Educational Articles
Recommended Reading: Top 7 Israel Advocacy Books
Looking for Israel advocacy books but don’t know where to turn? Check out our Top 7 recommended reading as selected by HonestReporting staff.
Deal With It: Jerusalem is Israel’s Capital
“Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.” Why does that simple six-word statement raise such controversy?
Visit the Gaza border with IDF Col. (Res.) Grisha Yakubovich
Tired of seeing Israel portrayed as a brutal occupier in the media? An exclusive opportunity to travel
Israel’s Missing Soldiers: Profiles In Courage
Nothing touches a nerve in Israeli society like missing or captive soldiers. Nearly everyone does
12 Things to Know About Israeli Elections and What Happens After
Israeli elections always generate media interest. As Israeli society tries to strike a balance between
All You Need to Know About The Hezbollah Threat to Israel
No matter what its apologists say, the Hezbollah threat to Israel cannot be minimized or
Can You Sue the Media for Bias?
Every so often, readers ask us, “Can’t we sue the media for bias?” People posing
Time for the Media to Adopt Antisemitism Definition
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism is gaining traction. It’s time for the media to adopt it.
The Forgotten Jewish Refugees From Arab Lands
Much has been written about the Palestinian refugees, but little attention has been paid
Jewish Ties to the Temple Mount – What’s the Story?
Jewish ties to the Temple Mount are ancient and strong.
Boycotting Israel – Is it Free Speech?
There’s almost no end to the claims that boycotting Israel is “free speech,” protected by
Debunking the ‘Disproportionate Force’ Charge
Israel is often accused of employing “disproportionate force.” But what exactly is the concept of proportionality in international law?
The Gaza Blockade: An Explainer
Israel and Egypt have maintained a blockade of Gaza since Hamas seized control of the Strip in 2007. But what are the reasons for the blockade?
5 Tips For Sharing News Responsibly on Social Media
Whenever there’s a flurry of breaking news, sharing news responsibly is challenging. It’s only
How to Criticize Israel Without Being Antisemitic
by Emanuel Miller and Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll In recent years, Jews have increasingly found themselves
Make Yourself Heard! 5 Tips for Getting Your Letter Published
With some newspapers receiving dozens and even hundreds of letters to the editor each day,
News Literacy: A Glossary of Key Terms
This article is part of a series on news literacy designed to educate readers to better judge
Tu B’Shvat: The Festival that Proves the Jewish People’s Connection to the Land of Israel
The Jewish calendar has many holidays. Some celebrate the survival of the Jewish people
