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This law professor wants to build a Jewish consensus in an age of deep polarization

Roberta Rosenthal Kwall makes the case for a robust Jewish center. -- The post This law professor wants to build a Jewish consensus in an age of deep polarization appeared Learn more

Netanyahu’s son calls dad’s opponents ‘saboteurs’ in book to be distributed by Simon & Schuster

A blurb for Yair Netanyahu’s book said that foreign and domestic enemies conspired to unseat his father and “destabilize the West.” -- The post Netanyahu’s son calls dad’s opponents ‘saboteurs’ Learn more

Ezra Klein asks Hasan Piker about comparing ‘liberal Zionists’ with ‘Nazis’

Plus, Bloomberg gives $1 million to a new pro-charter school group. -- The post Ezra Klein asks Hasan Piker about comparing ‘liberal Zionists’ with ‘Nazis’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Learn more

Somerville city council votes to divest from Israel

The ordinance’s supporters say they won’t stand silent in the face of oppression; opponents warn it opens the door to antisemitism. -- The post Somerville city council votes to divest Learn more

Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, retired U.S. Gen. Erik Kurilla and former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren will discuss the challenges facing Israel and the future of U.S.-Israel relations Learn more

Returned hostage Alon Ohel performs at New York gala for Israel's NATAL

American Friends of NATAL's "Communities of Hope" gala raises support for trauma care in Israel, where post-traumatic stress rates have nearly doubled since Oct. 7, 2023. Learn more

The Palestinian Authority has failed to keep its promises on democracy and terrorism, Israel's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday."The Palestinian Authority promised: Democratic elections, an end to incitement and an Learn more

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz is traveling to Lebanon and Morocco from Sunday through Tuesday, the U.S. Mission to the United Nations announced.In Lebanon, Waltz will meet Learn more

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