Jerusalem, Israel

0 Politics Israel

If Israel Attacks Iran Again, Will Trump Help?

Jay Solomon in The Free Press · 21 Nov

The piece discusses the implications of Israel's recent airstrike on a critical Iranian facility involved in nuclear development.

0 Politics Israel

The Trump Peace Plan

Emes Ve-Emunah · 20 Nov

The article discusses the potential revival of the Trump peace plan, detailed by Jared Kushner, which intended to establish a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians.

0 Communities History

Jewish Life Stories: Ed Koch’s sister dies on her own terms

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 20 Nov

Reflecting on lives that have impacted Jewish communities globally, this article memorializes Pat Koch Thaler, Charles Fishman, Yiannis Boutaris, Frank Auerbach, and Kenneth Bronstein.

0 Leadership Politics

Emergency support for Israel must also go toward strengthening its democratic institutions

eJewishPhilanthropy · 20 Nov

Amir Elstein argues that while the international outpouring of philanthropic aid provided critical relief following the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, the crisis revealed significant deficiencies in Israel's governance.

0 Politics Israel

Donald Trump and the rise of the Christian Zionists

Jewish Chronicle · 20 Nov

American Christian Zionists, strongly supportive of Israel, play a significant role in shaping U.S. policy towards Israel, as exemplified by figures like Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, former Governor Mike Huckabee, and Defense nominee Pete Hegseth within Donald Trump's administration.

0 Politics Israel

Sorry but Israeli settlers are not the main problem.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 19 Nov

Joshua Hoffman critiques the perception of Israeli settlers as the primary impediment to peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Face the Music: Chapter 5

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Nov

In "Face the Music: Chapter 5" by Cindy Scarr, the story explores the internal transformation of Chaim Weiss, who has grown from a man with vague ambitions to a decisive leader.

0 Politics Leadership

Bibi Smells a Witch Hunt

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Nov

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, embroiled in a complex battle with the country's legal system, claims to be the target of a political witch hunt.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Behind Closed Windows

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Nov

Exploring feelings of alienation and longing, this poignant reflection delves into the complex emotions surrounding life outside the traditional frames of marriage and family.

0 Television/Film Communities

Hulu’s ‘The Honorable Shyne’ documents the Jewish rapper’s beef with Diddy and new life as a politician in Belize

Stephen Silver in JTA · 19 Nov

The documentary "The Honorable Shyne," premiering on Hulu, delves into the remarkable journey of rapper-turned-politician Shyne, born Jamal Michael Barrow, and now known as Moses Michael Levi Barrow.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Amsterdam's mayor says the violence wasn't a pogrom. Dutch Jewish leaders agree, but demand protection

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 19 Nov

The episode explores the aftermath of a violent incident involving mobs targeting Jewish tourists in Amsterdam, paralleling the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

0 History Jewish Law

Malka Simkovich: When Did The Jewish Diaspora Begin? [Israel & Diaspora 2/5]

18forty · 19 Nov

Dr. Malka Simkovich explores the ancient Jewish experience of diaspora, starting from the Babylonian exile, and how it shaped Jewish identity through changing theological interpretations over time.

0 Politics Israel

At an upscale Midtown club, Jewish supporters of Trump revel in his victory

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 19 Nov

In a lavish Midtown Manhattan venue, prominent Jewish supporters of Donald Trump celebrated his victory amidst ongoing controversies surrounding his appointments.

0 Politics Leadership

Israel Katz, the self-proclaimed Herod of Israeli politics and Israel’s new defense minister

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 19 Nov

Israel Katz, Israel's new Defense Minister, known for his bold and confrontational style, has stirred controversy with statements that contradict government objectives.

0 Politics Israel

Biden administration sanctions Israeli settler group, in move that Trump could reverse

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 18 Nov

The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on Amana, an Israeli settler group involved in illegal West Bank outposts, as part of efforts to curb violence and stabilize the region.

0 Politics Israel

How Trump Proved Experts Wrong on Israel

Richard Hanania in Future of Jewish · 18 Nov

The Abraham Accords, signed during the final months of Donald Trump's presidency, marked a significant shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy by establishing normalization between Israel and several Arab nations, including the UAE and Bahrain, without resolving the Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Yaakov Katz: 'The Israeli military has fought in probably the most humane way possible'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 18 Nov

Yaakov Katz emphasizes the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) commitment to humane warfare while critiquing Western media's portrayal of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Chessed? You mean Cruelty.

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 18 Nov

Natan Slifkin critiques Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch's assertion that charedi Torah study and supposed acts of chessed (kindness) are vital for Israel's survival, contrasting this with the charedi community's refusal to participate in the IDF.

0 Jewish Law Culture

I used to hate being Jewish. This is what I didn’t know.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 17 Nov

Joshua Hoffman reflects on his transformative journey from viewing his Jewish identity as a burden to embracing it with pride and purpose.

0 Politics Israel

An Analysis of the Election and Trump's Picks

Emes Ve-Emunah · 17 Nov

The article discusses the surprising factors that contributed to Donald Trump's electoral success, emphasizing the role of economic concerns and a disconnect between media and voter values, particularly regarding LGBTQ issues.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What the Jews Keep Getting Wrong About Politics

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 16 Nov

Joshua Hoffman critiques the entrenched political alignments of American Jews, arguing that reliance on the Democratic Party overlooks rising antisemitism within liberal circles, particularly following recent events.

0 Politics Israel

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary nominee, has multiple Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 15 Nov

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality and Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, has drawn attention for his body tattoos reflecting Christian and Crusader imagery.

0 Israel Science

Hadassah Transforms Health Care During Wartime

Wendy Elliman in Hadassah · 15 Nov

The Hadassah Medical Organization is at the forefront of healthcare innovation during wartime in Israel.

0 Israel Science

Hadassah Transforms Health Care During Wartime

Wendy Elliman in Hadassah · 15 Nov

The Hadassah Medical Organization is at the forefront of healthcare innovation during wartime in Israel.

0 Israel Science

Hadassah Transforms Health Care During Wartime

Wendy Elliman in Hadassah · 15 Nov

The Hadassah Medical Organization is at the forefront of healthcare innovation during wartime in Israel.

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