Palestinian Territories

Dozens of members of UK’s largest Jewish group sign letter condemning war in Gaza

Grace Gilson in JTA · 16 Apr

Members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, comprising about 10% of its deputies, have publicly condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza through a letter published in the Financial Times.

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Backing fellow Jewish entertainer Hannah Einbinder, Ben Platt says his Jewish identity is ‘not defined’ by Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA · 16 Apr

Ben Platt, renowned Jewish actor, has recently expressed that his Jewish identity is defined more by cultural and interpersonal connections than by the state of Israel, aligning himself with fellow actor Hannah Einbinder.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Arson suspect attacked Shapiro over pro-Israel stances, search warrant says

Louis Keene in Forward · 16 Apr

The recent arson attack on the Pennsylvania Governor's residence is reportedly tied to alleged antisemitic and anti-Israel motives, as the suspect Cody Balmer expressed anger over Governor Josh Shapiro's pro-Israel stance.

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Israelis can no longer enter the Maldives after Palestinian-solidarity ban goes into effect

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 16 Apr

The Maldives has officially implemented a ban prohibiting Israeli passport holders from entering the country, a move prompted by its government as a gesture of solidarity with Palestinians following Israel's military actions in Gaza.

0 Culture Holidays

Why Jews Added a Lemon to Their Seder Plates This Year

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 15 Apr

In a heartfelt addition to the traditional Passover seder, many Jews included a lemon on their plates this year, following the poignant call from Rachel Goldberg-Polin.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Harvard defends its response to antisemitism in rejecting White House demands

Grace Gilson in JTA · 15 Apr

Harvard University is rebuffing the Trump administration's demands to intensify its efforts against antisemitism, which have resulted in a $2.2 billion federal funding freeze.

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Rev. Munther Isaac on the Christian Response to Gaza

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 15 Apr

Rev. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian minister from Bethlehem, discusses his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible and the Genocide in Gaza," with author Peter Beinart.

0 Politics Israel

Pro-Israel groups called for Mohsen Mahdawi’s deportation. He was arrested at a citizenship interview.

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 15 Apr

Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist and permanent U.S. resident, was arrested by ICE at a citizenship interview, amid a crackdown encouraged by far-right pro-Israel groups like Betar and Canary Mission.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Student protesters being deported are not ‘martyrs and heroes,’ says former antisemitism envoy

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 15 Apr

Deborah Lipstadt, former U.S. special envoy to combat antisemitism, addresses the contentious issue of international students facing deportation linked to pro-Palestinian activism under the Trump administration.

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The Greatest Conspiracy Theory Ever Told — And the Real Conspiracy Nobody Talks About

Andrew Pessin in Future of Jewish · 14 Apr

Andrew Pessin's essay delves into the persistent and widespread influence of "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion," a fabricated antisemitic text that purported to reveal a Jewish conspiracy for world domination.

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The Greatest Conspiracy Theory Ever Told — And the Real Conspiracy Nobody Talks About

Andrew Pessin in Future of Jewish · 14 Apr

Andrew Pessin's essay delves into the persistent and widespread influence of "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion," a fabricated antisemitic text that purported to reveal a Jewish conspiracy for world domination.

0 Culture History

The Passover story isn't true. It's something better.

Binyamin Zev Wolf in Future of Jewish · 12 Apr

Binyamin Zev Wolf explores the enduring power and significance of the Passover story, regardless of its questioned historical accuracy.

0 Politics Education

“The Encampments” – Resilience and Free Speech on Campus

Daniel Kushner in New Voices · 11 Apr

The article reviews "The Encampments," a documentary by Kei Pritsker and Michael T. Workman that explores pro-Palestinian student activism at Columbia University.

0 Holidays Politics

For a second straight Passover, Jews mark Festival of Freedom while hostages remain in Gaza

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 11 Apr

Jewish families worldwide are grappling with the bittersweet celebration of Passover, emphasizing the holiday's message of freedom while 24 living hostages remain captive in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Bungling the Good Things

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Apr

The episode delves into the ongoing challenges faced by the Trump administration in dealing with international relations, particularly concerning hostages with Hamas, negotiations with Iran, and diplomatic dynamics.

0 Antisemitism Philosophy

A 3,500-Year-Old Story That Explains Antisemitism Today

Raphael Shore in Future of Jewish · 11 Apr

Rabbi Raphael Shore examines the enduring nature of antisemitism through the lens of the Exodus story, arguing that antisemitism is rooted not in superficial excuses but in the deeper perception of Jews as a spiritual and ideological threat.

0 Communities Education

Seize the opportunities: A call for renewing Catholic-Jewish collaboration

eJewishPhilanthropy · 11 Apr

Easter remains a challenging time for Jewish communities due to continuing negative theological interpretations associated with the holiday.

0 Holidays Politics

Jon Polin, father of slain hostage Hersh: Jews should 'lean in to the pain' this Passover

Haaretz Weekly · 10 Apr

Jon Polin, father of hostage victim Hersh Goldberg-Polin, discusses the profound impact of his son's death and the captivity of 59 hostages on celebrating Passover, urging Jews to emphasize the somber realities over festivities.

0 Politics History

The “Our Version” Edition

Promised Podcast · 10 Apr

Linda Gradstein, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron explore the IDF's shifting narrative about the tragic shooting of 15 Palestinians in rescue vehicles and discuss its wider implications on trust in military accounts.

0 Politics History

The “Our Version” Edition

Promised Podcast · 10 Apr

Linda Gradstein, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron explore the IDF's shifting narrative about the tragic shooting of 15 Palestinians in rescue vehicles and discuss its wider implications on trust in military accounts.

0 Politics Philosophy

A Palestinian Minister on how Christians Should Respond to Gaza

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 10 Apr

Renowned Palestinian minister Munther Isaac will join a Zoom call hosted by Peter Beinart to discuss his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible and the Genocide in Gaza."

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A Palestinian Minister on how Christians Should Respond to Gaza

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 10 Apr

Renowned Palestinian minister Munther Isaac will join a Zoom call hosted by Peter Beinart to discuss his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible and the Genocide in Gaza."

0 Politics Communities

This Week’s Top 5 — Handpicked for You

Future of Jewish · 10 Apr

Future of Jewish is a publication dedicated to providing nuanced, in-depth coverage of topics related to Judaism, Israel, and Jewish communities worldwide.

0 Politics Torah

Why Oct. 7 Victims Are Suing a Palestinian Mogul, with Gary Osen

Unorthodox · 10 Apr

Attorney Gary Osen discusses a lawsuit involving Palestinian-American mogul Bashar Masri, whose real estate properties in Gaza allegedly served as Hamas attack sites.

0 Politics Israel

Freed hostage Liri Albag responds to backlash over Netanyahu criticism: ‘I fear what we have become’

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 10 Apr

Liri Albag, an Israeli soldier recently freed from Hamas captivity, has faced significant online abuse from Benjamin Netanyahu supporters after criticizing the prime minister for her ordeal.

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