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Harvard Must Not Surrender
Peter Beinart
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The Beinart Notebook
· 18 Aug
Peter Beinart critiques Harvard's potential settlement with the Trump administration, emphasizing the adverse impact on academic freedom, particularly concerning Palestinian studies.
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The Real Reason People Hate Jews
Joshua Hoffman
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Future of Jewish
· 15 Aug
Joshua Hoffman's piece examines the reasons behind ongoing antisemitism, suggesting that Jews are targeted not because of weaknesses but due to their success as a minority.
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The Second Assault on Israeli Women
Meryl Frank
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Hadassah
· 11 Aug
Following the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas against Israeli women, survivors of sexual violence have faced a second assault in the form of malicious online disinformation campaigns.
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As an Israeli political scientist, I resisted thinking this war was a genocide. Here's what changed my mind
Lihi Ben Shitrit
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Forward
· 2 Aug
Israeli political scientist Lihi Ben Shitrit grapples with the difficult question of whether Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide.
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You don't need to support Israel, but don't obsess about us either.
Joshua Hoffman
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Future of Jewish
· 1 Aug
Joshua Hoffman explores the disproportionate global focus on Israel, particularly in Western countries, arguing that while many feel compelled to take a stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israel itself neither needs nor seeks this attention.
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Jews know how to shout ‘Never again.’ It’s time to do that now for Gaza.
JTA
· 25 Jul
The article discusses the need for American Jewish leaders and institutions to vocally oppose what they perceive as genocidal actions against Palestinians in Gaza by drawing on the Jewish moral stance encapsulated in the phrase "Never again."
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The Real Reasons People Care So Much About the Israel-Hamas War
Joshua Hoffman
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Future of Jewish
· 24 Jul
The global fascination with the Israel-Hamas conflict, as analyzed by Joshua Hoffman, is less about direct impact and more about identity politics, virtues signaling, and the ease with which people engage when issues seem morally binary.
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Zionism isn't the issue. Your obsession with Jews is.
Lucy Tabrizi
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Future of Jewish
· 6 Jul
Lucy Tabrizi explores the disproportionate scrutiny and accusations levied against Israel compared to other nations with controversial internal and foreign policies.
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Genocide is not a meme, so stop treating it like one.
Avi Taranto
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Future of Jewish
· 10 Jun
In this essay, Avi Taranto critiques the misuse of the term "genocide" by the pro-Palestinian movement, arguing that it diminishes the gravity and specificity of genuine genocides, such as the Holocaust.
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Trump’s new travel ban will block ‘those in need of real refuge,’ American Jewish Committee says
Andrew Lapin
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JTA
· 5 Jun
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.
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Trump bans travelers from 12 countries, citing attack on Jews in Boulder, Colorado
Philissa Cramer
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JTA
· 5 Jun
Following a recent attack targeting Jews in Boulder, Colorado, President Trump announced an expanded travel ban affecting individuals from 12 countries, primarily Muslim-majority.
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How the Media Manufactured a ‘Genocide’
Zach Goldberg
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Tablet
· 5 Jun
The article by Zach Goldberg examines how media outlets have expanded the application of the term "genocide," particularly in the context of the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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After Boulder attack, Trump revives Muslim travel ban with targeted changes
Jacob Kornbluh
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Forward
· 4 Jun
Following a firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, that injured Jewish marchers, President Trump signed a revised version of his contentious Muslim travel ban.
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USAID funding was a golden cage
eJewishPhilanthropy
· 30 Apr
The closure of USAID has had a devastating impact on global humanitarian aid, abruptly ending vital programs and exposing the vulnerabilities of relying on a single funding source.
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Zionism Remains a Freedom Struggle
Sapir
· 3 Apr
The article explores the unique position of Israel as a postcolonial state that has thrived amidst challenges since its founding.
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Silenced Voices // When trimming fat, one needs a steak knife, not a chainsaw
Ami Magazine
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Ami
· 2 Apr
The article discusses President Trump's executive order to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which manages independent news services like Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe.
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Trump’s War on Big Law. Plus. . .
River Page
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The Free Press
· 31 Mar
Yale constitutional law professor Jed Rubenfeld delves into Donald Trump's actions against major law firms in response to perceived legal criticisms, an issue raising concerns about constitutional boundaries.
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Jews are back as everyone’s go-to target, but I’m looking for a glimpse of light
Jewish Chronicle
· 27 Nov 2024
In a time when Jews face renewed targeting and antisemitic sentiments are pervasive, this deeply personal piece explores the struggle with faith and community engagement amid global crises.
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Irwin Cotler responds to Iran’s assassination attempt on his life: ‘This has to serve as a wake-up call’
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
· 25 Nov 2024
Irwin Cotler, a prominent Canadian human rights advocate, has been under constant police protection following threats from Iranian agents due to his criticism of Iran's transnational interference and repression.
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Jewish Derangement Syndrome
Joshua Hoffman
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Future of Jewish
· 22 Nov 2024
Jewish Derangement Syndrome is a term used to describe the disproportionate and often irrational criticism of Israel, Zionism, and Jewish history, which persists across intellectual circles, social media, and academia.
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Back to Our Roots
Paola Gavin
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Tablet
· 21 Nov 2024
Ginger has played a significant role in Jewish culinary and medicinal traditions for thousands of years, dating back to influences from the Talmud and spanning various Jewish communities such as those from Cochin and Yemen.
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We’re running out of time to preserve endangered Jewish languages. Here’s how we can stop them from being lost forever.
Forward
· 8 Feb 2021
The preservation of endangered Jewish languages, such as Ladino and Judeo-Arabic, is increasingly critical as native speakers pass away, often due to events like the COVID-19 pandemic.