Noam Shelef
@noamshelef.bsky.social
For the most part, I drive carpools 🚗🏊. I'm also VP of Communications for @NewJewishNarrative.bsky.social
IDF commanders plead with Chief of Staff for the return of administrative detentions to curtail settler violence: www.ynet.co.il/news/article...
המח"טים דורשים מהרמטכ"ל: להחזיר את צווי המעצר המנהליים שביטל כ"ץ | חשיפה
בצה"ל מגדירים את מעשי הטרור היהודי שמשתולל באיו"ש כ"סדיסטיים", מתריעים מאובדן שליטה ומעבירים דחפורים מהכוחות שסיימו להילחם בעזה להרס של מאחזים בלתי-חוקיים. בגזרה הזו נתקלים החיילים בהתנגדות של שרים - ...
www.ynet.co.il
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
IDF commanders plead with Chief of Staff for the return of administrative detentions to curtail settler violence: www.ynet.co.il/news/article...
There is a middle space for people who care about Israel and are livid at what the Israeli government has done. Thank you @hadarsusskind.bsky.social @newjewishnarrative.bsky.social for holding that ground in this NYT feature.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/s...
What Comes After War, Political Division and Painful Family Feuds
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
There is a middle space for people who care about Israel and are livid at what the Israeli government has done. Thank you @hadarsusskind.bsky.social @newjewishnarrative.bsky.social for holding that ground in this NYT feature.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/s...
And I just bought packs of dental floss to hand out to all the neighborhood kids 🤷
October 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
And I just bought packs of dental floss to hand out to all the neighborhood kids 🤷
Trump excoriated on Israeli TV for claiming to have released all of the hostages, when his efforts only released one (while Biden managed to release 118).
September 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Trump excoriated on Israeli TV for claiming to have released all of the hostages, when his efforts only released one (while Biden managed to release 118).
3 reasons why America should recognize a Palestinian state.
A very smart analysis by @hadarsusskind.bsky.social in @thehill.com this morning.
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
A very smart analysis by @hadarsusskind.bsky.social in @thehill.com this morning.
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
thehill.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
3 reasons why America should recognize a Palestinian state.
A very smart analysis by @hadarsusskind.bsky.social in @thehill.com this morning.
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
A very smart analysis by @hadarsusskind.bsky.social in @thehill.com this morning.
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
"A better shared future is possible, but only after this government is confined to history, where it belongs.
"Jews around the world need to confidently and boldly speak up now for the Israel they love and need, in solidarity with millions of Israelis who have had enough..."
"Jews around the world need to confidently and boldly speak up now for the Israel they love and need, in solidarity with millions of Israelis who have had enough..."
Yair Golan: On this Rosh Hashanah, Israel's reckless government needs to hear the voices of Diaspora Jews - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
An Israeli opposition leader says "Jews around the world need to confidently and boldly speak up now for the Israel they love and need."
www.jta.org
September 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
"A better shared future is possible, but only after this government is confined to history, where it belongs.
"Jews around the world need to confidently and boldly speak up now for the Israel they love and need, in solidarity with millions of Israelis who have had enough..."
"Jews around the world need to confidently and boldly speak up now for the Israel they love and need, in solidarity with millions of Israelis who have had enough..."
American Jews are not idiots.
By nearly 3 to 1, American Jews believe that Trump is using antisemitism as an “excuse” to “penalize and tax college campuses.”
www.latimes.com/california/s...
By nearly 3 to 1, American Jews believe that Trump is using antisemitism as an “excuse” to “penalize and tax college campuses.”
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Most Jewish Americans oppose Trump's university funding cuts over antisemitism, poll shows
The Ipsos survey found that a majority of American Jews are "somewhat or very concerned" by campus antisemitism but dislike Trump's approach to combating it.
www.latimes.com
September 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
American Jews are not idiots.
By nearly 3 to 1, American Jews believe that Trump is using antisemitism as an “excuse” to “penalize and tax college campuses.”
www.latimes.com/california/s...
By nearly 3 to 1, American Jews believe that Trump is using antisemitism as an “excuse” to “penalize and tax college campuses.”
www.latimes.com/california/s...
It's too easy to lose sight of the reality that terroism shatters the lives of ordinary people.
This attack took place just down the hill from my childhood home. Every time we left the neighborhood we passed through this intersection.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/w...
This attack took place just down the hill from my childhood home. Every time we left the neighborhood we passed through this intersection.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/w...
Shooting in Jerusalem Leaves at Least 6 Dead
www.nytimes.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
It's too easy to lose sight of the reality that terroism shatters the lives of ordinary people.
This attack took place just down the hill from my childhood home. Every time we left the neighborhood we passed through this intersection.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/w...
This attack took place just down the hill from my childhood home. Every time we left the neighborhood we passed through this intersection.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/w...
New poll: Only 39% of Israeli public support Netanyahu's military operation in Gaza. 45% would rather go to a ceasefire now.
September 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
New poll: Only 39% of Israeli public support Netanyahu's military operation in Gaza. 45% would rather go to a ceasefire now.
The pictures from the protests in Tel Aviv right now are an inspiration!
August 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The pictures from the protests in Tel Aviv right now are an inspiration!
The more evidence piles up about what the Netanyahu government is doing, the more Jews worldwide are going to be up in arms about it!
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/u...
Rabbis Emerge as Growing Voice of Criticism of Israel’s Tactics in Gaza
www.nytimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The more evidence piles up about what the Netanyahu government is doing, the more Jews worldwide are going to be up in arms about it!
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/u...
Australia Says Iran Was Behind Antisemitic Arson Attacks on Its Soil
www.nytimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Yes, the decision to stop letting Gazan children come to the US for medical treatment is morally bankrupt.
And yes, @hadarsusskind.bsky.social calls it out in strong terms.
forward.com/opinion/7638...
And yes, @hadarsusskind.bsky.social calls it out in strong terms.
forward.com/opinion/7638...
Following Laura Loomer's lead, the US is repeating an egregious Holocaust-era mistake
Laura Loomer may have persuaded the Trump team to pause medical-humanitarian visas for children from Gaza — future generations will weep.
forward.com
August 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Yes, the decision to stop letting Gazan children come to the US for medical treatment is morally bankrupt.
And yes, @hadarsusskind.bsky.social calls it out in strong terms.
forward.com/opinion/7638...
And yes, @hadarsusskind.bsky.social calls it out in strong terms.
forward.com/opinion/7638...
Yet another poll shows the current Israeli government is deeply unpopular
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Israeli opposition MK Gantz's party out of Knesset in next election, polls shows
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www.haaretz.com
August 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Yet another poll shows the current Israeli government is deeply unpopular
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Stop doom scrolling and read @rhodesben.bsky.social!
Then let's start talking about the future America we want to live in.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/o...
Then let's start talking about the future America we want to live in.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/o...
Opinion | How Short-Term Thinking Is Destroying America
www.nytimes.com
August 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Stop doom scrolling and read @rhodesben.bsky.social!
Then let's start talking about the future America we want to live in.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/o...
Then let's start talking about the future America we want to live in.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/o...
"Tyranny of the temporary majority."
Noun.
1. a term in political science used to describe a situation in which a transitory majority dominates the political landscape long after they become a minority.
2. Israel's current government.
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
Noun.
1. a term in political science used to describe a situation in which a transitory majority dominates the political landscape long after they become a minority.
2. Israel's current government.
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
Poll: Two-third of Israelis feel Netanyahu government’s policy doesn’t represent their will
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www.timesofisrael.com
August 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
"Tyranny of the temporary majority."
Noun.
1. a term in political science used to describe a situation in which a transitory majority dominates the political landscape long after they become a minority.
2. Israel's current government.
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
Noun.
1. a term in political science used to describe a situation in which a transitory majority dominates the political landscape long after they become a minority.
2. Israel's current government.
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
I don't want to say anything about this video other than that it is painful and it needs to be seen. Otherwise, it speaks for itself.
I will add my gratitude to @vanhollen.senate.gov for his role. I say that as an Israeli-American and a resident of Maryland.
I will add my gratitude to @vanhollen.senate.gov for his role. I say that as an Israeli-American and a resident of Maryland.
As starvation worsens by the day in Gaza, the Netanyahu government has been using food as a weapon of war — with complicity from Trump and U.S. taxpayer dollars.
This is painful to listen to but here’s what a U.S. Army veteran and Green Beret who witnessed it first-hand recounted to me:
This is painful to listen to but here’s what a U.S. Army veteran and Green Beret who witnessed it first-hand recounted to me:
WATCH: U.S. Army veteran gives first-hand account of suffering, starvation in Gaza
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
youtu.be
July 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I don't want to say anything about this video other than that it is painful and it needs to be seen. Otherwise, it speaks for itself.
I will add my gratitude to @vanhollen.senate.gov for his role. I say that as an Israeli-American and a resident of Maryland.
I will add my gratitude to @vanhollen.senate.gov for his role. I say that as an Israeli-American and a resident of Maryland.
Why won't Republicans condemn Trump administration's antisemitism?
@repbonamici.bsky.social explains: "because that would require real and meaningful commitment to rooting out antisemitism from the top down. Instead, [they] are weaponizing the real problems... to defund colleges and universities.
@repbonamici.bsky.social explains: "because that would require real and meaningful commitment to rooting out antisemitism from the top down. Instead, [they] are weaponizing the real problems... to defund colleges and universities.
Trump cuts made campuses less safe for Jewish students, says former Dept. of Education official
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon, who is Jewish, highlighted what she described as Republican hypocrisy on antisemitism.
forward.com
July 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Why won't Republicans condemn Trump administration's antisemitism?
@repbonamici.bsky.social explains: "because that would require real and meaningful commitment to rooting out antisemitism from the top down. Instead, [they] are weaponizing the real problems... to defund colleges and universities.
@repbonamici.bsky.social explains: "because that would require real and meaningful commitment to rooting out antisemitism from the top down. Instead, [they] are weaponizing the real problems... to defund colleges and universities.
The rare headline that actually made me smile.
July 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The rare headline that actually made me smile.
In democracies government officials don't use ad hominem attacks against media outlets
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Cabinet chief accuses Haaretz of 'supporting terror' amid report quoting Netanyahu nominee
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www.haaretz.com
July 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
In democracies government officials don't use ad hominem attacks against media outlets
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Excited to see the story of Albi getting attention!
I'm even more excited to see and feel the change that tis project will bring.
www.haaretz.com/life/2025-06...
I'm even more excited to see and feel the change that tis project will bring.
www.haaretz.com/life/2025-06...
In an era of growing censorship in Israel, this small film fund is pushing back
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www.haaretz.com
July 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Excited to see the story of Albi getting attention!
I'm even more excited to see and feel the change that tis project will bring.
www.haaretz.com/life/2025-06...
I'm even more excited to see and feel the change that tis project will bring.
www.haaretz.com/life/2025-06...
Reposted by Noam Shelef
Following the American military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday, @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social President @jeremybenami.bsky.social and NJN President and CEO @hadarsusskind.bsky.social issued the following statement:
June 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Following the American military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday, @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social President @jeremybenami.bsky.social and NJN President and CEO @hadarsusskind.bsky.social issued the following statement:
Former Knesset Speaker tells Congress to look at Netanyahu's record before acceding to his requests.
Pretty powerful (but I could have done without the Bob Dylan part)
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Pretty powerful (but I could have done without the Bob Dylan part)
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
A Public Letter
To the Members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate,
substack.com
June 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Former Knesset Speaker tells Congress to look at Netanyahu's record before acceding to his requests.
Pretty powerful (but I could have done without the Bob Dylan part)
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Pretty powerful (but I could have done without the Bob Dylan part)
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
28% of Israelis believe that the main reason Netanyahu went to war with Iran was "political considerations."
64% say the nuclear and ballistic threat.
64% say the nuclear and ballistic threat.
June 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
28% of Israelis believe that the main reason Netanyahu went to war with Iran was "political considerations."
64% say the nuclear and ballistic threat.
64% say the nuclear and ballistic threat.
New poll shows a jump in support for the Likud.
But even if elections were held today, his coalition would only garner 50 seats in the Knesset. You need 61 to have a majority.
But even if elections were held today, his coalition would only garner 50 seats in the Knesset. You need 61 to have a majority.
June 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
New poll shows a jump in support for the Likud.
But even if elections were held today, his coalition would only garner 50 seats in the Knesset. You need 61 to have a majority.
But even if elections were held today, his coalition would only garner 50 seats in the Knesset. You need 61 to have a majority.