Tel Aviv District, Israel

0 Ethics Politics

Israel’s wars reignite Judaism’s oldest argument.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 4 Dec

Nachum Kaplan's essay explores the enduring ethical tension within Judaism between power and morality, particularly in the context of Israel's conflicts with groups like Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

Israel has a crucial lesson to learn from apartheid South Africa. It isn't what you think

Libby Lenkinski in Forward · 4 Dec

Drawing parallels with historical shifts in South Africa and Serbia, Libby Lenkinski emphasizes the need for Israel to develop a clear political vision to effectively tackle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Jeremy Ben-Ami Thinks I Made a Mistake

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 4 Dec

Peter Beinart reflects on his recent dialogue with Jeremy Ben-Ami about the controversy surrounding his apology for speaking at Tel Aviv University.

0 Politics Israel

Mamdani draws lines around how Jews should use ‘sacred spaces’

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 3 Dec

The article explores the controversy surrounding protests at Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, which hosted an event promoting aliyah facilitated by Nefesh B'Nefesh, an organization supported by the Israeli government.

0 Politics Ethics

How Should We Think About Boycotts?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 2 Dec

Peter Beinart facilitates a discussion on the nature and impact of boycotts, featuring experts Zackie Achmat, a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, and Mazin Qumsiyeh, an authority on Palestinian non-violent resistance.

0 Politics Leadership

I was interrogated by Israeli authorities — I know why they're terrified of peace activists like me

Zak Witus in Forward · 2 Dec

Zak Witus, Director of Young Leadership and Education at the New Israel Fund, recounts his interrogation by Israeli authorities at Ben-Gurion Airport due to materials in his luggage that supported both Israeli and Palestinian peace efforts.

0 Television/Film Culture

Israel's 2025 Oscar entry is a story of grief, sex and looming national tragedy

PJ Grisar in Forward · 2 Dec

"Come Closer," Israel's 2025 Oscar entry, is a poignant film that intricately weaves themes of grief, love, and national tragedy, directed by Tom Nesher.

0 Communities Education

Bar-Ilan’s Sunflower Center offers a model for how institutions can help Israel heal

eJewishPhilanthropy · 2 Dec

Bar-Ilan University's Sunflower Center is offering a framework for resilience and recovery after the trauma experienced by Israel, especially following the events of October 7, 2023.

0 Communities Education

Bar-Ilan’s Sunflower Center offers a model for how institutions can help Israel heal

eJewishPhilanthropy · 2 Dec

Bar-Ilan University's Sunflower Center is offering a framework for resilience and recovery after the trauma experienced by Israel, especially following the events of October 7, 2023.

0 Israel Politics

Too many Jews keep making this dangerous mistake about Israel.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 1 Dec

The article by Joshua Hoffman highlights the complex and often contentious relationship between Diaspora Jews and Israel, emphasizing the danger of conflating support for Israel with agreement with its current government.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Trump administration’s dangerous obsession with Jews

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 1 Dec

Ken Silverman's article critiques the Trump administration's policies, highlighting its focus on providing unique protections against antisemitism in higher education, as outlined in its agreement with Northwestern University.

0 Communities Culture

Moving to Israel isn’t easy, but it’s life-changing.

Hether Warshauer in Future of Jewish · 1 Dec

Hether Warshauer's personal essay reflects on the challenges and profound life changes she experienced after making Aliyah, or immigrating to Israel.

0 Communities Culture

Moving to Israel isn’t easy, but it’s life-changing.

Hether Warshauer in Future of Jewish · 1 Dec

Hether Warshauer's personal essay reflects on the challenges and profound life changes she experienced after making Aliyah, or immigrating to Israel.

0 Literature Culture

5 things I’ve learned about the role Jewish books play in our lives

eJewishPhilanthropy · 1 Dec

Reflecting on the 100th anniversary of Jewish Book Month, Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen, host of The Five Books podcast, shares insights into how Jewish literature connects us to our past, broadens our understanding of history, fosters belonging, invites conversations across generations, and imagines a future for Jewish identity.

0 Politics Israel

Boycott, Solidarity and Taking Responsibility: Ahmed Moor speaks to Peter Beinart about the TAU speech

Daniel Kaufman in The Beinart Notebook · 30 Nov

Ahmed Moor, a fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP), hosts a podcast titled "Occupied Thoughts," where he interviewed Peter Beinart regarding his controversial decision to speak at Tel Aviv University and his later apology.

0 Culture History

I planned the first Guinness record-breaking Shabbat dinner. I promise I’m not too bitter about being beaten.

Deborah Danan in JTA · 28 Nov

Deborah Danan recounts the experience of organizing the first Guinness World Record-breaking Shabbat dinner in Tel Aviv in 2014 and compares it to a recent record-breaking event in New York.

0 Politics Israel

After drawing BDS backlash, progressive Jewish writer Peter Beinart apologizes for speaking at Tel Aviv U

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 28 Nov

Peter Beinart, a prominent progressive Jewish writer, faced backlash from the anti-Israel left after speaking at Tel Aviv University, prompting him to apologize.

0 Politics Communities

More than 25% of Israelis want to leave the country. How did we get here?

Sruli Fruchter in Forward · 26 Nov

A recent Israel Democracy Institute survey reveals that over 25% of Israelis are considering leaving the country, highlighting a growing disillusionment with Israel's political and social landscape.

0 Politics Culture

Reversing course, Peter Beinart apologizes for speaking appearance at Tel Aviv U

Grace Gilson in Forward · 26 Nov

Peter Beinart, a progressive Jewish author known for his criticism of Israel, apologized for speaking at Tel Aviv University, acknowledging it contradicted the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement's principles.

0 Politics Communities

Peter Beinart is speaking in Israel. Cue the criticism from both the left and the right.

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Nov

Peter Beinart, a progressive Jewish author and critic of Israel, faced scrutiny from both ends of the political spectrum during his speech at Tel Aviv University.

0 Culture Education

Un-Noble Nobel

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Nov

Professor Joel Mokyr, a Nobel laureate in Economic History, is celebrated by many Israelis for his achievements.

0 Politics History

The Painful Tragedy of Jews Who Reject Zionism

Samuel J. Hyde in Future of Jewish · 23 Nov

Samuel J. Hyde explores the complex and historically rooted phenomenon of Jewish anti-Zionism, distinguishing it from modern movements against Zionism.

0 Communities Culture

How a wedding in Oklahoma taught a group of police officers and SWAT team members to care about Judaism and Israel

Carla Singer in Forward · 22 Nov

In an unexpected twist, a Jewish wedding in Oklahoma, attended by a diverse group of police officers, SWAT team members, and emergency personnel, became a catalyst for cross-cultural understanding and support for Israel.

0 Politics Leadership

Mark Mellman, pollster who championed Democrats and Israel, dies

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 21 Nov

Mark Mellman, a prominent Democratic pollster and staunch advocate for pro-Israel policies within the Democratic Party, passed away after a lengthy illness.

0 Art Politics

Judy Chicago’s feminist art lands in Tel Aviv — igniting a boycott call and hard questions about Israel

Karen Chernick in JTA · 21 Nov

Judy Chicago's feminist art exhibit, "What If Women Ruled the World?," at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, has sparked controversy amid ongoing tensions in the region.

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