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Ben Gurion's grandson on his grandfather's vision and Israel today

Zoe Strimpel meets the grandson of Israel's first prime minister

8 min read

May 24, 2023 12:14

Primary national founder of the State of Israel and its first Prime Minister David Ben Gurion (1886 - 1973) at Heathrow airport, 23rd May 1961. (Photo by George Stroud/Daily Express/Getty Images)

Revealed: Expert shares how Jihadists get the West to tell their story

Richard Landes argues in his new book that the Western media deploys a narrative pushed by violent Islamists

5 min read

May 18, 2023 11:41

Armed Palestinian Hamas militants, holding up Islamic and Palestinian national flags, demonstrate in the former Jewish settlement of Dugit in the northern Gaza Strip 13 September 2005, one day after Israeli troops made their final exit from the territory, occupied since 1967. Palestinians were in control of the Gaza Strip for the first time in their history but deadly scenes of chaos and jubilation ensued after Israel closed the door on its four-decade occupation. AFP PHOTO/THOMAS COEX (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)

Only Jews are accused of exaggerating the racism they face

The most avowed antiracists rarely care about antisemitism because they simply don’t get it

3 min read

May 4, 2023 16:20

Only Jews are accused of exaggerating the racism they face

Enough already with the scones and bunting

Britain is a wonderful place for Jews live but my enthusiasm for the royals is rather limited

3 min read

May 4, 2023 12:18

Enough already with the scones and bunting

You stay away if you want to, but Israel is still my safe space

Though the headlines focus on drama and tragedy, the reality on the ground tends to be less wild

3 min read

April 20, 2023 10:15

Israelis enjoy the beach in Tel Aviv on July 18, 2020. Photo by Yossi Aloni/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** חוף ים קיץ תל אביב קורונה

Why, despite everything, I'm still going to holiday in Israel

It can be difficult for non-Jews to understand why our feelings for the country run so deep

3 min read

March 16, 2023 12:41

Why, despite everything, I'm still going to holiday in Israel

What if Jews started demanding apologies like the victims of empire?

The attitude of descendants of former British colonies contrasts with the Jewish experience

3 min read

January 26, 2023 10:13

People visit the Jallianwala Bagh Martyrs' memorial on the occasion of 103rd anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar on April 13, 2022. (Photo by NARINDER NANU / AFP) (Photo by NARINDER NANU/AFP via Getty Images)

In the sober light of January, I’ve worked out why Jews drink less

As a people forced to up sticks and flee at frequent intervals, we’ve only ever been able to count on bringing our heads with us

3 min read

January 5, 2023 11:30

Ultra Orthodox Jews seen drunk in the streets of the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, and public celebration. March 6, 2015. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ôåøéí îàä ùòøéí úçôåùåú úçôåùú ùéëåøéí

Goodbye, America. It was nice knowing you

In the country of my childhood, Jews were an accepted part of cultural life, not enemies

3 min read

December 8, 2022 12:47

Goodbye, America. It was nice knowing you

Why don't footballers take the knee for Jews?

The courage of Iranian players only highlights the cowardice of the English

2 min read

November 23, 2022 12:46

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 21: Harry Kane of England takes a knee prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and IR Iran at Khalifa International Stadium on November 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Good or bad Jew? Check your privilege

Emily Tamkin's new book examines the American Jewish crisis. Zoe Strimpel meets her

6 min read

November 11, 2022 12:35

Freedland’s play fell into the anti-Zionist trap

‘Jews. In Their Own Words’ did not include a single character willing to properly defend Israel

3 min read

October 27, 2022 08:44

Freedland’s play fell into the anti-Zionist trap

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What if Jews started demanding apologies like the victims of empire?

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