Criticism Of Israel

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The progressive Jewish author whose book event was canceled has tough words for both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian debate

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 31 Aug

Joshua Leifer's book "Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life" explores the shifting identities and priorities of American Jews, focusing on the centrality of Israel in Jewish communal politics.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez loses Democratic Socialists endorsement after she speaks out against antisemitism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Jul

The Democratic Socialists of America recently withdrew their conditional endorsement of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for reelection following her participation in an online panel discussing antisemitism with Jewish experts.

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Leadership and Jewish Peoplehood: A Conversation with Marc Baker and Lishi Baker

Claire E. Sufrin in Sources · 30 Jun

In this insightful dialogue, Marc and Lishi Baker navigate the complexities of Zionism, peoplehood, and Jewish leadership, particularly in challenging times for Israel and the Jewish diaspora.

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Wikipedia’s operator rebuffs Jewish groups’ call to override editors on ADL trustworthiness

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 25 Jun

The Wikimedia Foundation, which oversees Wikipedia, declined to intervene in editors' decision to label the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as unreliable on Israel and Zionism.

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Why I (finally) took down my 'We Stand With Israel' sign

Josh Katz in Forward · 19 Jun

In this personal reflection, Josh Katz shares his decision to take down his "We Stand With Israel" lawn sign due to increasing concerns about tribalism and the divisive consequences it can have.

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A Black Pot of Editors

Emes Ve-Emunah · 19 Jun

Wikipedia editors have labeled the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as generally unreliable on Israeli-Palestinian matters and antisemitism, arguing that the organization's pro-Israel stance may bias its reporting.

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AOC: ‘Antisemitism is an assault on our values’

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Jun

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emphasized in a livestream that antisemitism undermines both American and progressive values, acknowledging that some criticisms of Israel can cross into antisemitism.

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A new group is a safe space for observant Jews who oppose Israel’s war in Gaza

Julia Gergely in JTA · 4 Jun

The Halachic Left is a new group of observant Jews in the U.S. who oppose Israel's military actions in Gaza, viewing advocacy for a ceasefire as a religious obligation.

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Opinion | Silencing Criticism in the Name of Antisemitism Awareness

Omer Bartov in Moment · 2 May

The article discusses the implications of the Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA) passed by the House of Representatives, aiming to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism in the United States.

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House passes bill that would enshrine contentious and popular antisemitism definition into US law

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 1 May

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill known as the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which seeks to enshrine the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism into U.S. law.

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Lionel Shriver: PEN America Rewards Cowardice

Lionel Shriver in The Free Press · 1 May

In this article, the author criticizes PEN America for canceling its literary festival and awards ceremony due to authors withdrawing over PEN's alleged failure to denounce Israel amidst the Gaza conflict.

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Israeli academics face backlash after signing letter accusing Israel of ‘plausible genocide’ in Gaza

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 10 Apr

Israeli academics, including Regev Nathansohn from Sapir College, are facing backlash after signing a petition accusing Israel of possible genocide in Gaza and urging the US to stop arming Israel during its conflict with Hamas.

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A House resolution denounces antisemitism. Here's why some Jewish members voted 'present'

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 5 Dec 2023

A House resolution denouncing antisemitism was passed with bipartisan support, but 92 House Democrats, including Jewish members, voted "present" in protest.

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Crisis at the 92nd Street Y - A recent controversy suggests the post-October 7th political landscape will pose existential challenges for Jewish institutions trying to maintain pro-Israel politics alongside a broad cultural mission.

Mari Cohen in Jewish Currents · 8 Nov 2023

The recent controversy at the 92nd Street Y highlights the challenges faced by Jewish institutions in maintaining pro-Israel politics alongside a broad cultural mission.

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Must We Have Children? -

in Jewish Currents · 15 May 2023

The article discusses the use of the pro-Israel playbook by Hindu American organizations to combat criticism of India.

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King County Council Backs Down from Backing Down on IHRA...Sort of

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 3 Feb 2023

The King County Council in Washington faced criticism from progressive Jewish groups for considering adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism.

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Sneak Peek: Antisemitism, Explained

Unorthodox · 19 Aug 2021

In this episode, the Unorthodox team introduces "Antisemitism, Explained", a project by Tablet journalist Yair Rosenberg consisting of a video series addressing common myths about antisemitism.

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Jewish Feelings

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 29 Jun 2021

In this episode of the Jewish Currents podcast, the team discusses the recent Anti-Defamation League survey on American Jews' perceptions of antisemitism.

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Thirty-nine words about antisemitism are splitting the Jewish community

Forward · 26 Jan 2021

The American Jewish community is divided over the definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), which includes examples that equate criticism of Israel to antisemitism.

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Can Bernie Sanders Fix America’s Broken Anti-Semitism Conversation?

Yair Rosenberg in Tablet · 12 Nov 2019

Senator Bernie Sanders, in an article published in Jewish Currents, presents a comprehensive manifesto on combating anti-Semitism.

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Duke, UNC Must Fix Pro-Islam Bias In Middle East Program, Government Says

Forward · 20 Sep 2019

The U.S. Education Department has urged Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to revise their Middle East Studies program, citing a perceived pro-Islam bias and lack of attention to other religious minorities like Christians, Jews, and Yazidis.

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The “Gaga for the GA!” Edition

Promised Podcast · 25 Oct 2018

Allison, Don, and Noah participate in discussions at the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America, covering topics like the impact of the Canary Mission, which exposes critics of Israel, on Jewish Americans.

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The 'Connect the Seas, Being Free & Crap TV' Edition

Promised Podcast · 19 Dec 2013

In a discussion hosted by The Times of Israel, Eilon, Noah, and Miriam Herschlag explore various topics, including the potential for peace accompanying the Red Sea-Dead Sea pipeline, the push for more open criticism of Israel on US college campuses by students challenging Hillel, and the question of regulating Reality TV through legislation.

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