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Charles Small, early exposer of Qatari influence, calls Trump taking plane gift ‘an insult to democracy’

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 16 May

Charles Asher Small, a Canadian-born scholar and head of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), has raised concerns about Qatari influence in the U.S., particularly regarding a reported $400 million airplane gift from Qatar to President Donald Trump.

0 Leadership Politics

Ben & Jerry's co-founder was arrested this week — it was far from the first time

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward · 16 May

Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, was arrested for protesting at a U.S. Senate hearing, marking another instance in his extensive activist history.

0 Politics Holocaust

Critics of Trump’s US Holocaust Memorial Council firings run the risk of trivializing the cataclysm

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in JTA · 15 May

Menachem Z. Rosensaft, a former member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, critiques the reaction to Donald Trump's firing of several Biden appointees from the council.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Allies

Sapir · 14 May

The international conference on antisemitism held in Jerusalem raised controversy due to the inclusion of several far-right European politicians, which led to significant Jewish figures withdrawing in protest.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What’s next for suspended student who posted ‘F--- the Jews’ video? An alt-right media tour

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 12 May

Mo Khan, a Temple University student suspended for posting antisemitic content, has embarked on a media tour of alt-right platforms in an effort to defend his actions.

0 Politics Israel

Despite Netanyahu, Edan Alexander is finally free

Sruli Fruchter in Forward · 12 May

Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli-American held captive for 584 days by Hamas, has been freed following direct negotiations by former President Donald Trump, bypassing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Politics Ethics

Betar 'almost exclusively triggered' UMass student detention, judge says

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 9 May

A federal judge has ordered the release of Efe Ercelik, a former UMass Amherst student arrested in 2023 for assaulting a Jewish student during a rally.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu disputes report that Mike Waltz was fired for coordinating with him on Iran

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 5 May

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports that he actively coordinated with recently dismissed U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz regarding a military strategy against Iran.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu disputes report that fired NSC chief Mike Waltz coordinated extensively with him on Iran

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 5 May

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has denied a report suggesting extensive coordination with Mike Waltz, the recently fired U.S. National Security Adviser, over military strategies against Iran.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Fighting antisemitism has become politically incorrect.

Daniel Greenfield in Future of Jewish · 5 May

Daniel Greenfield critically examines how efforts to combat antisemitism in the U.S. have become entangled with political correctness, focusing on the perceived complicity of liberal Jewish establishments.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mohsen Mahdawi, who led Columbia pro-Palestinian protests, freed from detention

Grace Gilson in JTA · 30 Apr

Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University, has been released from federal custody following a judge's ruling that his detention without formal charges was unlawful.

0 Education Israel

At the 100-year mark, Hebrew University’s American friends are looking to capitalize on a unique moment

Larry Luxner in JTA · 24 Apr

American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) celebrates its centennial along with Hebrew University of Jerusalem, emphasizing its pivotal role amidst rising global antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on US campuses.

0 Politics Leadership

I first met Netanyahu in 1988. Here's how he became the most destructive leader in Israel's history

Dan Perry in Forward · 20 Apr

Dan Perry, a veteran journalist, reflects on his long history of interactions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he critiques as a transformative yet ultimately destructive figure in Israel's political landscape.

0 Culture Education

MomentLive! Turns Five

Suzanne Borden in Moment · 17 Apr

MomentLive!, an initiative by the magazine \emph{Moment}, commemorates its fifth anniversary.

0 Politics Education

So Where Are the Great Negotiations?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Apr

The episode dissects the Trump administration's aptitude in various global negotiations, scrutinizing the handling of tariffs, Iran's nuclear program, and the Ukraine war.

0 Politics Culture

The Edgelords

Lee Smith in Tablet · 11 Apr

The article critiques a recent episode of Joe Rogan's podcast featuring Douglas Murray and Dave Smith, focusing on their ineffectual debate on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Can Israel's love for Trump survive his coming negotiations with Iran?

Dan Perry in Forward · 8 Apr

As President Donald Trump signals a renewal of nuclear negotiations with Iran, concerns arise in Israel over whether his approach will genuinely safeguard Israeli interests amidst Tehran's nuclear advancements.

0 Politics Israel

Asked if he plans to drop 17% tariff on Israeli goods, Trump says, ‘Maybe not’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 8 Apr

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington did not yield a commitment from President Trump to rescind the 17% tariff on Israeli goods, despite Netanyahu making it a priority.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Can we please stop talking about antisemitism?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 8 Apr

Rabbi Mendel Teldon argues that Jewish identity should not be defined by the struggle against antisemitism, but rather by positive engagement with Judaism.

0 Politics Israel

14-year-old Palestinian-American killed by Israeli fire in West Bank, officials say

Ben Sales in JTA · 7 Apr

Tensions in the West Bank continue to escalate following the death of Omar Mohammad Rabea, a 14-year-old Palestinian-American, allegedly killed by Israeli fire in Turmus Ayya.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

Display honoring Jewish women graduates of naval academy removed ahead of Hegseth visit

Grace Gilson in JTA · 3 Apr

The U.S. Naval Academy temporarily removed a display honoring Jewish female graduates from its Jewish chapel ahead of a visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s nightmare scenario: 'Netanyahu is up to his neck in criminal investigations as war rages'

Haaretz Weekly · 3 Apr

Amid escalating conflict with Hamas and internal party turmoil, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces intensified scrutiny due to a new scandal dubbed "Qatargate" involving allegations of his aides' connections to Qatari interests.

0 Politics Education

As Zionist Jews, we must condemn Trump's campaign to deport students

Amanda Berman in Forward · 3 Apr

Amanda Berman argues that as Zionist Jews, it is crucial to condemn the Trump administration's campaign to deport students like Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate and Palestinian activist detained by ICE.

0 Politics Israel

Barbara Leaf on the Middle East Crisis

Israel Policy Pod · 3 Apr

Former Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf discusses the complexities of US policy during the Gaza conflict, Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and regional politics with host Neri Zilber.

0 Philosophy History

Lincoln’s Lost Lecture: Can Democracy Survive Technology?

Sapir · 3 Apr

Abraham Lincoln's lesser-known Lecture on Discoveries and Inventions underscores both his philosophical and technological contemplations, revealing concerns about the impacts of technology on democracy.

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