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for Sunday, April 19, 2026

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Politics ›

0 Politics Ethics

If Epstein wasn’t Jewish, would people care so much?

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The essay examines the varied responses to Jeffrey Epstein's Jewish identity in the narrative around his crimes, highlighting how identity can be either subdued or emphasized based on contextual needs.

0 Politics Israel

Israel doesn’t have an extremism problem.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Vanessa Berg critiques an essay that claims Israel has a systemic extremism problem, arguing that this framing exaggerates the influence of a small, volatile fringe.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Do You Suffer From Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis?

The Cholent in The Cholent

In this satirical piece by The Cholent, the removal of Professor Aria Fani from the University of Washington's Jackson School is examined through a mix of humor and critique.

0 Politics Israel

Jewish groups urge Trump to prioritize Americans held in Iran during ceasefire talks

Grace Gilson in JTA

Several Jewish and pro-Israel organizations are urging President Trump to focus on the repatriation of Americans detained in Iran amid ongoing ceasefire discussions.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

The Growing Problem with Jewish Values

Andres Spokoiny in Future of Jewish

Andres Spokoiny critiques the modern emphasis on Jewish values as a reductionist and often superficial substitute for the richer and more demanding traditional Jewish concepts of mitzvot (commandments) and covenantal obligations.