Tiberias, Northern District, Israel

0 Israel Politics

The Ultra-Orthodox Debate That Jews Can No Longer Avoid

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 11 Jun

Vanessa Berg examines the longstanding and complex relationship between ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities and the State of Israel, focusing on the tensions arising from military service exemptions and economic non-participation.

0 Ethics History

When Nations Choose Good Over Evil

Michael Melchior in 18forty · 4 Jun

Rabbi Michael Melchior reflects on the moral choices depicted in the Jewish narrative of Moshe's interaction with Yitro, using these archetypes to draw parallels to modern history, specifically the Danish rescue of Jews during the Holocaust.

0 History Antisemitism

Proving Jewish Presence in the Land of Israel

Peter Ephross in Hadassah · 9 Mar

George Blumenthal, a retired telecommunications executive, has dedicated his life to collecting ancient Jewish artifacts and digitizing crucial historical documents to demonstrate Jewish historical presence in the Land of Israel.

0 Politics Israel

You cannot annex your own homeland.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 21 Feb

In his guest essay, Nachum Kaplan argues against the international criticism of Israel's decision to liberalize land purchase registration in Judea and Samaria.

0 Communities History

The Problem With ‘Normal’

Carol Ann Schwartz in Hadassah · 6 Jan

Reflecting on the recent past and the year 2026, Carol Ann Schwartz discusses how the Jewish community continues to struggle with the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, atrocities.

0 Television/Film Culture

New Wave, Old Land

Matti Friedman in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Jan

Chris Marker’s 1960 documentary, "Description of a Struggle," offers a rare and insightful portrayal of Israel in its infancy, distinct from the typical outsider's perspective that often lacks authenticity.

0 Israel Communities

Resilience in practice: Why hospitals are key to northern Israel’s renewal

eJewishPhilanthropy · 5 Jan

In a challenging year marked by conflict and uncertainty, northern Israel showcased extraordinary resilience with the establishment of the Helmsley Rehabilitation Center at Tzafon Medical Center in Poriya.

0 Communities Politics

Light After Night

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Oct 2025

Four fathers, whose children became hostages of Hamas over two tumultuous years, share their harrowing experiences marked by unwavering faith, intense prayer, and the hope of eventual closure.

0 Politics Jewish Law

It’s impossible to be an ’anti-Zionist Jew.’

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 20 Sep 2025

Joshua Hoffman argues in this piece that being an anti-Zionist Jew is inherently contradictory, as Zionism and Judaism are historically and inextricably linked.

0 Sports Communities

She’s an Ultra (Orthodox) Marathoner

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 18 Sep 2025

Beatie Deutsch, an ultra-Orthodox mother and elite marathon runner, defies stereotypes by embracing athletics while maintaining her religious values.

0 History Holidays

Mashiach - Internalizing the Challenge: Understanding the Basic Structure

Jewish History Uncensored · 18 Aug 2025

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the nuances of mourning Tisha B'Av and presents an analysis on how the concept of Moshiach is structured based on Tanach parallelisms.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is so concerned about homegrown Iranian spies it is launching a PR campaign to dissuade them

Grace Gilson in Forward · 16 Jul 2025

Israel is grappling with a troubling trend of Israelis being recruited to spy for Iran due to economic vulnerability and disconnection from society.

0 Culture History

Visiting the Graves of the Righteous: Inns of Molten Blue

Shai Secunda in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul 2025

Amidst the tense ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, hundreds of Hasidic Jews gathered at the grave of Rav Ashi on Mount Shinan, a site symbolically significant for Jewish spirituality.

0 Television/Film Culture

Comforting Jewish Shows to Watch Right Now

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 16 Jun 2025

For those overwhelmed by current events, especially with the situation in Israel, this list offers a respite through Jewish-themed TV shows.

0 Politics Israel

CNN’s Scott Jennings flew to Israel for the first time to understand Oct. 7 — and then war with Iran broke out

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider · 16 Jun 2025

CNN contributor Scott Jennings traveled to Israel intending to comprehend the impacts of Hamas' attacks on October 7, 2023.

0 Politics History

Four of the Most Viral Lies About Israel

Lucy Tabrizi in Future of Jewish · 3 Jun 2025

Lucy Tabrizi addresses four pervasive misconceptions in anti-Israel rhetoric, often propagated in online discussions.

0 Communities Jewish Law

School Israel trip turns ‘terrifying’ for LA students attacked by Israeli teens

Louis Keene in Forward · 1 May 2025

A school trip from Los Angeles' Milken Community School experienced a distressing incident in Tiberias during Israel's Independence Day celebrations when local Israeli teens attacked the students with pepper spray.

0 Politics Israel

In NYC, Itamar Ben-Gvir says he’s changed — and wants ‘the Trump plan’ in Gaza

Ben Sales in JTA · 24 Apr 2025

Israeli far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, currently Israel's national security minister, visited NYC amid heavy protests to promote controversial policies, including those inspired by former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Gaza Strip.

0 Ethics History

Hearing the Cries of Others and Doing Good: A Reinterpretation

Elisheva Baumgarten in Sources · 27 Mar 2025

Author Elisheva Baumgarten uses a medieval midrash from Ruth Zutah to draw parallels between the risk of immediate versus future benefits and current geopolitical decisions regarding hostages in Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Israel urges 60,000 evacuated residents to move back to the battered north: some fear it's still not safe

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 17 Mar 2025

The Israeli government is urging thousands of evacuated northern residents to return home after a ceasefire with Hezbollah, though many remain apprehensive about safety and infrastructure stability.

0 Culture Politics

Mahmoud Khalil, Elon Musk and the upside-down world of Purim 2025

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 14 Mar 2025

As Purim 2025 unfolds, the holiday's theme of mixing good with evil is mirrored in the lives of Mahmoud Khalil and Elon Musk, two figures whose complex narratives reflect a topsy-turvy world.

0 Communities Politics

Heading Home

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet · 28 Feb 2025

The article details the challenging return to normalcy for Israelis living near the Lebanese border after a ceasefire following a war with Hezbollah.

0 Culture Education

The Etgar Quiz no 288

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Jan 2025

The Etgar Quiz no 288 challenges readers with a variety of Jewish-themed trivia questions, extending from geography to Torah knowledge and Jewish history.

0 Philosophy History

Se’adya Gaon: The Geonic Pillar of Al-Andalus - Jackson Gardner

The Habura · 13 Jan 2025

Jackson Gardner explores the monumental influence of Saadia Gaon on Andalusian Sephardic Judaism and his parallels with later thinkers like Maimonides.

0 Politics Israel

How Mossad’s masterstrokes helped Israel reshape the Middle East

Jewish Chronicle · 24 Dec 2024

A daring operation by Israel's Mossad led to a decisive reshaping of the Middle East, marking a significant decrease in Hezbollah and Iran's regional influence.

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