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The State of Israel Confronts Anti-Semitism. But What Is It?

The Jewish Diaspora versus the national-policy interests of the Jewish state: a dispatch from a confounding forum on the rise and spread of an old hatred

By Armin Rosen · May 21, 2018
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Do Haredim Deserve the Right to a Functional Modern Education in Israel?

A lawsuit argues that men and women who left the ultra-Orthodox world without basic math, history, and language knowledge to live secular lives were neglected by the state. The state counters that it’s the parents’ fault.

By Elhanan Miller · April 3, 2017
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Panic in Cleveland, Gay Pride in Jerusalem

Returning to the scene of last year’s hate-motivated stabbing, as the Holy City again celebrates all forms of sexuality and gender

By Elhanan Miller · July 19, 2016
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When Jewish Terrorists Need a Good Lawyer, Better Call Adi Keidar

The defense attorney says he works to protect the law and due process in Israel, not the violent ideology of his clients

By Elhanan Miller · January 25, 2016
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West Bank Rabbi Menachem Froman’s Zionist Post-Zionism, and What It Can Teach American Jews

The late Kookist leader’s belief in spirituality over politics also has a message for Israel’s religious right

By Shaul Magid · August 4, 2015
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Avigdor Lieberman’s Failed Plan To Topple Netanyahu

The Russian politician’s surprise decision to pull out of coalition talks is only the latest echo of his undying ambition

By Amir Tibon · May 11, 2015
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Tuvia Tenenbom Is a Weak, Insecure, Blustery Jew

‘Catch the Jew!’ is a shoddy, fantastical answer to Max Blumenthal’s ‘Goliath’

By David Mikics · March 30, 2015
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Campaign Videos Stir Controversy in Israel

As Knesset elections near, online ads get heated—and some get banned

By Tal Trachtman Alroy · February 2, 2015
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Naftali Bennett Skewers Left-Wing Hipsters

Jewish Home party’s cheeky new video kicks off Israeli election ad season

By Tal Kra-Oz · December 16, 2014
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The Israeli Election Flow Chart

A guide to what will probably happen

By Liel Leibovitz · December 12, 2014
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The Great Jewish American Liberal Academic Anti-Anti-Zionist Freak-Out

‘The Case Against Academic Boycotts of Israel’ shows how the boycott movement is more significant than its achievements suggest

By Adam Kirsch · December 2, 2014
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Israel Passes Law Limiting Prisoner Releases

Allows judges to designate defendents as barred from any future releases

By Stephanie Butnick · November 4, 2014
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Israel’s National Religious Party to Run Non-Religious Candidates

More proof that Israel is not becoming a theocracy

By Yair Rosenberg · September 12, 2014
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Between the Settlers and the Unsettlers, the One-State Solution Is on Our Doorstep

Why Israel will soon be the only state able to govern Judea and Samaria, and the only military force capable of securing its borders

By David P. Goldman · July 14, 2014
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Israel’s Shas Party Gets Controversial New Leader

Rabbi Shalom Cohen has likened Modern Orthodox Jews to Amalek

By Batya Ungar-Sargon · April 18, 2014
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No, Israel Isn’t About to Turn Into a Theocracy

A misleading New York Times op-ed distorts the entire Israeli political scene

By Yair Rosenberg · April 11, 2014
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European Parliament Chief Heckled in Knesset

Economic Minister Naftali Bennett walked out during Martin Schulz’s speech

By Daniella Cheslow · February 12, 2014
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Why Not Let the Settlers Stay in Palestine?

It could create a viable Palestinian state. But will the parties go for it?

By Yair Rosenberg · February 7, 2014
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The View From the Kotel’s Egalitarian Plaza

How the new structure advances the debate over prayer at the Western Wall

By Daniella Cheslow · December 6, 2013
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A Guide to Israel’s Municipal Elections

The potential new mayors of Tel Aviv, Haifa,  and Jerusalem

By Tal Kra-Oz · October 22, 2013
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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Typo; Erdogan’s Ennui

Plus an argument for European Jews heading elsewhere, and more in the news

By Stephanie Butnick · August 26, 2013
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Peace Negotiators Meet, Will Meet Again

That’s about all anyone is saying right now

By Adam Chandler · August 21, 2013
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Day 3: Peace Talks Set, Will Begin in Two Weeks

Israeli Knesset OKs referendum bill on withdrawal

By Adam Chandler · August 1, 2013
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Day 1 of Peace Drive: Grouper and Saffron Risotto

A round-up of very little diplomatic news

By Adam Chandler · July 30, 2013
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Poll: Israelis Would Vote For a Peace Deal

If a referendum occurs, more than half of those polled would vote in favor

By Romy Zipken · July 25, 2013
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The Forgotten Costs of the Failed Peace Talks

Barring a late breakthrough, Kerry to return to U.S. after failed peace push

By Adam Chandler · July 19, 2013
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Tomorrow There Will Be No More Two-State Solution—and Then What?

Ex-Shin Bet head Yuval Diskin warns that Israel’s leaders appear to be dangerously detached from reality

By Yuval Diskin · July 17, 2013
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Israelis to U.S. Jews: Stay Out of Peace Process

Poll reveals Israelis don’t want leaders considering American Jews’ positions

By Romy Zipken · June 21, 2013
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Bill Clinton Talks Two States in Israel

Bubba urges peace at a fête for Shimon Peres

By Adam Chandler · June 17, 2013
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Israel to Fund Non-Orthodox Rabbis

Naftali Bennett, Israel’s Minister of Religious Affairs, proposes reform to fund community-selected rabbis—including non-Orthodox.

By Yair Rosenberg · May 30, 2013
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