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Israel’s chance for a reset with American Jewry and Democrats

The Bennett government is configured for warmer ties, with none of Netanyahu's stake in exaggerating the divide with progressive Jews and the US left.
Geopolitics

Should Israel be apprehensive following the US abandonment of Afghanistan?

Following the recent round of fighting between Israel and Hamas, Harvard Prof. Stephen Walt penned an article entitled: “It’s Time to End the ‘Special Relationship’ With Israel.”
Geopolitics
Religion and State

Artem – Brother or Other?

The State of Israel should recognize two parallel paths for the creation of family units: religious marriage and secular civil unions. Thus, Artem would become an equal citizen without tearing the fabric of our shared Israeli society.
Religion and State

JPPI Senior Fellow, Brig. Gen. (Ret) Michael Herzog, named as Israel’s Ambassador to the US

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Michael Herzog, a long-time JPPI Senior Fellow, has been appointed Israel's next Ambassador to the United States. Mike is undoubtedly the right man, for the right place, at the right time. His personal and professional qualities have been a great asset for the Institute and while we are sorry to lose him, we are, of course, happy…
Religion and State

What Israelis Want: Kosher Food at Affordable Prices

The new minister of religious affairs has a plan to provide more reliable supervision and lower food prices -- all without harming the Chief Rabbinate.
Religion and State
Geopolitics

To Deter Iran, Give Israel a Big Bomb

The best way to ensure Tehran doesn’t gain the capability to make a nuclear weapon is for the U.S. to empower its ally.
Geopolitics
התפוצות

Despite the Gloomy Headlines, American Jewry has Grown in Size

American Jewry has grown in size, is largely connected to Israel, and the young generation can be engaged; is more diverse and divided than in the past Highlights from Prof. Leonard Saxe’s lecture at JPPI (edited by Dan Feferman).
התפוצות

Jews: Minority or Mainstream?

Jewish Orthodox groups see their task as defending traditional conservative values, and in so doing are aligning with traditional and conservative groups within their society.
Israel-Diaspora Relations

Is the Future of European Jewry in Danger?

Is the continent where most of world Jewry has roots – and where such concepts as liberalism, human rights, nationalism, and even Zionism were born – crumbling beneath us?
Israel-Diaspora Relations