Antisemitic but Blind to Jewish Concerns
1 Aug 2023
The mainstream American news media has a blind spot when it comes to Jewish concerns, although it is not necessarily antisemitic. In foreign coverage, there ...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
‘Beyond the Welfare of the Jews’
1 Aug 2023
Historian Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. special envoy to combat antisemitism, discusses her thoughts on the resurgence of antisemitism in America. She notes tha...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
Three Falsehoods About Antisemitism—and One Truth
1 Aug 2023
Antisemitism is often misunderstood as mindless hatred or scapegoating. However, it is rooted in the ideas of anti-freedom, anti-particularity, anti-universa...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
Complicit: Big Tech and Antisemitism
1 Aug 2023
The article discusses the role of big tech platforms in facilitating and amplifying antisemitism. It highlights the case of Robert Bowers, the perpetrator of...
1 Aug 2023
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‘The Jews Are Guilty’: Reflections on Antisemitism Old and New
1 Aug 2023
Antisemitic incidents in America have been on the rise, with reported attacks increasing by almost 400% from 2013 to 2022. The Anti-Defamation League's surve...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
Postcard from Melbourne
1 Aug 2023
The article discusses the long and complex case of Malka Leifer, a former principal of an ultra-Orthodox school in Melbourne, who was found guilty of sexuall...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
Jewish Masterpiece: The Talmud
1 Aug 2023
The Talmud is a complex and sprawling Jewish text, consisting of 63 volumes and filled with legalistic inquiries, fantastical tales, philosophical meditation...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
Finding Allies in the Fight
1 Aug 2023
Lord John Mann, a British politician and adviser on antisemitism, and Darius Jones, founder of the National Black Empowerment Council, discuss their motivati...
1 Aug 2023
Sapir
Beating, Not Joining, Ethnic Studies
1 Aug 2023
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the ethnic-studies model curriculum in California and its impact on the Jewish community. The initial draft...
1 Aug 2023
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Israel Is My Grandfather Kissing Asphalt
1 May 2023
The author reflects on their grandfather's unconditional love for Israel, despite the hardships he faced after immigrating from Casablanca. The author emphas...
1 May 2023
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Israel Is a World Power
1 May 2023
Israel has become a powerful nation, both in terms of its population and its economic and military strength. It has a high fertility rate, a growing GDP, and...
1 May 2023
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Israel Is a Democracy on the Brink
1 May 2023
The essay discusses the current state of Israeli democracy and the challenges it faces. It highlights three forces in Israeli politics - corruption, fundamen...
1 May 2023