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0 Politics Israel

Rep. Seth Moulton challenging Markey, one of Israel’s leading Senate critics, in high-stakes Dem primary

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 16 Oct

Rep. Seth Moulton is challenging Sen. Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Democratic primary, pushing for generational change.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Netanyahu says Israel did not kill Charlie Kirk, rejecting an idea circulating on the far right

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 19 Sep

In an unusual move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly refuted conspiracy theories circulating among far-right figures in the United States, denying any Israeli involvement in the murder of young conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

0 Communities Jewish Law

An Invitation to Rise from our Communal Mourning

Na’ama Levitz Applbaum in Sources · 24 Jul

Na’ama Levitz Applbaum reflects on the communal mourning faced by Jews globally after the Hamas attacks in southern Israel on October 7, 2023.

0 History Culture

Moments That Have Shaped American Judaism

Moment in Moment · 30 Jun

This exploration of pivotal moments that shaped American Judaism over the past 50 years highlights significant events such as the 1987 Freedom Sunday March advocating for Soviet Jewry, which demonstrated American Jewish solidarity and support for the Jewish state.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Best of Times, Worst of Times

Avi Shafran in Ami · 25 Jun

The New York Times recently published a lengthy editorial highlighting the persistently urgent issue of antisemitism and condemning those who downplay it.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Tangled Knot of Anti-Zionist Violence - Doubling down on the conflation of Zionism and Judaism won’t stop violent attacks.

Daniel May in Jewish Currents · 11 Jun

Daniel May explores the complex relationship between Zionism and Judaism in light of recent violent attacks linked to anti-Zionist sentiments in the U.S.

0 Politics Leadership

Battles in the Briefing Room

Shloime Zionce in Ami · 4 Jun

Shloime Zionce, senior White House correspondent for Ami, reflects on the demanding role of a White House press secretary, featuring insights from former Press Secretary Sean Spicer.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Cheesecake and Conflict

Megan Naftali in Moment · 3 Jun

Megan Naftali reflects on her complex relationship with faith and family during the Jewish festival of Shavuot, set against a backdrop of personal loss and rising antisemitism.

0 Ethics Philosophy

Hope and Grief in an Age of Climate Change

Julai Watts Belser in Sources · 27 Mar

Julia Watts Belser, a rabbi and activist, reflects on climate grief and the feelings of hope and despair in the face of global climate change.

0 Politics Israel

Rubio, in Israel-heavy confirmation hearing, says US should revoke visas for ‘a supporter of Hamas’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 15 Jan

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, nominated as Secretary of State by President-elect Donald Trump, emphasized his strong pro-Israel stance during his Senate confirmation hearing.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Belgium’s Jews Are Thinking of Moving Where?

Moment in Moment · 23 Dec 2024

European Jewish communities, particularly in Belgium, are feeling increasingly unsafe in light of a steep rise in antisemitic incidents exacerbated by tensions following the October 7 attacks.

0 Politics Antisemitism

How the Antisemitism Awareness Act fell apart

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 20 Dec 2024

The Antisemitism Awareness Act, initially promising due to its bipartisan support and passage in the House, faced obstacles in the Senate, ultimately stalling as the legislative session ended amidst a government funding crisis.