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0 Culture Politics

10 wicked ways to avoid talking about Gaza and Trump this Thanksgiving

Talya Zax in Forward · 26 Nov

Talya Zax offers a light-hearted guide to sidestepping heavy political topics like the war in Gaza and American politics during Thanksgiving dinners.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire in war with Hezbollah

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 26 Nov

Israel's security cabinet has accepted a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah, ending more than a year of conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border.

0 Education Antisemitism

I’m an NYC schools consultant. Here’s what I tell parents worried about antisemitism.

Alina Adams in JTA · 26 Nov

Alina Adams, an NYC schools consultant and Jewish community member, addresses the growing concern among Jewish parents about antisemitism in schools, especially following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Ethics

The Magic Number of Dead Palestinians

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 Nov

Joshua Hoffman's piece delves into the moral complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, challenging the often simplistic critique that too many Palestinian casualties automatically delegitimize Israel's actions in self-defense.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Israel’s boycott of Haaretz is straight out of the authoritarian playbook

Jodie Ginsberg in Forward · 26 Nov

In her article, Jodie Ginsberg discusses the Israeli government's recent decision to sanction Haaretz, an esteemed Israeli newspaper, by terminating government advertising and state employee subscriptions.

0 Antisemitism Education

The Biden Education Department’s legacy on campus antisemitism

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 26 Nov

As the Biden administration nears its end, it grapples with campus antisemitism, a persistent issue exacerbated by recent global events.

0 Politics Communities

Israeli ties with Arab neighbors could strengthen after killing of Chabad rabbi in UAE, experts say

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 25 Nov

The murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could paradoxically strengthen the relationship between Israel and its Arab partners, according to experts.

0 Politics Culture

What if Jews rebuilt the Temple?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 25 Nov

Yishai Sarid's novel, "The Third Temple," explores a speculative future where religious extremists rebuild the ancient Temple in Jerusalem, instituting a monarchy inspired by biblical traditions.

0 Politics Ethics

Why the International Criminal Court’s Warrant for Netanyahu Matters

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 25 Nov

Peter Beinart examines the International Criminal Court's (ICC) issuance of warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others, discussing the broader implications for international law's application.

0 Politics Ethics

The ICC arrest warrants: How did we get here – and where do we go now?

Jewish Chronicle · 25 Nov

The article discusses the complex and controversial path leading to the International Criminal Court's issuance of arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Arguing Small and Strong

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 25 Nov

Natan Slifkin explores the strategic and philosophical implications of engaging with criticisms against Jewish practices and Israel.

0 Politics Israel

The ICC is not a real court – it’s a tool of anti-Israel NGOs

Jewish Chronicle · 25 Nov

Joshua Rozenberg, a legal commentator, criticizes the International Criminal Court (ICC) for being more influenced by anti-Israel NGOs than operating as an unbiased judicial entity.

0 Politics Israel

Trump promised peace in the Middle East. Will his 2020 plan be the blueprint?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 24 Nov

Former President Donald Trump's renewed campaign promise to bring peace to the Middle East is under scrutiny, as his previous 2020 peace plan failed to gain traction.

0 Politics Israel

Trump promised peace in the Middle East. Will his 2020 plan be the blueprint?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 24 Nov

Former President Donald Trump's renewed campaign promise to bring peace to the Middle East is under scrutiny, as his previous 2020 peace plan failed to gain traction.

0 Politics History

From Dreyfus to Netanyahu, Jews have always faced trial by media

Editor in Jewish Chronicle · 24 Nov

The article draws a parallel between the media's role in the Dreyfus affair and the contemporary portrayal of Israel in relation to the International Criminal Court's actions against Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Antisemitism Politics

An Antisemitic Fire Raging Across Canada

Stephen Schecter in Future of Jewish · 23 Nov

Stephen Schecter's guest essay critiques Canadian responses to antisemitism, focusing particularly on statements made by Amira Elghawaby, Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia.

0 Antisemitism Politics

An Antisemitic Fire Raging Across Canada

Stephen Schecter in Future of Jewish · 23 Nov

Stephen Schecter's guest essay critiques Canadian responses to antisemitism, focusing particularly on statements made by Amira Elghawaby, Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish Derangement Syndrome

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 Nov

Jewish Derangement Syndrome is a term used to describe the disproportionate and often irrational criticism of Israel, Zionism, and Jewish history, which persists across intellectual circles, social media, and academia.

0 Politics Culture

After all that controversy, here’s why Ta-Nehisi Coates (probably) didn’t change any minds on Israel-Palestine

Dahlia Scheindlin in Forward · 22 Nov

Ta-Nehisi Coates' new book, "The Message," has stirred controversy with its focus on Israel and Palestine.

0 Politics Israel

Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for attorney general, wants FBI to question pro-Hamas protesters

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 22 Nov

Pam Bondi, recently nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for attorney general, faced scrutiny over past comments advocating FBI questioning of campus protesters who support Hamas.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Not Your Conventional ‘Sabbath Queen’

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 22 Nov

Amichai Lau-Lavie, known for blending performance art with Jewish education, is the focus of a new documentary, "Sabbath Queen," which examines his multifaceted journey navigating Jewish identity, tradition, and modernity.

0 Politics Ethics

Arrest Warrant - with Thomas Friedman and Ilana Dayan

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 21 Nov

The episode discusses the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, adding pressure on Israel during an already tumultuous period, and features insights from Thomas Friedman and Ilana Dayan on the future of Israeli politics and media responsibility.

0 Politics Israel

The Consequential Mistake of Confusing Lawfare With Justice

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Nov

The piece addresses the complex interplay between politics and justice through the lens of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legal battles.

0 Politics Education

What Mike Huckabee’s 'Kids Guide to Israel' says about his views

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 21 Nov

Mike Huckabee's "The Kids Guide to Israel" is a children's book that reflects a Christian Zionist perspective, portraying Israel as a divinely-ordained state constantly threatened by Arabs, with the Palestinians depicted primarily as adversaries.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The UN's Bully Pulpit

Emes Ve-Emunah · 21 Nov

The article critiques the UN and the International Criminal Court (ICC) for their perceived bias against Israel, suggesting that their treatment of Israel as a war criminal is rooted in longstanding European antisemitism disguised as humanitarian concern.

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