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0 Politics Israel

A Year of Tragedy, Triumph, and Transition

Israel Policy Pod · 20 Dec

The episode provides a comprehensive analysis of the complex geopolitical developments in Israel and the broader Middle East at the end of 2024, focusing on the ongoing conflicts involving Israel, the fall of the Assad regime, and the potential impact of a Trump presidency on these dynamics.

0 Politics Israel

Is Israel squandering a rare chance in Syria?

Haaretz Weekly · 17 Dec

Journalist Gregg Carlstrom argues that Israel is missing a critical opportunity by maintaining aggressive policies in Syria following the Assad regime's collapse, while German journalist Vera Weidenbach highlights the intensified debates surrounding Syrian refugees in Europe.

0 Jewish Law Torah

What’s the Truth about . . . Relocating a Sefer Torah?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 17 Dec

Relocating a sefer Torah is a nuanced issue in Jewish law, typically discouraged due to the high respect and honor due to the Torah.

0 Education Culture

The Etgar Quiz no 286

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Dec

This quiz from Etgar, designed to test knowledge on a variety of Jewish topics, covers historical, cultural, and biblical subjects not included in the standard Etgar Handbook.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel to shutter Ireland embassy, citing ‘antisemitic rhetoric of the Irish government’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 16 Dec

Israel has decided to close its embassy in Dublin, a move attributed to Ireland's critical stance on Israeli policies, including its recognition of a Palestinian state and support for international legal action against Israel.

0 Politics Israel

The Ramifications of the Fall of al-Assad and the Implications for the Middle East with Ilan Berman and Nadine Epstein

Suzanne Borden in Moment · 13 Dec

The unexpected fall of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria marks a significant shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics.

0 History Communities

What happened to relics of Syria’s Jewish history? Assad’s collapse spurs efforts to assess the damage.

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 13 Dec

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has brought to light the precarious state of the country's Jewish heritage sites, which have suffered neglect and damage from years of civil war.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and the Fall of Assad

Israel Policy Pod · 12 Dec

Neri Zilber and Yaakov Lappin analyze Israel's military actions following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, highlighting implications for regional stability.

0 Politics History

Fall of Assad : Perspectives and Lessons

Jewish History Uncensored · 11 Dec

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the fall of Bashar al-Assad, highlighting its implications for Israel and the broader geopolitical landscape.

0 Politics Israel

Syria’s new rulers need to show Israel and the rest of the region that it will not be a threat

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Dec

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8 marks a pivotal opportunity for change in Syria and the broader Middle East.

0 Politics Israel

Deep Dive on Syria

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 10 Dec

Jonathan Schanzer examines the fall of the Assad regime and its implications for Middle Eastern geopolitics, highlighting the complex power dynamics at play.

0 Politics Israel

Whither the Abraham Accords?

Tel Aviv Review · 9 Dec

Dr. Brandon Friedman analyzes the complex geopolitical implications of the Abraham Accords in light of recent tensions between Israel and Palestine following the events of October 7th.

0 Politics Israel

Israel accidentally helped spark regime change in Syria — what's next?

Dan Perry in Forward · 8 Dec

The sudden fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, following a rebel offensive, has inadvertently been influenced by Israel's recent military actions against Iran's regional proxies like Hezbollah.

0 Politics Israel

End of Assad regime marks ‘fall of the Iranian axis,’ experts say

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 8 Dec

The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad marks a significant shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics, with experts claiming it to be a blow to Iran's axis of resistance, which includes Hamas and Hezbollah.

0 Politics History

What is happening in Syria is a microcosm of the dynamics of the Middle East

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Dec

The article analyzes the recent offensive in Syria by the Sunni Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), highlighting the broader implications for Middle Eastern dynamics.

0 Culture History

Spain’s Sephardi sounds

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Dec

The article delves into the rich Jewish history of Córdoba, Spain, highlighting the enduring Sephardic legacy.

0 Politics Israel

Trump promised ‘all hell to pay’ if the hostages aren’t freed. What does that mean?

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 4 Dec

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern warning promising severe consequences if hostages held by Hamas are not released before he assumes office, leading to speculation about his true intentions.

0 Politics Israel

Trump promised ‘all hell to pay’ if the hostages aren’t freed. What does that mean?

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 4 Dec

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern warning promising severe consequences if hostages held by Hamas are not released before he assumes office, leading to speculation about his true intentions.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Dangerous Link Between Antisemitism and National Decline

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 2 Dec

Nachum Kaplan's essay explores the dangerous correlation between rising antisemitism and national decline, focusing on the current situation in the UK, Canada, and Australia.

0 Politics Israel

Israel reached a ceasefire in Lebanon. Why does Gaza seem so hard?

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 27 Nov

The article explores the contrasting strategies of U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Israel reached a ceasefire in Lebanon. Is Gaza next?

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 27 Nov

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have differing approaches following a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, concerning future prospects for Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Why Did Israel Agree?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 27 Nov

Israel's recent decision to partake in a ceasefire with Hezbollah is analyzed, questioning whether this is a strategic move to restock weaponry or a necessity due to pressure from the United States.

0 Politics Israel

Why Is Turkey Harboring Hamas?

Jacob Forman in Moment · 26 Nov

Turkey's collaboration with Hamas, despite its NATO membership, raises questions about its relationship with the West and Israel.

0 Communities Politics

I no longer believe that the UAE is safe for Jews

Jewish Chronicle · 25 Nov

Following the assassination of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary in the UAE, there are growing concerns about the safety of Jews in the region.

0 Israel Politics

Trump Cards: Handbook for Power

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Nov

Cindy Scarr's article discusses the potential return of Donald Trump to power and the challenges he might face in implementing his agenda.

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