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How the Left Abandoned the Jews. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 29 Jun

Scott Wiener's encounter with aggressive protesters in San Francisco, despite his past criticism of Israel, highlights a growing trend of hostility within parts of the left towards individuals perceived as insufficiently anti-Israel, often fueled by animosity tied to Jewish identity.

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Trump’s Memo of Misunderstanding

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 23 Jun

Gary Rosenblatt's analysis of the geopolitical dynamics between the U.S., Israel, and Iran during Trump's presidency highlights the complexities of international diplomacy and military strategy.

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Trump may be making a classic error in seeking peace with Iran

Peter Himmelman in Forward · 16 Jun

The article explores the challenges and possible misconceptions surrounding President Trump's efforts to achieve a peace agreement with Iran, highlighting the deeply entrenched ideology of muqawama in Iran's leadership.

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The Biggest Lie About Iran

Future of Jewish · 8 Jun

Lucy Tabrizi's guest essay argues against the common perception of the Islamic regime of Iran as a non-belligerent actor by detailing its history of aggression since the 1979 revolution.

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The Fast-Changing Future for Jews in the West

Mijal Bitton in Future of Jewish · 21 May

Mijal Bitton, a scholar at the Maimonides Fund, explores the differing perspectives between Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews in the West regarding their experiences and aspirations.

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Monitored phone calls and fear of arrest: What life looks like for Iran’s Jews now

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 30 Apr

Iran's Jewish community, estimated at 10,000 people, navigates a complex and dangerous landscape amid ongoing tensions between Iran, the U.S., and Israel.

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The end of Iran's regime is coming.

Vaughn Cordle, CFA in Future of Jewish · 25 Apr

In this guest essay, Vaughn Cordle analyzes the current internal fractures within Iran's regime, driven by tensions between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and civilian leaders.

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Iran’s regime is obsessed with Jeffrey Epstein

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 12 Apr

Amid escalating tensions with the U.S., the Iranian regime has latched onto the figure of Jeffrey Epstein in its anti-Western propaganda, merging his notorious image with conspiracy theories involving Baal, an ancient deity mischaracterized in some narratives as a symbol of moral corruption.

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This Ceasefire Could Mark the Death of Iran’s Axis of Resistance

Amit Segal in The Free Press · 9 Apr

Israeli journalist Amit Segal analyzes the diminishing influence of Iran's "Axis of Resistance" in the context of the Middle Eastern conflict, highlighting a significant shift in the strategic balance.

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Our narrow straits: On Iran, freedom and the importance of asking questions

eJewishPhilanthropy · 7 Apr

Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh, a daughter of Iranian refugees, reflects on her personal and community connection to the political turmoil in Iran, emphasizing how these events are deeply intertwined with Jewish interests, particularly relating to Israel and the wider Middle Eastern context.

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4 killed in Haifa strike as Trump issues ‘you’ll be living in Hell’ ultimatum to Tehran

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 6 Apr

A recent Iranian missile attack in Haifa resulted in the tragic deaths of four civilians, including an elderly couple, as tensions escalate in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

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Two women race to save Persian Jewish music before it fades

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 5 Apr

Galeet Dardashti and Jacqueline Rafii are on a mission to preserve Persian Jewish music, a heritage at risk of fading.

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War with Iran casts a shadow as Persian Jews mark Nowruz in New York City

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 30 Mar

Persian Jews in New York City marked Nowruz, an ancient Persian spring equinox festival, with a poignant celebration at the Museum of Jewish Heritage amid the backdrop of rising tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran.

0 Politics Israel

What Will It Take to Finish the Job in Iran? Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 26 Mar

The Free Press provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing diplomatic and military tensions between the United States and Iran, focusing on the discourse around "finishing the job" in Iran.

0 Politics Israel

Liberal foreign policy failures led us to war against Iran.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 21 Mar

Vanessa Berg's essay critiques the foreign policy strategies of the United States and its allies towards Iran, arguing that liberal attitudes of engagement and containment have allowed Iran to strengthen its regional and nuclear capabilities.

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Target: Tehran

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Mar

Lieutenant T., a combat navigator with the Israeli Air Force's 107th Squadron, provides a first-hand account of a significant airstrike mission over Iran.

0 Ethics Holidays

Certainly It Falls

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 17 Mar

Leah Koenig reflects on the darkness and light that nations experience, especially during times of conflict and moral crisis.

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The Call Is (Still) Coming from Inside the House

The Cholent in The Cholent · 6 Mar

In the aftermath of violent regional escalations, the article delves into the complex web of groups supporting the Palestinian cause, often with controversial associations to designated terrorist organizations.

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The real reason for the US war with Iran may have nothing to do with Israel

Rob Eshman in Forward · 6 Mar

Rob Eshman critiques the unclear rationale behind the U.S. involvement in the war with Iran, exacerbated by President Trump's failure to present a convincing narrative.

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Israel's wartime technology is the stuff of legend.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 6 Mar

Israel's use of advanced wartime technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), has transformed its defense capabilities in recent conflicts.

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Israelis Approach New Iran War With Uncertainty and Anticipation

Uriel Heilman in Hadassah · 4 Mar

Israelis are navigating a mix of anticipation and fear as they face the long-awaited conflict with Iran, which began on February 28 with the strike on Iran’s Supreme Leader.

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Israel says Iranian supreme leader Khamenei killed during strikes on Tehran

Grace Gilson in Forward · 1 Mar

In a significant geopolitical development, Israeli and U.S. officials announced that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's longstanding supreme leader, was reportedly killed during military strikes on Tehran.

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Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s exiled crown prince, has a plan for his people’s future — if they’ll have him

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 28 Feb

Amid escalating tensions and military action by the U.S. and Israel in Iran, Reza Pahlavi, the exiled former crown prince, emerges as a potential leader for a post-Islamic Republic Iran.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader and avowed enemy of Israel, killed in strike on Tehran

Grace Gilson in JTA · 28 Feb

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader and a prominent adversary of Israel, was reportedly killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli military strike targeting Tehran.

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Strike on Iran: Is Khameini Dead?

Jewdicious · 28 Feb

In a shocking and precisely coordinated military operation, Israeli forces executed a daytime airstrike on a meeting of Iran's top leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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