Israel Palestine Conflict

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Jewish professor says Muhlenberg College fired her over pro-Palestinian social media posts

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 27 Sep

The firing of tenured professor Maura Finkelstein from Muhlenberg College over her anti-Zionist social media activity has ignited a debate on academic freedom, anti-Semitism, and disciplinary action within academia.

0 Politics Education

Live, Laugh, Liberate

Bonjour Chai · 27 Sep

The episode delves into the controversial mixing of pro-Palestinian rhetoric with an Indigenous rights protest at a Toronto public school event, examining the tension this incited among Jewish parents.

0 Communities Culture

A painful split in the Yiddishist community since Oct. 7

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 26 Sep

A notable ideological split has emerged within the Yiddishist community following the Hamas attacks on Israel and the subsequent conflict.

0 Politics Antisemitism

At Senate hearing on antisemitism, protester interrupts to curse out 'Jews and Israelis’

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 17 Sep

During a recent Senate hearing focused on antisemitism and broader hate crimes, a protester interrupted with antisemitic remarks, sparking heated exchanges among senators.

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All The News That’s Fit To Tint

Between The Lines · 16 Sep

The article discusses the complex relationship between The New York Times and its Jewish readership, particularly regarding perceived biases in the paper's coverage of Israeli and Palestinian issues.

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 Antisemitism Politics

CNN’s Dana Bash is latest Jewish author targeted by pro-Palestinian activists

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 6 Sep

CNN's Dana Bash, a prominent Jewish journalist, faced disruptions at a Washington, D.C., bookstore event by pro-Palestinian activists, highlighting a disturbing pattern of targeting Jewish authors.

0 Politics Culture

Brooklyn Book Banning

Bonjour Chai · 5 Sep

In this episode, Joshua Leifer discusses the controversy surrounding his book event cancellation in Brooklyn due to a mistaken association with Zionism and explores the broader implications of this incident amidst increasing polarization in Jewish discourse.

0 Holocaust Politics

Holocaust Memorial must be solely for the Shoah

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Sep

The article discusses the current debate surrounding the Holocaust Memorial Bill in the UK, with a focus on the proposed singular dedication of the memorial to the Shoah.

0 Communities Politics

U of Maryland won’t allow pro-Palestinian group to hold event on Oct. 7 after first permitting it

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 3 Sep

The University of Maryland stopped a pro-Palestinian group from holding an event on October 7, marking the anniversary of attacks in Israel, after Jewish groups expressed concerns of it glorifying violence.

0 Politics Israel

Yossi Klein Halevi: 'Anti-Zionism is an existential threat to the Jewish People'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 2 Sep

Yossi Klein Halevi argues that the conflict involving Israel, Hamas, and Iran should be understood as a broader regional war, not just an Israeli-Palestinian conflict, asserting that anti-Zionism poses existential threats to Jewish well-being.

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Michael Lerner, influential rabbi-activist and founder of Tikkun magazine, dies at 81

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 30 Aug

Rabbi Michael Lerner, a prominent figure in Jewish-American progressive thought, has died at 81.

0 Education Politics

Why I'm confident the war in Gaza won't ruin another year on campus

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 30 Aug

Jodi Rudoren expresses cautious optimism about campus climates regarding Israel-Palestine debates as the new academic year begins.

0 Politics History

The Glorious Inversion of 'Pro-Palestinian' Slogans

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 28 Aug

This article critiques "pro-Palestinian" slogans by flipping them to propose alternative interpretations that focus on perceived historical inaccuracies and allegations against Palestinian societies.

0 Communities Leadership

At 28, Ireland’s new chief rabbi is leading an aging population in a time of turmoil

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 28 Aug

Yoni Wieder, at 28, recently became Ireland's Chief Rabbi, taking leadership at a time of tension for the small Jewish community.

0 Israel Culture

Adiel Cohen channels his Yemini heritage to fight for Israel—on two fronts

Rivkush · 28 Aug

Adiel Cohen, drawing on his Yemeni Jewish heritage, shares his story of re-enlisting in the Israeli army during conflict and fighting misinformation on social media.

0 Communities Politics

Keep faith: Why the Jewish community shouldn’t abandon engagement efforts with mainline Protestants

eJewishPhilanthropy · 28 Aug

The article discusses the importance of maintaining engagement efforts between the Jewish community and mainline Protestant denominations to foster constructive conversations around the Israel-Palestine conflict and counter antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Jill Stein says war in Gaza ‘makes any genocide pale by comparison’ — and then says she misspoke

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 27 Aug

Jill Stein, Green Party presidential candidate, stirred controversy by describing the death toll in Gaza as a genocide more significant than any other, a statement she later clarified as misspeaking.

0 Politics Israel

From Yeshiva to Court-Martial to Columbia Cease-Fire Cause

Rina Shamilov in Moment · 26 Aug

The article profiles Aharon Dardik, a young American Jew and conscientious objector who was court-martialed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for refusing to serve in a combat role.

0 Communities Education

For Jewish Students, Back to School Brings Hesitation and Hope

Megan Naftali in Moment · 26 Aug

The return to school for Jewish students has been marked by a mix of apprehension and optimism amid heightened campus tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Education Antisemitism

NYU issues new hate speech guidelines discouraging students from targeting ‘Zionists’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 23 Aug

New York University has revised its hate speech guidelines to include anti-Zionist rhetoric as a potential violation, indicating that harassing or discriminating against Zionists could breach the university's policies on nondiscrimination and anti-harassment.

0 Politics Israel

Kamala Harris did the impossible, and said exactly the right thing about Israel and Gaza

Rob Eshman in Forward · 23 Aug

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention with a speech emphasizing pragmatic solutions for international crises, including the complex situation in Israel and Gaza.

0 Politics Communities

From protest skits to full-time surveillance, universities and Jewish groups hope to change the campus climate as the school year begins

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Aug

Universities across the United States are reassessing their approaches to campus protests, particularly regarding tensions between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups, as a new academic year begins.

0 Politics Israel

Democrats deny mainstage spot to pro-Palestinian group after parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin appear

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 22 Aug

The Democratic National Convention, following an emotional appearance by the parents of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, denied a mainstage speaking spot to the pro-Palestinian group Uncommitted, sparking protests.

0 Politics Israel

Why the DNC should add a Palestinian speaker to tonight’s roster

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 22 Aug

The article discusses a sit-in organized by uncommitted delegates at the Democratic National Convention demanding the inclusion of a Palestinian-American speaker.

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