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0 Politics Israel

5 things to know ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 11 Feb

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are preparing for a significant meeting at the White House, focusing primarily on U.S.-Iran relations amidst renewed nuclear negotiations and the controversial treatment of protesters by Tehran.

0 Politics Israel

The President's Middle East Policy

Emes Ve-Emunah · 8 Feb

Amidst a shifting political climate within the United States, this editorial discusses the divisive Middle East policy of the current U.S. President, particularly in response to Iran's nuclear ambitions.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Waiting for Bilal

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 5 Feb

In a critique of Robert Kraft's recent Super Bowl ad aimed at combating antisemitism, Liel Leibovitz argues that efforts like the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate campaign are superficial and emblematic of the moral failings of organized Jewish leadership.

0 Politics Israel

Iranian 'diplomacy' is a complete scam.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 3 Feb

Joshua Hoffman argues that Iranian diplomacy is nothing more than a strategic facade designed to buy time for its nuclear program.

0 Politics Israel

Iranian 'diplomacy' is a complete scam.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 3 Feb

Joshua Hoffman argues that Iranian diplomacy is nothing more than a strategic facade designed to buy time for its nuclear program.

0 Politics Israel

Will he or won’t he? Analysts don’t rule out Iran strike despite diplomatic flurry

Matthew Shea in Jewish Insider · 3 Feb

Despite the Trump administration's diplomatic engagement with Iran, experts suggest that military action remains a strong possibility.

0 Politics Israel

Attacking Iran is more complicated than most people realize.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 30 Jan

Vanessa Berg's essay delves into the complexities of initiating military action against Iran, highlighting the intricate geopolitical, economic, and strategic dilemmas involved.

0 Communities Culture

How a Persian Jewish immigrant became the rodeo king of California

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 21 Jan

David Halimi, a Persian Jewish immigrant, has carved out a unique American success story in Chico, California, as a rodeo producer and entrepreneur.

0 Politics Ethics

Cracks in the Wall +

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 20 Jan

As tensions in Iran escalate toward a potential civil war, Mishpacha Magazine shares the harrowing experiences of dissidents who endured the country's most notorious prisons.

0 Politics Israel

The Actual Reason America Didn't Attack Iran

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 17 Jan

Vanessa Berg explores the realpolitik behind America's decision not to attack Iran amidst its violent crackdown on protests, challenging the public narrative of humanitarian concern motivating restraint.

0 Politics Israel

Travel disrupted, fears elevated as Israel weathers uncertainty over potential US strike on Iran

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 15 Jan

Amid escalating tensions surrounding a potential U.S. military strike on Iran, triggered by President Donald Trump's threats in response to Iran's crackdown on protestors, several European airlines have canceled flights to Tel Aviv.

0 History Politics

The Jewish Test

Michael Doran in Tablet · 14 Jan

The article explores the historical resilience and survival of Jewish communities, juxtaposed against the rise and fall of empires, notably highlighted by the Roman Arch of Titus celebrating Jewish defeat.

0 Politics History

Point of No Return

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 13 Jan

Amidst the political turmoil and escalating protests in Iran under the ayatollah regime, there is renewed focus on Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, heir to Iran's pre-revolutionary throne.

0 Politics Culture

The Iranian Revolution

Emes Ve-Emunah · 12 Jan

As mass protests erupt across Iran, high-ranking officials, echoing past tactics, justify their violent suppression by labeling demonstrators as "enemies of God."

0 Politics Leadership

The Free Press Heroes of 2025. Plus . . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 30 Dec 2025

In this edition of The Free Press's "The Front Page," a reflective look at 2025 features a celebration of unsung heroes who made a substantial impact during the year, demonstrating the power of individual action during challenging times.

0 Ethics Culture

Jewish morality sabotages Jewish self-defense.

Francisco Gil-White in Future of Jewish · 17 Dec 2025

Francisco Gil-White argues that Jewish morality, deeply ingrained through a focus on ethics inspired by figures like Rabbi Hillel, ironically makes Jewish communities vulnerable by prioritizing ethical goodness even in self-defense scenarios.

0 Television/Film Israel

‘Tehran’ Season 3 Is Coming to Apple TV+ in 2026

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 4 Dec 2025

The Israeli spy thriller series "Tehran" will release its third season on Apple TV+ on January 9, 2026, after a delay likely due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Philosophy Politics

We need to be honest: Some cultures are better than others.

Frederick Alexander in Future of Jewish · 27 Nov 2025

Frederick Alexander critiques the concept of cultural relativism, arguing that not all cultures promote human flourishing equally.

0 Politics Israel

The Saudis need Israel more than Israel needs the Saudis.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Nov 2025

In the complex geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, the diplomatic dynamics between Israel and Saudi Arabia reveal that while Saudi Arabia has long benefited from covert strategic collaboration with Israel, it is Israel's intelligence and military prowess that offer indispensable regional stabilization.

0 Politics Israel

A defining moment in Israeli-Arab relations is upon us.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 11 Oct 2025

Nachum Kaplan's essay explores the evolving dynamics in Israeli-Arab relations, emphasizing the impact of Arab cultural influence within Islam on these relationships.

0 Politics History

If Hitler had TikTok, the Nazis might have won.

Lucy in Future of Jewish · 8 Oct 2025

The essay reflects on the potential impact of modern social media tools like TikTok and Instagram on World War II, positing that if such platforms existed then, Nazi propaganda could have shaped global opinion against the Allies by showcasing German civilian suffering, thus altering the war's outcome.

0 Politics Israel

What Kamala Harris says about Israel, Gaza and Palestinians in her new book

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 22 Sep 2025

Kamala Harris's upcoming memoir, "107 Days," sheds light on the complexities she faced concerning U.S.-Israel relations and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during her vice-presidency and subsequent presidential campaign.

0 Philosophy Politics

Reading Isaiah in Tehran

Sapir · 11 Aug 2025

The essay reflects on the dual nature of the concept of chosenness in Jewish philosophy, particularly within the context of the author's personal experience as an Iranian political prisoner.

0 Politics Israel

The Information War Against Israel

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 Jul 2025

The podcast delves into the amplification of false narratives against Israel in media, particularly accusing Israel of killing Gazans while facilitating humanitarian aid.

0 Politics Ethics

This is why Israel didn't assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 15 Jul 2025

Amidst Israel's engagement in ongoing conflict, the decision to refrain from assassinating Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reveals a strategic and philosophical deliberation about Israel's role in international politics.

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