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Democracy

Palm Sunday Ban Triggers Church Outrage

When freedom of worship is not upheld—especially for minorities—even when doing so clearly serves the state’s own interests, something is profoundly wrong.
Democracy
Antisemitism

Jews Begin to Wonder: Is Anywhere Safe?

Dr. Sara Hirschhorn, a JPPI fellow, was interviewed for an extensive Wall Street Journal article regarding the surge in hostility against Jews in Western countries.
Antisemitism
Antisemitism

An antisemite could be France’s next president

France’s municipal elections preview a 2027 showdown as the center weakens, the far right advances and Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s radical left gains ground; alliances with his anti-Israel movement further normalize political antisemitism
Antisemitism
Identity and Education

What Do We Tell Our Children About This War?

The questions our children ask us may seem simple. But the answers they require are not purely strategic or political. They are, at their core, theological.
Identity and Education
Identity and Education

Zionist Texts for The Seder 2026

A Passover Korech – sandwich – using the Zionist Ideas to Zionize the Seder, so prepare to celebrate Israel’s 78th by welcoming some Zionist thinkers to the seder.
Identity and Education

Connected U.S. Jews Show Declining Support for Iran War

The survey shows Rising Concern Over Antisemitism and Israel’s Global Standing.
Identity and Education

Shelf by shelf, Europe is forgetting the Jewish world

When a bookseller highlights one work, places it beside others or decides not to stock it at all, the store quietly steers the intellectual journey of its visitors.
Identity and Education
Identity and Education

I Promise You: This Will Not Be the Last War

We may be able to win this war – in Gaza, in Lebanon, and against Iran. But when we are surrounded by fundamentalist enemies that, like cancer cells, keep growing back, the promise of a "last war" is probably just wishful thinking.
Identity and Education
Religion and State

Shas fills local rabbi posts with loyalists, sidelining community choice

Shas moves quickly to fill rabbinic vacancies, sidelining candidates who fit their cities.
Religion and State