for Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism History

German anti-Zionist group's plan to protest at Buchenwald memorial over kaffiyeh ban sparks outrage

Grace Gilson in Forward

A German anti-Zionist group's intent to protest at the Buchenwald memorial against a ban on pro-Palestinian symbols, like the kaffiyeh, has sparked widespread outrage.

0 Antisemitism Education

We're losing the fight against antisemitism. Here's how to turn the tide

Emily Tamkin in Forward

Emily Tamkin argues that the current strategies to combat antisemitism need significant rethinking, focusing on media literacy, revising Holocaust education, and building coalitions with other marginalized groups.

0 Antisemitism Education

At US Commission on Civil Rights hearing, Jewish students warn against politicizing campus antisemitism

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Jewish students, including University of Maryland's Tekoa Sultan-Reisler and Harvard's Tova Kaplan, voiced concerns to the US Commission on Civil Rights about the politicization of antisemitism on college campuses.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Is Tucker Carlson being bribed?

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Tucker Carlson, a prominent American media personality, has sparked controversy by engaging closely with Qatari leadership, raising suspicions of undue influence.

0 Politics Ethics

What If Other Countries Claimed The Right to Bomb the US?

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook

Ken Silverman's article critiques the United States' potential military intervention in Iran, questioning the underlying assumptions of American exceptionalism that justify such actions.

0 Politics Israel

DNC finding: Biden’s Israel backing cost Harris votes for president

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

The Democratic National Committee's internal review of the 2024 presidential election indicates that the Biden administration's support for Israel during the Israel-Hamas war negatively impacted Democrats, costing Vice President Kamala Harris crucial voter support.

0 Politics Communities

Young Americans increasingly likely to view Hamas as 'resistance,' not terrorists

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Recent surveys indicate that young Americans, especially those under 30, view Hamas as a legitimate form of resistance for the Palestinian people rather than a terrorist organization, marking a notable generational shift in perspective.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish Democrats alarmed about whether their party will remain welcoming

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Debate over Israel is causing significant tension within the Democratic Party, with many Jewish Democrats expressing alarm at what they perceive as a growing acceptance of extremist views on Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is the only country willing to defeat Hamas.

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish

The article by Mitch Schneider argues that Israel stands alone in its resolve to effectively confront and defeat Hamas, as international efforts and initiatives, such as the recently formed International Stabilization Force, are either insufficient or misdirected.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Adeena Sussman’s ‘Zariz’

Adeena Sussman in Hadassah

Adeena Sussman's latest cookbook, "Zariz," is a testament to her culinary journey, deeply intertwined with personal and geopolitical challenges.

0 Food Culture

Persian Pomegranate & Herb Stew

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Leah Koenig's culinary article explores the Persian Pomegranate & Herb Stew, known as ash-e anar, a vegetarian Iranian dish celebrated for its use of fresh herbs and pomegranate.

0 Food Culture

Hail to the Chifa

Lee Smith in Tablet

Exploring the origins and cultural impact of Chino-Latino cuisine in New York City, this article delves into the fusion food movement's earliest days.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

7 years in prison for praying at the Western Wall? Netanyahu’s coalition is threatening a war on Jewish unity.

JTA

The proposed legislation in Israel's Knesset seeks to impose Haredi Orthodox religious practices at the Western Wall, threatening severe penalties for those conducting non-Haredi prayer services.

0 Jewish Law Education

How Orthodox Jews Are Sharing Torah Knowledge Across Denominations

Judah Isaacs in 18forty

Orthodox Jews are actively sharing Torah knowledge with non-Orthodox Jews through programs like Partners Detroit and TorahMates.

Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

This Skater Made Israeli Olympic History to the Sountdtrack of ‘Stranger Things’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Mariia Seniuk made history as the first Israeli woman to compete in the female singles competition at the Winter Olympics, representing Israel with a unique routine set to the Stranger Things soundtrack.

0 Sports Gender/Identity

Jack Hughes’ Jewish Mom, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, Is a Hockey Legend, Too

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, the mother of NHL star Jack Hughes, is a celebrated figure in ice hockey, sharing in her family's Olympic triumph.

0 Sports Politics

Israeli bobsled squad is disqualified from Olympics after trying to swap in Druze teammate

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

The Israeli bobsled team faced disqualification from the 2026 Winter Olympics after attempting to illegally substitute member Ward Farwasy, who would have been the first Druze Olympic athlete for Israel.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

After 4 years of war, Ukraine’s Jews adapt to a life of sirens, shortages and uncertainty

Theia Chatelle in JTA

Ukrainian Jews are adapting to a harsh reality as the war drags into its fourth year, reshaping everyday life and community structures.

0 Communities Education

Israel and the Haredi conundrum

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article from eJewishPhilanthropy addresses the evolving role of the Haredi community in Israel, particularly in terms of military service.

Israel ›

0 Israel Leadership

The Elefant In The Room

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critiques Rabbi Yosef Elefant's portrayal of the Israeli military draft and the charedi community's stance, highlighting a significant omission: the IDF's severe manpower shortage.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Can there be Pluralism without Relativism?

Steven Gotlib in Lehrhaus

Steven Gotlib reviews "Accepting and Excepting: On Pluralism and Chosenness Out of the Sources of Judaism" by Raphael Jospe, which explores the compatibility of pluralism with Jewish chosenness.

0 Philosophy History

Why Walter Benjamin was all things to all people

PJ Grisar in Forward

Walter Benjamin, a seminal 20th-century thinker, remains difficult to categorize due to his interdisciplinary approach and refusal to fully conform to any ideological framework.

History ›

0 History Politics

Benjamin Disraeli once saved Britain's monarchy — the current one may be beyond repair

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Benjamin Disraeli, the first and only Jewish Prime Minister of Great Britain, played a pivotal role in revitalizing the British monarchy by forging a personal and influential relationship with Queen Victoria.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

Keeper of the Cup: What a Hillel interim director and the steward of the Stanley Cup have in common

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article draws a unique parallel between the roles of the "Keeper of the Cup" in the NHL and an interim executive director at a Hillel.

Education ›

0 Education Holocaust

The world no longer feels sorry for Jews. Now what?

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman explores the evolving challenges of Jewish education regarding the memory of the Holocaust and its role in the narrative of Jewish identity and Zionism.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

At Berlin screening, former Israeli hostages see film about their captivity rewritten after redemption

Toby Axelrod in Forward

In a poignant screening at Berlin's Babylon theater, former Israeli hostages David, Eitan, and Ariel Cunio watched the revised ending of Tom Shoval's documentary, "Letter to David," which now incorporates their release from Hamas captivity after 738 days.

0 Television/Film History

He may have been the world’s most famous mime, but in this play, he won't shut up

PJ Grisar in Forward

"Marcel on the Train" is a new play that delves into the pre-fame life of famed mime Marcel Marceau, focusing on his courageous efforts during World War II to ferry Jewish children across the Alps to safety.

Art ›

0 Art History

Bill Aron’s Lens on 50 Years of Jewish Life

Rahel Musleah in Hadassah

Over five decades, street photographer Bill Aron has documented diverse aspects of Jewish life globally, capturing moments ranging from joyous celebrations to intimate portrayals of Holocaust survivors.

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