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0 Politics Israel

The vast majority of Israelis are worried about declining US support for Israel, survey finds

Grace Gilson in Forward · 5 Jan

A recent survey by the Ruderman Family Foundation reveals considerable anxiety among Israelis regarding waning support for Israel from the American public, with concerns expressed by nearly 80% of respondents.

0 Leadership Israel

Two Heroes For Our Time

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 5 Jan

Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin have become prominent advocates for Israeli hostages following the abduction of their son, Hersh, by Hamas on October 7.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Jewish Establishment’s Attacks on Mamdani Aren’t Only Illogical

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 5 Jan

Ken Silverman discusses the criticisms faced by Zohran Mamdani, following his role in repealing controversial antisemitism and Israel-related policies in New York City.

0 Politics Israel

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Gaza

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 1 Jan

Peter Beinart's upcoming Zoom call, featuring guest Philip Gordon from the Brookings Institution, will focus on the Biden-Harris administration's approach to Israel and Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

How Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani’s politics shaped New York City’s new mayor

Grace Gilson in JTA · 1 Jan

New York City's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is heavily influenced by his parents' pro-Palestinian politics, a backdrop that contextualizes his democratic socialist stances as well as his support for BDS.

0 Communities Leadership

These are the heroes who defined 2025 in the Jewish world.

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 31 Dec 2025

In 2025, the Jewish world was shaped by remarkable acts of heroism and resilience amid significant global challenges.

0 Politics Israel

Saudi Arabia pivots from moderation

Emily Jacobs in Jewish Insider · 31 Dec 2025

Saudi Arabia is shifting its regional strategy, moving away from its traditional moderating role in the Middle East and closer to Islamist-aligned nations like Qatar and Turkey.

0 Politics Israel

Rep. Randy Fine’s incendiary comments on Muslims alarm many Jews — without denting his standing on the pro-Israel right

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 30 Dec 2025

Congressman Randy Fine, a Jewish freshman from Florida, has been the focal point of controversy due to his inflammatory remarks against Muslims, presenting a dilemma for the pro-Israel right.

0 Politics Israel

Rep. Randy Fine’s incendiary comments on Muslims alarm many Jews — without denting his standing on the pro-Israel right

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 30 Dec 2025

Congressman Randy Fine, a Jewish freshman from Florida, has been the focal point of controversy due to his inflammatory remarks against Muslims, presenting a dilemma for the pro-Israel right.

0 Politics Israel

Israel suspends operations of multiple humanitarian organizations in Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders

Grace Gilson in Forward · 30 Dec 2025

Israel has halted the operations of over three dozen humanitarian organizations in Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders, due to new registration requirements intended to prevent Hamas exploitation.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and America are rewriting the world order.

Bob Goldberg in Future of Jewish · 30 Dec 2025

In a guest essay, Bob Goldberg argues that the strategic alliance between Israel and the U.S., exemplified by recent interactions between leaders Netanyahu and Trump, marks a shift from a multilateral, diplomacy-focused world order to one grounded in unilateral preemption and raw power.

0 Politics Israel

Trump, hosting Netanyahu in Florida, says next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan will begin ‘as quickly as we can’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 29 Dec 2025

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Florida to discuss the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan, which has seen slow progress since its inception.

0 Politics Israel

Do NYTimes Photos Suggest Bias Toward Israel? Take A Look

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 29 Dec 2025

Gary Rosenblatt critiques The New York Times' annual 'Year In Pictures' selection, highlighting what he perceives as an imbalance in their portrayal of the Israel-Gaza conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Do NYTimes Photos Suggest Bias Toward Israel? Take A Look

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 29 Dec 2025

Gary Rosenblatt critiques The New York Times' annual 'Year In Pictures' selection, highlighting what he perceives as an imbalance in their portrayal of the Israel-Gaza conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Do NYTimes Photos Suggest Bias Toward Israel? Take A Look

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 29 Dec 2025

Gary Rosenblatt critiques The New York Times' annual 'Year In Pictures' selection, highlighting what he perceives as an imbalance in their portrayal of the Israel-Gaza conflict.

0 Politics Culture

‘Jesus is Palestinian’ billboard sparks debate

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 29 Dec 2025

A Times Square billboard proclaiming "Merry Christmas" alongside the message "Jesus is Palestinian" has ignited a heated debate among diverse communities.

0 Politics Culture

The Palestine Exception to Free Speech Rarely Ends with Palestine

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 29 Dec 2025

Ken Silverman explores Bari Weiss's career and her selective approach to free speech, focusing on what he terms the "Palestine Exception."

0 Politics Culture

The Palestine Exception to Free Speech Rarely Ends with Palestine

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 29 Dec 2025

Ken Silverman explores Bari Weiss's career and her selective approach to free speech, focusing on what he terms the "Palestine Exception."

0 Politics History

Calling Jesus a 'Palestinian' is more dangerous than most people think.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 Dec 2025

Accusations that Jesus was Palestinian, a narrative recently popularized in social media and political discourse, misrepresent historical facts and highlight a broader issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: the contentious struggle over reality and information.

0 Politics History

Calling Jesus a 'Palestinian' is more dangerous than most people think.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 Dec 2025

Accusations that Jesus was Palestinian, a narrative recently popularized in social media and political discourse, misrepresent historical facts and highlight a broader issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: the contentious struggle over reality and information.

0 Politics History

Calling Jesus a 'Palestinian' is more dangerous than most people think.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 Dec 2025

Accusations that Jesus was Palestinian, a narrative recently popularized in social media and political discourse, misrepresent historical facts and highlight a broader issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: the contentious struggle over reality and information.

0 Politics History

Calling Jesus a 'Palestinian' is more dangerous than most people think.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 Dec 2025

Accusations that Jesus was Palestinian, a narrative recently popularized in social media and political discourse, misrepresent historical facts and highlight a broader issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: the contentious struggle over reality and information.

0 Literature Holocaust

The Holocaust survivor writer who can help us through this ominous era

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 27 Dec 2025

Arnošt Lustig, a Czech Jewish writer and Holocaust survivor, used his harrowing experiences in Nazi concentration camps to create profound art that explores justice and humanity.

0 Communities History

18 notable Jews who died in 2025

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Dec 2025

2025 saw the passing of 18 notable Jewish figures who significantly impacted various fields including film, architecture, politics, and Jewish scholarship.

0 Politics Communities

The Religious Left

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 25 Dec 2025

Peter Beinart introduces an intriguing discussion featuring Musya Herzog and Meyer Labin, two figures from distinctive backgrounds—Chabad-Lubavitch and Satmar—who are now involved in Smol Emuni, a group associated with the religious left.

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