By Shane Burley One of the problems with American discourse around Judaism is really right in the word itself: Judaism. What this word does is
Last night (July 17), the Knesset voted overwhelmingly – just 9 votes opposed, mostly Palestinian – to pass a resolution opposing on principle the establishment
It all started with a moment of serendipity. My friend Mike, who I walk with most mornings, texted me. “Wanna go and see Guns &
I will not attend the “March for Israel” on November 14, and I did not attend the “March for Palestine” on November 4. I am
It is almost Tu Bishvat, the Jewish birthday of trees. Fruit bearing trees, to be more specific. In modern times, this means we gather to
I am an American Jew, and I, like thousands of others, am quiet quitting the relationship I have been told I need to have with
The essay below was originally written as part of my beit din, which took place in August. I wanted to share this personal testimony, in
Twenty-five years ago this month, I arrived in Ramallah for a summer program that brought American law students and lawyers to participate in what we
The Jewish Liberation Fund and IfNotNow are sponsoring “Who Speaks for the Jews,” a deep dive into understanding the forces that shape American Jewish life.
“Q: What is the responsibility of an American Jew to Israel, especially when it comes to the conflict with Palestinians? A1: My responsibility is to