B’Ivrit | Israeli Media Analyzes Different Reactions to Terrorist Assassinations
After the assassinations of Ismail Haniyeh and Fouad Shukur, Israelis express a mix anxiety and pride, as well as frustration over foiled travel plans.
Sarah Levy Isn’t the First Jewish Rugby Player at the Olympics
The 2024 Olympic success of Sarah Levy brings renewed attention to the history of Jewish rugby players, from the early 1900s to today.
Swaps, Assassins and What Comes Next
Among the recent strikes on Hamas leaders, the killing of Ismail Haniyeh stood out.
What Should We Call the Golan Heights?
After ten months of clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, in which Israel has killed hundreds of Hezbollah militants and numerous senior Hezbollah commanders, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the IDF’s response to Saturday’s attack “will come and it will be severe.”
Not Your Father’s Jewish Mother with Rebecca Goldstein, Yael Goldstein-Love and Amy E. Schwartz—in celebration of the Moment-Karma Short Fiction Contest
Rebecca Goldstein and Yael Goldstein-Love, a mother-daughter pair, and both acclaimed novelists, explore the topic of motherhood.
Assessing Netanyahu’s Not-So-Great DC Trip
Roughly half of the Democratic caucus members in both the House and the Senate boycotted Netanyahu’s speech.
Looking for a Middle Around the Edges of Bibi’s Visit
There was the split screen—on one side, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressing a joint session of Congress and calling Americans who protest his war...
JPVP Roundup | Biden Drops Out
In this update, four JPVP respondents spoke about Biden’s decision, Harris’ candidacy—how it all will affect their votes this coming November.
A Jewish Primer on Kamala + Biden meets Bibi
How do you turn a week that began with the attempted assassination of a presidential candidate, and ended with the sitting president dropping out of the race, into five points?
Treva Silverman, Joke Whisperer
Treva Silverman, who wrote for “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and other hits, is adored and admired by fellow comedy writers and actors alike.
Wisdom Project | Annette Lerner, 94, Is Ready for Her Next Artistic Adventure
Annette Morris Lerner first landed a prop plane at age 12. She is a gifted artist, an author, a devoted mother, grandmother and a great-grandmother many times over.
Samer Sanijlawi Knows Israelis “Better Than They Know Themselves”
If Israelis and Palestinians ever enter into negotiations, East Jerusalemite Palestinian Samer Sanijlawi intends to be part of the talks.