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for Saturday, February 7, 2026

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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.

Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

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.

0 Communities Ethics

Want to take inclusion from principle to practice? The JCC movement shows what’s possible

eJewishPhilanthropy

Inclusion is integral to the future of vibrant Jewish communities, and the JCC movement exemplifies how to incorporate it effectively.

0 Communities Ethics

Taking responsibility for each other again

eJewishPhilanthropy

Cindy Greenberg of Repair the World argues that personal service is a vital form of tzedakah, emphasizing that active involvement in each other's lives fosters stronger community connections than mere financial contributions.

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.

0 Politics Communities

Protests roil Australia ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s planned visit

Grace Gilson in JTA

Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia has sparked significant controversy and planned protests, involving both support and opposition from various groups, including segments of the Jewish community.

0 Politics Ethics

Human Rights Watch’s top Israel-Palestine staffer quits over shelved report criticizing Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA

The article discusses the resignation of Omar Shakir and Milena Ansari from Human Rights Watch after a report on the rights of Palestinian refugees advocating their right of return was halted.

0 Politics History

Denazifying Gaza

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Nachum Kaplan explores the complexities of denazifying Gaza by drawing parallels with Germany's post-World War II denazification process.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu is floundering without the hostages

Sruli Fruchter in Forward

In the aftermath of the return of hostages, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces significant political challenges as he seeks to maintain power.

0 Politics Israel

AIPAC fails its first test in the midterms

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

The article discusses the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's (AIPAC) perceived shortcomings in a New Jersey special House election, where its endorsed candidate, former Rep. Tom Malinowski, struggled against progressive candidate Analilia Mejia.

0 Politics Culture

The Ridiculous Rise of Celebrity Politics

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman discusses the problematic rise of celebrity politics, illustrated by figures like Mark Ruffalo and Billie Eilish.

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.

0 Leadership Culture

The Double Lives of Hadassah Doctors and Nurses

Barbara Sofer in Hadassah

Hadassah doctors and nurses like Dr. Esi Sharon-Sagie and Itzik Kara have been leading extraordinary double lives since the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023, and during the subsequent years of conflict.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Why am I so much better at singing in Hebrew than in English?

Talya Zax in Forward

Talya Zax explores the intriguing phenomenon of why she sings more beautifully in Hebrew than in English, despite never having spoken Hebrew fluently.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Culture

This Super Bowl Ad Against Antisemitism Centers Teens, But Does it Miss the Mark?

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Robert Kraft's Blue Square Alliance Against Hate has released its fourth Super Bowl ad tackling antisemitism, this time focusing on teen experiences.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Robert Kraft’s ‘Sticky Note’ Super Bowl ad lands as ‘combat antisemitism’ consensus shatters

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Robert Kraft's initiative to combat antisemitism through his Super Bowl ads faces backlash as the Jewish community debates the effectiveness of such campaigns.

0 Antisemitism History

A maligned marker honoring a French Nazi sympathizer is off NYC’s streets — for now

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Menachem Rosensaft, son of Holocaust survivors and general counsel emeritus of the World Jewish Congress, celebrated the recent removal of a historical marker honoring Nazi collaborator Pierre Laval from New York City's streets.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Latest Epstein files release unleashes wave of antisemitic conspiracy theories on social media

Grace Gilson in JTA

The recent release of Jeffrey Epstein's files has sparked a surge of antisemitic conspiracy theories on social media.

Culture ›

0 Culture Holocaust

Created in hiding during WWII, a Jewish artist's underground ’zines are finally rising to the surface

Cynthia Kaplan in Forward

Curt Bloch was a Jewish lawyer who fled Nazi Germany and, while hiding in the Netherlands during WWII, created a unique form of resistance through his clandestine zines called "The Underwater Cabaret."

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

Harrison Bader, Dean Kremer headline as Team Israel announces its World Baseball Classic lineup

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Team Israel has revealed its lineup for the upcoming World Baseball Classic, featuring a mix of MLB veterans and rising stars, including notable additions such as San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film History

The Jew who put Hitler on trial — and the play that stages his story

PJ Grisar in Forward

Hans Litten, the Jewish lawyer who famously put Hitler on the witness stand in 1931, is the focus of Douglas P. Lackey's play, "Hans Litten: The Jew Who Cross-Examined Hitler."

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Communities

I Am Grateful to God

Maish Yarmush in Tablet

Maish Yarmush reflects profoundly on the intense gratitude he feels towards God for the blessings of being part of the Jewish people.