for Sunday, February 8, 2026

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Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Television/Film

Why the Super Bowl antisemitism ad uses a familiar slur

Adam Katz in Forward

A Super Bowl ad by the Blue Square Alliance to End Hate employs a seemingly old-fashioned antisemitic slur, "Dirty Jew," to emphasize its persistent relevance based on comprehensive data analysis.

Communities ›

0 Communities Israel

What Israel Does When No One Is Watching

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish

Israel's Magen David Adom (MDA), the national emergency service, exemplifies a humanitarian spirit transcending religion and borders.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Closure

The Cholent in The Cholent

The article reflects on Sasha Matison's role as an activist advocating for the memory and awareness of Israeli hostages following the tragic attacks on October 7th.

0 Communities Leadership

From far corners of the Jewish world, the women of Chabad gather in freezing Brooklyn

Grace Gilson in JTA

Female Chabad emissaries from over 100 countries convened in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, for the annual International Conference of Shluchos.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

My university wants me to sign a loyalty oath — am I in America or Vichy France?

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Robert Zaretsky, a historian specializing in modern France, discusses the troubling parallels between recent academic policies in Texas and historical events in Vichy France.

0 Education Israel

A Better Way to Teach Israel to Our Children

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish

Adam Hummel challenges the traditional approach Jewish educators often take when teaching about Israel, which simplifies narratives and suppresses questioning.

History ›

0 History Israel

My Favorite Stories About Israel’s Most Innovative City

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Tel Aviv, often hailed as Israel's most innovative city, has a rich history of development from a barren stretch of sand to a bustling metropolis characterized by vision and audacity.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

With Mamdani, progressive Jews are now agreeing instead of protesting at mayor’s interfaith breakfast

Joseph Strauss in JTA

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first interfaith breakfast highlighted the shifting political landscape as progressive Jewish leaders and organizations found themselves aligned with his administration's values, particularly regarding immigrant protection.

0 Politics Communities

Former Moscow rabbi says he rebuffed proposal to convert a million Russians discussed in Epstein files recording

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

Recently released recordings reveal a 2013 conversation between former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein, where Barak suggested mass conversion and selective immigration to Israel from Russia, aiming to alter the demographic balance in favor of the Jewish state.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

Credit Suisse had many more bank accounts with Nazi ties than previously known, investigation finds

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

An independent investigation has revealed that Credit Suisse maintained far more bank accounts linked to Nazis than was previously known.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Philosophy

Marshall Weinberg, 95: The JTA president who didn’t know what a blog was — but knew right from wrong

Ami Eden in JTA

Marshall Weinberg, a New York philanthropist and stockbroker, served on the Jewish Telegraphic Agency board for about 45 years and was a key figure in its resilience during financial challenges.

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