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Trump administration officials are quoting (and misquoting) the Bible. Is it good for the Jews?

Stu Halpern in JTA · 28 Apr

American political leaders, including officials from the Trump administration, have long referenced the Bible, albeit sometimes inaccurately, reinforcing a tradition interwoven with the nation's history.

0 Communities Culture

Amid War in Israel, the Zoo Became a Sanctuary

Miriam Green in Hadassah · 27 Apr

Miriam Green's deeply personal narrative chronicles her experiences volunteering at Israel's Midbarium zoo in Beersheva amidst the chaos of war.

0 Politics History

The end of Iran's regime is coming.

Vaughn Cordle, CFA in Future of Jewish · 25 Apr

In this guest essay, Vaughn Cordle analyzes the current internal fractures within Iran's regime, driven by tensions between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and civilian leaders.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Abdul El-Sayed brings in campaign cash from head of Hamas-cheering group

Will Bredderman in Jewish Insider · 24 Apr

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for Michigan's Senate, received campaign contributions from the Barakat family, known for their ties to pro-Hamas activities and antisemitic views.

0 Communities Education

Why I came to Israel to work for shared society

eJewishPhilanthropy · 22 Apr

Sami Jinich shares his journey from growing up in a pluralistic Jewish home in America to becoming an active participant in building a shared society in Israel.

0 Literature Politics

Introduction to Gazology

Matti Friedman in The Free Press · 21 Apr

Matti Friedman reflects on the emergence of a new Western literary genre centered around Gaza, which he terms 'Gazology.'

0 Antisemitism Politics

Who's responsible for deadly antisemitism? Everyone will hate the answer

Joel Swanson in Forward · 17 Apr

This analysis by Joel Swanson highlights the troubling rise of deadly antisemitic attacks in 2025, as documented by a Tel Aviv University report.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Orthodox groups ask Supreme Court to hear case of Ohio man barred from hosting home prayer services

Grace Gilson in Forward · 15 Apr

Orthodox Jewish groups are pushing for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case of Daniel Grand, an Orthodox Jew in University Heights, Ohio, who was barred from hosting prayer services at his home due to zoning laws.

0 Politics Israel

They had 20 years to do something, and they did nothing.

Future of Jewish · 15 Apr

Harold Katz's essay offers a trenchant critique of international responses to Israel's security concerns, particularly regarding Hezbollah's sustained aggression and the ineffectiveness of UN enforcement of Resolution 1701.

0 Politics Israel

Most American Jews oppose AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, survey finds

Grace Gilson in Forward · 14 Apr

A survey released by the liberal pro-Israel group J Street shows that a majority of American Jews oppose the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) using funds from Republican donors in Democratic primaries.

0 Education Culture

Hampshire College closure reverberates for alumni who treasured a Yiddishist hub

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 14 Apr

Hampshire College, renowned for its alternative education model and significant contributions to the Yiddish revival movement in the U.S., is set to close by the end of the year due to financial difficulties.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Fatalities from antisemitic attacks in 2025 reach highest toll in 30 years, Israeli analysis finds

Grace Gilson in JTA · 13 Apr

In 2025, fatalities from antisemitic attacks spiked to their highest level in over three decades, marking an alarming trend identified by Tel Aviv University.

0 Holocaust Ethics

This Yom HaShoah is different from all others — and we’ve never needed it more

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in JTA · 13 Apr

Yom HaShoah 2023 is marked by rising global antisemitism and reminders of the importance of Holocaust remembrance to fight against all forms of hatred and genocide.

0 Politics Israel

Seven Myths About the Iran War

Michael Doran in Tablet · 13 Apr

Michael Doran challenges the prevailing narratives around Trump's foreign policy decisions on Iran, arguing against seven key myths propagated by both progressives and isolationists.

0 Politics Culture

The Pentagon fears the Vatican’s authority in a battle over Christianity’s power

Mira Fox in Forward · 10 Apr

In a surprising geopolitical development, tensions have arisen between the U.S. Pentagon and the Vatican, highlighting the ongoing clash between military authority and moral leadership in the context of the war in Iran.

0 Politics Ethics

Jewish groups condemn Trump’s threat that a ‘whole civilization will die’ in Iran

Grace Gilson in Forward · 7 Apr

President Donald Trump faced intense backlash from Jewish groups for his declaration on social media threatening the destruction of an entire civilization if Iran did not comply with his demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

0 Politics Israel

The Multipolarity Trap

Park MacDougald in Tablet · 7 Apr

Park MacDougald's article delves into the controversial topic of multipolarity and its implications on global politics.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Next year in Jerusalem?

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 1 Apr

Vanessa Berg's essay explores the evolving significance of the phrase "Next year in Jerusalem" against the backdrop of rising antisemitism in Western countries.

0 Culture Holidays

Seder subway stunt rolls Passover out in public — but watch that matzo ball soup

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 1 Apr

The third annual Subway Seder took place in New York City, a unique event organized by rapper Kosha Dillz to celebrate Passover in a subway car, blending public spectacle with Jewish tradition.

0 Politics Israel

The No Kings Protest and Iran

Emes Ve-Emunah · 29 Mar

This opinion piece discusses the "No Kings Protest," highlighting how it exemplifies a broader dissent against the U.S. President by conflating various political grievances, including their stand on the Iran war.

0 Communities Israel

Undeterred by war, North American Jews continue to immigrate to Israel

Peter Ephross in JTA · 29 Mar

North American Jews are continuing to make aliyah to Israel despite the ongoing war with Iran, driven by a sense of solidarity and connection with the Israeli people.

0 Antisemitism History

Vocabulary Lesson

Daniel B. Schwartz in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Mark Mazower's book, "On Antisemitism: A Word in History," examines the evolution of the term antisemitism, more so than the phenomenon itself, from its 19th-century origins to contemporary debates linking anti-Zionism and antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Vocabulary Lesson

Daniel B. Schwartz in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Mark Mazower's book "On Antisemitism: A Word in History" explores the evolution of the term "antisemitism" and its uses from its inception in the late 19th century to modern political contexts, particularly focusing on criticism of Israel.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Meet Karin Prien, the woman who could become Germany’s first Jewish president

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 24 Mar

Karin Prien, a prominent German politician with Jewish ancestry, is considered a frontrunner for Germany's federal presidency in 2027.

0 Politics Israel

The End of the Old Middle East

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 24 Mar

Joshua Hoffman analyzes a transformative shift in the Middle East marked by increasing unity between Israel and Arab states against Iran, catalyzed by both diplomatic efforts like the Abraham Accords and escalating military threats.

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