Amidst ongoing debates of American Jews criticizing Israel, the historical backdrop of internal Jewish disagreements, from ancient times to modern conflicts, is highlighted as a reminder of persistent divisions.

The text describes a visit to a student encampment at George Washington University, where pro-Palestinian demonstrations were taking place.

Antisemitism has deep historical roots that have evolved over time, with Jews facing persecution and discrimination across different regions.

The article explores the Hebrew root כֹּחַ (kof, feh, tav), meaning strength, and its various associations with military might, leadership, and power in Jewish texts and current events in Israel.

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.

The discussion on the legitimacy of Zionism, focusing on its historical context and religious perspectives, points out that with over seven million Jews living in Israel in 2024, the debates over its origins become less relevant.

The text discusses recent antisemitic protests on American university campuses, including incidents at Columbia University, the University of Southern California, and others.

The article highlights the normalization of antisemitism on US campuses, focusing on incidents involving Democratic politicians Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at Columbia University.

"Our Palestine Question: Israel and American Jewish Dissent 1948-1977" by Geoffrey Levin delves into the fluctuating opinions towards Zionism among American Jews during this period, highlighting forgotten figures like Don Peretz and William Zukerman who explored the Arab refugee problem in the 1950s.

Gideon Falter, CEO of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, faced discrimination by the police in London for being openly Jewish during a pro-Palestinian march, highlighting the lack of protection for Jews in such situations.

In May 1948, Chaim Weizmann, physically and mentally exhausted, learned of the declaration of an independent Jewish state named Israel while in New York.

"Between Antisemites and Zionists: The Path of Alfred Wiener" by Daniel Finkelstein offers a compelling narrative about Alfred Wiener, founder of the Wiener Holocaust Library, and his family's survival during and after the Holocaust.

The text discusses the idea of a "Free Israel" movement as a response to challenges facing the Jewish community today.

The essay reflects on the persistence of antisemitism and the lack of progress in overcoming it.

Jewish students at Columbia and Yale were recently targeted with anti-Semitic attacks amid protests in support of Palestine.

The text discusses the cyclical nature of Jewish existence, focusing on the story of Passover as a central narrative in Judaism.

The text discusses the issue of ignorance among Jews, particularly focusing on the misunderstanding of academic freedom, Judaism, and the significance of Israel to Jewish identity.

Ezra Weinblatt, the son of a well-known rabbi in the Washington D.C. area, was arrested after an altercation with protesters outside the Israeli Embassy, where he allegedly pushed individuals and damaged their sound equipment.

The article discusses a congressional hearing where Columbia University president Dr. Nemat Shafik testified about the university's handling of antisemitism on campus.

An Orthodox Jewish student from Yeshiva University recounts their journey of grappling with their views on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Professor Noah Feldman discusses the evolving relationship between young American Jews and the concept of Judaism as intertwined with social justice, questioning how Israel aligns with this view.

The USC Shoah Foundation, associated with Steven Spielberg, faced controversy as its valedictorian, a pro-Palestinian student with ties to the foundation, had her commencement speech canceled due to criticism of Israel and Zionism.

In February 2024, a study was conducted with 90 Jewish poets and translators, focusing on the definition of Jewish poetry in contemporary America and the reception of Jewish poets in the literary world post-Oct.

The founder of Guernica, a literary magazine, defended retracting an essay by Israeli writer Joanna Chen, stating it did not align with the journal's values of collective suffering over individual angst.

Avi Shlaim's discussion of the exodus of Iraqi Jews sheds light on the abrupt dissolution of Jewish life in Iraq following the establishment of Israel, which led to anti-Jewish legislation and a subsequent emigration of the community in the 1950s.