Zachary Spitz is a University of Chicago undergraduate and a Midwest regional co-chair for J Street U.
Community The Destruction Of Susya Would Spell Disaster For Israel This past summer, as a J Street U intern in Israel, I visited two West Bank towns by the same name: the Palestinian village of Susya and the nearby Israeli settlement of Susya. I expected to see a disparity between them, but what I witnessed was shocking injustice. While the surrounding settlements and outposts were… By Zachary Spitz Feb 5, 2018 | 3 min read
Fast Forward Rep. Max Miller says driver called him a ‘dirty Jew’ and threatened to kill his family. A local doctor turned himself in. By Arno Rosenfeld and Hannah Feuer Jun 20, 2025 | 3 min read
News As Israel attacks, what is life like for Jews in Iran? By Hannah Feuer Jun 18, 2025 | 4 min read
Opinion Bombing Iran, Donald Trump is triggering a tragedy that Thucydides foretold long ago By Robert Zaretsky Jun 21, 2025 | 4 min read
Culture Why is Israel’s attack on Iran called ‘Rising Lion’ — and what does the Bible have to do with it? By Aviya Kushner Jun 17, 2025 | 4 min read
News Schumer, highest-ranking Jewish official, slams Trump over Iran strike — but leaves his own position unclear By Jacob Kornbluh Jun 22, 2025 | 3 min read
Fast Forward Why some see an ancient biblical enemy in Iran By Benyamin Cohen Jun 22, 2025 | 3 min read
Opinion If war with Iran goes badly for the U.S., Jews will be the scapegoat By Rob Eshman Jun 22, 2025 | 3 min read
Fast Forward Israel puts civilians on high alert as Iranian leaders vow response to US strikes By Philissa Cramer Jun 22, 2025 | < 1 min read