Egypt

0 Politics Israel

Is the 'Trump effect' preventing Iran from attacking Israel?

Haaretz Weekly · 19 Nov

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's engagement with Russia for a ceasefire involving Hezbollah is criticized due to Russia's close ties with Iran.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

The Insanity of Western Women Defending Their Oppressors

Karen Hunt aka KH Mezek in Future of Jewish · 16 Nov

Karen Hunt critiques Western women's support of Islamic regimes, arguing that in doing so, they inadvertently back systems that oppress women, such as through the enforcement of the hijab.

0 Politics Israel

Mike Huckabee's old-school Christian Zionism is bad news for anyone who wants Middle East peace

Tristan Sturm in Forward · 15 Nov

The appointment of Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel under President-elect Donald Trump is poised to complicate peace efforts in the Middle East.

0 Politics Culture

Volatile Emotions

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 14 Nov

Arielle Angel, Naomi Klein, and Hala Alyan discuss the role of emotions like grief and rage in the movement for Palestinian liberation and how these emotions intersect with political strategies.

0 Politics Israel

Israel must press ahead and finish off either Hamas or Hezbollah – for peace

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Nov

In a detailed analysis, Seth J. Frantzman discusses the ongoing challenges Israel faces in its conflicts with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

0 Art Politics

They created a musical about the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. Today's activists are listening

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 12 Nov

"We Live in Cairo," a new musical by the Lazour brothers, follows six American University of Cairo students during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, reflecting themes of youth activism, democracy, and hope.

0 Art Politics

They created a musical about the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. Today's activists are listening

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 12 Nov

"We Live in Cairo," a new musical by the Lazour brothers, follows six American University of Cairo students during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, reflecting themes of youth activism, democracy, and hope.

0 Culture History

How a Jewish deep-sea diver found treasure, shipwrecks and Leonard Bernstein

Jim Sullivan in Forward · 12 Nov

Howard Rosenstein, a Jewish diver and entrepreneur, began his remarkable career after discovering a Roman coin while diving off the coast of Israel in 1968.

0 Culture History

How a Jewish deep-sea diver found treasure, shipwrecks and Leonard Bernstein

Jim Sullivan in Forward · 12 Nov

Howard Rosenstein, a Jewish diver and entrepreneur, began his remarkable career after discovering a Roman coin while diving off the coast of Israel in 1968.

0 Sports Communities

IJDS topple Sinai in final

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Nov

The article discusses a recent sports event where the IJDS (Independent Jewish Day School) triumphed over Sinai School in a competitive final match.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

The Left is self-destructing.

Amelia Adams in Future of Jewish · 6 Nov

In "The Left is self-destructing," Amelia Adams critiques modern leftist politics for prioritizing ideology over core values like equality and truth.

0 Politics Israel

Post-Sinwar: Hostages, Succession & Thwarting Hamas Revival

Decision Points · 4 Nov

The assassination of Yahya Sinwar, a key leader in Hamas, marks a significant change in the power dynamics within the organization and poses challenges for both Hamas's future leadership and ongoing hostage negotiations.

0 History Israel

This secret loophole sparked the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Liat Portal in Future of Jewish · 3 Nov

The article by Liat Portal explores the historical roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tracing it back to the land sales during the Ottoman Empire.

0 History Politics

Dear Iran, the Jews have already outlived many, many regimes.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 1 Nov

Nachum Kaplan's essay traces the resilience of the Jewish people through history, highlighting their survival and continuity despite numerous empires and regimes attempting to suppress or displace them.

0 Politics Education

Boycotts: The Legal Remedy

Sapir · 1 Nov

The growing movement to boycott Israeli academic institutions poses significant risks to Israel's global scientific and economic standing, as well as to broader international academic collaboration.

0 Politics Israel

The Significance of the Sinwar Killing

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 18 Oct

This discussion evaluates the impact of Yahya Sinwar's killing by IDF troops and suggests it may signal a significant turning point in the longstanding conflict between Israel and Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

What's Israel's Next Move?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 19 Sep

The episode discusses Israel's strategic preparations amidst threats from Hezbollah in Lebanon, emphasizing the psychological and technological aspects of modern warfare.

0 Communities Politics

Meet the New Consul General

JCRC Boston in JCRC Boston Leaders Unplugged · 10 Sep

Benny Sharoni, the new Israeli Consul General to New England, discusses his excitement about building bridges between Israel and the Boston area, highlighting shared values in culture and technology.

0 Politics History

200K Egyptians Flood Tahrir Square Demanding Morsi Quit

Forward · 30 Jun 2013

The streets of Cairo's Tahrir Square were filled with over 200,000 Egyptians on the first anniversary of President Mohamed Morsi's inauguration, demanding his resignation.

0 Politics History

200K Egyptians Flood Tahrir Square Demanding Morsi Quit

Forward · 30 Jun 2013

The streets of Cairo's Tahrir Square were filled with over 200,000 Egyptians on the first anniversary of President Mohamed Morsi's inauguration, demanding his resignation.

0 Politics History

200K Egyptians Flood Tahrir Square Demanding Morsi Quit

Forward · 30 Jun 2013

The streets of Cairo's Tahrir Square were filled with over 200,000 Egyptians on the first anniversary of President Mohamed Morsi's inauguration, demanding his resignation.

0 Communities Culture

The Uneasy Life of a Jew in Egypt

Forward · 30 Jun 2013

Living as a Jew in Cairo, Egypt offers a complex and often challenging experience, as recounted by an anonymous American Jew residing there.

0 Communities Culture

The Uneasy Life of a Jew in Egypt

Forward · 30 Jun 2013

Living as a Jew in Cairo, Egypt offers a complex and often challenging experience, as recounted by an anonymous American Jew residing there.

0 Communities Culture

The Uneasy Life of a Jew in Egypt

Forward · 30 Jun 2013

Living as a Jew in Cairo, Egypt offers a complex and often challenging experience, as recounted by an anonymous American Jew residing there.

0 Politics History

Egypt Army Fires Shots as Mubarak Protesters Clash

Forward · 2 Feb 2011

Amid the 2011 Egyptian revolution, supporters of President Hosni Mubarak clashed violently with anti-government protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square.

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