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A Pentagon official spewed antisemitism. Her words about child victims of Oct. 7 are even more hateful
Carly Pildis
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Forward
· 6 Mar 2025
Carly Pildis criticizes Kingsley Wilson, the deputy Pentagon press secretary, for her harmful comments regarding the victims of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks.
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Israel
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Trump posts ‘Shalom Hamas’ and says Gazans will be ‘DEAD’ if they keep holding hostages
Ben Sales
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JTA
· 5 Mar 2025
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.
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Thank god Trump didn't talk about antisemitism in his speech to Congress
Emily Tamkin
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Forward
· 5 Mar 2025
Emily Tamkin expresses relief that former President Donald Trump did not mention antisemitism in his recent speech to Congress.
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Jewish Law
Gender/Identity
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Not the Wrong Message
Emes Ve-Emunah
· 5 Mar 2025
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.
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Antisemitism
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Why I’m choosing to teach genocide law at Columbia despite antisemitism on campus
Menachem Z. Rosensaft
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JTA
· 5 Mar 2025
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.
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Reversing Kissinger
Lee Smith
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Tablet
· 5 Mar 2025
Lee Smith explores Donald Trump's perceived foreign policy strategy, which some commentators label as 'reverse Kissinger.'
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Christian conservatives have appropriated Queen Esther as a symbol. Let’s take her back.
JTA
· 4 Mar 2025
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.
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Who Got Set Up and Who Got Upset?
Cindy Scarr
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Mishpacha
· 4 Mar 2025
The article explores the intricate diplomatic encounter between former U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office.
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Why Does Trump Want to Raise Prices?
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
· 4 Mar 2025
The podcast discusses Donald Trump's tariff policies on Mexico, Canada, and China, examining their potential economic impact on American consumers.
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Holidays
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New Passover children’s books include a mystery, Obama’s White House seder and a graphic novel from writer Dara Horn
Penny Schwartz
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JTA
· 4 Mar 2025
A new collection of children's books celebrating Passover includes an entertaining mix of stories that blend cultural depth with humor and adventure.
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Israel
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#366 - Reality Check: Dr. Eli David on Gaza, AI, and Israel's Future
Two Nice Jewish Boys
· 4 Mar 2025
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.
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Ethics
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In their Zelenskyy meeting, Trump and Vance laid waste to a cherished Yiddish value
Robert Zaretsky
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Forward
· 1 Mar 2025
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.
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JFK and Charles De Gaulle knew something Trump can't fathom
Larry Cohler-Esses
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Forward
· 1 Mar 2025
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.
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An Alternative to Antiracism
Sapir
· 1 Mar 2025
The piece critiques the prevalent antiracism approach in diversity work, emphasizing its potential overemphasis on victimhood and identity conflicts.
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EMERGENCY POD: Oval Office Horrorshow
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
· 28 Feb 2025
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.
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How an intimate and sensitive film about a hostage family's grief triumphed in Berlin
A.J. Goldmann
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Forward
· 28 Feb 2025
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.
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Just 33% of Democrats have a favorable view of Israel, Gallup poll finds
Ben Sales
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JTA
· 26 Feb 2025
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.
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Not a Great Couple of Days for Trump
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
· 25 Feb 2025
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.
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Our Urgent Search for Non-Jewish Allies
Talia Bodner
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Hadassah
· 24 Feb 2025
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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Inhumanity is a Choice
Peter Beinart
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The Beinart Notebook
· 24 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart's article addresses the complexities of navigating Jewish identity and criticism of Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Palestine.
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Former U.S. ambassador Dan Shapiro: ‘Trump’s Gaza plan is not serious and it’s not going to happen’
Haaretz Weekly
· 23 Feb 2025
Former U.S. ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, discusses the intricacies of the hostages-for-ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing the necessity of removing Hamas from Gaza.
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Israel
Ethics
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Trump’s Gaza plan will cost Israel its soul
Sruli Fruchter
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Forward
· 20 Feb 2025
Sruli Fruchter argues against President Trump's proposal to forcibly displace two million Palestinians from Gaza, a plan which has received endorsement from various Israeli politicians.
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Why is Israel handing Gaza back to Hamas?
What Matters Now
· 19 Feb 2025
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the emotional impact of the Bibas family's captivity, how Hamas uses hostage release ceremonies to manipulate perceptions, and the complex political landscape surrounding Israeli negotiations with Hamas.
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What will you do if ICE shows up at your synagogue?
Jodi Rudoren
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Forward
· 14 Feb 2025
The article explores the challenges faced by a synagogue and its preschool in responding to President Trump's executive order allowing ICE to conduct enforcement actions at sensitive locations like schools and religious institutions.
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Israel
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What They're Saying in Israel About Hamas and the Delicate Ceasefire
Joshua Hoffman
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Future of Jewish
· 11 Feb 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu grapples with the challenges posed by Hamas' psychological warfare in the ongoing hostage crisis.
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