The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/leon-wieseltier/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:04:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Leon Wieseltier | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/leon-wieseltier/ 32 32 Weinstein’s impact: List of men accused of sexual misconduct https://www.timesofisrael.com/weinsteins-impact-list-of-men-accused-of-sexual-misconduct/ Sat, 11 Nov 2017 03:47:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1727777 Since initial report on Hollywood producer, number of figures in entertainment and media facing similar allegations continues to grow

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]]> Ex-New Republic editor apologizes for ‘offenses’ against female colleagues https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-new-republic-editor-apologizes-for-offenses-against-female-colleagues/ Wed, 25 Oct 2017 06:03:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1717533 Staff at magazine accuse Leon Wieseltier of sexual harassment, prompting foundation to pull funding for his new magazine

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]]> Removing the second ‘L’ from Lincoln https://www.timesofisrael.com/removing-the-second-l-from-lincoln/ Fri, 02 Dec 2016 08:40:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1511446 A new book prompts discussion by Jonathan Sarna, Leon Wieseltier and Ruth Calderon on the American president's legacy and history with the Jews

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]]> Leon Wieseltier, Steve Jobs’ widow said starting new journal https://www.timesofisrael.com/leon-wieseltier-steve-jobs-widow-said-starting-new-journal/ Fri, 22 Jan 2016 04:00:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1326145 Publication will reportedly look at effects of technology on people’s lives, among other topics

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]]> I can’t stand Bibi but he’s right on Iran, says eminent US intellectual https://www.timesofisrael.com/i-cant-stand-bibi-but-hes-right-on-iran-says-eminent-us-intellectual/ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:36:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1231781 Leon Wieseltier talks tough on Netanyahu ('dislike at first sight'), Obama being the first president to not have a special feeling for Israel, the dangers from Tehran, and presidential candidates 'sucking up' to America's Jews

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]]> Who cares if the last bastion of pro-Israel American liberals crumbles? https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-cares-if-the-last-bastion-of-pro-israel-american-liberals-crumbles/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:59:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1104855 Insiders blame billionaire owner Chris Hughes, 31, for demise of The New Republic, a journalistic institution that punched above its weight

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]]> Foer, Wieseltier leave The New Republic https://www.timesofisrael.com/foer-wieseltier-leave-the-new-republic/ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 02:21:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1102051 Editors cite disagreement with new management of magazine, which has deep ties to Jewish community

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]]> Saying Kaddish for the Jewish state? https://www.timesofisrael.com/saying-kaddish-for-the-jewish-state/ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:25:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=546526 Literary giant Leon Wieseltier says without a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the days are numbered for Israel's existence as a Jewish homeland

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]]> Dan David Prize winners announced https://www.timesofisrael.com/dan-david-prize-winners-announced/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:11:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=372578 Leon Wieseltier, literary editor of 'The New Republic' among five laureates for 2013

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]]> The unilateral disengagement of the American titans of peace https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-unilateral-disengagement-of-the-american-titans-of-peace/ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:55:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=324496 Exhausted, resigned, disillusioned, two-staters are pivoting away from the Middle East

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]]> Beinart laments rising indifference to Judaism — among Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/whose-crisis/ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:09:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=137940 Much-hyped head-to-head between controversial author and ADL's Abe Foxman yields big audience, few sparks

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]]> Hawkish forum opposes left-winger speaking at presidential conference https://www.timesofisrael.com/right-wing-forum-opposes-peter-beinart-speaking-at-presidential-conference/ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:39:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=134020 Organizers say panel on world Jewry must represent everyone

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]]> Critical support https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/how-to-support-israel-while-being-critical/ Tue, 08 May 2012 09:02:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=93816 Caring about Israel and its future cannot simply be measured by whether one always agrees with Israeli government policy

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