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for Sunday, May 17, 2026

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History ›

0 History Antisemitism

France's Jews are leaving en masse — again.

Melissa Brodsky in Future of Jewish

The essay by Melissa Brodsky explores the historical pattern of Jewish expulsion and readmission in France, drawing parallels to the current climate that is leading many French Jews to leave once more.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

The Islamization of New York’s Government

Daniel Greenfield in Future of Jewish

Daniel Greenfield's guest essay criticizes New York Attorney General Letitia James for what he describes as biased actions against Jewish groups while allegedly showing favoritism towards Islamist organizations.

0 Politics Ethics

Israel can survive criticism. But can we survive silencing our moral responsibility in the face of moral inconsistency?

Rabbi Josh Weinberg in JTA

Rabbi Josh Weinberg discusses the false dichotomy of having to choose between supporting Israel and maintaining moral clarity.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

Piers Morgan is what's wrong with media coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — and I can't stop watching him

Rob Eshman in Forward

In a column by Rob Eshman, Piers Morgan's show "Piers Morgan Uncensored" is critiqued for its approach to discussing contentious issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

German court allows pro-Palestinian encampment in Hamburg park where Jews were deported by the Nazis

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

A German court has allowed a pro-Palestinian encampment organized by Bridges of Resistance in Hamburg's Moorweide park, which holds historical significance as the site where over 1,000 local Jews were deported by the Nazis.

0 Communities History

Pacific Palisades Jews, displaced by fire, reopen their synagogue as part of returning home

Grace Gilson in JTA

Congregants of Kehillat Israel in Pacific Palisades are returning to their synagogue 16 months after devastating fires displaced them.

0 Communities Culture

The Jewish secret to affordable eyewear that isn't so secret anymore

Jon Kalish in Forward

Minzers Optical, a Jewish-owned eyewear business in Brooklyn, has expanded beyond its initial ultra-Orthodox Jewish clientele to serve a diverse array of customers drawn by its reputation for low prices and speedy, in-person service.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

This Week in Jews

The Cholent in The Cholent

The Cholent offers a critical roundup of key issues affecting the Jewish community, highlighting recent events such as a demonstration against the New York Times over perceived biased coverage, ongoing antisemitic harassment in Seattle schools, and the inflammatory remarks of an imam.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Rising antisemitism reveals a lot about America.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Rising antisemitism in America is a symptom of a larger societal decay, reflecting the nation’s shift from universal values to identity-based divisions, argues journalist Nachum Kaplan.