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‘Israelism:’ A Damning Critique Of How We Teach About Israel
Controversial documentary made by disillusioned young American Jews blames community for ignoring or whitewashing Palestinian narrative.
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A Heartfelt And Troubling Challenge To American Jews
Joshua Leifer’s ‘Tablets Shattered’ – eloquent and insightful but at times frustratingly off base – introduces a voice to be reckoned with.
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How And Why The Media Targets Israel
A new generation of journalists views the once admired Start Up Nation as the villain of the Mideast story.
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These Columnists Doth Protest Too Much
Two progressive Jewish New York Times writers defend Mamdani against Jewish critics.
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The Man Behind The Iconic Image
Joseph Berger’s new biography of Elie Wiesel offers an intimate portrait of the Nobel Peace Laureate and modern-day prophet.
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The Israel We Know Has Fallen
On the eve of Tisha B’Av, parallels to that day of ancient tragedy are hard to ignore.
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The Grey Lady Should Be Ashamed
When ‘The Times’ goes low, I go crazy.
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Who I’m Following To Better Understand Israel Today
Here’s a sampling of first-rate thought leaders worth checking out.
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Remembering A Legendary Jewish Communal Hero
Ted Comet, who died today in his 101st year, was an iconic figure in American Jewish life, beloved for his visionary leadership and warm, outgoing…
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Synagogues Adapt Major League Baseball’s Changes
‘Nu’ rules intended to speed up services.
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A Wake-Up Call To Counter Woke Excesses
A new group is urging mainstream Jewish organizations not to sacrifice communal interests to placate progressive activists.
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How To Evaluate Media Coverage Of This War
Suggestions on what to look for, and four examples of New York Times reporting – from biased to first-rate.
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