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April "Ask Me Anything" Tomorrow
16 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart announces an upcoming "Ask Me Anything" session exclusively for Premium members, scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 17, at 2 PM ET. Thi...
16 Apr 2025
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Against “Even-Handedness”
16 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart reflects on the unequal attention given to Jewish and Palestinian narratives, especially in the context of discussions on Gaza. As he tours for...
16 Apr 2025
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Rev. Munther Isaac on the Christian Response to Gaza
15 Apr 2025
Rev. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian minister from Bethlehem, discusses his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible and the Genocide in Gaza," with au...
15 Apr 2025
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A Palestinian Minister on how Christians Should Respond to Gaza
10 Apr 2025
Renowned Palestinian minister Munther Isaac will join a Zoom call hosted by Peter Beinart to discuss his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible an...
10 Apr 2025
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Israel Says It’s Only Fighting Hamas
7 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart criticizes the framing of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a solely anti-Hamas war, arguing it's more accurately a war against Gaza as a who...
7 Apr 2025
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Muhammad Shehada on the Gaza Protests
6 Apr 2025
Muhammad Shehada, a Gaza-born political analyst known for his nuanced perspectives, discusses with journalist Peter Beinart the recent protests in Gaza. Thes...
6 Apr 2025
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Muhammad Shehada on the Gaza Protests
3 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart is hosting a Zoom call featuring Muhammad Shehada, a renowned Gaza-born political analyst. The discussion will explore recent protests in Gaza,...
3 Apr 2025
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Jenner Stands Firm
31 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart discusses his ongoing book tour for "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," while emphasizing the importance of supporting Palestinian au...
31 Mar 2025
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Arab Barghouti on his Imprisoned Father
30 Mar 2025
Arab Barghouti, the youngest son of Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian political figure imprisoned in Israel for 23 years, discusses his role in advoc...
30 Mar 2025
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Arab Barghouti on Palestinian Political Prisoners
27 Mar 2025
Arab Barghouti, the son of prominent Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti, discusses his role in the international campaign to secure the release of...
27 Mar 2025
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What if Columbia Were Investigated for Anti-Palestinianism?
24 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart explores the nuances of anti-Palestinianism in the context of growing discussions on antisemitism at universities like Columbia. He suggests th...
24 Mar 2025
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Nadia Abu El-Haj: “Mahmoud is Not Safe”
23 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart's piece highlights the challenges faced by pro-Palestinian activists in academia, focusing on Nadia Abu El-Haj, a prominent professor at Columb...
23 Mar 2025
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Nadia Abu El-Haj: Mahmoud is Not Safe
20 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart announces a Zoom call featuring a discussion with Nadia Abu El-Haj, a prominent academic at Barnard College and Columbia University. The sessio...
20 Mar 2025
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Debate with Jeffrey Lax
19 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart engages in a thought-provoking Zoom discussion with Professor Jeffrey Lax, a fellow faculty member at CUNY and an advocate against antisemitism...
19 Mar 2025
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March Ask Me Anything
18 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart's 'March Ask Me Anything' allows premium subscribers to access a full video of his live session, where he addresses questions and discussions a...
18 Mar 2025
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March “Ask Me Anything”
17 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart's "Ask Me Anything" session for March invites premium subscribers to engage in a discussion about pressing topics like former President Trump’s...
17 Mar 2025
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You Are No Longer a Jew
17 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart discusses the contentious redefinition of Jewish identity within the American Jewish community, highlighting issues around support for Israel a...
17 Mar 2025
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James Schamus on the Crisis at Columbia
14 Mar 2025
James Schamus, a Columbia University professor, discusses the challenges currently facing free speech at the institution, especially in the context of pro-Pa...
14 Mar 2025
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James Schamus on the Crisis at Columbia
13 Mar 2025
James Schamus, a Columbia University professor and acclaimed screenwriter and producer, discusses the so-called free speech crisis at the university. The con...
13 Mar 2025
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Columbia Professor Joseph Hawley on the Federal Assault on His University
11 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart interviews Columbia University Professor Joseph Hawley, who discusses federal actions impacting his institution, emphasizing the broader implic...
11 Mar 2025
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Trump’s Attack on Universities Rests on a Lie
10 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart critiques the Trump administration's accusation against universities like Columbia University for fostering antisemitism, highlighting the iron...
10 Mar 2025
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Jordan Elgrably on Palestinian Steadfastness
9 Mar 2025
Jordan Elgrably, Editor in Chief of The Markaz Review, discusses the themes of resilience and resistance in contemporary Palestinian literature, which he exp...
9 Mar 2025
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Jordan Elgrably on Contemporary Palestinian Writing
6 Mar 2025
In an upcoming Zoom discussion led by Peter Beinart, journalist Jordan Elgrably, co-editor of "Sumud: A New Palestinian Reader," will delve into contemporary...
6 Mar 2025
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Susie Linfield on Why She Doesn’t Like My Book
5 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart reflects on Susie Linfield's critical review of his book, "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," which explores Jewish identity and poli...
5 Mar 2025
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Guidelines for Comments and Chat
4 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart outlines the guidelines for commenting and participating in discussions within his community, emphasizing the importance of maintaining civilit...
4 Mar 2025
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Why Trump Treats Zelensky Differently than Netanyahu
3 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart examines why Donald Trump treated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with hostility while being supportive towards Israeli Prime Minister N...
3 Mar 2025
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Rabbis Alissa Wise and Jill Jacobs
2 Mar 2025
Rabbis Alissa Wise and Jill Jacobs, prominent figures in progressive American Judaism, engage in a complex discussion about their differing perspectives on t...
2 Mar 2025
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Rabbis Alissa Wise and Jill Jacobs
27 Feb 2025
Rabbis Alissa Wise and Jill Jacobs, prominent figures in the American Jewish community, will be discussing their divergent perspectives on Israel and Palesti...
27 Feb 2025
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Khalil Sayegh on Hamas, the Left and the Ceasefire
25 Feb 2025
Khalil Sayegh, a political analyst and president of The Agora Initiative, discusses his condemnation of Hamas's actions against Israeli civilians, including ...
25 Feb 2025
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Inhumanity is a Choice
24 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart's article addresses the complexities of navigating Jewish identity and criticism of Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Palestine. As he to...
24 Feb 2025
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Ethan Leib
23 Feb 2025
Ethan Leib is a prominent legal scholar at Fordham Law School known for his contributions to publications like the New York Times and the Boston Globe. In th...
23 Feb 2025
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Jonathan Freedland Disagrees with Me
20 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart will host a Zoom discussion featuring Jonathan Freedland, a Guardian columnist and novelist. This event, part of a series for paid subscribers,...
20 Feb 2025
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Mahmoud Muna on the Attack on his Bookstore
18 Feb 2025
In this piece, Peter Beinart highlights the recent raid by Israeli police on the East Jerusalem Educational Bookstore, resulting in the arrest of bookstore o...
18 Feb 2025
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The Next Assault on Gaza Will Be Worse
17 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart discusses the political and humanitarian ramifications of a potential renewed Israeli assault on Gaza, suggesting it could be even more intense...
17 Feb 2025
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Raef Zreik on Why Israeli Jews are Embracing Mass Ethnic Cleansing
16 Feb 2025
Palestinian legal scholar Raef Zreik shares his insights on Israeli Jewish society amid discussions about ethnic cleansing in the region. As a Palestinian ci...
16 Feb 2025
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February Ask Me Anything
14 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart, a prominent Jewish journalist and political commentator, offers a special Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, which includes both a live engagement...
14 Feb 2025
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Raef Zreik on Why Israeli Jews are Embracing Mass Ethnic Cleansing
13 Feb 2025
Raef Zreik, a Palestinian legal scholar at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, offers a profound analysis of Israeli Jewish society, particularly in the contex...
13 Feb 2025
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February “Ask Me Anything”
13 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart announces a premium subscriber-exclusive "Ask Me Anything" session to engage with readers and discuss various topics of interest. Scheduled for...
13 Feb 2025
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The Banality of Evil
10 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart, in his New York Times bestselling book "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," discusses the ethical realities facing Jews in light of t...
10 Feb 2025
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Debra Dash Moore
9 Feb 2025
Deborah Dash Moore, a prominent scholar at the University of Michigan, has been analyzing various surveys of American Jewish opinion. She finds that the narr...
9 Feb 2025
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Deborah Dash Moore
6 Feb 2025
Historian Deborah Dash Moore will be discussing her research on American Jewish opinions regarding Israel during a Zoom call hosted by Peter Beinart. Her ana...
6 Feb 2025
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Daniel Immerwahr on Why American Imperialism isn't Hiding Anymore
6 Feb 2025
Daniel Immerwahr discusses the increasingly overt nature of American imperialism and its implications with Peter Beinart. Referencing Trump's surprising anno...
6 Feb 2025
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From Greenland to Gaza
5 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart critically examines the response of the organized American Jewish community to Israel's handling of Palestinian issues, particularly in Gaza, d...
5 Feb 2025
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Elise Stefanik Is Wrong
3 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart challenges Elise Stefanik's claim that the Bible grants Jews unconditional sovereignty over the West Bank. He argues that both American public ...
3 Feb 2025
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Rashid Khalidi
2 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart conducts an interview with Palestinian-American historian Rashid Khalidi, focusing on Beinart's new book and current issues in the Palestinian ...
2 Feb 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
31 Jan 2025
Ken Silverman's article addresses common questions about managing subscriptions and accessing content on Substack, specifically for the Beinart Notebook. It ...
31 Jan 2025
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Rashid Khalidi
30 Jan 2025
Peter Beinart announces a special Zoom call for subscribers, featuring a discussion with prominent Palestinian-American historian Rashid Khalidi. The convers...
30 Jan 2025
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January Ask Me Anything
28 Jan 2025
Peter Beinart engages with his audience through an 'Ask Me Anything' session, where he addresses various issues pertinent to contemporary Jewish life and tho...
28 Jan 2025
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Idolatry
27 Jan 2025
Peter Beinart suggests that much of mainstream Jewish discourse regarding Israel has become idolatrous by placing the state's rights above the welfare of its...
27 Jan 2025
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January “Ask Me Anything”
27 Jan 2025
In an announcement by Peter Beinart, a Zoom-based "Ask Me Anything" session is scheduled for premium subscribers. This interactive discussion, designed to en...
27 Jan 2025