Jericho, Palestinian Territories

0 Politics Israel

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Jun

As the 60-day deadline looms for the US-Iran deal, Israel finds itself in a complex geopolitical puzzle.

0 Politics Israel

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 3 Jun

Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, will be the guest on a special Zoom call hosted by Peter Beinart and co-sponsored by Jewish Currents.

0 Politics Ethics

What We Told Nicholas Kristof

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 19 May

Peter Beinart delves into the controversial op-ed by Nicholas Kristof in The New York Times, which discusses the reported cases of rape and human rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

It looks like a kaffiyeh, but this pro-Israel influencer wants you to wear a sudra

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 17 May

Rudy Rochman, a pro-Israel influencer, is on a mission to revive the sudra, a traditional Middle Eastern Jewish garment, as a symbol of Jewish identity and pride.

0 Politics Culture

A musicians boycott of Israel leaves teens feeling isolated — and defiant

Anna Metzl in JTA · 29 Apr

The boycott of Israel by the "No Music For Genocide" coalition, involving over 1,000 musicians who have requested blocking their music from being streamed in Israel, has left many Israeli teens feeling isolated and defiant.

0 Politics Israel

An abominable new Israeli law is a death warrant for democracy

Dan Perry in Forward · 30 Mar

The Israeli Knesset's recent approval of a law mandating the death penalty for terrorists has sparked significant controversy, with critics highlighting its discriminatory targeting of Palestinians in the West Bank.

0 History Culture

Minus 2: A Wartime Vigil

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 19 Mar

The article is a poignant reflection on the experience of sitting with a dying father in a hospital parking lot in Jerusalem, repurposed as a bomb shelter during a time of war.

0 Politics Culture

Love Under Apartheid

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 12 Feb

Peter Beinart hosts a Zoom conversation with Sari Bashi, founder of Gisha, about her memoir "Upside-Down Love," which chronicles her relationship with a Palestinian professor who faces movement restrictions under Israeli policies.

0 Politics Ethics

Trump is Not a Patriot

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 9 Feb

Ken Silverman critiques the conflation of the terms 'patriotism' and 'nationalism' in contemporary American political discourse, particularly focusing on the association of 'patriot' with the MAGA movement and Donald Trump.

0 Politics Israel

The hostages are home. The fight for their future is far from over

Sam Berkman in Forward · 13 Oct 2025

Following the release of the last surviving hostages from Gaza, the Jewish community experiences relief, yet significant challenges remain to secure lasting peace.

0 Politics Culture

I know exactly why leftists aren't celebrating this ceasefire

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 11 Oct 2025

Emily Tamkin explores the complex and muted reactions from leftist and pro-Palestinian groups following a ceasefire in Gaza brokered by Donald Trump.

0 Television/Film Israel

It was once Sweden’s only news broadcast — what did it say about Israel?

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 8 Oct 2025

A new documentary, "Israel and Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989," compiles three and a half hours of footage from Sweden's public broadcaster Sveriges Television AB, chronicling three pivotal decades of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Literature Culture

Awe and Shmutz

David Mikics in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Sep 2025

Steven J. Zipperstein's biography "Philip Roth: Stung by Life" provides a fresh and insightful exploration of the celebrated and controversial Jewish-American author Philip Roth.

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s survival depends on one thing: ending ’Palestine.’

Yonatan Daon-Stern in Future of Jewish · 20 Sep 2025

Yonatan Daon-Stern's essay argues passionately that Israel's survival and the safety of the Jewish people depend on decisively ending the recognition and existence of Palestine as a state.

0 Politics Israel

6 shot to death at Jerusalem bus stop in city’s deadliest attack in nearly 2 years

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 8 Sep 2025

A fatal shooting occurred at a Jerusalem bus stop, resulting in six deaths and multiple injuries, marking the city's most lethal attack in nearly two years.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Pro-Palestinians are not actually pro-Palestinian.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 Sep 2025

Joshua Hoffman argues that many pro-Palestinian activists are misaligned in their advocacy, focusing their efforts on condemning Israel rather than supporting genuine improvements for Palestinian well-being.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Left’s Israel problem isn’t policy. It’s stupidity.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 12 Aug 2025

Joshua Hoffman critiques the stance of many progressive voices on Israel, highlighting a lack of understanding and contradictions within their arguments.

0 Education Antisemitism

Advice to a Jewish Freshman

Sapir · 12 Aug 2025

In this thought-provoking piece addressed to Jewish freshmen entering university, the author offers advice for navigating antisemitism and misconceptions about Jewish identity and Israel on campus.

0 History Politics

Antisemitism is the reason Zionism exists.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 11 Aug 2025

Joshua Hoffman's exploration of the reasons behind the existence of Zionism highlights the enduring impact of antisemitism on Jewish history and the geopolitical developments leading to the founding of the State of Israel.

0 Philosophy Torah

Faith Is Not Surrender

Jeremy England in Tablet · 11 Aug 2025

Reflecting on the Torah command to place a railing on a roof, especially during missile attacks in Israel, this article explores the theological tension between divine providence and human responsibility.

0 Politics Education

Bard president Leon Botstein says Trump’s campaign against colleges follows ‘a classic antisemitic routine’

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 5 Aug 2025

Leon Botstein, President of Bard College, critiques the Trump administration's approach to higher education, highlighting its impact on college leadership and international students.

0 Politics Israel

Europe's New Policy: Punish Jews, Reward Islamists

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 30 Jul 2025

The article criticizes British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement to recognize a Palestinian state unless Israel makes concessions.

0 Politics Jewish Law

How Jon Stewart evolved on Israel — at least on ‘The Daily Show’

PJ Grisar in Forward · 29 Jul 2025

Jon Stewart, former host of "The Daily Show," has openly discussed and critiqued Israel's actions over the years, highlighting how his viewpoints have evolved on air alongside changing events in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Youth wing of the Democratic Party passes amendment opposing Israel’s ‘ongoing genocide in Gaza’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 22 Jul 2025

The Young Democrats of America (YDA), the youth wing of the Democratic Party, recently passed a controversial foreign policy amendment describing Israel's military actions in Gaza as "genocide."

0 Politics Israel

What Matters Now to Micah Goodman: Israel may soon remake the region

What Matters Now · 9 Jul 2025

Micah Goodman discusses the geopolitical implications of Israel's recent military actions and explores the potential for regional realignment in the Middle East if Israel can navigate complex compromises, particularly related to the Gaza situation.

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