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0 History Torah

Did R. Akiva’s Students Die in the Bar Kokhba Revolt?

Chaim Katz in Lehrhaus · 14 May

Chaim Katz examines the historical narrative surrounding the death of Rabbi Akiva's students, traditionally attributed to a lack of respect among themselves during the period between Passover and Shavuot.

0 Politics History

If the Iranian regime survives, deterrence dies.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 Mar

Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the persistent threat posed by the Iranian regime and the implications for global security should it continue to exist unchallenged.

0 Politics History

Why Gaza's Destruction Needed to Happen

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 18 Feb

Vanessa Berg's essay argues that the destruction in Gaza can be seen as a necessary step towards breaking its cycle of violence perpetuated by Hamas governance.

0 Politics Ethics

The Genocide Slur Is Not Just for Jews

John Spencer in Tablet · 22 Jan

John Spencer critiques the frequent, casual use of the term "genocide" to describe Israel's military actions in Gaza, arguing it poses broader dangers for global military operations.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel is the world's favorite double standard.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 9 Aug 2025

Nachum Kaplan's essay critiques the prevalent double standards Israel faces on the global stage, likening this treatment to modern antisemitism's "three Ds": double standards, delegitimization, and dehumanization.

0 Politics Ethics

Only Jews are expected to feed their sworn enemy.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 25 Jul 2025

The article by Joshua Hoffman argues that Israel is uniquely burdened by global expectations to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians, despite being under attack from Hamas.

0 Israel Antisemitism

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

Lucy Tabrizi in Future of Jewish · 6 Jul 2025

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

0 Politics Antisemitism

Exclusive: ADL chief compares student protesters to ISIS and al-Qaeda in address to Republican officials

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 6 Jun 2025

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), has sparked controversy by comparing pro-Palestinian student protesters to Islamist terrorists such as ISIS and al-Qaeda during a speech to Republican attorneys general.

0 Literature Philosophy

Jill Hammer in Sources · 27 Mar 2025

Jill Hammer explores the biblical story of Jonah through a poetic lens, reflecting on the existential challenges of living in a modern, complex world.

0 Culture History

Were these the funniest moments in more than 5,000 years of Jewish history?

Dan Friedman in Forward · 12 Mar 2025

Rob Kutner, a comedy writer known for his work on The Daily Show and Conan, brings his humor to Jewish history with his book, "The Jews: 5,000 Years and Counting."

0 Politics Israel

With Assad gone, now is the time to bomb Iran’s nukes

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Dec 2024

The article argues for a preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, framing it as an existential threat to Israel similar to past threats from Syria and Iraq.

0 Culture Holidays

Original Intent

Samuel D. Gruber in Tablet · 2 Oct 2009

The revival of sukkah construction is experiencing a modern renaissance, as seen with Wesleyan University's innovative WesSukkah, which merges traditional Jewish halakhic requirements with contemporary design elements.