Gaza, Southern District, Israel

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Israel dominates debate as Rep. Dan Goldman defends seat in referendum on Zionism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 2 Jun

The first televised Democratic primary debate in New York's 10th Congressional District between Rep. Dan Goldman and former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander highlighted deepening divides within the Democratic Party over Israel.

0 Culture Israel

Israelis are extraordinary people in an ordinary land.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 30 May

Joshua Hoffman explores the unique nature of Israeli society as portrayed in the song "Superheroes" by Hatikva 6, emphasizing how ordinary citizens simultaneously embody civilian and military roles due to Israel's ongoing security situation.

0 Politics Israel

Liberal Zionists are under attack. A new book proves their work has never been more important

Rob Eshman in Forward · 5 May

Ariel Beery's book, "Being Israeli After the Destruction of Gaza," provides an intimate look at the challenges faced by liberal Zionists in Israel today.

0 Literature Israel

The Words They Left Behind

Racheli Palant-Rozen in 18forty · 20 Apr

"The Words They Left Behind" by Racheli Palant-Rozen explores the poignant project behind "If You're Reading These Words," a book compiling the last letters of soldiers who fell during the Gaza conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Israel vs. the Religion of De-Escalation

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 16 Apr

Nachum Kaplan critiques Western diplomatic approaches to aggression, particularly in relation to Israel and its adversaries like Hamas and Hezbollah.

0 History Jewish Law

The Men Who Bring Them Home

Dovi Safier in Tablet · 28 Jan

In this poignant narrative, Dovi Safier recounts his visit to Israel as he supports Yasar Darom, a specialized IDF unit responsible for recovering the remains of fallen soldiers and civilians in conflict zones.

0 Politics Israel

Jared Kushner presents plan for ‘New Gaza’ at Davos as Trump launches Board of Peace with Israel absent

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 22 Jan

Jared Kushner revealed a comprehensive, $25 billion plan for reconstructing Gaza at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing a phased approach that starts with reopening the Rafah crossing and aims to create a demilitarized, prosperous territory with new infrastructure.

0 Politics Israel

Trump administration says 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire is underway, despite Israeli hostage remaining

Grace Gilson in JTA · 15 Jan

The Trump administration has announced the initiation of the second phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, introducing a transitional technocratic Palestinian administration in Gaza focused on demilitarization and reconstruction.

0 Communities Prayer

Darkest Before the Dawn

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Nov 2025

Exploring the profound challenges faced by hostage families, Cindy Scarr's article reflects on the profound faith and resilience of Jewish parents and children during the ordeal of their loved ones' captivity.

0 Philosophy Politics

Donald Trump says he foresees an 'everlasting peace' — Immanuel Kant would have found the flaws in that vision

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 24 Nov 2025

Exploring the theme of peace in politics, Robert Zaretsky contrasts Donald Trump's claim of achieving 'everlasting peace' following the release of Israeli hostages with the philosophical insights of Immanuel Kant.

0 Culture Israel

Self-Pity

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Nov 2025

The narrative by Cindy Scarr reflects on a deeply personal and emotional conflict as a mother of an IDF soldier, grappling with feelings of self-pity and gratitude.

0 Politics Israel

JD Vance condemns Knesset vote on West Bank annexation as ‘very stupid’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 23 Oct 2025

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance criticized a recent symbolic vote by Israeli lawmakers in favor of West Bank annexation, labeling it as a "very stupid political stunt."

0 Israel Ethics

Two years in, some are asking if the war in Gaza is changing Judaism

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 5 Oct 2025

The ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to provoke intense debate among Jews worldwide, not only about military and political strategies but also concerning the spiritual and ethical implications for Judaism itself.

0 Ethics Holidays

A crucial Yom Kippur reading holds a scathing lesson on Gaza

Sruli Fruchter in Forward · 1 Oct 2025

The reading of the Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur serves as a potent reminder of the danger of dehumanizing others amidst personal or communal redemption.

0 Communities Israel

Lessons in Community Building—From Israel: How a Religious Community Took Root in Ariel

Carol Ungar in Jewish Action · 15 Sep 2025

Ariel, originally a secular town in the West Bank, is experiencing a shift towards a more religious Jewish community.

0 Leadership Israel

The Rebbe’s Powerful Message

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 9 Sep 2025

This article highlights the profound impact of a succinct message delivered by the Karlin-Stolin Rebbe, demonstrating deep gratitude (hakaras hatov) to Israeli soldiers during a fallen soldier's funeral.

0 Communities Ethics

On Shabbat morning in my Jerusalem synagogue, I began to see our complex world anew

Jon Polin in JTA · 3 Sep 2025

Jon Polin reflects on a Shabbat morning in his Jerusalem synagogue, which serves as a microcosm of the emotional and spiritual complexity of life in Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Conversations with Coleman: Three Hostages Families Disagree on How to Get Their Loved Ones Home

Bari Weiss in The Free Press · 2 Sep 2025

Amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, differing opinions arise on how best to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.

0 Politics Ethics

Gaza's media martyrs are a mockery of journalism.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 27 Aug 2025

Nachum Kaplan critiques the portrayal of journalists as privileged figures during wartime, particularly in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.

0 Culture Politics

Madonna posts plea to Pope Leo urging him to go to Gaza ‘before it’s too late’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 12 Aug 2025

Madonna, a renowned pop star raised Roman Catholic, has made a public plea to Pope Leo to visit Gaza and shed light on the humanitarian crisis affecting children amidst ongoing conflict.

0 Politics Israel

The Ties That Bind Islamists and Progressives

Eli Lake in The Free Press · 6 Aug 2025

The article explores the complex and seemingly paradoxical alliance between political Islam and Western progressivism, particularly in the context of the Gaza conflict.

0 Art Communities

Inside one man’s quixotic quest to preserve 200,000 Israeli tchotchkes

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 6 Aug 2025

Boris Gorbis, a 74-year-old retired lawyer and passionate collector, has gathered the world's largest known assembly of 20th-century Zionist souvenirs, including menorahs and seder plates, that were once popular among American Jews but are now largely forgotten.

0 Politics History

Judea and Samaria: The Conversation Israel Isn't Having

For Heaven's Sake · 6 Aug 2025

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the complex and contentious future of Judea and Samaria amidst Israel’s broader geopolitical challenges, confronting settler violence and leadership failures.

0 Politics Ethics

They starve our people to crush the Jewish soul.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 4 Aug 2025

Joshua Hoffman explores the sophisticated psychological warfare tactics employed by Hamas and other adversaries to manipulate emotions and destabilize decision-making within Israel and globally.

0 Politics Israel

The obsession with Netanyahu is hiding something far uglier.

Cynthia Lazar in Future of Jewish · 30 Jul 2025

Cynthia Lazar critiques an article in The New York Times Magazine that she believes unfairly portrays Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the sole culprit behind the prolonged conflict involving Gaza, ignoring the roles and responsibilities of Hamas and other Islamist groups.

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