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0 Politics Israel

Trump's economic assault on Europe is terrible news for Israel

Dan Perry in Forward · 15 Mar

Dan Perry critiques President Donald Trump’s economic policies towards Europe, which undermine longstanding U.S.-European alliances, posing challenges for Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish groups targeted Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil — then ICE arrested him

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 10 Mar

The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at Columbia University and a permanent U.S. resident, by ICE has fueled debates on the intersection of immigration policy, free speech, and antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

At least one world leader understands the existential threat Putin poses to Europe and to Jews

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 10 Mar

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stark warning about the existential threats facing Europe, linking the aggressive expansionism of Russia under Vladimir Putin to weakening support from the United States under Donald Trump.

0 Politics Israel

Fewer than half of Americans sympathize with Israelis over Palestinians, poll shows

Ben Sales in JTA · 7 Mar

Sympathy towards Israel among Americans has reached its lowest point since 2001, according to a recent Gallup poll.

0 Antisemitism History

Why Do They Hate Us?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 7 Mar

The article explores the persistence of antisemitism through the ages, often linked to the biblical concept of "Esav sonei leYaakov" (Esau hates Jacob), as interpreted by medieval commentator Rashi.

0 Politics History

In Trump's assault on the media, disturbing flashbacks to the Third Reich

Terrence Petty in Forward · 7 Mar

Terrence Petty draws unsettling parallels between President Trump's actions to control media narratives and the Nazi regime's suppression of press freedom.

0 Politics Israel

U.S. direct talks with Hamas prove Israel must grow up.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 Mar

The article discusses the implications of recent U.S. negotiations with Hamas, which occurred without Israel's prior knowledge.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A Pentagon official spewed antisemitism. Her words about child victims of Oct. 7 are even more hateful

Carly Pildis in Forward · 6 Mar

Carly Pildis criticizes Kingsley Wilson, the deputy Pentagon press secretary, for her harmful comments regarding the victims of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks.

0 Politics Israel

Trump posts ‘Shalom Hamas’ and says Gazans will be ‘DEAD’ if they keep holding hostages

Ben Sales in JTA · 5 Mar

Former President Donald Trump issued a provocative message on Truth Social directed at Hamas, using the Hebrew word "Shalom" to urge the group to release nearly 60 hostages, threatening their destruction if compliance is not met.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Thank god Trump didn't talk about antisemitism in his speech to Congress

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 5 Mar

Emily Tamkin expresses relief that former President Donald Trump did not mention antisemitism in his recent speech to Congress.

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

Not the Wrong Message

Emes Ve-Emunah · 5 Mar

Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, an openly gay Conservative rabbi, was criticized for an op-ed he wrote in JTA, which was perceived as mocking Jewish values.

0 Education Antisemitism

Why I’m choosing to teach genocide law at Columbia despite antisemitism on campus

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in JTA · 5 Mar

Menachem Z. Rosensaft articulates his decision to continue teaching genocide law at Columbia University despite concerns of antisemitism, contrasting with Deborah Lipstadt's decision to decline a teaching opportunity there for similar reasons.

0 Politics Culture

Christian conservatives have appropriated Queen Esther as a symbol. Let’s take her back.

JTA · 4 Mar

The article discusses the appropriation of Queen Esther by conservative Christian groups in the United States to advance their political agendas, notably those opposing civil rights and pro-Palestinian movements.

0 Politics Leadership

Who Got Set Up and Who Got Upset?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 4 Mar

The article explores the intricate diplomatic encounter between former U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office.

0 Politics Culture

Why Does Trump Want to Raise Prices?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Mar

The podcast discusses Donald Trump's tariff policies on Mexico, Canada, and China, examining their potential economic impact on American consumers.

0 Culture Holidays

New Passover children’s books include a mystery, Obama’s White House seder and a graphic novel from writer Dara Horn

Penny Schwartz in JTA · 4 Mar

A new collection of children's books celebrating Passover includes an entertaining mix of stories that blend cultural depth with humor and adventure.

0 Politics Israel

#366 - Reality Check: Dr. Eli David on Gaza, AI, and Israel's Future

Two Nice Jewish Boys · 4 Mar

Dr. Eli David offers a provocative analysis of Israel's current situation with Gaza, discussing the feasibility of Trump's proposal to relocate Gaza's residents and addressing the complexities surrounding a stalled hostage deal.

0 Politics Ethics

In their Zelenskyy meeting, Trump and Vance laid waste to a cherished Yiddish value

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 1 Mar

The meeting between Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy starkly contrasts cherished Yiddish values of common sense and decency, long embodied by figures like the author's Uncle Abe.

0 Politics History

JFK and Charles De Gaulle knew something Trump can't fathom

Larry Cohler-Esses in Forward · 1 Mar

Larry Cohler-Esses reflects on a transformative experience in Belgium following the 9/11 attacks, which highlights the distinction between transactional and relational international politics.

0 Culture Politics

An Alternative to Antiracism

Sapir · 1 Mar

The piece critiques the prevalent antiracism approach in diversity work, emphasizing its potential overemphasis on victimhood and identity conflicts.

0 Politics History

EMERGENCY POD: Oval Office Horrorshow

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 28 Feb

In a contentious and unprecedented Oval Office meeting, Presidents Trump and Zelensky, alongside Vice President J.D. Vance, engaged in a heated exchange that could shift the U.S.'s stance on Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.

0 Television/Film Politics

How an intimate and sensitive film about a hostage family's grief triumphed in Berlin

A.J. Goldmann in Forward · 28 Feb

Holding Liat, a documentary by filmmaker Brandon Kramer, received the Berlinale Documentary Award for its sensitive portrayal of a family's ordeal during a hostage crisis.

0 Politics Israel

Just 33% of Democrats have a favorable view of Israel, Gallup poll finds

Ben Sales in JTA · 26 Feb

The recent Gallup poll reveals a significant decline in favorable views of Israel among Democrats, with only 33% maintaining a positive perspective, compared to 83% of Republicans.

0 Politics Leadership

Not a Great Couple of Days for Trump

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 25 Feb

The hosts critique the appointment of Dan Bongino, with no FBI or managerial experience, as the FBI Deputy Director, arguing it exemplifies Trump's preference for performative, rather than competent, appointments.

0 Communities Politics

Our Urgent Search for Non-Jewish Allies

Talia Bodner in Hadassah · 24 Feb

Talia Bodner critiques the lack of non-Jewish peer support for Zionist Jews in the face of growing antisemitism on college campuses.

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