Tel Aviv District, Israel

These Modern Orthodox and observant Jews want to change their community’s conversation around the Gaza war

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 25 Mar

Amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, a group of Modern Orthodox and observant Jews are seeking to broaden the discourse within their community by organizing a series of talks and discussions featuring diverse perspectives, including those sympathetic to Palestinians.

0 Politics Israel

Are We Headed Back to October 6?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Mar

Israel is currently experiencing significant political turmoil, reminiscent of past tensions, due to the government's attempts to reform the judiciary and security leadership.

0 Communities Holocaust

Released Hostage Or Levy Gets Tattoo In Honor of Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 24 Mar

Eli Sharabi, a former hostage released from Hamas captivity, shares his experience of meeting fellow captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose words "He who has the why will find the how" resonated deeply with him and Or Levy, another hostage.

0 Politics Israel

As Netanyahu fires Shin Bet chief, right-wing Israelis are joining mass protests against him

Deborah Danan in JTA · 24 Mar

Amid escalating tensions in Israel, significant numbers of right-wing Israelis have joined mass protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Politics Israel

As Netanyahu fires Shin Bet chief, right-wing Israelis are joining mass protests against him

Deborah Danan in JTA · 24 Mar

Amid escalating tensions in Israel, significant numbers of right-wing Israelis have joined mass protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Politics Israel

As Netanyahu fires Shin Bet chief, right-wing Israelis are joining mass protests against him

Deborah Danan in JTA · 24 Mar

Amid escalating tensions in Israel, significant numbers of right-wing Israelis have joined mass protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Communities Politics

Ruby Chen: My Son is Likely a Deceased Hostage. Don't Forget Him in Gaza.

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 24 Mar

Ruby Chen, father of Sgt. Itay Chen believed to be a deceased hostage of Hamas, shares the family's ongoing struggle to bring home their son, holding out hope that Itay's fate may differ from the IDF's declaration.

0 Ethics Politics

Jewish Climate Trust — why now?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Mar

The Jewish Climate Trust has been launched as a think-and-do tank to enhance the Jewish community and Israel's response to the climate crisis.

0 Politics Israel

IDF prepares for long operation in Gaza with goal of fully defeating Hamas

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 24 Mar

Amid ongoing conflict, Israel is reinforcing its military presence in Gaza with ground troops and tanks, aiming to defeat Hamas and secure the release of hostages.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The radical Left has collapsed into something very much like Nazism.

Benjamin Kerstein in Future of Jewish · 23 Mar

Benjamin Kerstein examines the radical Left's tactics, comparing them to the Nazi regime due to their authoritarian imposition of ideology, use of antisemitic rhetoric, and efforts to infiltrate Western institutions.

0 Politics Israel

Everything the media taught you about Israel is wrong.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 Mar

Joshua Hoffman's article critiques international media portrayals of Israel, arguing they mischaracterize the nation as an oppressive force while ignoring its historical and geopolitical complexities.

0 Politics Ethics

'If I need to talk to the devil to get the hostages out, I will'

Haaretz Weekly · 22 Mar

Ruby Chen, father of an Israeli-American soldier held hostage in Gaza, details his ongoing efforts to secure his son's release amid renewed conflict between Israel and Hamas.

0 Politics History

The two-state solution is dead. Long live Israel.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Mar

Joshua Hoffman argues that the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine is no longer viable, citing the events of October 7, 2023, as a pivotal turning point.

0 Communities Politics

Despite war and political turmoil, Israel is the 8th happiest country on earth. I think I know why

Rob Eshman in Forward · 21 Mar

Israel's surprisingly high ranking on the 2025 World Happiness Report, despite political turmoil and ongoing conflict, raises questions about the sources of national contentment.

0 Television/Film Culture

Gal Gadot Just Became the First Israeli Actor with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 20 Mar

Gal Gadot, known for her roles in 'Wonder Woman' and 'Fast & Furious,' made history as the first Israeli actor to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

0 Politics Communities

Ending the Violence with Deportations

Emes Ve-Emunah · 20 Mar

A violent incident in Beit Shemesh reveals the extent of unrest caused by Charedi extremists targeting Mayor Shmuel Greenberg for his advocacy of secular education within the Charedi community.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The “Cessation’s Cessation” Edition

Promised Podcast · 20 Mar

Israel's resumption of military action in Gaza raises concerns about the fate of hostages and broader geopolitical implications as Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to dismiss the Shabak head, stirring debates about governance and democracy.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The “Cessation’s Cessation” Edition

Promised Podcast · 20 Mar

Israel's resumption of military action in Gaza raises concerns about the fate of hostages and broader geopolitical implications as Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to dismiss the Shabak head, stirring debates about governance and democracy.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas fires 3 rockets at Tel Aviv area for the first time in months

Ben Sales in JTA · 20 Mar

Hamas launched three rockets from the Gaza Strip targeting the Tel Aviv area, marking a significant escalation as it breaks a months-long period without missile fire.

0 Politics Leadership

Ceasefire Collapse and Constitutional Crisis With Dan Meridor

Israel Policy Pod · 19 Mar

Former Israeli minister Dan Meridor discusses Israel's renewed airstrikes in Gaza, the collapsed ceasefire, and the implications of Netanyahu's decision to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

0 Politics Communities

Former hostages decry return to war as Netanyahu says further talks will happen only ‘under fire’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 19 Mar

Former hostages and their families have joined large protests in Israel against the government's decision to resume military operations in Gaza, fearing for the safety of those still held captive.

0 Politics Leadership

Israel at War – War and Corruption

For Heaven's Sake · 19 Mar

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi analyze Israel's resumption of conflict with Hamas in Gaza, detailing internal political turmoil and the controversial dismissal of the Shin Bet chief.

0 Television/Film Israel

Gal Gadot unveils star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming first Israeli actor honored there

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 19 Mar

Gal Gadot, the acclaimed Israeli actress best known for her role as Wonder Woman, has made history by becoming the first Israeli actor to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

0 Politics Israel

No hostage deal? Then war is the only option.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 18 Mar

In a vehement commentary, Joshua Hoffman argues that Israel must pursue total victory over Hamas following failed hostage negotiations.

0 Politics Israel

Why did the ceasefire break down? Blame Netanyahu's survival politics and Trump's volatility

Dan Perry in Forward · 18 Mar

The recent collapse of the ceasefire in Gaza is attributed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political maneuvering and the volatility of former President Donald Trump.

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