Newsletter

Intersectionality Is Not a Reason for Jews to Leave Our Movements

The issue with intersectional discourse for many Jews, especially those with economic and skin color privilege, is that it requires us to take a tough look at how some Jews at home and abroad have become oppressors, or enablers of oppression.

Sarah M. Seltzer May 22, 2018

“Three More Pieces”

“I don’t recall that those colorful brochures from Israel, sent to Russian Jews like my family, mentioned the Palestinians.”

Sasha Senderovich May 17, 2018

The Jerusalem Embassy Ceremony Was Liberal Zionism’s Funeral

America and Israel’s Monday celebration made it clear what supporting Israel looks like in practice.

Joshua Leifer May 17, 2018

Gaza and the Question of Culpability

Hamas did not force Palestinians to march to the fence. Gaza’s desperate situation did.

Noah Kulwin May 16, 2018

IfNotNow Activists Take to the Streets Protesting the ‘Embassy of Occupation’

Young American Jews protested on Washington streets on Monday, as dozens of Palestinian demonstrators were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza.

Noah Kulwin May 14, 2018

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Eli Valley laments Trump’s embassy move.

Eli Valley May 14, 2018

Dilemma in Delhi

Advice columnist Emma Scoldman answers letters from a traveler who doesn’t want to harden his heart, and more.

Emma Scoldman May 10, 2018

A Nation Like All Others: Gershom Scholem and the Paradox of Zionism

How one people’s “independence” became another’s catastrophe.

Samuel Earle May 9, 2018