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0 Antisemitism Politics

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Aug

Cindy Scarr warns of the transformation of the term "settler" into a derogatory stereotype akin to the historical slur of "Shylock," which has perpetuated antisemitic myths about Jews.

0 Politics Ethics

The Extremists of Judea and Sumeria

Emes Ve-Emunah · 13 Jul

In the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly during recent hostilities involving Hamas, there is significant scrutiny on media bias against Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Bigger Missles, Greater Danger

Yossi Krausz in Ami · 18 Jun

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified as Iran uses long-range ballistic missiles and drones to attack Israeli cities.

0 Politics Israel

The Group Forging a “Judeo-Christian” Zionism for the New MAGA Age - Israel365’s decades of outreach to Christian Zionists has made it a power player from the World Zionist Congress to the White House.

Ben Lorber in Jewish Currents · 21 May

Israel365, a group led by Rabbi Tuly Weisz, is reshaping the landscape of the World Zionist Congress by promoting a Judeo-Christian Zionism aligned with the American evangelical right and MAGA politics.

0 Torah Politics

Is Religious Zionism Obsolete?: Thoughts on Israel Independence Day based on Rav Shagar’s Sermon “Land and Exile: The Religious Community and the Pursuit of Peace” (1997)

Shaul Magid in Jewschool · 30 Apr

Shaul Magid analyzes Rav Shagar's 1997 Yom Ha'atzmaut sermon to examine the state of Religious Zionism in a contemporary context, especially after the October 7 conflicts.

0 Culture Holidays

Standing Silent for the Siren

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 29 Apr

Natan Slifkin explores the modern charedi response to the sirens sounded on Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron in Israel.

0 Leadership Gender/Identity

An installation in Pennsylvania marks a milestone in the journey of Orthodox women rabbinic leaders

Rabba Sara Hurwitz in JTA · 22 Jan

Rabbanit Leah Sarna's installation as the first senior rabbinic leader at an Orthodox synagogue in Pennsylvania marks a significant milestone in the journey of Orthodox female rabbis.

0 Politics Israel

Trump nominates Mike Huckabee, evangelical hardliner, as U.S. ambassador to Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 12 Nov 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Mike Huckabee, a former governor of Arkansas and evangelical leader, as the U.S. ambassador to Israel.

0 Politics Culture

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

Luke Tress in JTA · 31 Oct 2024

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.