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The blood libel never went away. Last week in Washington, D.C., it went viral.

Pamela S. Nadell in JTA · 3 Dec

The ancient and pernicious myth of the blood libel has resurfaced in a viral guerrilla art display at Washington, D.C.'s Union Station.

0 History Politics

To be fair, we should put 'Palestinian' in quotation marks.

David E. Firester, Ph.D. in Future of Jewish · 2 Dec

David E. Firester's guest essay explores the historical and political origins of the term 'Palestinian,' advocating for quotation marks to be used when referring to Palestinian identity claims prior to the 20th century.

0 Jewish Law Holidays

Of Maariv and Menorahs

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 27 Nov

Rivka Bennun Kay explores the intriguing evolution of the Chanukah menorah and the Maariv prayer, both of which have transitioned from initially voluntary practices to widely observed traditions.

0 Politics Israel

Malinowski stresses he’s pro-Israel in N.J. comeback bid, while not ruling out conditions on aid

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 26 Nov

Former Congressman Tom Malinowski, running for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, emphasizes a balanced pro-Israel stance, advocating for conditional aid based on U.S. policy alignment and human rights compliance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Anti-Israel Industrial Complex

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 24 Nov

Joshua Hoffman critiques what he terms the "Anti-Israel Industrial Complex," highlighting a complex network of influencers, NGOs, universities, and governments that commodify anti-Israel sentiment for profit and influence.

0 History Israel

10 Unbelievable Stories About Israel

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 21 Nov

This engaging article from Future of Jewish showcases ten astonishing stories from Israel's history, highlighting the nation's remarkable combination of audacity, ingenuity, and survival instincts.

0 Politics Israel

The Saudis need Israel more than Israel needs the Saudis.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Nov

In the complex geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, the diplomatic dynamics between Israel and Saudi Arabia reveal that while Saudi Arabia has long benefited from covert strategic collaboration with Israel, it is Israel's intelligence and military prowess that offer indispensable regional stabilization.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Every Jewish conspiracy is true, just not about Jews.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 19 Nov

Joshua Hoffman's piece explores the persistent projection of conspiracy theories onto Jews and Israel, asserting that the accusations more accurately describe the actions of certain Muslim-majority countries.

0 Antisemitism Education

British university bars academic who repeated antisemitic libels in lecture to pro-Palestinian student group

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 14 Nov

University College London (UCL) has barred Samar Maqusi, an academic who repeated antisemitic conspiracy theories such as the blood libel, during a lecture to the campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine.

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s neighbors have banned the Muslim Brotherhood, but Israel hasn’t. Why not?

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 13 Nov

Israel's nuanced stance on the Muslim Brotherhood contrasts with its neighbors, largely due to the Brotherhood's non-centralized, ideological nature.

0 Politics Torah

Embracing the Syrian President, a 'Former' Al-Qaeda Leader, Ignores a Ton

Jewdicious · 12 Nov

Mitchell Schneider critiques the international embrace of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former Al-Qaeda leader, highlighting the risks of rebranding terrorists into legitimate political figures.

0 Politics Israel

Building Israel’s Trillion Dollar Economy

Sapir · 12 Nov

Israel's economy has shown remarkable resilience and growth despite ongoing multifaceted conflicts and significant challenges.

0 Politics Israel

The (Calculable) Costs of Israel’s Wars

Sapir · 12 Nov

The article examines the immense financial burden Israel has faced due to ongoing military conflicts over the past few years, breaking down expenditures on defense systems like Iron Dome, Arrow interceptors, and offensive operations.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas returns remains of hostage held for 11 years as attention deepens around postwar planning

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 10 Nov

The recent repatriation of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin's remains by Hamas marks a pivotal moment in the complex postwar dynamics of Gaza.

0 Politics Leadership

The influencer couple selling Syria on Capitol Hill

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 10 Nov

Jasmine Naamou and Tarek Naemo, a married couple with substantial social media followings, have become prominent influencers on Capitol Hill, advocating for improved U.S.-Syria relations following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Naming the Jew

David Reaboi in Tablet · 7 Nov

The article explores the Republican Jewish Coalition's 40th Anniversary Leadership Summit, highlighting the complexities of confronting rising antisemitism within the Republican Party.

0 History Communities

The forgotten pogrom and the fate of Libya’s Jews

eJewishPhilanthropy · 5 Nov

The article sheds light on the 1945 pogrom in Libya, a devastating attack on the Jewish community that marked the beginning of the end for one of the world's oldest Jewish populations.

0 Politics Israel

I didn’t leave the Left. They left me — all because of Israel.

John Matthews in Future of Jewish · 30 Oct

John Matthews, a journalist, reflects on the shifting attitudes of the political Left towards Israel.

0 Antisemitism Politics

ADL enlists major law firms to launch pro bono network for antisemitism cases

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 29 Oct

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has launched a nationwide pro bono legal network to assist victims of antisemitism, partnering with over 40 major law firms to offer legal services.

0 History Politics

To understand Israel, remember the Jews of the Arab world.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 29 Oct

Half of Israel's Jewish population is of Middle Eastern and North African descent, making the narrative of them being European colonial settlers flawed.

0 Israel Politics

The Lie About 'Palestine' That Keeps the Middle East at War

Guy Goldstein in Future of Jewish · 21 Oct

Guy Goldstein's guest essay argues that the commonly held view of Palestine as a still-to-be-realized state is misleading, asserting instead that the true Palestinian state is the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

0 Art History

Exhibit: Jewish manuscripts from Muslim and Christian lands

ליסאַ קיס in Forward · 21 Oct

A new exhibit highlights the rich tapestry of Jewish manuscripts originating from both Muslim and Christian regions.

0 Politics Israel

Euphoria Mixed with Sadness and Worry

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Oct

As Israel witnessed the emotional return of 20 hostages on Hoshana Rabbah, there was a mix of relief and sorrow among the populace, aware of the high cost of lost lives and ongoing tension with Hamas.

0 Politics History

The Gaza genocide narrative won’t age well.

Ben Koan in Future of Jewish · 18 Oct

Ben Koan presents a critique of the narrative that the Gaza conflict has permanently damaged Israel's reputation and the West's moral standing.

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.

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