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How hostage families responded to learning that a ceasefire deal would return their loved ones

Grace Gilson in JTA · 9 Oct

The recent announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has prompted overwhelming joy among families of hostages abducted during the October 2023 attack in Israel.

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The Historical Secrets for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

Daniel Clarke-Serret in Future of Jewish · 6 Oct

Daniel Clarke-Serret's essay critically examines the concept of eternal peace, particularly in the context of Israeli-Palestinian relations, by exploring historical precedents.

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Grabbed by ICE. Remembering Jane Goodall. Mercy After a Shooting. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 2 Oct

The Front Page by The Free Press addresses various pressing issues, focusing on events in the US and around the world.

0 Politics Israel

Trump's peace plan for Gaza will fail miserably.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 29 Sep

Joshua Hoffman critiques U.S. President Trump's 21-point peace plan for Gaza, arguing that it will fail due to the fundamental ideological clash between Islamist groups like Hamas and Western values.

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Why a historian thinks Jews are living through a ‘high tide’ of American antisemitism

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 28 Sep

Historian Pamela Nadell's new book, "Antisemitism, an American Tradition," argues against the notion that America has been a haven free from the pervasive effects of antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

I wrote Netanyahu’s UN speech.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 Sep

Joshua Hoffman's piece, presented as a fictional draft of a UN speech delivered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizes the achievements and moral standing of Israel.

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Why Trump’s antisemitism crusade is causing ‘apoplexy’ for some conservative lawyers

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 22 Sep

The Trump administration's campaign against antisemitism on university campuses has sparked mixed reactions within conservative legal circles.

0 Culture Holidays

What the 18Forty Team is Reading to Think About Teshuva

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 22 Sep

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, the 18Forty team shares their diverse reading list aimed at fostering introspection and personal growth during the season of teshuva.

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Deploying the National Guard - The Rabbi's View

Emes Ve-Emunah · 18 Sep

The piece explores the contentious issue of deploying the National Guard in major U.S. cities like Chicago and Memphis to curb crime, drawing parallels to previous actions in Washington, D.C. The author supports the deployment as a means of enhancing security, noting substantial declines in crime in D.C. following federal intervention.

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'Palestine' is a cult that hijacked every cause.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish · 16 Sep

Adam Hummel critiques the pervasive influence of what he terms "Palestinianism," a universal ideology that merges various social and political causes under the banner of Palestinian activism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Was Charlie Kirk a martyr? Here’s why Christians are divided and Jews should care

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 15 Sep

The controversial death of Charlie Kirk has prompted a profound debate among Christians, revealing deep theological divides over his portrayal as a martyr.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The only thing being genocided in Gaza is truth itself.

Andrew Fox in Future of Jewish · 13 Sep

Andrew Fox, a former British Army officer, critiques the surge of global antisemitism disguised as criticism of Israel during its conflict with Hamas.

0 Communities Ethics

Amid terror in Jerusalem, a cab driver's brave gesture showcased the Israel I've always loved

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 13 Sep

In a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of compassion amid crisis, Aviya Kushner reflects on a viral video of a Jerusalem cab driver who risked his life to aid an elderly woman during a shooting attack.

0 Communities Holidays

Westchester suburb reverses decision to ban Tashlich from public park – after allowing Easter ‘egg hunt’

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 11 Sep

In a significant reversal, the Mount Kisco Recreation Commission in Westchester County has allowed Chabad of Bedford to hold a Tashlich ceremony at Leonard Park, a public park where religious events had previously been restricted.

0 Communities Leadership

Supporting the people who hold the center: A community relations imperative

eJewishPhilanthropy · 9 Sep

Jewish community relations professionals are facing unprecedented challenges, from rising antisemitism and threats to democracy to internal polarization.

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Crime Matters

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Sep

The episode tackles the recent murder of a young woman on the light rail in Charlotte, examining the media's handling of crime incidents and the implications of racial politics in these narratives.

0 Politics Israel

‘The Trump White House has outsourced all policy on Gaza to Israel’

Haaretz Weekly · 8 Sep

The Trump administration's lack of a definitive policy towards Israel's actions in Gaza has effectively given Israel carte blanche to proceed with its military operations.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

Northwestern University’s Jewish president resigns amid pressures over handling of campus antisemitism

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 4 Sep

Michael Schill, the Jewish president of Northwestern University, has stepped down amid controversy over his handling of campus antisemitism and the resulting freezing of significant federal grants.

0 Politics Israel

To save the Jewish state, pro-Israel Jews must break from Netanyahu

Sruli Fruchter in Forward · 4 Sep

Sruli Fruchter argues that pro-Israel Jews need to distance themselves from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose political strategies have intertwined his identity with that of Israel, leading to significant diplomatic and military challenges.

0 Politics Israel

The war against Israeli politicians is beyond absurd.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 30 Aug

The article by Joshua Hoffman critiques the disproportionate scrutiny and criticism faced by Israeli politicians, particularly Benjamin Netanyahu, on the global stage.

0 Culture Politics

Sidelined at Pride celebrations, pro-Israel LGBTQ Jews find breathing room in Tel Aviv

Deborah Danan in JTA · 29 Aug

In the context of intensified geopolitical tensions, LGBTQ Jews involved in pro-Israel activities find themselves facing increasing alienation within their communities abroad, with many seeking refuge in Israel.

0 Politics Israel

A majority of Democrats are changing their views on Israel. What does that mean for the US-Israel relationship?

Eric Alterman in Forward · 29 Aug

The shifting views of the Democratic Party regarding Israel mark a significant change in the US-Israel relationship, with increasing disapproval of Israel's military actions in Gaza and its overall policies.

0 Politics Israel

The Treachery Continues

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 28 Aug

Natan Slifkin critiques Rabbi Dovid Hofstedter and other charedi leaders for spreading falsehoods about the Israeli military enlistment of yeshiva students.

0 Politics History

Trump’s attacks on the Smithsonian come straight from the Nazi playbook

Michelle Young in Forward · 23 Aug

Michelle Young discusses the recent actions taken by President Donald Trump against the Smithsonian museums, drawing unsettling parallels to the tactics used by the Nazi regime in the 1930s to control cultural narratives and art.

0 Politics Israel

World Zionist Congress lifts ban on Betar USA head, permitting him to serve as a delegate

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Aug

Ronn Torossian, head of Betar USA, has been permitted to serve as a delegate at the World Zionist Congress after an appeals tribunal lifted his previous ban.

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