Nov 13Iran and Israel’s Tumultuous RelationshipBy Aaron Baron Iran’s relationship with Israel has undergone a dramatic transformation over the decades. Unbeknownst to many, Iran shifted from being a powerful ally of Israel in the mid-20th century to the most bitter enemy today. This transformation is a complex and multifaceted process influenced by historical, political, and…4 min read4 min read
Nov 13Antisemitism in Higher Ed: Israel, Hamas, and the battle for Jewish Student Life.By Benjamin Meppen Antisemitism in the name is this: hostility toward or discrimination against Jews as a religious, ethnic, or racial group. But you probably already knew that. Because it’s everywhere, nowadays it’s as recognizable as Harry Styles or the Yankees, or Drake, or Leonardo DiCaprio. Because it’s everywhere. It’s…6 min read6 min read
Nov 13Important Context When Talking About The WarBy Yarden Morad Following the biggest massacre of Jews since the holocaust and the war that ensued, discourse around Israel and the conflict rose dramatically. While a significant chunk of it has been meaningful, there are some badly uninformed takes. …4 min read4 min read
Nov 13The TikTok Front of the Israel-Hamas WarBy Jake Bengelsdorf TikTok, the popular short video application, has taken center stage in the Israel-Hamas war. The app has been downloaded over 3 billion times and has an audience of 1 billion global monthly active users. It has become a vital source of not only entertainment content, but of…4 min read4 min read
Nov 13Demographics of IsraelBy Nate Sirotovich The nation of Israel is made unique by several factors. It is the only Jewish-majority state in the world, and its demographics make it stand out relative to other nations. Its annual population growth rate is around 1.6% per year in 2021, and its fertility rate is…3 min read3 min read
Oct 24“Mr. Security” No MoreBy Hadley Kauvar For years, the image of the Israeli right wing in general, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in particular, has been associated with stronger security, with Netanyahu even advertising himself as “Mr. Security.” October 7, 2023, is the day that that image collapsed. Hamas, the Islamist terror organization…7 min read7 min read
Oct 24The Path of a Lone SoldierBy Anton Riehle Within the American Jewish community, support, admiration, and love for the state of Israel is institutional. From Birthright trips to Jewish day schools to youth groups, just about every facet of Jewish life in the United States — and most diaspora communities — reinforce this sentiment. Following…4 min read4 min read
Oct 24Israel and Germany — A Unique Kind of RelationshipBy Mia Kreindler The relationship between Israel and Germany is one that will always be defined by the horrors of the Holocaust. Never will any political or diplomatic interaction between the two countries be able to make up for the atrocities of the Holocaust. …4 min read4 min read
Oct 10Unthinkable Horror in the Jewish HomelandBy the TIJ Staff TW: Moderate descriptions of graphic violence. The Israel Journal is a student-led group. Opinions are our own. The Israel Journal prides itself on objectivity. Since our inception, we have strived to deliver our readers objective facts with relevant interpretations, with the hope of educating the public…7 min read7 min read
Oct 3How a New Jersey Corruption Scandal Could Harm Israel in the Halls of CongressBy a TIJ Writer For the duration of its existence — or at least since the 1950s — American support of Israel has been a bedrock of the foreign policies of both nations. Israeli military dominance over its neighbors is due in large part to the edge American weaponry provides…4 min read4 min read
