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The case for Jewish optimism in 2026

Rob Eshman in Forward · 31 Dec 2025

Jewish optimism, despite the predictable cycles of alarm and hardship, can be rooted in recent global and local improvements.

0 Education Antisemitism

America is teaching kids to hate Jews — and even itself.

Eric Buesing in Future of Jewish · 27 Dec 2025

Eric Buesing's essay explores the influence of foreign funding on American academic and educational institutions, particularly focusing on the negative perception of Israel and rising antisemitism in the U.S. Buesing argues that curriculum materials developed at esteemed universities, with significant financial contributions from Middle Eastern countries, subtly propagate narratives against Israel and Western civilization.

0 Politics Israel

Farewell to the Abraham Accords

Lee Smith in Tablet · 18 Nov 2025

The article by Lee Smith examines the complicated legacy of the Abraham Accords and the geopolitical dynamics between the United States, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump nominee for Kuwait ambassador, grilled at confirmation hearing, loses support over Israel views

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 23 Oct 2025

The confirmation of Amer Ghalib, nominated by Donald Trump to be the ambassador to Kuwait, faces significant opposition from Republicans in the Senate due to his controversial views on Israel and Jews.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I read the UN 'genocide' report so you don't have to.

Kyle Orton in Future of Jewish · 19 Sep 2025

Kyle Orton critiques a UN report alleging Israel's genocidal intent in its response to Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

Trump forced an end to the Iran war. Is Israel's war in Gaza next?

Haaretz Weekly · 26 Jun 2025

Shira Efron, research director of the Israel Policy Forum, discusses the precarious state of Israel-Iran relations post-Trump-imposed Iranian ceasefire and its implications on the ongoing war in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

A Spectacular Feat

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami · 25 Jun 2025

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter delves into the military career and insights of General John M. "Jack" Keane, a decorated former vice chief of staff of the US Army.

0 Politics Israel

Peace in the Middle East requires strength, not negotiations.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 Jun 2025

Peace in the Middle East hinges on demonstrating strength rather than engaging in negotiations, argues Joshua Hoffman in his comprehensive analysis.

0 Politics Israel

Niall Ferguson and Yoav Gallant: Israel Has Done Most of the Job. Only Trump Can Finish It.

Niall Ferguson in The Free Press · 19 Jun 2025

Niall Ferguson argues that President Trump faces a pivotal decision on whether to intervene militarily to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions, asserting that Israel has nearly completed the task.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump’s new travel ban will block ‘those in need of real refuge,’ American Jewish Committee says

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 5 Jun 2025

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has criticized President Trump's new travel ban, which targets 12 countries, mostly with Muslim majorities, arguing that it unjustly blocks individuals seeking refuge and lacks a clear connection to curbing antisemitism in the U.S.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump bans travelers from 12 countries, citing attack on Jews in Boulder, Colorado

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 5 Jun 2025

Following a recent attack targeting Jews in Boulder, Colorado, President Trump announced an expanded travel ban affecting individuals from 12 countries, primarily Muslim-majority.

0 Politics Communities

After Boulder attack, Trump revives Muslim travel ban with targeted changes

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 4 Jun 2025

Following a firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, that injured Jewish marchers, President Trump signed a revised version of his contentious Muslim travel ban.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Far right capitalizes on Boulder attack to spread anti-Muslim, anti-Arab hate

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 3 Jun 2025

In the aftermath of a firebombing at a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado, perpetrated by Mohammed Sabry Soliman, federal authorities are dealing with both the criminal investigation and a surge of generalizations against Muslims and Arabs by various right-wing figures.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Man charged with hate crime in Boulder firebombing wanted to ‘kill all Zionist people,’ FBI says

JTA Staff in JTA · 3 Jun 2025

Mohamed Sabry Soliman has been charged with attempted murder and a hate crime for allegedly firebombing a pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, injuring 12 people.

0 History Politics

The Jewish state exists because it was never allowed to be weak.

Daniel Greenfield in Future of Jewish · 31 May 2025

Daniel Greenfield's essay delves into the historical resilience and strength of Israel, underscoring the pivotal moments that have shaped the Jewish state's survival.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Supporting Israel should not be controversial.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 May 2025

Joshua Hoffman's article explores why support for Israel is often met with resistance and misunderstanding, particularly in Western discourse.

0 Politics Israel

Iran isn't building a 'civilian' nuclear program.

Daniel Greenfield in Future of Jewish · 15 May 2025

Daniel Greenfield argues that Iran's pursuit of a nuclear program is not driven by a need for energy but rather an ambition to develop nuclear weapons.

0 Politics Israel

The Stupid Simple Way to Defeat Hamas and Jihadism

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 19 Mar 2025

Nachum Kaplan's essay critiques global inaction towards Hamas, advocating for a unified, forceful international response akin to the reaction against Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.

0 Politics Antisemitism

This mayor helped Trump win Arab American voters in Michigan. His reward: An ambassadorship.

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Mar 2025

Amer Ghalib, the mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan, has been nominated by President Trump to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Kuwait after aiding Trump's electoral success among Arab American voters in the state.

0 Television/Film Culture

The hero of the Netflix series 'Mo' faces struggles that might seem familiar to Sholem Aleichem

Sheerly Avni in Forward · 14 Feb 2025

The article discusses Mo Amer's Netflix series "Mo," drawing parallels between the show's Palestinian main character, Mo Najjad, and Tevye the Milkman from Sholem Aleichem's tales.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Nearly half the globe has ‘elevated levels’ of antisemitic beliefs, ADL survey finds

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 14 Jan 2025

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reports a significant rise in global antisemitic beliefs, with nearly half of adults worldwide exhibiting such attitudes, according to their Global 100 survey.

0 Politics Israel

Inside the Middle East: How War, Ceasefires, and Trump’s Arrival Are Reshaping the Middle East

Decision Points · 9 Dec 2024

David Makovsky and Bernard Haykel analyze the shifting geopolitical landscape of the Middle East following military and diplomatic developments involving Iran, Hezbollah, and Saudi Arabia, amid the backdrop of President Trump's unpredictable influence on the region.

0 Politics Culture

Volatile Emotions

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 14 Nov 2024

Arielle Angel, Naomi Klein, and Hala Alyan discuss the role of emotions like grief and rage in the movement for Palestinian liberation and how these emotions intersect with political strategies.

0 Politics History

Why America Stopped Winning Wars

Dan Zamansky in Tablet · 8 Nov 2024

The piece by Dan Zamansky delves into why the United States ceased achieving decisive victories in wars post-World War II.

0 Politics Television/Film

‘Wonder Woman’ Faces Ban In Lebanon — Because Gal Gadot Is Israeli

Forward · 30 May 2017

"Wonder Woman," starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot, faces a potential ban in Lebanon due to the country's ongoing state of war with Israel and its policy of prohibiting Israeli goods and contact with Israeli citizens.

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