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The article explores the concept of Jewish power and its use and abuse in the context of Israel. It argues that Jewish power in Israel is not normal, as it i...

The article explores the ambivalence that Jews have towards power, particularly in the context of Israel and the recent conflict with Hamas. The author refle...

Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial speech to the U.S. Congress in 2015 criticizing the Iran nuclear deal unintentionally accelerated the rapprochement betwee...

The article discusses the rise of cancel culture and the power of online mobs to shut down debate and destroy lives. The author suggests that we can find mor...

The article argues that the Jewish concept of tzedakah, meaning justice, should be prioritized over philanthropy. While philanthropy is seen as charity drive...

The power of scholarly experts has traditionally come from their objective, informed, and incisive analysis. However, the standard of academic objectivity ha...

The author, who served as Israel's ambassador to the United States, reflects on his experiences in Washington during the Obama administration. He discusses t...

The author argues that American culture is currently experiencing a crisis, with the aesthetic impulse and intellectual engagement being overshadowed by a ri...

In this article, the author reflects on the perceived Jewish power in America, particularly through the distorted lens of antisemitism. They discuss their pe...

The publisher notes that the concept of power in Jewish communal life has shifted from being aspirational to being viewed with suspicion or hostility. The pu...

Elisa Spungen Bildner and Rob Bildner, influential philanthropists in the Jewish community, discuss the role of power and collaboration in philanthropy. They...

The article explores the complicated relationship that Jewish people have with power. Historically, Jews have had limited power, and even now, there is a fea...

The debate between particularism and universalism in Jewish thought has been ongoing since Jews emerged from the ghettos in the 19th century. The particulari...

Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch's book "Nineteen Letters" provides a framework for understanding how Judaism can be relevant in the modern world. Hirsch believed...

This article discusses the complex relationship between Jews and Blacks, particularly in the context of liberalism and social justice. It highlights the impo...

This article emphasizes the importance of personal experiences in shaping perceptions of Israel. It highlights the significance of connecting progressive lea...

The Sapir Journal explores the challenges faced by Jews in contemporary social justice movements, particularly addressing issues of antisemitism on the left....

This article discusses the intersection of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and its impact on Jewish individuals. It highlights how CRT promotes the idea that only...

Rabbi Shlomo ibn Adret, also known as Rashba, was a medieval scholar of Jewish law who was asked to resolve an internal conflict in a Jewish community regard...

The article discusses the past and future of Black-Jewish relations. It highlights the historical alliance between Black and Jewish communities during the ci...

The article discusses the concept of social justice in biblical terms and distinguishes it from modern ideologies like socialism. It emphasizes the complex v...

Judaism has a long tradition of embracing and celebrating argument and dissent. The Talmud records not just conclusions but also differing opinions, recogniz...

This text discusses the complex relationship between Jews and social justice movements. While social justice has deep roots in Jewish tradition, there are in...

The author discusses how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is often misunderstood and mischaracterized, particularly when it is framed in terms of colorism or...

The article discusses the issue of left-wing antisemitism, focusing on the controversy surrounding a mural by graffiti artist Mear One in London in 2012. The...

The article discusses the multifaceted nature of Judaism and its different perspectives on social justice. It acknowledges that there is no single authorized...

The article provides eight tips for reading about Israel and navigating the perception gap that exists between Western preconceptions and the reality of the ...