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0 Politics Israel

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 29 Jun

The piece explores the complexities and challenges faced by Jewish individuals and politicians navigating support for Palestinian rights against the backdrop of traditional pro-Israel stances.

0 Politics Communities

Judaism, Zionism, and the Promises of America

Michael Koplow in Sources · 28 Jun

Michael Koplow analyzes the evolution of American Jewish identity by reflecting on Louis Brandeis's 1915 address advocating Zionism as inherently American.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Defining Judaism: Religion, Law, Nation, and Our Current Moment

Leora Batnitzky in Sources · 28 Jun

Leora Batnitzky, in her analysis of Judaism's multifaceted identity, explores the evolving definitions of Judaism as religion, law, and nationality, especially in light of contemporary challenges.

0 Politics Ethics

The Key Difference Between Jewish Extremists and Islamists

Alan Mairson in Future of Jewish · 26 Jun

Alan Mairson's essay contrasts Jewish and Islamist extremists by focusing on their respective geopolitical ambitions.

0 Politics Israel

How Israel's strongest partisans destroyed global support for Israel

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 24 Jun

Jay Michaelson, in a piece for The Forward, critiques the policies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies, arguing that their extreme right-wing stance has eroded international and bipartisan support for Israel.

0 Politics Israel

JD Vance is repeating Obama's Middle East mistakes.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 23 Jun

The article argues that U.S. Vice President JD Vance's current Middle East strategy mirrors the controversial path taken by former President Barack Obama, emphasizing potential diplomatic realignments that may empower Israel's adversaries, particularly Iran.

0 Politics Communities

Primary battle between rabbi and Jewish lawyer is a referendum on Mamdani and buffer zones

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 23 Jun

A significant Democratic primary race on New York's Upper West Side has Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay and Jewish lawyer Eli Northrup vying for the State Assembly's District 69 seat.

0 Politics Israel

Lander defeats Goldman, vows to stand up ‘loud’ for Palestinians in Congress

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 23 Jun

Brad Lander secured a significant victory over incumbent Dan Goldman in New York City's 10th Congressional District Democratic primary, focusing heavily on contrasting positions regarding Israel.

0 Politics Israel

New York primary tests Mamdani’s pull and Israel as a campaign issue

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 23 Jun

As New York City Democrats head to the polls for congressional primaries, the election becomes a litmus test for U.S.-Israel relations, influenced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani's democratic socialism and criticism of AIPAC.

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s Defenders Say Legal Equality Would Bring Repression and Bloodshed

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 22 Jun

The discussion questions the argument by some defenders of Israel that achieving legal equality for Jews and Palestinians would lead to authoritarianism and violence.

0 Politics History

An Israeli Takes Down Revisionist 'Debaters'

Jewdicious · 20 Jun

Dr. Einat Wilf delivered a passionate defense of Israel's desire for peace at the Oxford Union, countering the motion that Israel never truly sought peace with Palestine.

0 Politics Torah

Wisdom in the Face of Destruction

Sapir · 18 Jun

In response to the violence and suffering witnessed in the conflict involving Hamas and Israel, the article reflects on Torah teachings about human cruelty and the necessity of memory to prevent recurring evil.

0 Politics Communities

Standing Together founders launch Arab-Jewish party, prompting fears of a fractured Israeli left

JTA · 16 Jun

Amidst Israel's polarized political climate, the founders of the coexistence group Standing Together have initiated a new Arab-Jewish party named A Place for Us All.

0 Television/Film Philosophy

In 'Disclosure Day,' Steven Spielberg finds himself at odds with Jewish thought about aliens

PJ Grisar in Forward · 15 Jun

Steven Spielberg's new film, "Disclosure Day," explores the tensions between faith and the revelation of extraterrestrial life through the lens of Jewish and other religious perspectives.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

The Most Important Jewish Idea I've Heard Since October 7th

Rabbi Steven Abraham in Future of Jewish · 13 Jun

Rabbi Steven Abraham reflects on the concept of 'tragic optimism,' introduced by Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, as a meaningful response to profound grief and suffering.

0 Politics Communities

Abdul El-Sayed is courting Jewish voters — without moderating his views on Israel

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 12 Jun

In the politically pivotal Michigan Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim candidate, is not tempering his critical stance on Israel despite appealing to Jewish voters.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Has No Choice Left But to Stand Up

Jewdicious · 12 Jun

Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador and government official, addresses the historical and ongoing dynamic between Israel and the U.S., asserting that Israel must stand up to American pressure to defend its sovereignty.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ritchie Torres’ challenger reportedly tells fake rabbi he would ‘consider’ going to Gaza

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 10 Jun

Michael Blake, a challenger to Ritchie Torres in the NY-15 Democratic primary, reportedly made controversial statements about Gaza during an online interaction with a parody account posing as a rabbi.

0 Israel Politics

What the Pentagon Can Learn from the IDF

Sapir · 10 Jun

The article discusses the evolving nature of warfare and the need for the United States to learn from Israel's adaptive defense strategies.

0 Politics Culture

School buffer zones bill officially comes back from the dead, with colleges excluded

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 9 Jun

The New York City Council has reintroduced a bill aimed at creating buffer zones around schools to restrict protests, following initial vetoes due to pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel Skewed In Back-To-Back Opeds

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 9 Jun

Gary Rosenblatt critiques two New York Times opinion pieces that he argues unfairly portray Israel as an aggressive expansionist in its conflicts with Lebanon and Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Dave Matthews pushes back on claims his criticism of Israel is antisemitic

Grace Gilson in Forward · 8 Jun

Dave Matthews, frontman of the Dave Matthews Band, has defended himself against accusations of antisemitism following his criticisms of Israel’s policies, particularly regarding the West Bank and Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mamdani’s new criminal justice coordinator resigned from Bronx Defenders amid Oct. 7 turmoil

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 8 Jun

Justine Olderman, formerly the executive director of the Bronx Defenders, found herself amidst controversy following the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel by Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

The Questions Israel's Critics Refuse to Ask

Jewdicious · 8 Jun

Rabbi Steven Abraham critiques Jeremy Ben-Ami's perspective on Israel's political landscape, especially in the wake of violence against Israelis.

0 Politics Israel

A Reply to Sam Harris

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 8 Jun

The piece discusses Ken Silverman's critique of Sam Harris, a prominent U.S. political commentator known for his strong pro-Israel stance.