My comments at the Oxford Union debate. This is one of the most hostile rooms I’ve ever walked into. It wasn’t a debate; it was a referendum on whether my own family deserved to live. I don’t require their permission. Not anymore.

This Shabbat, Jews have the privilege of celebrating in the Sukkah on the first night of Sukkot. The Sukkah is a simple and humbling reminder of what our ancestors had to use as shelter when escaping ancient Egypt and returning to the land of Israel. To me, it also brings a stark contrast to how Jews must live today. During Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and especially since October 7, 2023, Jews have required heightened security just to practice their religion. The Sukkah is a fragile structure, one that reminds us of where we came from and how we came to be. I wish you all a very safe and meaningful Sukkot. Shabbat shalom.

One word by this Jewish comedian prompted someone to heckle him. If you thought it was "Israel" and were ready to defend against any antisemitism claims, I have bad news for you. Just by saying "Jewish", an audience member booed... twice. If it isn't clear what Jews have been speaking out against for so many years, this should make a pretty clear case.

"The same tarp. Two worlds." Former hostage Arbel Yehud has put out a heartbreaking reflection on this Sukkot. She writes about how a simple structure like the Sukkah can be so triggering, reminding her of the "fabric tarps and long beams" that kept her separated from the world and her family. Though many aspects of Sukkot embrace family and decorating, Arbel sees a painful reminder of her past and the loved ones she has lost, including her brother, Dolev, who was murdered by Hamas on October 7th. For many, this Sukkot will feel like a repeat of the High Holidays. But for Arbel and many of those affected by the October 7 attacks, this Sukkot is a reminder of a life they cannot ever replicate or bring back.

In Borough Park, NY 🇺🇸, a man was seen viciously beating a rabbi in an unprovoked attack. To see this hate and violence, especially during the High Holidays, is truly heartbreaking. How many more attacks until our leaders understand the gravity of the situation?

Neil Herland, an award-winning veteran journalist at CBC, has been pulled off the air and received disciplinary action. This comes after he filmed a protest taking place outside a Jewish synagogue during Yom Kippur services. Neil, who is Jewish, posted it to social media. Shortly after, he was quietly removed from the air by CBC. Simply documenting a story, while sharing his own personal history as a Jew, Neil was reprimanded. He wasn't spinning any story; he was reporting on it. The news org he works for wouldn't have that.

A lost Jewish tribe found in Papua New Guinea Naftali Hilger, an Israeli photographer, took multi-stop flights and even a river cruise in search of a lost Jewish tribe on a remote Island. When his destination brought no results, he luckily stumbled across a sign reading "The Jews of Gugdalah warmly welcome our brothers from Israel" while making his way to the town of Limu. According to Ken Golugo, the community leader, their ancestors were forced to leave Jerusalem under a 12th-century Muslim conquest. They would go to Spain for nearly 500 years, only to be expelled again. Making their way through Israel again, they boarded ships in Eilat that would bring them across the Indian Ocean, eventually landing on the Island they now call home. It all started when Naftali received a video of the Gugdula people reciting "Shema Yisrael". Now, he was facing them. The stories and journeys of diaspora Jews are seemingly endless, yet they all remained connected to their home of Israel. Source: N12

This woman felt the need to make a point about people not craving "Jewish food". First, thank you for saying the quiet part out loud when trying to make this lazy case against Israelis. Second, if you don't like bagels, kubeh, Katz Deli, or any of the award-winning Israeli restaurants around the world, that's your own problem. More for us.

Sayed Abu Farchi should be a shining example of what Israel 🇮🇱 truly is. Instead, this Muslim Arab-Israeli is abused online for a goal celebration that many players from the around the world do. He directly contradicts the narrative of Israel only being for Jews. Abu gets to represent his home country and its diverse population with his team, but Free Palestine doesn't listen to reason.

If this is your disposition while claiming to protest for a serious and noble cause, you might have different motives. These "protestors," like Darializa Chevalier, spent some time shouting in front of cameras, played being arrested, and then were released with no issue. Only to take a victory lap and get likes on their socials. This is not what fighting for justice looks like. This is a vanity performance for your socials.

You would look at the headline and think it had something to do with the whole Macklemore debacle, and I'm sure many people will. But no, there is a massive storm arriving in the northeast of America 🇺🇸, and Gillette Stadium is an open-air venue. Either way, I'm sure Free Palestine is thrilled that Ed Sheeran and a Jewish man's stadium is affected.

“Where is the outrage and the marches?”

I'm a journalist. And I happen to be Jewish. On Yom Kippur I went to a synagogue service in Toronto and was met by protesters trying to taunt and intimidate me from entering the building. 1/5

Always rooting against Dems and America and can’t even spell Kool Aid.

Susan Sarandon, Elliot Page, and Hannah Einbinder are protesting Netanyahu’s speech at the UN today. If they spent one tenth of this energy on calling on Hamas to disarm, Gazans might actually get a better future. But they won’t, because it won’t help their PR.

You know how long it takes to coordinate a single show???? Dude had a full tour ready to go. Knew exactly what he was doing and fucked over Ed Sheeran to do it. What a piece of shit

You might hate me for saying this, but I think this is actually sympathy baiting. He’s trying to use the audience to gain sympathy and get them on his side. He made Ed Sheeran out to be the villain without directly calling him one, and now he’s doing all this, I’m sure, to win the crowd over. I’m sorry, but Ed Sheeran was never a bad person. Even the way the audience and everyone else turned against him because of this whole situation feels unfair.

It's been so inspiring to see the greatest city in the world showcase its values, strengths, and ideals. I was honored to be at Gracie Mansion for "Building an Economy for the Many," hosted by Mayor @ZohranKMamdani, to hear @sanchezcastejon, @miaamormottley, @antoniolscosta, and many other dynamic leaders address the most pressing issues facing their citizens — expanding the horizons of what's possible with imagination. So proud of NYC!

“I don’t care. I’m here to play football” Prior to Israel’s soccer match against Austria, a journalist asked player Manor Solomon for a response to the Austrian President accusing Israel of war crimes. I’m not sure what this reporter is hoping to get from him, aside from a good clip for his publication’s social media. Instead of an answer, Solomon dismissed the pointed question.