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0 Culture Language

Baby Names That Work in English, Hebrew and French

Naomi Kaye Honova in Kveller · 19 Nov

French remains a significant language for Jewish communities worldwide, both historically and present-day, with its influence seen in regions like North Africa, Quebec, and Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Is the 'Trump effect' preventing Iran from attacking Israel?

Haaretz Weekly · 19 Nov

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's engagement with Russia for a ceasefire involving Hezbollah is criticized due to Russia's close ties with Iran.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

The Insanity of Western Women Defending Their Oppressors

Karen Hunt aka KH Mezek in Future of Jewish · 16 Nov

Karen Hunt critiques Western women's support of Islamic regimes, arguing that in doing so, they inadvertently back systems that oppress women, such as through the enforcement of the hijab.

0 Politics Israel

Stories the Media Purposely Ignore About Israel

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 15 Nov

Nachum Kaplan critiques mainstream media's biased coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, arguing that significant events and perspectives are being ignored.

0 Politics Israel

Mike Huckabee's old-school Christian Zionism is bad news for anyone who wants Middle East peace

Tristan Sturm in Forward · 15 Nov

The appointment of Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel under President-elect Donald Trump is poised to complicate peace efforts in the Middle East.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and Iran Tensions: Calculating Risk Amid Conflict

Decision Points · 11 Nov

Tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified, following significant Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and diminishing Iran’s proxy networks.

0 Politics Israel

How Trump will approach the Middle East in a second term

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 6 Nov

Former President Donald Trump's potential approach to the Middle East in a second term remains ambiguous, marked by silence on key events and contradictory messages.

0 Culture Philosophy

5 Aspects of Judaism We Don’t Talk Enough About

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 4 Nov

Joshua Hoffman's exploration of under-discussed aspects of Judaism delves into mysticism, Shabbat, humor, and more, highlighting the richness of Jewish culture beyond mainstream narratives.

0 History Israel

This secret loophole sparked the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Liat Portal in Future of Jewish · 3 Nov

The article by Liat Portal explores the historical roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tracing it back to the land sales during the Ottoman Empire.

0 Politics Literature

The Thinking Heart review: ‘David Grossman’s dream for Israel omits certain details’

Jewish Chronicle · 1 Nov

David Grossman's latest collection, 'The Thinking Heart: In Israel and Palestine,' consists of articles reflecting on Israeli society and its ongoing conflicts.

0 History Politics

Dear Iran, the Jews have already outlived many, many regimes.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 1 Nov

Nachum Kaplan's essay traces the resilience of the Jewish people through history, highlighting their survival and continuity despite numerous empires and regimes attempting to suppress or displace them.

0 Politics Israel

Hezbollah strikes kill 7 in northern Israel as ceasefire talks advance

Luke Tress in JTA · 31 Oct

Hezbollah's rocket attacks claimed seven lives in northern Israel, marking one of the deadliest days since the multi-front conflict began.