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Ruthie Blum
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Columnist, The Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv
Beats
Biography
I am a columnist for Israel Hayom and Washington Times Communities -- and the author of "To Hell in a Handbasket: Carter, Obama, and the 'Arab Spring,'" published in the summer of 2012.
PoliticsCulture Psychology Religion
religion
Content
By Mark Regev, Ruthie Blum Verified| JNS Verified (April 15, 2025 / JNS)Israel is booming with babies, happiness and economic resilience, even amid war. In this uplifting episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” hosts Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—break tradition to focus entirely on the good news coming out of Israel today. This Passover episode covers three signs of strength and optimism: a post-Oct.
By Ruthie Blum Verified| Arutz Sheva/Israel National News Verified Ruthie Blum, a former adviser at the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is an award-winning columnist and a senior contributing editor at JNS. Co-host with Ambassador Mark Regev of the JNS-TV podcast “Israel Undiplomatic,” she writes on Israeli politics and U.S.-Israel relations. Originally from New York, she moved to Israel in 1977. She is a regular guest on national and international media outlets, including Fox, Sky News, i24News, Scripps, ILTV, WION and Newsmax.
By Ruthie Blum Verified| JNS Verified (April 10, 2025 / JNS)It’s become fashionable—almost ritualistic—to lament the “unprecedented” disunity among Israelis today. Members of the public wring their hands over the loss of social cohesion that they insist used to characterize the country. But let’s face it: Such nostalgia borders on amnesia. Indeed, anyone reviewing both past and recent history has to admit that there’s nothing new about Jewish polarization. On the contrary, a lack of consensus is one of our oldest traditions.
Company Info
The Jerusalem Post
The Jerusalem Post is a historic English-language daily newspaper based in Jerusalem. Founded in 1932 as The Palestine Post, it was renamed in 1950 to reflect the establishment of the State of Israel. The paper was created by Gershon Agronsky and has a mission that originally focused on advocating for a Jewish homeland. The Jerusalem Post provides daily print and digital news coverage, focusing on local and international news, particularly Israeli politics, security, and Middle Eastern affairs. It also features specialized content on technology, culture, and opinion pieces. The newspaper has expanded its digital presence, offering real-time updates and multimedia content through its website. Additionally, it preserves historical editions from 1932 to 2008, accessible through academic databases. The paper has a global readership, particularly among English-speaking audiences in Jewish communities worldwide.
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Founded: 1932