Category Archives: Jewish

“The $3.8 billion America sends to Israel annually isn’t aid. It’s one of the highest-return strategic investments in modern history”

COMMENTARY MAG The Media’s Attempt to Drive a Wedge Between the U.S. and Israel Seth Mandel March 20, 2026 …It’s certainly true that Israel’s “brand” has taken a hit among U.S. voters. The Trump administration’s apparent contribution to that is … Continue reading

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According to a recent survey by the Jewish Federations of North America, millennial Jews — the demographic where Birthright had the greatest penetration — were the only age group to have a majority identify as “Zionist”

JTA Birthright participants are more Orthodox, more right-wing and more familiar with Israel than before Oct. 7 Andrew Lapin March 23, 2026 …More than half of last year’s participants, 54%, had already participated in some variety of Israel programming, up … Continue reading

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Psychiatrist Ken Levin: Adapted from his new book, “The Canary on the Couch: The Psychology of Jewish Self-Delusions in the Face of Rising Antisemitism”

INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ANTIZIONISM By Kenneth Levin, “Varieties of Jewish Antizionism” Andrew Pessin March 22, 2026 [Kenneth] Levin’s essay analyzes contemporary Jewish antizionism as a recurring psychological and historical response to antisemitic pressure rather than a purely principled … Continue reading

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“As Passover approaches, Dan Senor speaks with Rachel Goldberg-Polin about how this year’s Seder lands differently”

TIMES OF ISRAEL USA Today names Rachel Goldberg‑Polin as a Woman of the Year Sue Serkes March 19, 2026 USA Today has named Rachel Goldberg‑Polin as one of its Women of the Year. The Jerusalem resident, who was raised in … Continue reading

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Ambassador Ettinger: “The demographic tailwind is now blowing in Israel’s favor. Israel’s Jewish majority in the combined areas of pre-1967 Israel and Judea and Samaria is not threatened. It is growing”

THE ISRAEL BIBLE Why Israel Still Has Babies (And the Rest of the World Has Stopped) Rabbi Elie Mischel March 22, 2026 For decades, the most powerful argument against Israel’s future was demographic. The claim went like this: between the … Continue reading

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“The federal government’s latest escalation of its battle with the Ivy League school could be the most severe yet. Harvard called the move “retaliatory” and vowed to defend itself”

POLITICO Trump administration sues Harvard over alleged discrimination against Jewish students Bianca Quilantan March 20, 2026 The Trump administration on Friday sued Harvard University, accusing the Ivy League school of failing to address antisemitism and discrimination against Jewish and Israeli … Continue reading

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“Evanston mayor, critic of Israel, will succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky”

POLITICO AIPAC attacks fall flat as Democrat Daniel Biss wins Illinois House primary March 17, 2026 Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss won Tuesday’s Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Jan Schakowsky, dealing a blow to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in … Continue reading

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“Joe Kent’s resignation letter highlights his belief in antisemitic conspiracy theories about Israel’s influence on the US. He’s not alone in spreading these false narratives”

JPOST Conspiracist Joe Kent isn’t alone in building the narrative against Israel David M. Littman March 18, 2026 Joe Kent, the recently resigned director of the US National Counterterrorism Center,” is a delusional, antisemitic conspiracist. This is readily apparent from … Continue reading

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Antisemitism today is served up in podcasts, on YouTube channels, and broadcast platforms hosted by personalities who insist they are merely facilitating debate or “just asking questions”

ALGEMEINER The Antisemitism Mainstreaming Pipeline — and Why Ben Shapiro Drives It Crazy Micha Danzig March 18, 2026 …The result is the antisemitism mainstreaming pipeline: a system through which fringe ideas gain legitimacy simply by appearing on platforms with massive … Continue reading

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“Temple Israel is located on a street that the locals affectionately call “Synagogue Row.” It is home to no fewer than four synagogues, and there are 10 more within a mile radius”

FREE PRESS My Hometown in Michigan Is Under Attack. I’m in a Bomb Shelter in Israel. Polina Fradkin March 12, 2026 My entire community back home in West Bloomfield, Michigan, is on lockdown. I’m 5,000 miles away, sheltering from Iranian … Continue reading

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