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Liberal Americans in Israel: From familiar crisis to a new vision

Torn between their liberal ideals and their deep-rooted connection to Israel, liberal Americans in Israel got caught in a crossfire, as both of their peer groups demanded them to “take sides.”

By ROTEM OREG-KALISKY
16/02/2025

Over 30 liberal Jewish groups sign statement defending DEI as an ‘invaluable tool’

The statement acknowledges that opposition to DEI isn’t limited to conservatives but says Jews should not give up on DEI.

By BEN SALES/JTA
08/02/2025
 Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to reporters in Ontario, Canada, January 6, 2025

Canada's Trudeau to step down after new Liberal party leader named

Trudeau, 53, took office in November 2015 and won reelection twice, becoming one of Canada's longest-serving prime ministers.

By REUTERS
06/01/2025

Calling the attacks in the Dutch capital antisemitic is burying our heads in the sand - opinion

From Amsterdam to Sderot, the ideology is the same. It is a deep-rooted hatred for any expression of democratic and liberal values.

By ALON DAVIDI
18/11/2024
 An illustrative image of a child dressed as an armed Hamas terrorist.

Israel haters have too much faith in humanity

In their worldview, it cannot be that human beings are capable of such atrocities on their own; it must be a reaction to even graver crimes committed by others.

Extreme left-wing billionaires George and Alex Soros endorse Kamala Harris

George and Alex Soros back Kamala Harris after Biden exits the 2024 race, calling for unity against Trump. Their endorsement sparks new debates on political influence.

Finding the balance: What Jewish law teaches us about avoiding political extremes?

The liberals are cursing the conservatives; the conservatives are cursing the liberals. Accusations from friends and congregants alike, seeing only the other at fault, blind to our own shortcomings.

By HYIM SHAFNER
15/07/2024

For Western students, Israel is a code word for US imperialism

American and European institutions of higher learning harbor academics promoting the idea of the West as a sinful civilization, irremediably guilty of the most horrific crimes.

By MICHAEL PARTEM
10/07/2024

Supporting Hamas is regressive not progressive

These students are rioting on their university campuses not because they care deeply about Palestinians; most couldn’t even point Gaza out on a map

By DOMINIQUE HOFFMAN
07/05/2024

In her new book, Batya Ungar-Sargon speaks on why Jews need to rethink their alliances

Her new book applies to Jews and Israel, especially post-October 7 when American Jews were stunned by their progressive peers.

By AMY KLEIN
13/04/2024
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