Substacks recommended by Ehud Neor

Recommended by Ehud Neor

This a blog of the essayist/poet/publisher (of Magic Bean Books) Carl Nelson. More about Carl and his work may be found at magicbeanbooks.co

Fine writing from the Midwest.

- Ehud Neor

Ruth Vanita

Go to her substack. You'll quickly understand my recommendation.

- Ehud Neor

Israel on My Mind with P. David Hornik

My thoughts on living in Israel at this time--a time of war, destined to continue for no one knows how long. What it means, what's true, what's false.

Peter Himmelman’s Morning Musings

Creativity, Spirituality & the Quest for the Perfect Song

Peter is our own Jewish troubadour, and a kosher one at that. Who would have thought that lyrics could have meaning, and be uplifting? His is a moral vision that lands deep inside, where it does its good work. Support him and subscribe.

- Ehud Neor

Anan Sahadei

We are witnesses. Witnessing is a responsibility. This is my attempt to meet that responsibility.

On Substack

By Substack Team

Resources, stories, and news for the writers, podcasters, musicians, video creators, and culture makers publishing on Substack.

Apocrypha

By M. E. Rothwell

Writings of uncertain authenticity.

Simply good writing and a fun place to be.

- Ehud Neor

Out of Babel

By Alan Mairson

Do Jews and their Story have a future in the Diaspora? It depends on the Stories that drive everyone else.

Alan is imagining the possibility of a continued flourishing Jewish world in the Diaspora, all while giving Zionists like myself their due. I absolutely disagree with his approach, but...good writing and original thinking carry the day. This Substack is worth your while.

- Ehud Neor

David Roberts || Sparks From Culture

Weekly personal essays on wealth, status, and family from someone with generational wealth, writing with transparency.

Subscribe. Dive in like I did. Thank me later.

- Ehud Neor

Notes from the Edge

By John Matthews

John Matthews. Half-Jewish, half-Irish author of 24 books and journalist. International issues, with a strong focus on Israel-Palestine plus some books. I live in London with my family.

Solid writing "from the edge" (you'll get it when you start reading. Subscribe fast: he's offering a free book. One of the top Zionist voices on Substack. A must subscribe.

- Ehud Neor

Chas Holloway's Thinkopolis

A micro-podcast about the people, events and oddities of western civilization.

Good Humor

Humor essays, interviews with Funny AF Women and comedy videos from an empty nester mom still waiting for her kids to text her back.

Don't forget to laugh in this world. CK reminds you.

- Ehud Neor

The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey

The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey offers an incisive and thought-provoking analysis by James M. Dorsey of the geopolitics in a swath of land stretching from Africa's Atlantic coast across the Middle East and Central Asia to the borders of China

Future of Jewish

By Joshua Hoffman

Future of Jewish is the ultimate newsletter about Judaism and Israel. Subscribe to better understand and become smarter about the Jewish world.

God of the Desert Digital Media Studios

By David Michael Swindle 🌀🟦

From our origins as a book publisher we now expand into video in our mission to bring together the children of Abraham.

A Lively Substack. Always interesting. Great writers.

- Ehud Neor

A Predicament of Dangerous Safety

By Prudence Marsh

Perspectives on writing for children, a novel-in-progress, a memoir-in-progress, living with type 1 diabetes, plant-based life, family, and animal companions. Oh, and trees.

Bastiat's Window

By Robert F. Graboyes

Robert Graboyes. Economist/journalist/musician writes on economics, ethics, health, technology, culture.

Hand's down some of the best writing on Substack.

- Ehud Neor

Perplexed Jew

By Thomas P. Balazs

Writer, English professor, late-life dad. Second-generation Holocaust survivor raised as a Christian, living as a Jew, dabbling in religion, philosophy, politics, and culture.

A perplexed Jew in Chattanooga. 'nough said.

- Ehud Neor

A Pondering Jew

By Yaacov Lyons

A nuanced and meaningful outlook on religious life, in a secular age

Intellectual and philosophical, and always interesting. And most important, original.

- Ehud Neor

Jewish American Patriot

An American Jew's observation and contemplation of the USA and Israel

Jewish American now Israeli...What's not to like?

- Ehud Neor

Pat’s BEATEN WITH A SHTICK Substack

By Pat's BEATEN WITH A SHTICK

Snappy smackdowns of antisemitism and anti-Zionism from a gay, progressive left Canadian activist and writer.

Strongest and most insistent pro-Israel voice out there.

- Ehud Neor

Canadian Zionist's chronicles

By Masha Kleiner

Post October 7 essays and reflections

A comprehensive and ongoing digest of the downfall of Canada, that just happens to coincide with increased antisemitism. If you want to know what's going on with those "Mexicans in coats" up north, then this is your go-to source.

- Ehud Neor

On the Contrary

By Simon Sobo

On the right, left and everywhere in between, trying to figure things out which often doesn't lead in the same direction as everyone else. So contrary ideas about psychiatry, Israel, politics, and some topics that would have surprised me yesterday.

I've read two posts (they are what one might delicately call: "long-form"), and so far I've been reading the best writing I've ever encountered on Substack.

- Ehud Neor

Blacklisted

By Eve Barlow

The dangerous things I think out loud

Eve is telling it like it is. That is important for these times when evil is rampant. She is a powerful force for the good.

- Ehud Neor

Jack’s Substack

By Jack Cashill

A deeply researched, highly reliable, occasionally amusing guide to American culture and politics.

Jack's writing is sometimes depressing, because repressed reality is depressing. One of a kind.

- Ehud Neor

Trajectories by Daniel Greenfield

Trajectories by Daniel Greenfield provides targeted, issue-based journalism.

Our senior Zionist essayist.

- Ehud Neor

Alan Dershowitz Newsletter

Defense of civil liberties, human and Constitutional rights for all

A genius who cannot hide his age and his grouchiness. But he tries, and the result is rewarding. A shout-out to my landsmen on the Vineyard: you know your parties are dead fish without Alan. Put him back on the list and start having fun again.

- Ehud Neor

Melanie Phillips

Melanie Phillips is a British journalist, author and broadcaster. Her work is essential for all who care about creating a more rational, fair and compassionate world. Follow her journey wherever the evidence leads.

The best at what she does: supporting the Jewish People and Zionism.

- Ehud Neor

Never Alone

By Elissa Wald

Children of Israel are never alone.

The Angry Demagogue by Ira Slomowitz

By The Angry Demagogue by Ira Slomowitz

We will examine geo-political issues by taking a global look at regional issues in the Mideast and elsewhere. My Credentials: 1. Not an expert on anything 2. Have skin in the game

Some of the best thinking and writing on Israel that I know.

- Ehud Neor

The Honest Broker

By Ted Gioia

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

Lens & Land: Dispatches from Israel

By Dave Bender

An insider’s view of Israel—through the camera lens, the beekeeper's veil, and the eyes of an ever-recovering reporter. Real news, uncommon views, and reflections from the sacred edge.

Powerful images from Israel. There is a discerning eye here, far removed from the commonplace tourist-based photography. Worth your time to peruse (and perhaps buy).

- Ehud Neor

Healthy Jew

By Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Naiman

Your weekly guide to wellness with wisdom, the Land of Life (Israel), and sensible spirituality.

Horse of a Different Colour

By Sadie-Rae Werner

Get access to unique commentary beyond the algorithm, on the world and Judaism from an out-of-the-box Millennial.

A strong, clear voice. Just what is needed as the last survivors are leaving us.

- Ehud Neor

The Zionist Voice

By Ted Goldstein

The Zionist Voice covers issues related to Israel, Antisemitism, and the New Zionism, and much, much more.

The best Zionist writing on the internet.

- Ehud Neor

Gideon's Substack

By Noah Millman

A few well-chosen posts 'gainst all the hosts of Midian

Pens and Poison

By Liza Libes

Pens and Poison is the literary project of author Liza Libes. Enter a world of literary analysis, philosophical musings, and other poetic ponderings.

Liza helps you revive your love of literature.

- Ehud Neor

DocTalk, Explorations in Psychotherapy

A discussion of psychology, life and its many issues

Deep subjects covered in a way that common people (like me) can understand. Exudes a love for humanity that is refreshing.

- Ehud Neor

Bein Adam LaMakom

By Bein Adam La'Makom

Writing on Judaism, Zionism, and Jewish culture from Matt Schultz, a rabbi and author living in Haifa

Interesting non-orthodox commentary.

- Ehud Neor

Christopher Messina, Enlightentaining Host of Messy Times

Ultimate Enlightentainment : My Robust Assertion of the Enduring Positive Value of Western Civilization

Hard hitting and right thinking.

- Ehud Neor

Noted

By Jillian Hess

Tips from the world's best note takers

the micro mashup.

By Amie McGraham

semi-monthly microstories on food, travel and beyond

Rebekah - Friend of Jews & Israel

By Rebekah Lee

This is an endeavor to understand the history, vocabulary, and politics of modern Israel. I was initially confused by the 2024 campus riots, as they didn't fit my shallow and uniformed paradigm regarding the U.S./Israel/Middle East. I'm changing that.

It sounds cliche, but choosing to be a friend of Israel at this point in history takes courage. It is well worth your while to follow her, as she is a level-headed commentator.

- Ehud Neor

An Unimportant Woman

By EKB ✡️ 🕎

Don't put off the important things. Stand up for your beliefs. Do what is right and honest. Have patience. Have self-respect. Be kind. And above all BE BRAVE. My name is Elise and I am Jewish.

A clear, brave voice. That is all that is needed.

- Ehud Neor

Grand Hotel Abyss

By John Pistelli

literature & culture

Esau's Kiss by Mary F Holley

Exploring and improving and long and storied relationship between Christianity and Judaism aiming to transcend our drive to convert Jews to Christianity, and instead adopt a learners posture toward the deep and ancient Wisdom found in in Rabbinic Judaism.

This is a Christian who embraces the Jewishness of her Saviour by delving into Jewish sources. Interesting.

- Ehud Neor