Matan Kahana Tried to Loosen Ultra-Orthodox Grip
In our interview, the former Israeli religious affairs minister says he attempted to bring Israelis closer to Judaism — by reducing religious laws
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Israeli Rapper Shaanan Streett mixes music with activism
Musician with Hadag Nahash balances lyrics on important issues with keeping the music fun.
Ethiopian Israeli Pnina Agenyahu Celebrates Diversity
As director of Partnership2Gether of the Jewish Agency for Israel, Pnina Agenyahu brings together disparate Jewish communities from around the
I am Weeping and Enraged
I don’t wish for peace. Now is not the time. I am weeping and enraged for the murdered, the raped, the kidnapped, the tortured.
Ben-Dror Yemini On How To Fight Media Bias
Israeli journalist says the problem isn’t only the lies, but the willingness of American Jews to believe them.
Palestinian Activist Huwaida Arraf Wants Seat in Congress
Her past statements about Israel has alarmed Jewish groups in the Detroit area. She insists that she stands against antisemitism.
Abraham Accords Could Meet Same Fate as Oslo
I don’t want to fall into a familiar trap of unwarranted optimism, then sudden dejection, in light of the so-called
Rep. Rashida Tlaib Should Be Building Bridges
I enjoyed writing this piece for The Forward, because it went beyond knee-jerk Jewish criticism of Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
Israeli Actress Takes On Hollywood
Swell Ariel Or, star of ‘The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ and ‘Kissufim,’ continues to show up for auditions despite anti-Israel bias.