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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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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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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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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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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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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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Palestinian restaurant opening near Columbia names its location to honor girl killed in Gaza, campus protesters

Grace Gilson in Forward · 29 Nov

A new Palestinian restaurant in New York City, Ayat NYC, has named its new Morningside Heights location "Hinds Hall" in solidarity with pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University.

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After drawing BDS backlash, progressive Jewish writer Peter Beinart apologizes for speaking at Tel Aviv U

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 28 Nov

Peter Beinart, a prominent progressive Jewish writer, faced backlash from the anti-Israel left after speaking at Tel Aviv University, prompting him to apologize.

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The Only Way to Disarm Hamas and Hezbollah

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 28 Nov

The article examines the complex issue of disarming groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, highlighting that these organizations are deeply embedded in ideological and political frameworks that resist disarmament.

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Sarah Hurwitz, former Obama aide, stirs social media firestorm with remarks about Holocaust education

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 26 Nov

Sarah Hurwitz, a former speechwriter for the Obamas and an author, sparked controversy with her remarks at the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly.

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251 hostages were taken to Gaza on Oct. 7. The bodies of these two remain there.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 26 Nov

On October 7, 2023, Hamas took 251 hostages into Gaza, including both living captives and bodies of the deceased, during an attack on Israel.

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Remains of Dror Or, Kibbutz Be’eri father and cheesemaker killed on Oct. 7, returned to Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Nov

Dror Or, a beloved member of Kibbutz Beeri and co-founder of the Beeri Dairy, was killed during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023.

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Finding light in the dark

eJewishPhilanthropy · 26 Nov

In light of growing polarization and discomfort within the Jewish community, notably concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this piece emphasizes the shared values and resilience that unite American Jews.

0 Politics Israel

The UN wants more war.

Shlomo Levin in Future of Jewish · 25 Nov

Rabbi Shlomo Levin critiques the United Nations' stance on a recent ceasefire plan devised by former U.S. President Donald Trump to address the Gaza conflict.

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Zohran Mamdani Sides with the Anti-Israel Mob

The Editors in The Free Press · 22 Nov

Amidst a tumultuous scene outside Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, Palestine activists accused the synagogue of promoting illegal activities related to Israeli settlement recruitment, leading to an intense protest.

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As young Jews move away from Israel, Jewish leaders are reluctant to change their approach

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 21 Nov

Jewish leaders convened at the Jewish Federations of North America's annual conference in Washington, D.C., grappling with the challenge of younger American Jews increasingly distancing themselves from Israel.

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A Short History of the Gaza Strip

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 21 Nov

In his exploration of Anne Irfan's book, "A Short History of the Gaza Strip," Peter Beinart delves into the complex historical narratives that have shaped Gaza.

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‘Israel’s Friendsgiving’ protest at DC train station includes ‘Gaza’s spilled blood’ on the menu

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 21 Nov

A controversial anti-Israel protest at Washington, D.C.'s Union Station, organized by local pro-Palestinian activists, has sparked heated reactions for echoing historical blood libel tropes against Jews.

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National Book Award in nonfiction goes to Gaza polemic ‘One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 20 Nov

At the 2025 National Book Awards, Omar El Akkad's "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This" won the nonfiction prize with its critique of Western liberalism's response to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Imam-led walkout over Jewish participant at CUNY interfaith event draws wide condemnation

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 20 Nov

An interfaith event at City College of New York was controversially disrupted when a Muslim leader led a student walkout against the presence of a Hillel director, whom he referred to as a 'Zionist.'

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Future of Jewish · 19 Nov

Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, provides free, nuanced, and ad-free content aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of Judaism, Israel, and Jewish global issues.