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The Beinart Notebook January “Ask Me Anything” Tomorrow 27 Jan
Peter Beinart announces an upcoming "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) session scheduled for January 28, aimed at his Premium Substack subscribers. This monthly AMA is ...
27 Jan
The Beinart Notebook Mark Carney vs Pharaoh 26 Jan
Ken Silverman's piece draws parallels between biblical narratives and contemporary political discourse, focusing on defiance against tyranny. The article con...
26 Jan
The Beinart Notebook Holding Liat 25 Jan
Renowned journalist and commentator Peter Beinart reflects on personal and communal Jewish experiences, exploring themes of identity, family, and the interco...
25 Jan
The Beinart Notebook All That's Left of You 23 Jan
In this poignant review, Peter Beinart explores the deeply moving memoir 'All That's Left of You' by Jewish writer Ariel Levy. He delves into Levy's powerful...
23 Jan
The Beinart Notebook Love and Disagreement Within a Hostage Family 22 Jan
Peter Beinart hosts a Zoom conversation featuring Yehuda Beinin, a landscape architect from Kibbutz Shomrat in Israel, and his brother Joel Beinin, an Emerit...
22 Jan
The Beinart Notebook A Lesson from Noam Chomsky about Israel and Iran 19 Jan
Ken Silverman discusses the ethical perspectives of Noam Chomsky regarding human rights abuses in different countries, particularly focusing on Israel and Ir...
19 Jan
The Beinart Notebook A New Iranian Revolution? 13 Jan
Peter Beinart explores the potential for a significant political shift in Iran, reminiscent of previous revolutionary movements. With a focus on recent event...
13 Jan
The Beinart Notebook American Progressives Must Support the Protests in Iran 12 Jan
Ken Silverman argues that American progressives should support the Iranian protests against their oppressive government, emphasizing the universality of huma...
12 Jan
The Beinart Notebook Pure Power Politics 9 Jan
Peter Beinart analyzes the current state of politics and its implications through the lens of modern political strategies, particularly focusing on how power...
9 Jan
The Beinart Notebook The Madman Doctrine 6 Jan
In a special session hosted by Jewish Currents, prominent historian Greg Grandin will discuss the United States' longstanding imperialist strategies in Latin...
6 Jan
The Beinart Notebook The Jewish Establishment’s Attacks on Mamdani Aren’t Only Illogical 5 Jan
Ken Silverman discusses the criticisms faced by Zohran Mamdani, following his role in repealing controversial antisemitism and Israel-related policies in New...
5 Jan
The Beinart Notebook “This Was a Failure” 4 Jan
Peter Beinart's piece titled "This Was a Failure" likely discusses a failure within a political or social context, possibly relating to Israel or Jewish comm...
4 Jan
The Beinart Notebook Maduro Abducted 4 Jan
Peter Beinart reflects on the U.S. government's actions regarding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, drawing parallels to his own past support for the Iraq...
4 Jan
The Beinart Notebook Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Gaza 1 Jan
Peter Beinart's upcoming Zoom call, featuring guest Philip Gordon from the Brookings Institution, will focus on the Biden-Harris administration's approach to...
1 Jan
The Beinart Notebook New Year’s Gift 31 Dec 2025
Peter Kaufman has opted to permanently remove the paywall from eight interviews conducted in 2025, making them free and accessible to the public. These inter...
31 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook The Palestine Exception to Free Speech Rarely Ends with Palestine 29 Dec 2025
Ken Silverman explores Bari Weiss's career and her selective approach to free speech, focusing on what he terms the "Palestine Exception." Silverman argues t...
29 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook How Ultra-Orthodox Jews View Zionism 28 Dec 2025
Peter Beinart explores the complex relationship Ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities have with Zionism, characterized by a spectrum of opinions ranging from ide...
28 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook The Religious Left 25 Dec 2025
Peter Beinart introduces an intriguing discussion featuring Musya Herzog and Meyer Labin, two figures from distinctive backgrounds—Chabad-Lubavitch and Satma...
25 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook Don’t Ban “Globalize the Intifada” 22 Dec 2025
Ken Silverman discusses the implications of potentially banning the phrase "globalize the intifada" in Australia following a massacre in Sydney. Silverman ar...
22 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook After the Bondi Chanukah Massacre 19 Dec 2025
Peter Beinart reflects on the tragic attack in Bondi during a Chanukah celebration, exploring its implications for the Jewish community and broader society. ...
19 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook Combatting Antisemitism and All Bigotry 17 Dec 2025
In the wake of the recent Chanukah massacre in Sydney, human rights lawyer Sarah Schwartz, who leads the Jewish Council of Australia, addresses the complex c...
17 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook Thoughts about the Chanukah Massacre in Australia 15 Dec 2025
Ken Silverman discusses the tragic massacre in Sydney, Australia, which occurred on the first night of Chanukah, highlighting the impact on the closely-knit ...
15 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook Mahmood Mamdani 14 Dec 2025
Peter Beinart presents an analysis of Mahmood Mamdani's influential work and his profound impact on understanding power dynamics, colonialism, and identity. ...
14 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook Mahmood Mamdani - TIME CHANGE 12 Dec 2025
Peter Beinart explores the ideas of Mahmood Mamdani, a prominent scholar, who offers a critical examination of political identity and power structures, parti...
12 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook Mahmood Mamdani 11 Dec 2025
Peter Beinart hosts a Zoom session featuring Mahmood Mamdani, a respected academic who will discuss his latest memoir detailing his family's experiences in U...
11 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook December "Ask Me Anything" Tomorrow 9 Dec 2025
Peter Beinart invites Premium subscribers to participate in his December "Ask Me Anything" session, scheduled for December 10th from 11am to 12pm ET. This of...
9 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook Lessons from the Satmar Chassidim 8 Dec 2025
Daniel Kaufman's piece emphasizes the influence and strategies of the Satmar Chassidim in New York, particularly highlighting Rabbi Moishe Indig's role as th...
8 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook How to Think About Boycotts 5 Dec 2025
Peter Beinart explores the complexities surrounding the use of boycotts as a tool for social and political change by interviewing experts from different geop...
5 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook Jeremy Ben-Ami Thinks I Made a Mistake 4 Dec 2025
Peter Beinart reflects on his recent dialogue with Jeremy Ben-Ami about the controversy surrounding his apology for speaking at Tel Aviv University. Despite ...
4 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook How Should We Think About Boycotts? 2 Dec 2025
Peter Beinart facilitates a discussion on the nature and impact of boycotts, featuring experts Zackie Achmat, a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid moveme...
2 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook The Trump administration’s dangerous obsession with Jews 1 Dec 2025
Ken Silverman's article critiques the Trump administration's policies, highlighting its focus on providing unique protections against antisemitism in higher ...
1 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook Boycott, Solidarity and Taking Responsibility: Ahmed Moor speaks to Peter Beinart about the TAU speech 30 Nov 2025
Ahmed Moor, a fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP), hosts a podcast titled "Occupied Thoughts," where he interviewed Peter Beinart regarding...
30 Nov 2025
The Beinart Notebook A Short History of the Gaza Strip 21 Nov 2025
In his exploration of Anne Irfan's book, "A Short History of the Gaza Strip," Peter Beinart delves into the complex historical narratives that have shaped Ga...
21 Nov 2025
The Beinart Notebook November “Ask Me Anything” 17 Nov 2025
In his November "Ask Me Anything" session, Peter Beinart addresses a variety of topics of pressing interest to the Jewish community. He discusses public opin...
17 Nov 2025
The Beinart Notebook The Life and Politics of Edward Said 16 Nov 2025
Edward Said, a prominent intellectual, played a significant role in shaping discourse around the Israel-Palestine conflict. This discussion, led by Peter Bei...
16 Nov 2025
The Beinart Notebook A Conversation with Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove 14 Nov 2025
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, leading the esteemed Park Avenue Synagogue, engages in a thoughtful conversation with Peter Beinart, discussing critical issues facing...
14 Nov 2025
The Beinart Notebook The Politics of Edward Said 13 Nov 2025
Peter Beinart hosts a discussion with Nubar Hovsepian, a Professor Emeritus from Chapman University and author of "Edward Said: The Politics of an Opposition...
13 Nov 2025
The Beinart Notebook November "Ask Me Anything" Tomorrow 12 Nov 2025
Peter Beinart hosts a monthly 'Ask Me Anything' session exclusively for his Premium subscribers, scheduled for November 12, from 1-2 pm ET. These discussions...
12 Nov 2025
The Beinart Notebook When Equality Feels like a Mortal Threat 10 Nov 2025
Ken Silverman's piece delves into the fears and reactions of some Jewish communities to Zohran Mamdani's political success and his views on Israel. Rabbi Cha...
10 Nov 2025
The Beinart Notebook What Zohran Mamdani's Election Tells Us About the Politics of Israel-Palestine 9 Nov 2025
The election of Zohran Mamdani signifies a shift in the conversation around Israel-Palestine within U.S. politics, reflecting broader changes in voter attitu...
9 Nov 2025
The Beinart Notebook Mayor Mamdani 6 Nov 2025
The piece highlights an upcoming Zoom conversation featuring Palestinian-American Georgia State Representative Ruwa Romman and former Obama speechwriter Ben ...
6 Nov 2025
The Beinart Notebook What Will Establishment Jewish Leaders Sacrifice to Defeat Mamdani? 3 Nov 2025
Ken Silverman's article examines the controversial dynamics within the American Jewish leadership regarding unconditional support for Israel. He critiques ho...
3 Nov 2025
The Beinart Notebook How Zohran Became Possible 2 Nov 2025
In a conversation with Jonathan Mahler, author of 'Gods of New York,' Peter Beinart explores the socio-political evolution of New York City leading to the po...
2 Nov 2025
The Beinart Notebook “What If We Didn’t Suck?” 31 Oct 2025
Peter Beinart discusses the congressional campaign of ShareKat Abughazaleh, a Palestinian-American politician, in the context of broader issues in American p...
31 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook October “Ask Me Anything” 30 Oct 2025
In the October edition of his "Ask Me Anything" series, Peter Beinart engages with various pressing topics relevant to current Jewish and geopolitical issues...
30 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook The Rise of Zohran 30 Oct 2025
Peter Beinart discusses the political shift in New York City leading to the potential election of Zohran Mamdani, a socialist, Muslim, and anti-Zionist candi...
30 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook Mamdani’s Extraordinary Speech About Being Muslim 29 Oct 2025
In his address, Mamdani delves into the challenges and complexities of being Muslim in today's world, drawing parallels and contrasts with other minority exp...
29 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook October "Ask Me Anything" Tomorrow 27 Oct 2025
Peter Beinart invites Premium members to join the October "Ask Me Anything" session on Tuesday, October 28, at 12:00pm ET. This interactive event allows memb...
27 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook Jewish Leaders Keep Calling Zohran Mamdani an Antisemite 27 Oct 2025
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has faced accusations of antisemitism from prominent Jewish leaders for his critical stance on Israel, including hi...
27 Oct 2025
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