Despite a coercive Chief Rabbinate in Israel, a trend is emerging where some secular Israelis are voluntarily adopting religious customs such as wearing tzitzit, baking challah, or lighting Shabbat candles in response to the war in Gaza.

Amidst the Israel-Gaza conflict, a surge in miluimot – women with children whose husbands are serving in the IDF as reservists – has been noted, with increased challenges due to longer, scarier wars where communication is often limited.

As the conflict in Gaza continues, concerns arise about a potential escalation in the north involving Hezbollah, a more formidable force than Hamas.

President Joe Biden is facing challenges working with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to differences in their visions for peace in the region, with Biden advocating for a two-state solution.

Holocaust survivor Rene Lichtman, well-known for sharing his experiences, was removed from speaking at a Holocaust museum after protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza.

Israeli educators, both Palestinian and Jewish, are facing suspensions, firings, and legal action for expressing critical views on Israel's actions in the Gaza war, support for Palestinian resistance, and other contentious issues.

Lily Greenberg Call, a Jewish staffer in the Biden administration, publicly resigned in protest of President Biden's Israel policy regarding the war in Gaza, citing concerns about Israel's actions and the impact on Jewish security.

The Jewish community is currently experiencing significant divides, particularly regarding the debate around Charedi army service in Israel.

Jewish teens from interfaith families often find the war in Israel to be a complex issue that tests their Jewish identities.

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid is worried that if President Joe Biden loses reelection, Israel may be viewed as a liability rather than an asset in American politics, especially due to growing criticism of Bidens handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

"Future of Jewish" newsletter covers recent events in the Jewish world, including Iran's attack on Israel, discrepancies in Palestinian casualty data, critique of a Jewish museum in San Francisco, Amnesty International's report on a Palestinian prisoner, and media portrayal of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The podcast discusses the recent strained relationship between the Biden administration and Israel, as well as the Israeli government's actions amid the conflict in Gaza, negotiations over hostages, and threats from Hezbollah.

Chef Jose Andres, founder of World Central Kitchen, is calling on Israel and the Jewish people to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza following the deaths of seven aid workers in an IDF strike.

In a Haaretz Podcast episode discussing the aftermath of the war in Gaza, Thomas Friedman and Aluf Benn explore the challenges facing Israel and the need for a coherent vision for the region to avoid a return to past conflicts.

A recent survey revealed that a majority of Democrats, including voters who support President Joe Biden, hold unfavorable views of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Republicans generally view him favorably.

Amid escalating violence in Gaza, there is global condemnation of Israel's actions, with criticism ranging from accusations of genocide to apartheid.

In a recent article and podcast interview, journalist Franklin Foer discusses the end of what he calls "The Golden Age of American Jewry."

The text discusses the impact of Michigan's "Uncommitted" campaign against Joe Biden and his approach to the Gaza conflict.

Jonathan Conricus, former international spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), discusses his role in defending Israel amid a surge of anti-Jewish and anti-Israeli propaganda in the media.

Lorraine Schneider, a Jewish artist, created the artwork "Primer" in 1965 during the Vietnam War, featuring the sentence "war is not healthy for children and other living things" alongside a black and white sunflower.

This text discusses the difficult situation faced by Israel during the war in Gaza.

Despite the ongoing war in Gaza, Ben Katz and his wife, Michele, proceeded with their plans to make aliyah (immigrate to Israel) from Cleveland.