By Clifford D. May Do you recall the Cedar Revolution? Almost 20 years ago, the Lebanese rose against Syria’s domination of their country, including an occupation force of roughly 14,000 Syrian troops and a government that was all too eager to do Damascus’ bidding. The Cedar Revolution slogan: “Freedom, Sovereignty, Independence.” The Lebanese now have […] The post Israel’s Gift appeared first on Jewish Exponent ..read more

By William C. Daroff Last month, I returned to Poland for my fifth visit, this time as part of the European Jewish Association’s annual mission to Auschwitz. The gathering brought together Jewish and non-Jewish leaders from across Europe and beyond, united by the urgency to confront rising antisemitism and the shared challenges of our time. […] The post On a Mission to Auschwitz, I Found Hope Amid the Ashes appeared first on Jewish Exponent ..read more

Antisemitism is often subtle. Very few antisemites openly express their Jew hatred. But it’s there. And it often manifests itself through actions and decisions rather than words. With all that we know about rising antisemitic activity and attitudes it should come as no surprise that discrimination against Jews exists in the labor employment market just […] The post Antisemitism Alarm in Labor Market appeared first on Jewish Exponent ..read more

  The debate has been going on since the start of the Gaza war. It has nothing to do with military strategy, the draft or military deployments. The debate is focused solely on soldier safety and whether the Israel Defense Forces have been providing troops with appropriate and reliable protective equipment, food and medical supplies. […] The post Keeping IDF Soldiers Safe appeared first on Jewish Exponent ..read more

Ron Kampeas Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israeli troops to occupy the Syrian side of a buffer zone on the Golan Heights for the first time in half a century. The Israeli prime minister said that the 50-year old agreement that kept the peace on the mountainous border between the two countries following the 1973 Yom Kippur […] The post Israeli Troops Cross into Syrian Side of Border Buffer Zone after Bashar Assad’s Ouster appeared first on Jewish Exponent ..read more

  On Nov. 26, Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah entered into a U.S.-brokered cease-fire agreement aimed at reducing tensions in the region after more than a year of conflict. Under the agreement, Israel will gradually withdraw its forces from Lebanon and Hezbollah will fully withdraw to an area north of the Litani River. […] The post Fragile Peace With Hezbollah appeared first on Jewish Exponent ..read more

President-elect Donald Trump has referred to “tariff” as “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” During his campaign and since his election, Trump has promised widespread tariff increases on foreign imports to help solve a range of America’s challenges, including trade imbalances, the government debt and the decline in American manufacturing. Opponents disagree. They argue […] The post Trump’s Tariff Turmoil appeared first on Jewish Exponent ..read more

Ten years ago, Nikki Schreiber decided two things: that she needed to honor her late father’s memory and that the world needed more positive and uplifting tales of Judaism. So, she created the Instagram account — now, social media brand — @humansofjudaism, which shares snapshots of Jewish people from all corners of society. The posts […] The post Weitzman Museum to Host First Physical Exhibit of ‘Humans of Judaism’ Account appeared first on Jewish Exponent ..read more

By The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia In moments of upheaval, the strength of community support can transform despair into resilience. For vulnerable populations in Israel, especially amid the recent escalation of conflict following Oct. 7, 2023, Leket Israel has served as an essential lifeline by combating food insecurity. As part of its pillar to […] The post A Lifeline in Crisis: How Leket Israel and the Jewish Federation Are Feeding Hope Amid Hardship appeared first on Jewish Exponent ..read more

            By Colin Kilrain and Yoni Tobin History does not repeat itself, but it often rhymes. With Israel and Lebanon having finalized a deal to end Israel-Hezbollah hostilities, the United States must ensure that any such deal does not repeat the errors of 1701, the ill-fated 2006 U.N. Security Council […] The post A Fundamental Reset in the Approach to Hezbollah appeared first on Jewish Exponent ..read more