Pro Israel Advocacy

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 6 Sep

Joshua Hoffman discusses the necessity for Jews, particularly in the Diaspora, to embrace the courage to be disliked when standing up for Jewish self-sovereignty and against antisemitism.

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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.

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Claims of ‘ego-driven jihad’ as feud escalates at Zionist Organization of America

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 23 Aug

The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) is facing internal turmoil as two board members, Brian Grodman and Paul Tartell, have filed a lawsuit to remove Mort Klein from his long-standing role as president due to alleged financial misconduct and poor leadership.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Netanyahu and anti-Netanyahu protests both warn: ‘Hamas is coming’

Mira Fox in Forward · 25 Jul

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Washington D.C. displayed "Hamas is coming" graffiti, sparking controversy and condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Vice President Kamala Harris.

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George Latimer defeats Jamaal Bowman in bitter NY primary fought over Israel

Luke Tress in JTA · 26 Jun

George Latimer, a centrist who emphasized a pro-Israel stance, defeated Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary in New York's 16th Congressional district.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Wikipedia called the ADL ‘unreliable.’ It's a wake-up call the civil rights organization badly needs

Rob Eshman in Forward · 19 Jun

In response to Wikipedia labeling the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as generally unreliable regarding the Israel-Palestinian conflict and antisemitism, there is a call for self-reflection within the ADL.

0 Holocaust Israel

Influencer Montana Tucker featured a freed Israeli hostage in a skincare promo

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 24 May

In a bid to raise awareness about Israeli hostages, influencer Montana Tucker featured the story of a freed hostage in a skincare promo, prompting mixed reactions among supporters.

0 Antisemitism Politics

NYC deputy mayor charges Washington Post with antisemitism after story on Jewish business leaders’ pro-Israel pressure campaign

Luke Tress in JTA · 17 May

A New York City deputy mayor has accused the Washington Post of antisemitism for their article detailing Jewish business leaders organizing a pro-Israel campaign, pressuring the mayor to act against anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.

0 Education Politics

New data challenges assumptions about campus antisemitism

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 21 Mar

A new study challenges assumptions about campus antisemitism by revealing that conservative college students are more likely than liberals to hold extreme views about Jews and Israel, including supporting Hamas killing civilians and avoiding interaction with Jews.

0 Education Antisemitism

Jewish teens are looking at a new factor in their college search: antisemitism

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 16 Feb

Jewish teens, like Ethan Smith, are increasingly considering antisemitism as a significant factor in their college decisions in light of a reported spike in antisemitic incidents on campuses.

0 Politics Music

2 Matisyahu concerts in the Southwest are canceled after pro-Palestinian activists protest

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 16 Feb

Two concerts by Jewish singer Matisyahu in the Southwest have been canceled due to protests by pro-Palestinian activists.

0 Israel Television/Film

Watching ‘Israelism’ from Wesleyan

Liam Dorrien in Moment · 11 Dec 2023

The movie Israelism, directed by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, follows the experiences of two American Jews, Simone Zimmerman and Eitan, as they become disillusioned with Israel's treatment of Palestinians.

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With billboards, Jewish Pennsylvanians thank Sen. Fetterman for his public support of Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 2 Dec 2023

A group of Jewish Pennsylvanians has launched a billboard campaign to thank Senator John Fetterman for his strong support of Israel.

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What Now?

Tony Badran in Tablet · 7 Nov 2023

The author, Kathryn Wolf, shares her personal experience of facing antisemitism in her city and her decision to fight back against it.

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AIPAC’s attacks on J Street show how out of touch they are

Nora Berman in Forward · 11 Aug 2023

A recent fundraising letter from AIPAC, a pro-Israel advocacy group, targeted J Street, a movement of pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans, describing them as part of the anti-Israel fringe.

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When did Zionists become snowflakes?

REshman in Forward · 21 Jan 2023

The rise of "Snowflake Zionism" is a concerning trend in pro-Israel advocacy, exemplified by the outraged response from Jewish organizations and right-leaning outlets to a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Michigan.

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Israel Wins the War of Ideas

Sapir · 1 Jan 2022

The author argues that Israel's usual defenders are trying to win over the wrong kinds of people with the wrong kinds of arguments in the wrong kinds of places.

0 Politics Israel

Pro-Israel Group Secretly Ran Misleading Facebook Ads To Target Palestinian-American Poet

Forward · 12 Sep 2018

The Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC) ran deceptive Facebook campaigns targeting Palestinian-American poet Remi Kanazi during his college campus tours in 2016, depicting him as anti-police and anti-military through fake student-led Facebook pages.

0 Politics Communities

Shadowy Blacklist Of Student Activists Wins Endorsement Of Mainstream Pro-Israel Group

noah in Forward · 3 Oct 2017

The Israel on Campus Coalition, a mainstream Jewish pro-Israel group, has endorsed the controversial website Canary Mission, known for creating political profiles of pro-Palestinian student activists to deter them from future employment opportunities.

0 Israel Sports

Israeli MMA Fighter Noad Lahat, From the Octagon to Gaza and Back

Yaron Weitzman in Tablet · 31 Mar 2017

Noad Lahat, an Israeli MMA fighter, reflects on his Jewish identity, upbringing, and decision to balance his athletic career with defending Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Pro-Israel Hoaxer Hits DC

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 20 Jan 2017

James Anthony Kleinfeld, a pro-Palestinian filmmaker, posed as Antoine Kleinfeld, a pro-Israel activist, infiltrating Washington, D.C.'s pro-Israel circles and secretly filming interactions with the hope of embarrassing them.

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