for Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

Deni Avdija might not win Most Improved Player. But he can achieve something greater.

Louis Keene in Forward

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija, a standout for the Portland Trail Blazers, has shown phenomenal improvement in his sixth season, elevating his scoring average to 24.2 points per game.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Ethics

Holocaust Humor, Ethics, and Theological Protest

Peninah Taragin Gershman in Lehrhaus

Peninah Taragin Gershman explores the complex and controversial territory of Holocaust humor and its ethical implications.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

The Holocaust was not just against Jews. It was about us.

Leo Pearlman in Future of Jewish

Leo Pearlman argues that the Holocaust's primary objective was the annihilation of Jews, and this targeted ideology persists today through modern antisemitism.

0 Holocaust Politics

Pro-Palestinian activists are banned from Buchenwald, where survivors vowed to fight for peace

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

A dispute over the memory and commemoration of Buchenwald's victims has erupted after pro-Palestinian activists were barred from holding a vigil at the site.

0 Holocaust Ethics

This Yom HaShoah is different from all others — and we’ve never needed it more

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in JTA

Yom HaShoah 2023 is marked by rising global antisemitism and reminders of the importance of Holocaust remembrance to fight against all forms of hatred and genocide.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Israelis have no idea where the Iran war is going. But they know it’s part of Netanyahu’s campaign

Dan Perry in Forward

In the aftermath of a recent murky ceasefire with Iran, Israelis are left in a state of confusion and strategic paralysis, unlike the decisive outcomes they were led to expect.

0 Politics Israel

US funding for Israel's Iron Dome air defense system used to enjoy bipartisan support. Not anymore.

Andrew Lapin in Forward

As U.S. political dynamics shift, funding for Israel's Iron Dome system, traditionally enjoying bipartisan support, faces growing opposition from progressive figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and organizations such as J Street.

0 Politics History

Pro-Palestinian activists are banned from Buchenwald, where survivors vowed to fight for peace

Shira Bartov in Forward

The article examines the controversy at the Buchenwald concentration camp site, where pro-Palestinian activists from Kufiyas in Buchenwald were banned from holding a vigil, coinciding with historical debates on how to remember the camp's victims.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Has an Extremism Problem

Haviv Rettig Gur in The Free Press

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the growing problem of extremism among Israeli settlers in the West Bank, emphasizing the complexity and diversity within the settler movement.

0 Politics Antisemitism

My father was in the Hungarian resistance. Orbán's defeat reminds us why it mattered

Jonathan Jacoby in Forward

Jonathan Jacoby reflects on his father's involvement in the Hungarian resistance during WWII, contextualizing it with the recent electoral defeat of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Woman fired for calling Israelis ‘baby killers’ in Times Square raises $32K from fans

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA

Jennifer Koonings, a nurse, recently gained significant attention after being dismissed from her position for an incident in which she filmed herself verbally attacking Israelis in Times Square, labeling them as "baby killers" and "worse than Nazis."

0 Politics Israel

This War is All About the Palestinians

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook

The discussion revolves around the parallels between Israel's current political stance towards the Palestinians and South Africa's policies during apartheid.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Dublin's National Concert Hall scraps fundraiser for Israeli emergency service, igniting outcry

Grace Gilson in Forward

The National Concert Hall in Dublin has faced criticism after cancelling a fundraiser for Israel's emergency medical service, Magen David Adom (MDA).

0 Antisemitism Politics

Fatalities from antisemitic attacks in 2025 reach highest toll in 30 years, Israeli analysis finds

Grace Gilson in JTA

In 2025, fatalities from antisemitic attacks spiked to their highest level in over three decades, marking an alarming trend identified by Tel Aviv University.

0 Antisemitism Communities

The Canadian Government's War on Jewish Charities

Israel Ellis in Future of Jewish

Israel Ellis addresses the troubling actions of the Canadian government, particularly the Canada Revenue Agency's revocation of the Jewish National Fund Canada's (JNF Canada's) charitable status.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Singer Noga Erez Makes Israeli Music History at Coachella

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Noga Erez has made history by becoming the first Israeli female artist to headline at Coachella.

0 Music Holocaust

A moving tribute to Soviet Jewry, with uncomfortable contemporary echoes

Noah Hirsch-Rechter in Forward

Yiddish Glory's new album, "The Silenced Songs of WWII," continues the project of preserving Soviet-Jewish cultural heritage through music, initiated by Moyshe Beregovsky and continued by Anna Shternshis and Psoy Korolenko.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Holocaust

Is Yom HaShoah on the Wrong Day?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin explores the contention surrounding the observance of Yom HaShoah, questioning whether the chosen date, the 27th of Nissan, appropriately commemorates the Holocaust.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Fearing a Forever War in Israel

Uriel Heilman in Hadassah

The article reflects on the evolving nature of conflict in Israel, particularly following intense engagements with Iran and Hezbollah.

0 Israel Communities

In Israel, 'fine' means something different.

Ido Singer in Future of Jewish

Ido Singer reflects on the unique meaning of 'fine' in Israel by recounting his and his family's experiences during the Gulf War missile attacks of 1991, and contrasting them with the current security situation faced by his sister in Pardes Hana.

Literature ›

0 Literature Television/Film

He committed murder today. Or maybe yesterday. He doesn't know.

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

The article explores Françios Ozon's film adaptation of Albert Camus' novel "The Stranger," focusing on its cinematic interpretations and deviations.

0 Literature Education

Children’s Books About Antisemitism That Actually Speak to Modern Jewish Kids

Rachel Steinhardt in Kveller

With antisemitism increasingly prevalent in educational settings, Rachel Steinhardt emphasizes the importance of preparing Jewish children through literature that addresses this issue.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

Stories From Hadassah’s Underground Hospitals

Barbara Sofer in Hadassah

Hadassah Medical Organization's response to the conflict initiated by Israel and the US against Iran is a testament to their extraordinary preparedness and resilience.

0 Communities History

This national park would honor a Jewish philanthropist — if Republicans get back on board

Hannah Feuer in Forward

Amid a challenging political landscape, efforts continue to establish a national historic park honoring Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish philanthropist known for funding nearly 5,000 schools for rural Black communities during the Jim Crow era.

0 Communities Education

More than financially sensible: How a shared campus helps Jewish life flourish in Greater Boston

eJewishPhilanthropy

In Greater Boston, Hebrew College, Temple Reyim, the Jewish Women's Archive, and Mayyim Hayyim—along with other partners—have developed a shared campus model designed to enhance Jewish life through collaboration and proximity.

Education ›

0 Education Holocaust

As Holocaust knowledge lags, Florida targets teens with new approaches

Tilly Raij in JTA

As Holocaust awareness declines among younger generations, especially in Florida, new educational initiatives are being introduced to engage teens.

Culture ›

0 Culture Gender/Identity

'SABBATH QUEEN': What Does It Mean To Be a Jew?

Jewdicious

Sandi DuBowski's documentary, "SABBATH QUEEN," explores the complex journey of Amichai Lau-Lavie, a gay man from an Orthodox Israeli family with a history of 38 rabbis.

0 Culture Food

From trauma to table: An Israeli duo uses food therapy and song to foster connection

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider

Hananel Edri and Merav Oren have creatively merged culinary arts with music in 'Soul and Roll,' an innovative initiative that leverages traditional food and therapeutic experiences to foster community connection.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

Shaking off the tyranny of the successful past

eJewishPhilanthropy

Todd Polikoff, CEO of the Aaron Family JCC of Dallas, draws on Peter Drucker's management insights to address the challenges Jewish nonprofits face as they evolve.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law History

The Many Hats of Heresy: Epikorsut and Minut in the Writings of the Sages

Elisha Price in Lehrhaus

Elisha Price explores the intricate definitions of heretical categories within rabbinic writings, focusing on the terms "minim" and "epikorsim" as outlined by Maimonides.

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