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How the Left Abandoned the Jews. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 29 Jun

Scott Wiener's encounter with aggressive protesters in San Francisco, despite his past criticism of Israel, highlights a growing trend of hostility within parts of the left towards individuals perceived as insufficiently anti-Israel, often fueled by animosity tied to Jewish identity.

0 History Politics

Who’s Afraid of the Good War?

Josh Appel in Tablet · 24 Jun

Josh Appel explores the cultural and societal impacts of revising American historical myths, particularly focusing on World War II.

0 Politics Israel

Trump’s Memo of Misunderstanding

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 23 Jun

Gary Rosenblatt's analysis of the geopolitical dynamics between the U.S., Israel, and Iran during Trump's presidency highlights the complexities of international diplomacy and military strategy.

0 Politics Israel

Israel keeps winning wars. So why are we losing?

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 17 Jun

Israel consistently excels in military conflicts through its advanced intelligence, technology, and strategic prowess.

0 Politics Israel

Israel exposed the war inside Trump's White House.

Guy Goldstein in Future of Jewish · 16 Jun

Guy Goldstein explores the internal conflicts within President Trump's administration, focusing on foreign policy decisions influenced by three camps.

0 Politics Israel

The World's Obsession With Blaming Israel for Everything

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 5 Jun

Vanessa Berg's essay critiques the tendency of Western politicians to scapegoat Israel for a range of global issues while ignoring domestic problems and the actions of authoritarian states.

0 Politics Israel

Israelis and Americans deserve to know why they are still at war

Dan Perry in Forward · 17 Mar

As conflict with Iran escalates, both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump have failed to articulate clear objectives for their citizens, fostering mistrust and suspicion in both countries.

0 Sports Communities

Team Israel wins twice at World Baseball Classic, qualifying for 2030 tournament

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Mar

Despite not advancing to the single-elimination stage of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team Israel exceeded expectations by winning two games and finishing third in their pool, thereby securing a spot in the 2030 tournament.

0 Politics Israel

What Tucker Carlson won't tell you about U.S. military aid to Israel

Dany Bahar in Forward · 24 Feb

Dany Bahar critiques Tucker Carlson's argument against U.S. military aid to Israel, highlighting it as a classic political accounting trick known as a false dilemma.

0 Politics Ethics

What If Other Countries Claimed The Right to Bomb the US?

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 23 Feb

Ken Silverman's article critiques the United States' potential military intervention in Iran, questioning the underlying assumptions of American exceptionalism that justify such actions.

0 Sports Communities

Team Israel’s World Baseball Classic team unveils its 2026 roster

Matthew Shea in Jewish Insider · 11 Feb

Team Israel's roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic has been announced, showcasing a blend of major leaguers, minor league players, and Israeli talent.

0 Politics Israel

Will he or won’t he? Analysts don’t rule out Iran strike despite diplomatic flurry

Matthew Shea in Jewish Insider · 3 Feb

Despite the Trump administration's diplomatic engagement with Iran, experts suggest that military action remains a strong possibility.

0 Communities Politics

‘Reminds me of Anne Frank’: Jewish seniors and Holocaust survivors are offering to hide their Haitian caregivers

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 1 Feb

Jewish seniors at Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Florida, many of whom are Holocaust survivors, have offered to hide Haitian caregivers who face potential deportation due to the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by the Trump administration.

0 Politics Holocaust

Here's exactly why it's dangerous to compare ICE to Nazis

Armin Langer in Forward · 30 Jan

Armin Langer cautions against the frequent and emotionally charged comparisons of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Nazism, emphasizing the historical and logical inaccuracy of such parallels.

0 Communities History

For fleeing Jews, Venezuela was a golden land. Now in exile, they watch their homeland’s unrest with trepidation.

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 28 Jan

The once vibrant Jewish community of Venezuela, thriving during the 20th century as the country was seen as a 'goldene medine' (golden land), now faces a significant decline.

0 Communities History

For fleeing Jews, Venezuela was a golden land — now in exile, they watch their homeland’s unrest with trepidation

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 28 Jan

Venezuela once served as a sanctuary and vibrant home for Jewish immigrants fleeing European and Cuban hardship, notably for figures like Maximo Freilich and his family.

0 History Politics

Long before Trump's second-hand Nobel, a laureate sought to curry favor with Nazis by regifting a prize

Terrence Petty in Forward · 24 Jan

The article explores the historical precedent of individuals attempting to curry favor with political power by regifting Nobel prizes, focusing on Norwegian novelist Knut Hamsun's notorious interaction with the Nazi regime.

0 Politics History

Be Wary of Governments

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 23 Jan

With ties to Venezuela, the author reflects on the complexity of interpreting global events, particularly the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, amid contrasting familial perspectives on politics.

0 Politics Culture

‘I Let the AI Run My Life.’ Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 23 Jan

The article introduces a new Friday edition of The Free Press's newsletter, which includes a variety of stories focusing on recent events and personal narratives.

0 Politics History

In Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine,' echoes of Nazi justifications for aggression

Terrence Petty in Forward · 14 Jan

Terrence Petty draws parallels between Donald Trump's foreign policy approach and the aggressive expansionist strategies of Adolf Hitler.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Whither J.D. Vance

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 13 Jan

J.D. Vance and several conservative figures, including Tucker Carlson and Kevin Roberts, face criticism for tolerating controversial figures like Nick Fuentes.

0 Philosophy Politics

This Jewish philosopher would have called out the Trump administration's b.s. in Minneapolis

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 12 Jan

The article reflects on the Trump administration's response to the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, drawing philosophical parallels with Harry Frankfurt's essay, "On Bullshit."

0 Politics History

Two Drinks with . . . the Last Great Military Strategist

Eli Lake in The Free Press · 9 Jan

Eli Lake profiles Edward Luttwak, an eminent military strategist with a rich and diverse background, exploring his insights into global politics and history.

0 Politics Communities

From Caracas to Tehran

The Cholent in The Cholent · 9 Jan

In a thought-provoking piece, The Cholent explores the geopolitical shifts involving Venezuela and Iran, highlighting personal reflections from Venezuelan Jew Leonardo Levy and Iranian expatriate Homeira Bakhtiari.

0 Culture Politics

TGIF: Eat Real Food

Nellie Bowles in The Free Press · 9 Jan

Nellie Bowles humorously recounts her domestic woes as her family learns to cope without a reliable gas supply, leading to some culinary adventures with a slow cooker.

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