Central District, Israel

0 Politics Israel

Sorry but Israeli settlers are not the main problem.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 19 Nov

Joshua Hoffman critiques the perception of Israeli settlers as the primary impediment to peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Leadership

Bibi Smells a Witch Hunt

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Nov

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, embroiled in a complex battle with the country's legal system, claims to be the target of a political witch hunt.

0 Politics Leadership

Bibi Smells a Witch Hunt

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Nov

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, embroiled in a complex battle with the country's legal system, claims to be the target of a political witch hunt.

0 History Jewish Law

Malka Simkovich: When Did The Jewish Diaspora Begin? [Israel & Diaspora 2/5]

18forty · 19 Nov

Dr. Malka Simkovich explores the ancient Jewish experience of diaspora, starting from the Babylonian exile, and how it shaped Jewish identity through changing theological interpretations over time.

0 Politics Leadership

Israel Katz, the self-proclaimed Herod of Israeli politics and Israel’s new defense minister

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 19 Nov

Israel Katz, Israel's new Defense Minister, known for his bold and confrontational style, has stirred controversy with statements that contradict government objectives.

0 Politics Israel

Biden administration sanctions Israeli settler group, in move that Trump could reverse

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 18 Nov

The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on Amana, an Israeli settler group involved in illegal West Bank outposts, as part of efforts to curb violence and stabilize the region.

0 Politics Israel

Yaakov Katz: 'The Israeli military has fought in probably the most humane way possible'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 18 Nov

Yaakov Katz emphasizes the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) commitment to humane warfare while critiquing Western media's portrayal of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Yaakov Katz: 'The Israeli military has fought in probably the most humane way possible'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 18 Nov

Yaakov Katz emphasizes the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) commitment to humane warfare while critiquing Western media's portrayal of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Music Television/Film

A Series About an Israeli Palestinian Pop Group Is Coming to Paramount+

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 15 Nov

Paramount+ will debut a four-part docu-series on December 3, chronicling the journey of as1one, the first Israeli-Palestinian boy band.

0 Education Culture

The Etgar quiz no 282

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Nov

This quiz challenges readers with questions related to Jewish traditions, biblical figures, and Hebrew language.

0 Politics Culture

A Ben & Jerry’s battle over Israel, long frozen, thaws anew amid Gaza war

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 15 Nov

The longstanding legal conflict between Ben & Jerry's and its parent company Unilever has resurfaced as tensions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza intensify.

0 Politics Culture

A Ben & Jerry’s battle over Israel, long frozen, thaws anew amid Gaza war

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 15 Nov

The longstanding legal conflict between Ben & Jerry's and its parent company Unilever has resurfaced as tensions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza intensify.

0 Culture Television/Film

Why is the latest Jesus movie about, uh, mixed martial arts?

Mira Fox in Forward · 14 Nov

The movie "The Carpenter" integrates Jesus with mixed martial arts (MMA), presenting a unique blend of religious and athletic themes.

0 Culture History

Jewish Word | Is ‘Good for the Jews’…Good for the Jews?

Dan Freedman in Moment · 14 Nov

"Is it good for the Jews?" is a phrase that has evolved over the years from a serious question reflecting Jewish vulnerability to a humorous staple within Jewish and wider cultural contexts.

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 Israel Communities

Moshe Taragin: Does Israel Need American Jews? [Israel & Diaspora 1/5]

18forty · 12 Nov

Rabbi Moshe Taragin discusses the evolving relationship between American and Israeli Jews, emphasizing a shared mission in the broader narrative of Jewish redemption.

0 Communities Ethics

The Hadassah Forensic Dentist Who Helped Identify Sinwar

Wendy Elliman in Hadassah · 12 Nov

Dr. Esi Sharon-Sagie, a forensic dentist at Hadassah Medical Organization, played a crucial role in identifying Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader responsible for orchestrating a massacre.

0 Television/Film Politics

A 'sci-fi documentary' dreaming of peace got banned in Israel. Why?

Mira Fox in Forward · 11 Nov

Lyd, a sci-fi documentary directed by Rami Younis and Sarah Ema Friedland, imagines an alternate reality where peace reigns in the Middle East.

0 Politics Ethics

Uri Zaki: "The war has to end in Gaza'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 11 Nov

Uri Zaki, a left-wing Zionist thinker, grapples with the consequences of Israel's prolonged campaign against Hamas in Gaza, advocating for a political shift toward peace negotiations.

0 Politics History

The Horrific Realities of Israel That Outsiders Will Never Understand

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 8 Nov

The article provides a harrowing account of living under the constant threat of terrorism in Israel, illustrating experiences with bombings, rocket attacks, and kidnappings that are part of daily life.

0 Politics Israel

The “Gallantry & Trumpery” Edition

Promised Podcast · 7 Nov

The episode dives into Prime Minister Netanyahu's dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Galant amidst military tensions, sparking debate about the political implications of such a move.

0 Israel History

A new Israeli nation is arising from the smoke of battle

Jewish Chronicle · 7 Nov

As Israel grapples with its ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza, a new national ethos is emerging, centering on unity amid sacrifice.

0 Politics Israel

How Trump could bring peace to the Middle East

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Nov

Dr. Einat Wilf, a prominent Israeli thinker and former Knesset member, argues that the Trump administration's policies significantly benefited Israel and supported broader Middle Eastern peace efforts.

0 Israel Politics

Drone Wars

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Nov

Israel faces a challenging new front as Iran-funded low-tech drones, used by groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis, bypass sophisticated air defenses and cause significant damage in civilian and military areas.

0 Politics Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu firing Yoav Gallant is a staggeringly reckless decision

Michael Koplow in Forward · 5 Nov

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is a controversial decision amid tensions over Haredi military conscription and critical security challenges in the region.

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