for Sunday, April 26, 2026

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Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Israel

The Jewish question has changed, again.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish

Adam Hummel revisits Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik's 1956 speech, "Kol Dodi Dofek," reflecting on the "six knocks" that symbolized transformative events for Israel and the Jewish people.

History ›

0 History Culture

I come from a long line of Jewish Bundists. Now, Molly Crabapple is part of our family.

Ruby Elliott Zuckerman in Forward

Ruby Elliott Zuckerman reflects on her family's Jewish Bundist heritage, while sharing insights about Molly Crabapple’s engagement with this history in her book, "Here Where We Live Is Our Country: The Story of the Jewish Bund."

Politics ›

0 Politics History

The end of Iran's regime is coming.

Vaughn Cordle, CFA in Future of Jewish

In this guest essay, Vaughn Cordle analyzes the current internal fractures within Iran's regime, driven by tensions between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and civilian leaders.

0 Politics Antisemitism

American Jews have a Hasan Piker problem. Solving it is going to hurt

Emily Tamkin in Forward

The article discusses the controversial figure Hasan Piker, a prominent anti-Zionist Twitch streamer whose involvement in the political scene with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has sparked concern among American Jews.

0 Politics Communities

His kippah was a symbol of coexistence. Israeli police officers seized and destroyed it.

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Alex Sinclair, a British-born Israeli writer, experienced a shocking incident when Israeli police seized and cut out the Palestinian flag from his kippah, which also featured the Israeli flag, labeling it illegal.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Anti-racism isn’t morality. It’s a power play.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Vanessa Berg discusses how anti-racism frameworks often fail to consistently address Jewish identity and experiences.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Jews Are Tired

The Cholent in The Cholent

Growing concerns about antisemitism emerged following disruptions at a StandWithUs event in Seattle, featuring former Miss Israel and IDF medic Noa Cochva.

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April 26's Short Reads

The Free Press Ancient Wisdom: I Was There when Modern Israel Was Born

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