Daniel Gordis’s Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn is a compelling, accessible chronicle of Israel’s complex journey. Gordis blends narrative and analysis to illuminate the country’s triumphs and tensions, making it essential reading for anyone seeking to understand modern Israel.

Sarah Hurwitz reflects that her detachment from Judaism came from centuries of antisemitism and two hundred years of efforts by Jews to erase parts of ourselves and our tradition in hopes of being accepted. What once felt humiliating now inspires grief, shame, and compassion.

Anyone else remember that scene in V (1983) where Daniel proudly joins the Visitor Youth—a fascist-aligned group collaborating with the alien regime? He turns on his own family and community. Chilling stuff. Does this remind anyone else of the types of people now joining ICE today?

When Susan Sarandon says Jews are “getting a taste” or Peter Slezak says Jews “should feel uncomfortable,” it’s clear that anti-Zionism and anti-Israel are just antisemitism in disguise. Saying “Zionist” or “Israeli” is code for “Jew.” It’s becoming harder and harder to hide hate behind activism.