Gaza, 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.

0 Culture Politics

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 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

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.

0 Antisemitism History

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 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 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 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.

0 Politics Israel

Why Liberal American Jews Should Boycott the World Zionist Congress

guestpost in Jewschool · 9 Apr

Akiva Lichtenberg argues that liberal American Jews should abstain from voting in the World Zionist Congress (WZC) elections, as the institution has become irrelevant and counterproductive to their values.

0 Politics Israel

Senate confirms Mike Huckabee as Israel ambassador

Grace Gilson in JTA · 9 Apr

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Mike Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor and Christian Zionist, as the new ambassador to Israel, with a 53-46 vote.

0 Politics Israel

Most Americans don’t want the US to conquer Gaza, Pew survey finds

Ben Sales in JTA · 9 Apr

A Pew Research Center survey highlights that a majority of Americans, 62%, oppose former President Donald Trump's idea of the U.S. taking over Gaza, with 46% considering it likely he might pursue this policy.

0 Antisemitism History

Jewish success isn't despite antisemitism. It's because of it.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 9 Apr

Joshua Hoffman argues that Jewish success has historically been nurtured through adversity and antisemitism.

0 Politics Communities

Gazans Standing Up To Hamas?

Jewdicious · 8 Apr

The article discusses recent reports of Palestinians in Gaza protesting against Hamas, a significant development given Hamas's oppressive control over the area.

0 Communities Education

Oct. 7 drove Jewish and Muslim teens apart. A dialogue group in L.A. brought them together.

Madeleine Kashkooli in JTA · 8 Apr

In the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel and the subsequent escalation of conflict, tensions between Jewish and Muslim communities have intensified, prompting a need for dialogue.

0 Communities Education

Oct. 7 drove Jewish and Muslim teens apart. A dialogue group in L.A. brought them together.

Madeleine Kashkooli in JTA · 8 Apr

In the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel and the subsequent escalation of conflict, tensions between Jewish and Muslim communities have intensified, prompting a need for dialogue.

0 Politics History

You can support a Palestinian state without lying — so why do they?

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 8 Apr

Nachum Kaplan critiques the pro-Palestinian movement for promoting falsehoods about Jewish and Palestinian claims to land and statehood.

0 Politics Communities

Courage and Carnage in Gaza // Hamas embarks on a tour of revenge

Avi Shafran in Ami · 8 Apr

The article highlights the brutal suppression of anti-Hamas protests in Gaza, where demonstrators demanding the end of Hamas's regime faced severe retaliation, including public beatings and executions.

0 Politics Israel

Trump says US has begun direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program

Ben Sales in Forward · 7 Apr

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that direct negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program will commence, following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Says It’s Only Fighting Hamas

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 7 Apr

Peter Beinart criticizes the framing of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a solely anti-Hamas war, arguing it's more accurately a war against Gaza as a whole.

0 Politics Israel

Muhammad Shehada on the Gaza Protests

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 6 Apr

Muhammad Shehada, a Gaza-born political analyst known for his nuanced perspectives, discusses with journalist Peter Beinart the recent protests in Gaza.

0 Politics History

A Terrible Price

Matti Friedman in Jewish Review of Books · 6 Apr

Asaf Hazani's book, developed from his field notes as an IDF reserve colonel during the Gaza conflict following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, provides a unique, introspective account of the war.

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