Zionism

From the October 7 massacre to Operation Roaring Lion, Jews endure, thrive this Passover - opinion

Jewish survival, defiance, and hope shine as Passover 2026 is observed in a world of challenges.

MARCH 25, 2026|ByMICAH HALPERN

The aftermath of an Iranian missile hit on an Arad apartment building, March 21, 2026.

American and Israeli Jews [Illustrative]

Zionism still defines the Jewish nation today - opinion

Abandoning the term “Zionism” hands victory to Israel’s critics and undermines Jewish identity, history, and the ongoing mission of the Jewish state.

MARCH 24, 2026|ByGIL TROY

Tucker Carlson speaks during AmericaFest, the first Turning Point USA summit since the death of Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona, US, December 18, 2025.

Tucker Carlson sold America a fringe Israeli as the voice of Israel - comment

When Americans are shown Israeli outliers as if they are the country’s hidden center, they do not learn more about Israel. They learn less.

MARCH 24, 2026|ByZVIKA KLEIN

Participants on a Birthright Israel program.

Birthright travelers look different after October 7, but the effect remains the same, study shows

“Many of the applicants live in communities where they hear frequent criticism of Israel,” a Brandeis University researcher said. "Their perspective on the conflict lacks context.”

MARCH 23, 2026|ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

Israel needs leadership that can unify the nation without weakening its democracy - opinion

Amid deep divisions and post-October 7 trauma, Israel faces a leadership test: unity, trust, and governance must come before politics.

MARCH 22, 2026BySHMUEL LEGESSE

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett seen in an illustrative

Wine Talk: The three musketeers

Tzora and Flam wineries make history, becoming the first Israelis to own a Bordeaux estate with Château Tour du Haut-Moulin.

MARCH 22, 2026ByADAM MONTEFIORE

ISRAELIS IN BORDEAUX. The three musketeers (L to R): Eran Pick MW, Dan Sheinman, and Golan Flam – owners and winemakers of Château Tour du Haut-Moulin.

Israel’s most important gains against Iran may be the hardest to see - analysis

As strikes hit headlines, the real battle unfolds beyond public view, targeting Iran’s systems, alliances, and long-term power.

MARCH 22, 2026ByZVIKA KLEIN

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon on March 21, 2026.

American Jewish groups must rethink their West Bank policy - opinion

American Jewish leaders risk losing influence unless they align with Israeli realities on settlements, security, and the future of Judea and Samaria.

MARCH 22, 2026ByALIZA PILICHOWSKI

An Israeli flag flutters, with Ma'aleh Adumim is visible in the background, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.

Shas fills local rabbi posts with loyalists, sidelining community choice - opinion

Shas moves quickly to fill rabbinic vacancies, sidelining candidates who fit their cities.

MARCH 21, 2026BySHUKI FRIEDMAN

Head of Shas party Aryeh Deri and Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef visit at the scene of suspected arson and vandalism at a Jerusalem synagogue which is often frequented by Rabbi Yosef, June 8, 2025.

This month in Jewish history: From Exodus to modern Israel, and many birthdays

A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars.

MARCH 21, 2026BySTEVEN DRUCKER

Happy Birthday to: Yigael Yadin (3rd R), Israeli delegation member to armistice talks in Rhodes, 1949, with Yitzhak Rabin {R);

Judaism as culture: A path to restore Jewish, Zionist pride - opinion

Today, more than ever, we need that same “renewing generation” – one that examines and tests, but above all, draws near and restores Jewish and Zionist pride to our sisters and brothers overseas.

MARCH 19, 2026BySILVIO JOSKOWICZ

German antisemitism commissioner quits far‑left party over anti-Israel resolution

Andreas Büttner also said he’s had enough of what he has described as harassment from within his party, Die Linke, the successor to the Socialist Unity Party of Germany.

MARCH 17, 2026ByTOBY AXELROD/JTA