Abandoned in political chaos: How France’s electoral shift is leaving Jews behind As France enters a period of potential political instability, the stakes for its Jewish citizens and its relationship with Israel are high.
Don’t arrest haredi draft resisters Israel cannot survive unless haredim serve in the IDF, but there are less draconian measures that can be taken.
Religious Zionists against the Land of Israel This development calls into question Religious Zionist beliefs regarding the historical-redemptive process they believe the State of Israel is undergoing.
Why the Israeli High Court ruling on Charedi draft will bring change – slowly The strictly Orthodox politicians will naturally shout and protest the court decision, but their ultimate objective will be to pass a law in the Knesset that regulates the draft and sets a gradual increase that will meet the requirement set by the court.
We must work hard to ensure US Jewish community, US-Israel alliance do not break Is it worth risking the US-Israel friendship and many Democrats’ goodwill to please a few Channel 14 commentators, who slavishly support him anyway?
In Search of Authenticity: New Expressions of Jewish life in North America A comprehensive overview of Jewish identity and cultural renewal initiatives underway in North America.
Newsletter 24.6.24 Opening: JPPI conducts monthly professional surveys to examine public attitudes – in Israel and the Diaspora. The latest survey (see below) found that against the backdrop of rising antisemitism in the West, there has been a substantial increase in the sense among Israeli Jews of a shared destiny with Diaspora Jews. A year ago, only a quarter of Israeli Jews…
The Art of Diplomacy – Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat In his new book, Ambassador Eizenstat, co-chairman of JPPI's board, discusses how American negotiators reached historic agreements that changed the world. The book features a foreword by Henry Kissinger and a preface by James Baker.
Jerusalem is the Jewish spiritual, national hotspot In that spirit, when we sing “Jerusalem of Gold,” some thank God, some praise the IDF, others get Zionist goosebumps, but all rally around Jerusalem.
