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Habonim as a Social Space - Ella Mendelow
Habonim balances inclusion and exclusion, shaping Jewish youth while navigating tensions of belonging and social divide.
Ella Mendelow
Mar 28


Mass Delusions? - Ian Joseph
Challenging common beliefs about Israel, Ian Joseph critiques narratives on democracy, peace, and security, exposing them as mass delusions.
Ian Joseph
Mar 28


In a tortured, split land, all suffer - Poem - Des Kahn
A poem by Des Kahn.
Des Kahn
Mar 27


Lauren Segal’s Interview with Adam Broomberg
Award-winning photographer reflects on the wilful destruction of 800,000 olive trees in the West Bank.
Lauren Segal
Mar 27


A bibliophile’s narrow window on the founding of the State of Israel - Leon Fine
A bibliophile shares rare Herzl memorabilia, highlighting his vision, Zionist leadership, and lasting impact on Israel’s creation.
Leon Fine
Mar 26


Rare Insights into the Image of Theodor Herzl - David Matlow
A collector shares rare Herzl artifacts, tracing his role in Zionism, state-building, and vision for Israel, highlighting his lasting impact
David Matlow
Mar 25


Soon - Poem - Larry Borowitz
A poem written by Larry Borowitz.
Larry Borowitz
Mar 25


What Trump’s Plan Really Means and Why We Should be Worried - Paul Mirbach
Trump’s Gaza resettlement plan fuels fears of forced displacement, empowering extremists and threatening Israel’s future with instability.
Paul Mirbach
Mar 24


Letter to the Editor: Ignoring the Dangers of Right-wing Extremism - Bernie Farber
White Canadians posed against immigrants and Jews. White nationalists now have powerful platforms and allies, posing a major threat.
Bernie Farber
Mar 24


Letter to the Editor: This Moment Calls for a Renaissance of Jewish Learning - Leon Morris
Amid rising antisemitism, Jewish communities face a turning point, sparking a renewed focus on deep learning, cultural revival, and identity
Leon Morris
Mar 24


Letter to the editor: Finding Peace & Communal Living - Leah Benjamin
A transformative experience at Sha’ar La’Adam fostered deep bonds, self-discovery, and hope for peace through service and community.
Leah Benjamin
Mar 24


Letter to the editor: Notes on self-reflection from a “Nice Jewish Boy” - Brad Gottschalk
A reflection on the Left's failure to self-reflect, focusing on LGBTQ+ politics, identity politics, and the need for introspection.
Brad Gottschalk
Mar 23
Elie Wiesel returns to Sighet
by Belinda Copitch We were on a “Jewish Journey” trip to Transylvania in Romania. Sighet, the largest town is the birthplace of Elie...
Belinda Copitch
Dec 20, 2024
Evolution Beyond the Binary: An interview with Paul Browde
by Lauren Segal What follows is a conversation that was as personal as it was universal. Paul’s reflections wove together his own...
Lauren Segal
Dec 20, 2024
Summertime
by Emanuel Derman One day someone tells me that if you put Sea and Ski suntan lotion on your sixpence it will jam the pinball machine and...
Emanuel Derman
Dec 19, 2024
Israel’s “regime change”: Where does it stand a year after October 7? - David Kretzmer
Israel's government is undermining democracy post-October 7, by weakening legal institutions, restricting dissent, and consolidating power.
David Kretzmer
Dec 15, 2024
The West Bank and Tel Aviv 2024 - Stanley Barkan
Israel's ideological rift deepens between religious Zionism and liberal democracy, urging dialogue, unity, and a cultural Jewish identity.
Stanley Barkan
Dec 15, 2024
A German-Jewish South African Childhood - Steven E. Aschheim
A German-Jewish childhood in South Africa shaped by exile, identity struggles, Zionism, and a complex relationship with history and culture.
Steven E. Aschheim
Dec 15, 2024


POPULISM: Testing The Resilience of Two Great Democracies - Sara Dobner
Populism in the U.S. and Israel fuels division, weakens institutions, and threatens democracy by consolidating power and eroding norms
Sara Dobner
Dec 15, 2024


What are carbon credits, and do they help or hinder the fight against climate change? - Raphael Chaskalson
Carbon credits shape climate finance but face controversy over effectiveness. History, market trends, and standards define their future.
Raphael Chaskalson
Dec 15, 2024
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