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0 Politics Israel

Israel is paying for the West's moral narcissism.

Paul Friesen in Future of Jewish · 18 Nov

Paul Friesen criticizes what he perceives as the West's ineffective approach to Middle East peace, characterizing it as an exercise in moral vanity rather than a productive strategy.

0 Philosophy Politics

We need to talk about the most influential academic fraud of the 20th century.

Tobias Gisle in Future of Jewish · 11 Nov

Tobias Gisle critiques the lasting influence of Edward Said's seminal work, "Orientalism," on academic perspectives, particularly in Middle Eastern studies.

0 Israel Politics

Israel's ONE Missing Key To An Optimal Future

Jewdicious · 30 Oct

Joanna Landau, the founder of Vibe Israel, emphasizes the importance of strategically managing Israel's international reputation.

0 Politics Ethics

The people trying to save the world are the ones destroying it.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 16 Oct

In this critique of modern activism, Joshua Hoffman argues that many individuals and movements claiming to "save the world" are instead perpetuating moral confusion and distortion.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Europe is losing its religion, and its Jews.

Future of Jewish · 15 Oct

Europe is witnessing a significant decline of religious adherence, with a noticeable transformation of once-sacred Christian buildings into entertainment venues.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Europe is losing its religion, and its Jews.

Future of Jewish · 15 Oct

Europe is witnessing a significant decline of religious adherence, with a noticeable transformation of once-sacred Christian buildings into entertainment venues.

0 Politics Israel

The war in Gaza is over. The battle to stop Israel from becoming Sparta is just beginning.

JTA · 13 Oct

The article examines the political and ideological crossroads at which Israel finds itself following the end of the war in Gaza and the release of hostages by Hamas.

0 Literature Holocaust

László Krasznahorkai, whose family hid Jewish roots during Holocaust, wins literature Nobel

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 9 Oct

László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian novelist celebrated for his complex, apocalyptic prose, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

0 Politics Israel

Should Trump get a Nobel Peace Prize for Gaza?

Dan Perry in Forward · 9 Oct

In his column, Dan Perry discusses the ceasefire agreement in Gaza announced by Donald Trump, examining its implications and underlying motivations.

0 Literature Jewish Law

László Krasznahorkai, grim Hungarian author whose family hid Jewish roots, wins literature Nobel

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 9 Oct

Laszlo Krasznahorkai, a renowned Hungarian author whose works embody existential bleakness and stylistic innovation, has won the Nobel Prize for Literature.

0 Television/Film Israel

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

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 8 Oct

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 Politics Israel

They're lying to us about the Gaza flotillas.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 3 Oct

Greta Thunberg, known for her climate activism, has recently been involved with the Global Sumud Flotilla, a convoy aiming to challenge the Israeli blockade of Gaza.

0 Politics Communities

Infinity Is the Wrong Number of Immigrants

Michael Lind in Tablet · 17 Sep

Michael Lind argues that the U.S. should admit fewer immigrants to prevent negative economic and social impacts.

0 Culture Communities

Bella Bryks Klein promoted Yiddish to people of all ages

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 11 Sep

Bella Bryks Klein was a pivotal figure in promoting Yiddish culture, bridging generations with her passion for the language and its heritage.

0 Politics Leadership

Trump's Constitutional Outrages

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 26 Aug

The episode critically explores the Trump administration's recent actions seen as defying American political norms, such as firing a Federal Reserve Board member and using federal forces against critics.

0 Politics Israel

'You Need to Make a Choice'

The Cholent in The Cholent · 22 Aug

Naomi Ishisaka's Seattle Times column sparks a heated discussion on the moral complexities surrounding Gaza and Israel.

0 Art Culture

Here's Some Stuff We Don't Like

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 Aug

The hosts discuss renowned works of art that evoke negative feelings or fail to resonate with them personally, despite their widespread acclaim.

0 Literature Culture

Prophetic Fervor and the Jewish Writer

Sapir · 12 Aug

Saul Bellow's reflection on the role of Jewish writers evokes the ancient tradition of Jewish prophecy as a means of grappling with societal decline and moral failures.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas Is Winning the Culture War

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 11 Aug

Liel Leibovitz argues that while Hamas may be losing militarily, it is triumphing in the realm of international public opinion.

0 Politics Israel

Democratic Israel lives: Responding to Omer Bartov yet again

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Jul

Menachem Z. Rosensaft critically responds to Professor Omer Bartov's New York Times interview where Bartov accused Israel of heading towards becoming an apartheid authoritarian state and committing genocide in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

25 countries call for ‘immediate’ end to Gaza war, citing mounting death toll at aid distribution sites

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Jul

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified as recent events have led to the highest recorded death toll among aid-seekers.

0 Politics Leadership

Why Trump Is Angry About Epsteinmania

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 16 Jul

The episode explores the strain within the MAGA base over the resurfacing of the Epstein controversy and how it detracts from Trump's key achievements, particularly his Supreme Court victories and bold foreign policy moves.

0 Politics Leadership

Why Trump Is Angry About Epsteinmania

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 16 Jul

The episode explores the strain within the MAGA base over the resurfacing of the Epstein controversy and how it detracts from Trump's key achievements, particularly his Supreme Court victories and bold foreign policy moves.

0 Politics Israel

Slandering Bibi and Dems Who Want Blood

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Jul

The podcast challenges the New York Times article accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of prolonging the Gaza conflict for political gain and examines internal tensions and radical elements within the Democratic Party.

0 Politics Israel

Trump the Neocon?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Jul

Commentary on the strategic alignment between Donald Trump and Israel, emphasizing his supportive relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu.