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Jewish Leaders Keep Calling Zohran Mamdani an Antisemite

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 27 Oct

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has faced accusations of antisemitism from prominent Jewish leaders for his critical stance on Israel, including his assertions that Israel is committing genocide.

0 Politics Israel

They're lying to us about the Gaza flotillas.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 3 Oct

Greta Thunberg, known for her climate activism, has recently been involved with the Global Sumud Flotilla, a convoy aiming to challenge the Israeli blockade of Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I read the UN 'genocide' report so you don't have to.

Kyle Orton in Future of Jewish · 19 Sep

Kyle Orton critiques a UN report alleging Israel's genocidal intent in its response to Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

You don't need to support Israel, but don't obsess about us either.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 1 Aug

Joshua Hoffman explores the disproportionate global focus on Israel, particularly in Western countries, arguing that while many feel compelled to take a stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israel itself neither needs nor seeks this attention.

0 Politics Israel

Israel must end this war — by winning it.

Bob Goldberg in Future of Jewish · 28 Jul

Bob Goldberg, in his guest essay, argues that Israel must decisively end its ongoing conflict with Hamas rather than prolong the battle through what he terms 'suicidal humanitarianism.'

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Real Reasons People Care So Much About the Israel-Hamas War

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 24 Jul

The global fascination with the Israel-Hamas conflict, as analyzed by Joshua Hoffman, is less about direct impact and more about identity politics, virtues signaling, and the ease with which people engage when issues seem morally binary.

0 Literature Antisemitism

Shakespeare foresaw modern antisemitism's playbook.

Ruth Vanita in Future of Jewish · 13 Jul

Ruth Vanita's essay explores how Shakespeare, despite likely never having met a Jew, insightfully captured the roots of antisemitism through the character of Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice."

0 Israel Antisemitism

Zionism isn't the issue. Your obsession with Jews is.

Lucy Tabrizi in Future of Jewish · 6 Jul

Lucy Tabrizi explores the disproportionate scrutiny and accusations levied against Israel compared to other nations with controversial internal and foreign policies.

0 Politics Education

Understanding accused Minnesota shooter Vance Boelter's ties to Christian nationalism

Mira Fox in Forward · 17 Jun

Vance Boelter, charged with shooting two Minnesota politicians and seriously injuring others, may have been influenced by Christian nationalist beliefs.

0 Politics Communities

For Israelis under Iranian barrage, deadly nights alternate with days brimming with life

Deborah Danan in JTA · 16 Jun

Israeli life endures an unsettling duality amidst ongoing Iranian missile strikes that recall the resilience seen in wartime London.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump’s new travel ban will block ‘those in need of real refuge,’ American Jewish Committee says

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 5 Jun

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has criticized President Trump's new travel ban, which targets 12 countries, mostly with Muslim majorities, arguing that it unjustly blocks individuals seeking refuge and lacks a clear connection to curbing antisemitism in the U.S.

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After Boulder attack, Trump revives Muslim travel ban with targeted changes

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 4 Jun

Following a firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, that injured Jewish marchers, President Trump signed a revised version of his contentious Muslim travel ban.

0 Politics Israel

The Art of the Peace Deal. Spies at Stanford. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 13 May

In a recent flurry of diplomatic activity, Donald Trump is focusing on global peace-making efforts, successfully brokering various international agreements.

0 History Politics

Zionism Remains a Freedom Struggle

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article explores the unique position of Israel as a postcolonial state that has thrived amidst challenges since its founding.

0 Politics Ethics

The Art of the (Resource) Deal

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Mar

Under the guise of the "Trump Doctrine 2.0," US foreign policy has shifted towards a model where diplomacy is deeply intertwined with economic transactions, particularly focusing on securing natural resources crucial for technological and energy independence.

0 Antisemitism Politics

A Toxic Cocktail of Antisemitism and Hamas Propaganda

Lucy Tabrizi in Future of Jewish · 8 Mar

The essay by Lucy Tabrizi critiques the careless use of the term "genocide" to describe Israel's actions in Gaza, arguing these accusations are driven more by antisemitism than fact.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Supreme Court’s Death Row ‘Miracle.’ Plus. . .

Madeleine Kearns in The Free Press · 26 Feb

Significant developments in three high-profile cases featured in The Free Press are highlighted.

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Antisemitism is out of control in academia.

Andrew Pessin in Future of Jewish · 22 Feb

Andrew Pessin, a professor at Connecticut College, warns of escalating antisemitism within academic settings, particularly focusing on events at his own institution.

0 Communities Holocaust

Wisdom Project | Frida Jacobson, 91, “Fight for What You Want in Life”

Pam Janis in Moment · 31 Jan

Frida Jacobson, a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor, shares her life story of resilience, love, and courage.

0 Communities Politics

As winds shift against immigrants, refugee resettlement advocate Sasha Chanoff steps up

Larry Luxner in JTA · 21 Jan

Sasha Chanoff, a Jewish humanitarian with personal roots in the refugee experience, is making significant strides in refugee resettlement through his organization, RefugePoint.

0 Communities Culture

Why more Canadians want to convert to Judaism, especially after Oct. 7

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 Dec 2024

Interest in converting to Judaism has surged among Canadians since the antisemitic events following October 7, with many individuals drawn to the Jewish community despite rising hostilities.

0 Politics Israel

New Year’s Retribution - with Jen Psaki

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 5 Jan 2024

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki joins to discuss escalating tensions in Israel with Hamas, as rockets launched from Gaza mark the New Year and key political figures consider potential broadening conflict.

0 Politics Israel

New Year’s Retribution - with Jen Psaki

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 5 Jan 2024

Amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, Yonit and Jonathan explore various geopolitical issues, including Israel's responses to regional threats and the U.S. political landscape with insights from Jen Psaki.

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