Debate

The noise around religious slaughter has killed debate across the Diaspora - opinion

A ban on non-mechanically stunned slaughter would profoundly harm the lives of observant Jews.

 A man, wearing a kippah, holds the British flag at a march against antisemitism, after an increase in the UK, in London, Britain November 26, 2023.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025

‘Part of historic process’: Netanyahu backs revised outline of IDF haredi draft bill at Knesset

A Pro-Palestinian supporter walks past a banner reading "Oxford Action for Palestine" at Oxford University, in Oxford, eastern England on May 7, 2024

Israel a greater threat to regional stability than Iran, Oxford Union debate team votes

Jewish men pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, October 1, 2024

The Haredi Debate: Where do we stand?


Parashat Ki Teitzei: Words are tearing us apart

Elul is upon us. In a few weeks, we will confess our sins of the body, heart, and mind. This year, let us focus on the sins of the tongue, for they shape the confused, divided world we inhabit.

WORDS, WORDS, WORDS.

'Beyond Dispute': The limits of legitimate debate – a Jewish approach - review

Israeli peace negotiator and former ambassador to the UK suggests ways to have more productive conversations. 

PRO-PALESTINIAN protesters shout slogans in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens earlier this week during a declared ‘day of rage’ across the country, jeopardizing Israeli tourism to Greece. ‘Peace is made between enemies who are at least open to making peace with each other,’ the author writes.

Father of Haymanot Kasau asks Knesset to change her status from 'missing' to 'kidnapped'

"At every meeting, the police say it’s 'confidential.' What is the secret they’re not sharing? The work is not being done," said Tesfai Kasau Meshesha, Haymanot's father.

 Haymanot Kasau's family in the Knesset.

Poilievre vows UNRWA funding cut over Hamas ties, Carney wants to maintain it

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned Carney's "irresponsible" statement and requested a retraction in a Thursday social media post.

 Liberal Leader Mark Carney shakes hands with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre following the French-language federal leaders' debate, in Montreal, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

'The fall of the Oxford Union': The debased debate on Israel and apartheid - opinion

The November 28 debate on Israel and apartheid is likely to be counted among the more notorious episodes in the records of the Oxford Union.

 Students and speakers prepare to start an Oxford Union debate.

Ben Shapiro, Sam Harris lay out best cases for voting Trump or Harris - opinion

This election offers Americans a choice that goes beyond traditional partisan divides, with two deeply unpopular candidates, each representing different problems in American politics.

 Sam Harris (left), Bari Weiss (center), and Ben Shapiro (right) during a debate over Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, October 29, 2024.

VP candidates discuss support for Israel's preemptive strikes against Iran during debate

Walz dodges questions on Israel launching a preemptive strike against Iran; Vance says Israel will 'do what they think they need to do.'

 Republican vice presidential nominee U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-OH) and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gesture as they speak during a debate hosted by CBS in New York, U.S., October 1, 2024.

The Harris-Trump presidential debate: What did it mean for Israel? - opinion

Kamala Harris is not necessarily the best candidate for US President, under the circumstances she is the preferable of the two options.

 Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a presidential debate with Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024

Should Kamala Harris use debate to prove support for Jews, Israel?

The strategists are confident in Harris's support for the Jewish community and Israel. The foreign policy expert and the actor think the onus is on Harris to use the debate to prove it. 

 A person walks in front of a sign advertising the presidential debate, ahead of the debate between Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 202

Shmuley Boteach vows to 'destroy' Candace Owens in upcoming Piers Morgan debate

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach said that he would "destroy" Candace Owens in the Wednesday debate.

 Candace Owens vs. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach (illustrative)