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France bans Smotrich as 6 countries impose new sanctions over Israeli settler violence

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 10 Jun

France, alongside five other countries, has imposed sanctions on Israeli groups in response to increasing settler violence in the West Bank.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Feminism’s Jewish Problem

Nicole Lampert in Tablet · 30 Mar

Nicole Lampert discusses Phyllis Chesler's observations on the fracture within modern feminism over Zionism and antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Synagogues size up security after Michigan attack amid intensifying risks

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 13 Mar

Following the recent attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, Jewish security experts are urging synagogues to enhance their security measures amidst increasing antisemitic threats.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack identified as Ayman Ghazali, an immigrant from Lebanon

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 13 Mar

Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Lebanon, has been identified as the assailant in an attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

0 Ethics Communities

Checks, charities and conversion classes: What the Epstein files show about Jeffrey Epstein’s Jewish world

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 26 Feb

Jeffrey Epstein's extensive involvement with Jewish communities and causes has come to light following a recent release of files.

0 Communities Politics

Editor's Note

Sapir · 25 Feb

"Editor's Note" in Sapir reflects on the evolving nature of Jewish aspiration following the crises faced since October 7.

0 Sports Gender/Identity

Jack Hughes’ Jewish Mom, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, Is a Hockey Legend, Too

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 23 Feb

Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, the mother of NHL star Jack Hughes, is a celebrated figure in ice hockey, sharing in her family's Olympic triumph.

0 Politics Israel

The Hidden Truth Behind Gaza's Board of Peace

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Jan

Gaza's strategic importance and the formation of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace highlights a shift in global diplomacy, possibly representing a move towards a reimagined international governance system that might challenge the role of the United Nations.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ despite misgivings about Qatari, Turkish participation

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Jan

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to join President Donald Trump's newly formed Board of Peace, a controversial global body designed to oversee the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Israel faces its most important test since 1973.

Guy Goldstein in Future of Jewish · 12 Dec 2025

Guy Goldstein argues that Israel is at a critical juncture not seen since 1973, facing immense diplomatic pressure from a coordinated Arab bloc seeking influence over the Palestinian cause, while the U.S.—weakened by transactional diplomacy under Trump—finds its leverage diminished.

0 Politics History

How would Jews fleeing Europe have fared under Trump's anti-immigration policies?

Terrence Petty in Forward · 29 Nov 2025

The article explores the potential fate of Jewish and other refugees had they faced the anti-immigration policies under Donald Trump's administration, likening these policies to a form of racial purity code reminiscent of Nazi values.

0 Culture Communities

DNA test kits spark a surge of online conversions to Judaism in the U.S.

Stewart Ain in Forward · 28 Nov 2025

As the prevalence of DNA testing kits grows, many individuals in the U.S., like Angie Claudio-Rodriguez and Joe Martin, are discovering Jewish ancestry previously hidden due to historical circumstances such as the Inquisition.

0 Philosophy Politics

We need to be honest: Some cultures are better than others.

Frederick Alexander in Future of Jewish · 27 Nov 2025

Frederick Alexander critiques the concept of cultural relativism, arguing that not all cultures promote human flourishing equally.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

REVIEW: ‘Body: My Life in Parts’

Judy Bolton-Fasman in Hadassah · 23 Nov 2025

Nina Lichtenstein's memoir, "Body: My Life in Parts," offers a unique exploration of identity, transformation, and cultural integration, using her own body as a narrative device.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is paying for the West's moral narcissism.

Paul Friesen in Future of Jewish · 18 Nov 2025

Paul Friesen criticizes what he perceives as the West's ineffective approach to Middle East peace, characterizing it as an exercise in moral vanity rather than a productive strategy.

0 Philosophy History

What Milton Friedman Got Wrong

Sapir · 12 Nov 2025

The article critically examines Milton Friedman's views on capitalism and its relationship with Judaism, highlighting Friedman's misunderstanding of Jewish ambivalence towards capitalism.

0 Culture Torah

Why the story of Noah's Ark seems timelier than ever

Lauren Hakimi in Forward · 22 Oct 2025

Lauren Hakimi explores the timeless relevance of the Noah's Ark narrative in the context of modern climate fiction, particularly through Charlotte McConaghy’s novel "Wild Dark Shore."

0 Sports Antisemitism

British PM denounces ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at upcoming Aston Villa soccer match

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Oct 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly criticized the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an upcoming soccer match against Aston Villa, condemning the move as displaying antisemitism and emphasizing the police's role in ensuring safety for all fans.

0 Politics Israel

Thank God - They Are Finally Home

Emes Ve-Emunah · 15 Oct 2025

The recently completed negotiations have led to the release of 20 hostages taken by Hamas and a ceasefire agreement which includes Hamas's disarmament under international supervision.

0 Jewish Law History

Sarah Hurwitz wants Jews to stop apologizing and start learning

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 12 Oct 2025

Sarah Hurwitz, a former White House speechwriter, continues her exploration of Jewish identity with her new book, "As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us."

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu and the Trump Peace Plan

Emes Ve-Emunah · 9 Oct 2025

The article discusses the recent developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and credits Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former President Donald Trump for orchestrating a peace agreement with Hamas that facilitates the release of hostages.

0 Politics Israel

Donald Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize. Some Israelis and Jews say he should get it.

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 9 Oct 2025

In the wake of a significant ceasefire deal brokered by Donald Trump aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas conflict, a debate has emerged regarding his potential candidacy for the Nobel Peace Prize.

0 Sports Politics

European soccer reportedly set to ban Israel over Gaza war, blocking it from World Cup qualification

Louis Keene in Forward · 26 Sep 2025

The European soccer governing body, UEFA, is reportedly considering a ban on Israel from international competition, which would block Israel from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

0 Politics Culture

Kamala’s Score Settling. Trump’s Terrible Autism Press Conference. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 24 Sep 2025

In its latest edition, The Free Press covers a range of topics, including Kamala Harris's new memoir, which provides an unexpectedly candid glimpse into her political experiences and tensions within the Biden administration.

0 Politics Israel

And then they recognized Islamist supremacy.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Sep 2025

The article critiques recent moves by the UK, Canada, and Australia to recognize Palestinian statehood without preconditions, arguing that such decisions effectively reward Hamas' violent resistance against Israel and undermine sensible diplomacy.

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