Israel

Did Geopolitics Poison Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake?

Megan Naftali in Moment · 28 Mar

Disney's live-action remake of "Snow White" has sparked controversy and underwhelming box office performance, attributed partly to a geopolitical rift between its stars, Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler.

0 Communities Philosophy

'When in doubt, deliver water'

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 28 Mar

Seba Abudaqa, a Palestinian from Gaza, and Tom Kellner, an Israeli from Berlin, co-founded Clean Shelter, a grassroots nonprofit organization providing vital aid to those displaced by the Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting their pragmatic and humane approach amidst geopolitical complexities.

0 Communities Philosophy

'When in doubt, deliver water'

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 28 Mar

Seba Abudaqa, a Palestinian from Gaza, and Tom Kellner, an Israeli from Berlin, co-founded Clean Shelter, a grassroots nonprofit organization providing vital aid to those displaced by the Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting their pragmatic and humane approach amidst geopolitical complexities.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Ten Years Later

The Cholent in The Cholent · 28 Mar

Joel Magalnick, former editor of JTNews, shares a reflective piece on his tenure and the role of Jewish media in community life.

0 Leadership Education

Cornell’s new Jewish president says he is ‘very comfortable with where Cornell is currently’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 28 Mar

Mike Kotlikoff, newly appointed president of Cornell University, addresses the current climate around student protests and Jewish life on campus amidst pressures from the Trump administration.

0 Culture Politics

Digital breadcrumbs lead to the team behind Jewish Onliner, the AI-powered website that got a Yale scholar suspended

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 28 Mar

Jewish Onliner, an AI-driven website focused on exposing antisemitism and anti-Israel movements, has drawn attention after a report on the site led to the suspension of a Yale University scholar.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Does the WZO Controversy Spell the End of 'Daas Torah'?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 28 Mar

The article explores the evolving role of Daas Torah amid a controversy in the Charedi community regarding participation in the World Zionist Organization (WZO) elections.

0 Culture Israel

Once-isolated Albania hopes for Israeli tourist boom with launch of El Al direct flights

Larry Luxner in JTA · 28 Mar

With El Al launching direct flights from Tel Aviv to Tirana, Albania is positioning itself as a prime destination for Israeli tourists, drawn by its rich history, natural beauty, and burgeoning cultural and economic ties.

0 Culture Israel

Once-isolated Albania hopes for Israeli tourist boom with launch of El Al direct flights

Larry Luxner in JTA · 28 Mar

With El Al launching direct flights from Tel Aviv to Tirana, Albania is positioning itself as a prime destination for Israeli tourists, drawn by its rich history, natural beauty, and burgeoning cultural and economic ties.

0 Politics Communities

WATCH: Inside the Largest Anti-Hamas Protests in Gaza’s Recent History

Tanya Lukyanova in The Free Press · 28 Mar

Gaza is currently experiencing unprecedented anti-Hamas protests, marking a significant moment in the territory's recent history as residents blame the group for ongoing conflict with Israel since October 2023.

0 History Culture

The Great Moror Merchant

Israel Poleyeff in Jewish Action · 28 Mar

Set in 1932, this charming narrative recounts a true story from Jewish Life magazine, showcasing the ingenuity and determination of a Jewish merchant in pre-state Palestine.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu's Multi-Front War

Israel Policy Pod · 28 Mar

The episode delves into Israel's internal political upheavals, including the recent judicial overhaul, a constitutional crisis, and the dynamics of the renewed military offensive in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu's Multi-Front War

Israel Policy Pod · 28 Mar

The episode delves into Israel's internal political upheavals, including the recent judicial overhaul, a constitutional crisis, and the dynamics of the renewed military offensive in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu's Multi-Front War

Israel Policy Pod · 28 Mar

The episode delves into Israel's internal political upheavals, including the recent judicial overhaul, a constitutional crisis, and the dynamics of the renewed military offensive in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu's Multi-Front War

Israel Policy Pod · 28 Mar

The episode delves into Israel's internal political upheavals, including the recent judicial overhaul, a constitutional crisis, and the dynamics of the renewed military offensive in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu's Multi-Front War

Israel Policy Pod · 28 Mar

The episode delves into Israel's internal political upheavals, including the recent judicial overhaul, a constitutional crisis, and the dynamics of the renewed military offensive in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

‘Qatargate’: Explaining the scandal that has Netanyahu panicked

Haaretz Weekly · 28 Mar

Mounting evidence suggests close aides to Prime Minister Netanyahu were possibly involved with Qatari interests, amidst allegations of Qatar's financial support to Hamas prior to and during the October 7 attacks on Israel.

0 Politics Israel

‘Qatargate’: Explaining the scandal that has Netanyahu panicked

Haaretz Weekly · 28 Mar

Mounting evidence suggests close aides to Prime Minister Netanyahu were possibly involved with Qatari interests, amidst allegations of Qatar's financial support to Hamas prior to and during the October 7 attacks on Israel.

0 Education Communities

3/29/25 – Shiur 507 – The YU Settlement: Does the Torah agree to it? | How to prevent children from being left in cars

Halacha Headlines · 28 Mar

Yeshiva University faces controversy over the establishment of a campus LGBTQ club amid discussions about the role of religious values and halachic observance in modern educational settings.

0 Politics Israel

Gaza needs a new paradigm.

Future of Jewish · 28 Mar

Rachel Peck discusses the need for a new approach to the ongoing conflict involving Gaza and Israel, reacting to Donald Trump's controversial proposal to transform Gaza into a resort area.

0 Communities Politics

Back to basics: Critical moments in Israel-Diaspora relations

eJewishPhilanthropy · 28 Mar

The essay examines the complex and evolving relationship between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora, emphasizing the historical and cultural ties established since Israel's founding.

0 Communities Politics

Back to basics: Critical moments in Israel-Diaspora relations

eJewishPhilanthropy · 28 Mar

The essay examines the complex and evolving relationship between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora, emphasizing the historical and cultural ties established since Israel's founding.

0 Education Jewish Law

Why the Torah should be our North Star

eJewishPhilanthropy · 28 Mar

This piece underscores the Torah's role as a guiding force in addressing contemporary Jewish challenges, as supported by a new report from the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies.

0 Ethics Israel

Cognitive Dissonance

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 28 Mar

Natan Slifkin discusses the cognitive dissonance experienced by American religious Jews who revere the charedi community for their dedication to Torah, yet are confronted with the reality of their opposition to key aspects of Israeli national life, such as military service and economic participation.

0 Ethics Israel

Cognitive Dissonance

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 28 Mar

Natan Slifkin discusses the cognitive dissonance experienced by American religious Jews who revere the charedi community for their dedication to Torah, yet are confronted with the reality of their opposition to key aspects of Israeli national life, such as military service and economic participation.

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