Central District, Israel

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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.

0 Politics Israel

2 Jews who left Biden administration over handling of Gaza now say they’ll back Harris

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 5 Nov

Lily Greenberg Call and Harrison Mann, two former Biden administration officials who resigned over the administration's Gaza policy, now endorse Kamala Harris despite their pro-Palestinian stance.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant amid domestic tensions and a multi-front war

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 5 Nov

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant amid ongoing military conflict and significant political turmoil.

0 Politics Israel

This election, I finally understand the undecided Jewish voter

Amy Klein in Forward · 4 Nov

Amidst a contentious election season marked by polarization within her own family, Amy Klein delves into the complexities facing undecided Jewish voters.

0 Food Culture

Seven of Tel Aviv’s tastiest new restaurant openings this year

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Nov

Tel Aviv's culinary scene is bustling with new restaurant openings, showcasing a variety of innovative and diverse dining experiences despite the ongoing conflict.

0 Politics Culture

Shock jock Sid Rosenberg has become one of Trump’s most aggressive Jewish surrogates

Luke Tress in JTA · 31 Oct

Sid Rosenberg, a conservative talk radio host, has become an outspoken Jewish surrogate for Donald Trump, participating in rallies and using his platform to voice pro-Israel sentiments.

0 Politics Communities

It's Just Not Enough

Emes Ve-Emunah · 31 Oct

An event in Bnei Brak demonstrated support for IDF soldiers among Charedi Jews, marking a rare expression of solidarity from this community.

0 Communities Politics

Kushner Foundation Gives $342K to Chabad — Still Surprised About Jared and Ivanka’s Synagogue?

Forward · 10 Jan 2017

The Kushner family, including Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, has substantial financial ties to the Chabad movement, with donations from both the Kushner family foundation and Donald J. Trump's charity.

0 Politics History

Israel’s Messianic Settler Movement

Forward · 27 Dec 2016

David Friedman's appointment as the U.S. ambassador to Israel by President-elect Donald Trump has emboldened the Israeli settler movement, particularly its radical elements.

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