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Mathias Döpfner: Make Germany More Jewish Again

Mathias Döpfner in The Free Press · 11 Nov

In light of recent antisemitic incidents in Europe, notably the assault on Jews in Amsterdam, Mathias Döpfner argues for the need to make Germany a more welcoming place for Jewish communities.

1 Antisemitism Ethics

Amsterdam was vile, but no pogrom – and it’s important to say so

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Nov

Marc Cave, director of the National Holocaust Museum, argues against characterizing a recent attack on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam as a 'pogrom'.

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Palestine Action must be blacklisted as terrorists

Jewish Chronicle · 7 Nov

In response to recent acts of coordinated vandalism by the group Palestine Action targeting Jewish institutions in Manchester, there is a call to classify this group as a terrorist organization under UK law.

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If Jewish unity means accepting bigotry and dehumanization, count me out

Larry Yudelson in JTA · 6 Nov

Larry Yudelson argues against a superficial call for Jewish unity if it means accepting bigotry and dehumanization within the American political context.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Millions of Jews will be worrying about a Trump presidency – they’re right to be concerned

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Nov

Donald Trump's political return could generate mixed reactions among Jews, particularly concerning his relationship with Israel and implications for American Jews.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Unprecedented Antisemitism | Jonathan Greenblatt on Jew Hatred in America

Israel: State of a Nation · 3 Nov

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, discusses the alarming rise in antisemitism across the United States, particularly after October 7, 2023.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Ahead of election, Jewish security groups are monitoring conspiracy theories, Jewish polling sites and foreign interference

Luke Tress in JTA · 31 Oct

Amid heightened concerns of antisemitism and political polarization, Jewish security groups are intensifying vigilance around the upcoming U.S. elections.

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Gad Saad Survived War in Lebanon. He’s Warning About One in the West.

Bari Weiss in The Free Press · 24 Oct

Gad Saad, a Lebanese Jew, discusses his experiences fleeing the Lebanese Civil War and draws parallels to the current political climate in Western democracies.

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I tracked anti-Jewish extremism for 25 years. Reelecting Trump will make it worse

Rita Katz in Forward · 21 Oct

Rita Katz, an experienced counterterrorism expert, analyzes the connection between Donald Trump's political presence and the surge of antisemitic extremism in the U.S. Katz contends that Trump's rhetoric and failure to denounce hate groups like QAnon and white supremacists have bolstered these communities, leading to increased acts of violence and antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Confessions of a Jewish Democrat in Exile

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 16 Oct

Joshua Hoffman shares his complex political journey as an American Jew who relocated to Israel and subsequently reassessed his liberal beliefs.

0 Politics Israel

The Good War 2.0

Emes Ve-Emunah · 15 Oct

The article critiques responses to Palestinian extremism and protests at Columbia University, suggesting that groups like Hamas are responsible for both civilian casualties and international perceptions against Israel.

0 Politics Israel

A two-state solution may seem like a distant dream. Here's why it shouldn't be

Ibrahim Dalalsha in Forward · 8 Oct

Amidst ongoing conflicts, Ibrahim Dalalsha argues for the revitalization of the two-state solution as the only sustainable way forward for Israelis and Palestinians.

0 Antisemitism Politics

An Open Letter to My 'Pro-Palestine' Friends

Meghan Bell in Future of Jewish · 7 Oct

Meghan Bell's open letter addresses her concerns to her pro-Palestinian friends, critiquing their perceived antisemitism and moral narcissism.

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Antisemitism hits record high in the U.S.; new report shows most-ever incidents in single year

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 6 Oct

A recent report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reveals a staggering increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S., reaching over 10,000 occurrences since October 7.

0 Politics Israel

Israel's Stand for American Values

Jewdicious · 1 Oct

The article narrates a tense exchange between the author and their Israeli friend Joanna Landau during an Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv on October 1, 2024.

0 Politics Israel

US announces sanctions on Israel’s Hilltop Youth movement over West Bank violence

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 1 Oct

The United States has imposed sanctions on Israel's Hilltop Youth movement, an extremist group involved in establishing illegal outposts and carrying out violent acts against Palestinians in the West Bank.

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He's a Muslim Israeli who was close with Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Now he's mourning his friend — and seeking change

Rob Eshman in Forward · 26 Sep

Arab-Israeli journalist Yanal Jabarin shares his poignant memories of his friendship with Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas.

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Laura Loomer, Jewish activist who flew on Trump’s plane, says her ties to antisemites shouldn’t count against her

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 26 Sep

Laura Loomer, a controversial far-right Jewish activist, has been criticized for her associations with antisemites such as Ye and Nick Fuentes, while also being linked to former President Donald Trump.

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‘He’s setting us up’: Jewish leaders express alarm at Trump’s blaming Jews if he loses

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 20 Sep

Jewish leaders and organizations are expressing concern over former President Donald Trump's recent remarks suggesting that Jews could be blamed if he were to lose reelection.

0 Politics Israel

A Letter to My Terrorism-Supporting Palestinian Neighbors

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 11 Sep

Joshua Hoffman's open letter addresses his Palestinian neighbors, confronting them about their support for terrorism against Israel.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Leaders of white supremacist group charged for urging terrorism against Jews and other targets

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 11 Sep

The Justice Department has charged leaders Dallas Humber and Matthew Allison of the transnational white supremacist terror group, Terrorgram Collective, for inciting terrorism against Jews and minorities.

0 Israel Politics

Israel is on the front line for humanity

Israel: State of a Nation · 10 Sep

Noa Tishby, a prominent Israeli actress and activist, discusses Israel's pivotal role in combating global jihadism on the podcast 'State of Apod' with Eylon A. Levy.

1 Politics Culture

Everyone is talking about Palestinians this election cycle. No one is actually listening to us

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib in Forward · 9 Sep

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian American, discusses the complexities and challenges Palestinians face in the 2024 U.S. presidential election cycle.

0 Politics Culture

What you need to know about Telegram, the embattled app Hamas uses to spread its message

Josh Axelrod in JTA · 9 Sep

Telegram, the popular messaging app known for its lax moderation, finds itself under increased scrutiny as it has become a critical tool for extremists, particularly in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Communities Politics

Do Not Lose Hope

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 6 Sep

The article presents a narrative on the nuanced concept of hope in the face of adversity, particularly through the experiences of individuals impacted by recent hostage crises involving Israelis.

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