Why does the Democratic Party - like American Jewish institutions - refuse to condemn the occupation?
The Democratic party’s reluctance to employ this term points to the success of the Israeli right.
Netanyahu And Trump Are Xenophobic Tyrants. We Must Resist Them - Together.
Leaders of the newly formed Progressive Israel Network discuss why Israel’s democracy is failing and how American Jews can help stand for it.
Stop Looking For The Next Heschel. They Are All Around You.
The classic model of the one brave charismatic leader—usually a man—may be convenient for media, but it is the wrong model.
Jews Should Be Horrified That Trump Is Revoking Latino Citizenship
Reports emerged of American citizens born near the Texas border being denied U.S. passports, or being asked to produce obscure documents.
70 Years Represents A Lifetime
Seventy years, in Jewish tradition, represents a lifetime. As the psalmist wrote, “The span of our life is 70 years.”
Why Are Orthodox Organizations Embracing Christian Values?
Our tradition demands that we wrestle with our texts on their own terms and not be seduced by Christian interpretations or the allure of power.
David Friedman, What Do Your Donations to Radical Jewish Settlements Pay For?
It probably feels good to sit in the comfort of your Long Island living room and send money to expand Beit El. But your children weren’t among the Israeli soldiers and police officers who faced Beit El settlers throwing rocks and burning tires during last year’s demolition of two illegal buildings there.
Why Andrew Cuomo’s BDS Law Should Worry All Israel Supporters
The New York governor’s executive order constitutes a frightening attack on free speech that will create a backlash against Israel and Jews, Jill Jacobs argues.
Why Your JNF Donation Might Be Used for Settlements
Ask any American Jew what the Jewish National Fund does, and they will most likely answer, ‘It plants trees in Israel.’ But the reality is much more complicated.
Social Justice Is Not Just for Americans
This year will witness the reintegration, at long last, of a Jewish vision for social justice in both the Diaspora and in Israel.