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Michael Rubin

We stand with Israel - and the millions of Israelis defending democracy

Benjamin Netanyahu’s self-serving efforts to emasculate the independence of the judiciary are threatening what is so special about Israel’s character

By Michael Rubin

3 min read

We stand with Israel - and the millions of Israelis defending democracy

As Israel spirals into perilous tribalism, I finally hear the Prophets

Ben Judah

As Israel spirals into perilous tribalism, I finally hear the Prophets

4 min read

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) sits next to Interior and Health Minister Aryeh Deri during a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, on January 8, 2023. (Photo by RONEN ZVULUN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by RONEN ZVULUN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Mike Katz & Izzy Lenga

By Mike Katz & Izzy Lenga

The Jewish diaspora must speak out against Netanyahu's reforms

4 min read

‘Israel will stay a vibrant democracy’, says UK ambassador ahead of protest

‘Israel will stay a vibrant democracy’, says UK ambassador ahead of protest

By Daniel Ben-David

4 min read

Birthright’s tours to Israel for American students this summer are snapped up in two days

Birthright’s tours to Israel for American students this summer are snapped up in two days

1 min read

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis speaks at a National Holocaust Memorial Day event at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on January 26, 2017 in London, England. The commemorative event, attended by religious leaders, heard testimonies from survivors of the Holocaust, in which millions of predominantly Jewish people were killed. National Holocaust Day on February 27 marks the 72nd anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp by Soviet troops. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Miriam Shaviv

By Miriam Shaviv

Israel should learn from diaspora rabbis

3 min read

Israeli right wing Knesset member Itamar ben Gvir (L) and Bezalel Smotrich (R) are pictured during the swearing in ceremony of the new Israeli government at the Knesset (Israeli parliament) in Jerusalem, on November 15, 2022. - Israel swore in a new parliament today hours after a deadly attack, as veteran hawk Benjamin Netanyahu advances talks on forming what could be the country's most right-wing government ever. (Photo by Maya Alleruzzo / POOL / AFP) (Photo by MAYA ALLERUZZO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Jonathan Freedland

By Jonathan Freedland

There’s only one way we should respond to Israel’s far right

4 min read

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London Jsocs slam UJS over ‘unnecessary political statements’ on Israeli election

UCL and City's campus groups urged UJS to remain ‘inclusive’ of students with different political view

By Georgia L Gilholy

2 min read

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November 29, 2022 11:09

London Jsocs slam UJS over ‘unnecessary political statements’ on Israeli election

Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain

By Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain

Netanyahu’s coalition of chaos is endangering our fragile Jewish unity

Handing control of deciding who's a Jew and who's not will have serious consequences

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November 28, 2022 16:30

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How Israeli election fallout could affect David Beckham

Moves to amend the Law of Return threaten upset with the diaspora

By Simon Rocker

3 min read

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November 27, 2022 11:17

How Israeli election fallout could affect David Beckham

Bus stop bombings, Iran’s sea strike, Far-right make big gains in coalition talks: This Week in Israeli news

Tragedy strikes Jerusalem as Netanyahu's far-right kingmakers flex their muscles in coalition talks

By Georgia L Gilholy

3 min read

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November 25, 2022 17:44

Bus stop bombings, Iran’s sea strike, Far-right make big gains in coalition talks: This Week in Israeli news

Bibi’s deal with the far right will come at a price

Some coalition partners will demand the removal of the 'grandchild clause' from the Law of Return

By Anshel Pfeffer

5 min read

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November 10, 2022 12:53

Likud party chairman MK Benjamin Netanyahu seen after coalition talks at a hotel in Jerusalem on November 6, 2022. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** יו"ר הליכוד בינימין נתניהו פגישה ההסכמים הקואליציוניים

Israel considers expanding Return law to help Russians flee war

Avigdor Lieberman has proposed allowing those with one Jewish great-grandparent to make aliyah

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October 3, 2022 12:06

Israeli Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman speaks to members of the media at the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, September 11, 2022. (Photo by RONEN ZVULUN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by RONEN ZVULUN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Can tikkun olam unite Israel and the diaspora?

Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister is worried by divisions in the Jewish world

By Simon Rocker

3 min read

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September 11, 2022 11:18

Can tikkun olam unite Israel and the diaspora?

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