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Hostage’s remains returned to Israel, as Trump says Gaza ceasefire’s next phase is ‘going to happen pretty soon’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 4 Dec

Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai agricultural worker in Israel, was identified as the remains handed over by Hamas, marking a significant turn in the hostage situation from the Oct. 7 massacre.

0 Israel Politics

Take Offense While Playing Defense

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Dec

Israel's development and upcoming deployment of the Iron Beam, a revolutionary laser interception system, marks a significant defensive advancement.

0 Politics Israel

251 hostages were taken to Gaza on Oct. 7. The bodies of these two remain there.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 26 Nov

On October 7, 2023, Hamas took 251 hostages into Gaza, including both living captives and bodies of the deceased, during an attack on Israel.

0 Communities Israel

Remains of Dror Or, Kibbutz Be’eri father and cheesemaker killed on Oct. 7, returned to Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Nov

Dror Or, a beloved member of Kibbutz Beeri and co-founder of the Beeri Dairy, was killed during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023.

0 Antisemitism Communities

When Jews are on the ballot, it’s time to get out.

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 4 Nov

Hana Raviyt Schank reflects on her experiences as a Jew living in various cities, notably New York post-9/11 and during recent resurgences of antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Trump sets deadline for Hamas to release hostages’ bodies as Egyptian team enters Gaza to help

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 27 Oct

President Donald Trump has imposed a deadline on Hamas to release the bodies of 13 remaining hostages, including two Americans, following the recent ceasefire brokered in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Jewish Law Politics

While Jews criticize Israel, Israel looks after Jews everywhere.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 Oct

Israel's intelligence services act as the unseen guardians for Jewish communities worldwide, offering protection regardless of political debates surrounding the Jewish state.

0 Politics Culture

Banned for Life

David Jager in Tablet · 24 Oct

The piece explores the controversial figure of Gavin McInnes, known for founding the Proud Boys, a political group with far-right ideologies.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

With hostages home, the filmmaker behind ‘Torn’ says his documentary about NYC’s poster wars remains sadly relevant

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 14 Oct

Nim Shapira’s documentary, "Torn," explores the contentious poster wars in New York City, where posters of Israeli hostages were put up and subsequently torn down.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I read the UN 'genocide' report so you don't have to.

Kyle Orton in Future of Jewish · 19 Sep

Kyle Orton critiques a UN report alleging Israel's genocidal intent in its response to Hamas.

0 Politics Communities

Monkeys and Charedi Purity

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 23 Aug

Natan Slifkin addresses the contentious issue of charedi (ultra-Orthodox) exemptions from Israeli military service, revealing the societal backlash following media exposes on charedi individuals exploiting this exemption while not genuinely engaged in religious study.

0 Antisemitism Israel

The Real Reason People Hate Jews

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 15 Aug

Joshua Hoffman's piece examines the reasons behind ongoing antisemitism, suggesting that Jews are targeted not because of weaknesses but due to their success as a minority.

0 Politics Israel

Don't disgrace Israel with politics.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Jul

Joshua Hoffman argues that Israel's identity should not be reduced to the political drama that often dominates discussions about the country.

0 Politics Culture

The 48 Types of Zionism

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish · 18 Jul

Adam Hummel humorously explores the diverse interpretations and manifestations of Zionism, beyond a monolithic political ideology.

0 Literature Culture

Advertising Supplement | Moment’s Summer Reading Guide

Moment in Moment · 2 Jul

Moment's Summer Reading Guide presents a diverse selection of Jewish-themed books, spanning genres from mystery and biography to historical fiction and inspirational memoirs.

0 Politics Culture

Getting to the Root of the Story: Meira K.

Merri Ukraincik in Jewish Action · 24 Jun

Meira K, renowned for her concise news analysis, transformed her personal updates into a robust Instagram platform amid the Israel conflict after October 7th.

0 Culture Communities

She keeps asking the big questions — and millions of viewers keep pouring in to hear the answers

Stav Ziv in Forward · 23 Jun

Kalina Silverman, founder of Big Talk, focuses on replacing small talk with meaningful conversations, as evidenced by her impactful interviews with wildfire survivors like Nicole Lalage.

0 Politics History

What the Media Won’t Tell You About the Israel-Iran War

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 18 Jun

The piece provides a detailed examination of the Israel-Iran conflict, highlighting aspects often overlooked by mainstream media.

0 Israel Communities

Israel recovers remains of Thai farmworker abducted on Oct. 7 from Gaza

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 9 Jun

The remains of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai farmworker abducted and murdered in Gaza during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, have been retrieved by the Israeli army.

0 Israel Politics

Israel prepares to call up 450,000 soldiers amid mounting toll on reservists and their families

Deborah Danan in JTA · 28 May

Amid ongoing military operations in Gaza following Hamas attacks, Israel is facing unprecedented strain on its reservist soldiers and their families.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I Met Yaron Lischinsky the Day Before He Was Murdered

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 23 May

The tragic murder of Israeli diplomat Yaron Lischinsky underscores the precarious nature of representing a frequently maligned nation like Israel abroad.

0 Culture Politics

Thailand can teach Israel about nation branding.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 18 May

Thailand's success in nation branding through its Global Thai Program, which expanded Thai culinary presence globally, offers a model for Israel.

0 Communities History

What Matters Now to The Times of Israel: That all Oct. 7 fallen are remembered

What Matters Now · 29 Apr

The Times of Israel's 'Those We Have Lost' project solemnly commemorates each of the individuals killed during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, providing personal stories and details of the deceased to ensure they are not just statistics.

0 Television/Film Philosophy

What ‘White Lotus’ Got Right

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 17 Apr

The latest season of "The White Lotus" explores themes of spiritual searching amidst opulent backdrops in Thailand, integrating Buddhism as a central motif.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Wins the War of Ideas

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article explores Israel's challenge in shaping its international perception, noting that traditional defensive arguments are often counterproductive.

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