Israel

0 Sports Culture

Deni Avdija might not win Most Improved Player. But he can achieve something greater.

Louis Keene in Forward · 14 Apr

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija, a standout for the Portland Trail Blazers, has shown phenomenal improvement in his sixth season, elevating his scoring average to 24.2 points per game.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

The Holocaust was not just against Jews. It was about us.

Leo Pearlman in Future of Jewish · 13 Apr

Leo Pearlman argues that the Holocaust's primary objective was the annihilation of Jews, and this targeted ideology persists today through modern antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Israelis have no idea where the Iran war is going. But they know it’s part of Netanyahu’s campaign

Dan Perry in Forward · 13 Apr

In the aftermath of a recent murky ceasefire with Iran, Israelis are left in a state of confusion and strategic paralysis, unlike the decisive outcomes they were led to expect.

0 Politics Israel

Israelis have no idea where the Iran war is going. But they know it’s part of Netanyahu’s campaign

Dan Perry in Forward · 13 Apr

In the aftermath of a recent murky ceasefire with Iran, Israelis are left in a state of confusion and strategic paralysis, unlike the decisive outcomes they were led to expect.

0 Politics Israel

US funding for Israel's Iron Dome air defense system used to enjoy bipartisan support. Not anymore.

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 13 Apr

As U.S. political dynamics shift, funding for Israel's Iron Dome system, traditionally enjoying bipartisan support, faces growing opposition from progressive figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and organizations such as J Street.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Dublin's National Concert Hall scraps fundraiser for Israeli emergency service, igniting outcry

Grace Gilson in Forward · 13 Apr

The National Concert Hall in Dublin has faced criticism after cancelling a fundraiser for Israel's emergency medical service, Magen David Adom (MDA).

0 Politics Israel

Israel Has an Extremism Problem

Haviv Rettig Gur in The Free Press · 13 Apr

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the growing problem of extremism among Israeli settlers in the West Bank, emphasizing the complexity and diversity within the settler movement.

0 Holidays Holocaust

Is Yom HaShoah on the Wrong Day?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 13 Apr

Natan Slifkin explores the contention surrounding the observance of Yom HaShoah, questioning whether the chosen date, the 27th of Nissan, appropriately commemorates the Holocaust.

0 Music Holocaust

VIDEO: A song about a Jewish girl, Khaye, who died in Treblinka

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 13 Apr

The poignant Yiddish poem "My Sister Khaye," written by Binem Heller in memory of his sister who perished in the Treblinka concentration camp, was immortalized in song by Israeli singer Chava Alberstein in 2001.

0 Israel Politics

Fearing a Forever War in Israel

Uriel Heilman in Hadassah · 13 Apr

The article reflects on the evolving nature of conflict in Israel, particularly following intense engagements with Iran and Hezbollah.

0 Israel Politics

Fearing a Forever War in Israel

Uriel Heilman in Hadassah · 13 Apr

The article reflects on the evolving nature of conflict in Israel, particularly following intense engagements with Iran and Hezbollah.

0 Israel Politics

Fearing a Forever War in Israel

Uriel Heilman in Hadassah · 13 Apr

The article reflects on the evolving nature of conflict in Israel, particularly following intense engagements with Iran and Hezbollah.

0 Education Jewish Law

Insulation is Not Education

Emes Ve-Emunah · 13 Apr

Rising technology, from TV to AI, continually challenges educational systems worldwide, including Orthodox Jewish communities.

0 Politics Holocaust

South Korean president compares IDF actions to the Holocaust, drawing Israel condemnation

Grace Gilson in JTA · 13 Apr

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sparked controversy by comparing Israeli military actions to the Holocaust in a social media post, which Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned as a trivialization of the Holocaust.

0 Communities Politics

Stories From Hadassah’s Underground Hospitals

Barbara Sofer in Hadassah · 13 Apr

Hadassah Medical Organization's response to the conflict initiated by Israel and the US against Iran is a testament to their extraordinary preparedness and resilience.

0 Communities Politics

Stories From Hadassah’s Underground Hospitals

Barbara Sofer in Hadassah · 13 Apr

Hadassah Medical Organization's response to the conflict initiated by Israel and the US against Iran is a testament to their extraordinary preparedness and resilience.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

'SABBATH QUEEN': What Does It Mean To Be a Jew?

Jewdicious · 13 Apr

Sandi DuBowski's documentary, "SABBATH QUEEN," explores the complex journey of Amichai Lau-Lavie, a gay man from an Orthodox Israeli family with a history of 38 rabbis.

0 Politics Israel

This War is All About the Palestinians

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 13 Apr

The discussion revolves around the parallels between Israel's current political stance towards the Palestinians and South Africa's policies during apartheid.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Fatalities from antisemitic attacks in 2025 reach highest toll in 30 years, Israeli analysis finds

Grace Gilson in JTA · 13 Apr

In 2025, fatalities from antisemitic attacks spiked to their highest level in over three decades, marking an alarming trend identified by Tel Aviv University.

0 Holocaust Ethics

This Yom HaShoah is different from all others — and we’ve never needed it more

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in JTA · 13 Apr

Yom HaShoah 2023 is marked by rising global antisemitism and reminders of the importance of Holocaust remembrance to fight against all forms of hatred and genocide.

0 Politics Israel

Israelis say they are maintaining war readiness as US-Iran talks fail, Trump imposes blockade

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 13 Apr

Following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks, President Trump has announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, casting doubt on the recent ceasefire.

0 Antisemitism Communities

The Canadian Government's War on Jewish Charities

Israel Ellis in Future of Jewish · 13 Apr

Israel Ellis addresses the troubling actions of the Canadian government, particularly the Canada Revenue Agency's revocation of the Jewish National Fund Canada's (JNF Canada's) charitable status.

0 Jewish Law History

The Many Hats of Heresy: Epikorsut and Minut in the Writings of the Sages

Elisha Price in Lehrhaus · 13 Apr

Elisha Price explores the intricate definitions of heretical categories within rabbinic writings, focusing on the terms "minim" and "epikorsim" as outlined by Maimonides.

0 Culture Food

From trauma to table: An Israeli duo uses food therapy and song to foster connection

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider · 13 Apr

Hananel Edri and Merav Oren have creatively merged culinary arts with music in 'Soul and Roll,' an innovative initiative that leverages traditional food and therapeutic experiences to foster community connection.

0 Culture Food

From trauma to table: An Israeli duo uses food therapy and song to foster connection

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider · 13 Apr

Hananel Edri and Merav Oren have creatively merged culinary arts with music in 'Soul and Roll,' an innovative initiative that leverages traditional food and therapeutic experiences to foster community connection.

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