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‘Hostage’ Memoir May Well Become A Classic

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 4 Dec

Eli Sharabi's memoir, "Hostage," has quickly achieved best-seller status in Israel and is now drawing international acclaim as a moving testament to his harrowing experience as a captive of Hamas for 491 days.

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Hostage’s remains returned to Israel, as Trump says Gaza ceasefire’s next phase is ‘going to happen pretty soon’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 4 Dec

Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai agricultural worker in Israel, was identified as the remains handed over by Hamas, marking a significant turn in the hostage situation from the Oct. 7 massacre.

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Hostage’s remains returned to Israel, as Trump says Gaza ceasefire’s next phase is ‘going to happen pretty soon’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 4 Dec

Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai agricultural worker in Israel, was identified as the remains handed over by Hamas, marking a significant turn in the hostage situation from the Oct. 7 massacre.

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Rebuilding Coalitions toward a Just Future for All

Abigail Levine in Sources · 4 Dec

In the wake of increased tensions following the outbreak of war in Israel and Gaza on October 7, questions have emerged about the space for Jewish involvement in broader social justice movements.

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A Zionism for the Future

Chaim Seidler-Feller in Sources · 4 Dec

Chaim Seidler-Feller explores the challenging task of reconciling Jewish ethics with Zionist nationalism.

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In Praise of Compromise: Two Models for Navigating Conflicting Values

Joshua Kullock in Sources · 4 Dec

In the face of rising polarization among Jewish communities globally, Joshua Kullock urges a re-evaluation of the concept of compromise through a Jewish moral framework.

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NYC principal turns down Holocaust survivor’s talk over his ‘messages around Israel and Palestine’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 3 Dec

A New York City middle school principal, Arin Rusch, rejected a presentation by Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann due to concerns with his material relating to Israel and Palestine.

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How Should We Think About Boycotts?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 2 Dec

Peter Beinart facilitates a discussion on the nature and impact of boycotts, featuring experts Zackie Achmat, a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, and Mazin Qumsiyeh, an authority on Palestinian non-violent resistance.

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To be fair, we should put 'Palestinian' in quotation marks.

David E. Firester, Ph.D. in Future of Jewish · 2 Dec

David E. Firester's guest essay explores the historical and political origins of the term 'Palestinian,' advocating for quotation marks to be used when referring to Palestinian identity claims prior to the 20th century.

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To be fair, we should put 'Palestinian' in quotation marks.

David E. Firester, Ph.D. in Future of Jewish · 2 Dec

David E. Firester's guest essay explores the historical and political origins of the term 'Palestinian,' advocating for quotation marks to be used when referring to Palestinian identity claims prior to the 20th century.

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To be fair, we should put 'Palestinian' in quotation marks.

David E. Firester, Ph.D. in Future of Jewish · 2 Dec

David E. Firester's guest essay explores the historical and political origins of the term 'Palestinian,' advocating for quotation marks to be used when referring to Palestinian identity claims prior to the 20th century.

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To be fair, we should put 'Palestinian' in quotation marks.

David E. Firester, Ph.D. in Future of Jewish · 2 Dec

David E. Firester's guest essay explores the historical and political origins of the term 'Palestinian,' advocating for quotation marks to be used when referring to Palestinian identity claims prior to the 20th century.

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I was interrogated by Israeli authorities — I know why they're terrified of peace activists like me

Zak Witus in Forward · 2 Dec

Zak Witus, Director of Young Leadership and Education at the New Israel Fund, recounts his interrogation by Israeli authorities at Ben-Gurion Airport due to materials in his luggage that supported both Israeli and Palestinian peace efforts.

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I was interrogated by Israeli authorities — I know why they're terrified of peace activists like me

Zak Witus in Forward · 2 Dec

Zak Witus, Director of Young Leadership and Education at the New Israel Fund, recounts his interrogation by Israeli authorities at Ben-Gurion Airport due to materials in his luggage that supported both Israeli and Palestinian peace efforts.

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Dublin city councillors accuse Israel and ‘Zionist lobby’ of quashing proposal to rename Herzog Park

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 2 Dec

The controversy surrounding Herzog Park in Dublin escalates as city councillors debate a proposal to rename the park, originally named after Chaim Herzog, an Irish-born president of Israel, due to his role in Israel's Zionist history.

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If Israel reinstates the death penalty, it will betray Jewish values — and Jewish history

Michael Zoosman in Forward · 2 Dec

Michael Zoosman argues that Israel's consideration of reinstating the death penalty for terrorists contradicts Jewish values and could harm Israel's international standing and moral authority.

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StopAntisemitism’s ‘Antisemite of the Year’ finalists include Tucker Carlson and Ms. Rachel, but not Nick Fuentes

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 1 Dec

StopAntisemitism, an activist group known for spotlighting individuals accused of antisemitism, announced its 2023 Antisemite of the Year finalists.

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Pope Leo meets with Erdogan, says two-state solution is the ‘only’ path forward in Middle East

Grace Gilson in Forward · 1 Dec

Pope Leo XIV, in his first international tour since taking office, has emphasized a two-state solution as the only viable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Israel's Miracle Mission

Jewdicious · 1 Dec

A compelling account of an intricate Israeli intelligence operation that ultimately led to the capture of Dr. Marwan al-Hams, a Hamas military doctor thought responsible for concealing the body of IDF Lieutenant Hadar Goldin since 2014.

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The Trump administration’s dangerous obsession with Jews

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 1 Dec

Ken Silverman's article critiques the Trump administration's policies, highlighting its focus on providing unique protections against antisemitism in higher education, as outlined in its agreement with Northwestern University.

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The Trump administration’s dangerous obsession with Jews

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 1 Dec

Ken Silverman's article critiques the Trump administration's policies, highlighting its focus on providing unique protections against antisemitism in higher education, as outlined in its agreement with Northwestern University.

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The Trump administration’s dangerous obsession with Jews

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 1 Dec

Ken Silverman's article critiques the Trump administration's policies, highlighting its focus on providing unique protections against antisemitism in higher education, as outlined in its agreement with Northwestern University.

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After facing criticism, Dublin tables proposal to rename Herzog Park — for now

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 1 Dec

Dublin City Council's controversial proposal to rename Herzog Park, honoring Chaim Herzog, has been temporarily shelved amid significant criticism.

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Rabbis should stay out of politics.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 29 Nov

Joshua Hoffman argues that rabbis should steer clear of political involvement to protect their spiritual authority and communal unity.

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Rabbis should stay out of politics.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 29 Nov

Joshua Hoffman argues that rabbis should steer clear of political involvement to protect their spiritual authority and communal unity.

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