Tom Hurwitz is an award-winning documentary filmmaker with a career spanning over 50 years. He lives in Manhattan.
Opinion I was arrested protesting at Columbia in ’68. Today’s student encampments carry on a proud, brave tradition Like the Vietnam War was nearly six decades ago, to many students, Israel's assault on Gaza feels deeply personal By Tom Hurwitz Apr 26, 2024 | 5 min read
Holy Ground A Jewish farmer broke ground on a synagogue in an Illinois cornfield. His neighbors showed up to help. By Benyamin Cohen May 8, 2026 | 6 min read
Opinion I discovered anti-Zionism at the University of Michigan. I’m glad it lives on there By Gayle Kirshenbaum May 8, 2026 | 5 min read
Opinion An alarming new battleground in campus fights over Israel By Alanna E. Cooper May 8, 2026 | 4 min read
Opinion Outrage over Nicholas Kristof’s op-ed on sexual assault of Palestinians is missing the point By Emily Tamkin May 14, 2026 | 5 min read
Opinion I run The Jewish Theological Seminary. Here’s the real story about President Isaac Herzog speaking at our commencement By Shuly Rubin Schwartz May 14, 2026 | 3 min read
Opinion Outrage over Nicholas Kristof’s op-ed on sexual assault of Palestinians is missing the point By Emily Tamkin May 14, 2026 | 5 min read
Art At the Venice Biennale, protests, self-mutilation and rage against Israel and Russia. Is anyone left to talk about the art? By A.J. Goldmann May 14, 2026 | 9 min read