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Where American Jewish life and Israeli policy meet.
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The relationship between the American Jewish community and the State of Israel drives some of the most consequential legal and policy debates in our coverage — from anti-BDS laws and dual citizenship questions to the political fault lines exposed by judicial reform and the war in Gaza.
Events in Israel often gives rise to passionate debates that echo beyond its borders. Central to this discourse are figures like Daniel Gordis, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Matti Friedman—Israelis who have gained significant recognition among…
Staff Writer · September 20, 2023
American Jewish organizations, including the Federation and ADL, are increasing their intervention into Israeli politics, despite the recent lawful activity of the democratically elected Knesset. The controversial judicial reform in Israel…
Staff Writer · July 25, 2023
American Jews Boycott Israeli Officials Some Jewish Communities and Jewish Organizations have begun boycotting Israeli officials. In December 2022, Prime Minister Netanyahu formed a coalition with right wing members of the Knesset that has…
Moishe Rabinowitz · March 10, 2023
Amy Spitalnick is the CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. A profile of her career from Integrity First for America and J Street to JCPA, her media presence, and the AOC-AIPAC controversy.
Staff Writer · July 11, 2026
A plain-English guide to the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA): what it does, its history, its structure, and why it's back in the news under CEO Amy Spitalnick.
Staff Writer · July 15, 2026
Many actors portrayed Fiddler on the Roof's Tevye, but Topol's Tevye was Tevye. Every actor since tried to match him -- The way Topol performed the made-up words in the songs was charming. The way he spoke to himself and to God put you in…
Moishe · April 8, 2023
If you are paying attention to news recently, you may think that Prime Minister Netanyahu is singlehandedly destroying Democracy in Israel. You may think the current government is dismantling the judicial branch for their own selfish…
Sam Levine · April 5, 2023