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Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) official portrait, 2017.

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Politicians of courage needed. Instead, American Jews have Sen. Schumer

JNS columnist Jonathan S. Tobin says Sen. Chuck Schumer’s response to a hostile Michigan Senate primary reveals where his priorities really lie.

Jonathan S. Tobin

Aug 13, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his delegation meet Trump at the White House, July 28, 2026. Photo courtesy of Ma'ayan Toaf/GPO.

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Behind closed doors, Trump and Netanyahu remain aligned on Iran

Despite differing public tones, Trump and Netanyahu emerged from White House talks aligned on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Fiamma Nirenstein

Jul 30, 2026

Israelis supporting the conscription of Haredi men into the Israeli military protest in the city of Bnei Brak, in central Israel, against road blockades by ultra-Orthodox demonstrators following the arrest of draft evaders, June 26, 2026. Photo courtesy of Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90.

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The Haredi challenge is becoming Israel’s national security crisis

Haredi exemptions, birthrates and political leverage are reshaping Israel’s military, economy and public life.

Mitchell Bard

Jul 30, 2026

This has happened to us! Jack Kaplowitz opines that Torah tells us not to unleash genocide on others. Photo courtesy of Deposit photos

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We heard the message: 3,000 years of Torah keeps us wanting to do the right thing

Jack Kaplowitz reflects on a Rhine River cruise through Ashkenazi Jewish history and asks why Jews alone have never committed genocide.

Jack Kaplowitz

Jul 23, 2026

Depiction of the story of the bell ringer ringing the Liberty Bell upon being told of American independence. This image first appeared on the front page of Graham’s Magazine, June 1854. Graphic courtesy of Wikipedia.

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The United States and Zionism have a 250-year relationship

As America marks 250 years, a look at how Zionism and the American idea have been intertwined since before the founding.

Steve Feldman

Jul 9, 2026

Official portrait of Dan Goldman, the U.S. representative for New York’s 10th congressional district. He recently lost the Democratic primary for the next election. Photo courtesy of U.S. Congress.

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Dan Goldman, and the decline and fall of liberal Jewish Democrats

Jonathan Tobin argues that Rep. Dan Goldman’s primary defeat marks the end of an era of Jewish acceptance in the Democratic Party.

Jonathan S. Tobin

Jul 9, 2026

A young shepherd tends to sheep and goats grazing at the Gefen Ami Farm in the Hebron foothills in Judea and Samaria, Feb. 24, 2026. Photo courtesy of Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.

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Have we forgotten our foundational history of harvests and shepherds?

From her home in Judea, a writer reflects on the young Jewish shepherds most Israelis never see, and what their work says about belonging.

Natalie Sopinsky

Jun 25, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump participates in an arrival ceremony at Beijing International Airport, May 13, 2026. Photo courtesy of Daniel Torok/White House.

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Trump’s chaos and incoherence have led to failure on Iran

JNS editor Jonathan Tobin argues that President Trump’s deal with Iran squandered the gains of the war and handed Tehran a victory.

Jonathan S. Tobin

Jun 17, 2026

A confused cartoon face drawing with question marks on a yellow background. Photo courtesy by Alexa / Pixabay

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Is this how to win back Democrat support for Israel?

A satirical column mocks Sen. Chris Van Hollen and progressive Democrats with an absurd list of demands to pressure Israel.

Mitchell Bard

Jun 4, 2026

Screenshot of the Likud Party campaign video clip, released on the eve of Shavuot, May 21, 2026.

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Israeli election campaign heats up: Funny, you don’t look like a Bibi supporter!

A Likud campaign clip stages a son’s ‘coming out’ as a Bibi supporter, sparking the very indignation it cheerfully predicted.

The Jewish World

May 27, 2026