for Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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0 Politics Israel

Don’t feel bad for CNN journalists in the West Bank.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article explores the complexities surrounding an incident in the northern West Bank where IDF soldiers were filmed detaining and allegedly assaulting a CNN crew.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Jews paused Indiana’s abortion ban — by turning a religious freedom law against the evangelical right

Hannah Feuer in Forward

In response to Indiana's abortion ban enacted after the Dobbs decision, Elly Cohen co-founded Hoosier Jews for Choice, challenging the law using the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).

0 Politics Culture

Graham Platner to host Maine Passover seder as polarizing Senate candidate expands Jewish outreach

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Graham Platner, a polarizing U.S. Senate candidate in Maine, is hosting a Passover seder to enhance his Jewish outreach following controversies around his Nazi-symbol tattoo and criticisms of Israel.

0 Politics Culture

Before he hit a Passover seder, Zohran Mamdani shared an Eid dinner with Hasan Piker

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's recent social engagements highlight tensions within the Jewish and political communities.

0 Politics History

Why the 'No Kings' marches reminded me of Germany in 1933

Terrence Petty in Forward

Terrence Petty draws a chilling comparison between the political climate in the United States during Donald Trump's second term and Germany in 1933, highlighting parallels with the No Kings marches against authoritarianism reminiscent of those under the Weimar Republic.

0 Politics Israel

Silence is not solidarity: Diaspora Jews must speak when Israel strays

Mick Davis in JTA

Mick Davis argues for the responsibility of Diaspora Jews to speak out when Israeli policies contradict foundational Zionist values.

0 Politics Israel

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear criticizes Gaza ‘genocide’ discourse ‘litmus test’ for Democrats

Grace Gilson in JTA

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear addressed the controversial topic of labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, decrying it as a divisive litmus test for Democrats, which he believes the party should avoid.

0 Politics Israel

NY candidate criticizes Israel on Hasan Piker's show, sparking backlash in heavily Jewish swing district

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Effie Phillips-Staley, a congressional candidate in a heavily Jewish district outside New York City, has sparked controversy following her appearance on leftist streamer Hasan Piker's show.

0 Politics Israel

NY candidate criticizes Israel on Hasan Piker’s show, sparking backlash in heavily Jewish swing district

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Effie Phillips-Staley, a Congressional candidate in a heavily Jewish district in New York, has ignited controversy with her sharp critique of Israel during an interview on Hasan Piker's show, known for its leftist perspectives.

0 Politics Culture

Tensions flare at Passover seder over Mamdani’s inclusion

Grace Gilson in JTA

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced a contentious moment at a Passover seder organized by Jewish entrepreneur Michael Dorf, highlighting ongoing tensions with segments of New York's Jewish community.

0 Politics Israel

Can we be anti-Netanyahu and pro-Israel?

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

The essay by Vanessa Berg explores the complex relationship between being critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and being supportive of the State of Israel.

0 Politics Israel

A second poll of US Jews finds the same result: Most oppose the war in Iran

Philissa Cramer in Forward

A recent poll by GBAO Strategies, commissioned by J Street, has revealed that a majority of American Jews are opposed to the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, although these same respondents denounce the Iranian regime.

0 Politics Israel

IDF suspends unit that detained CNN crew in the West Bank, as Herzog condemns settler violence

Grace Gilson in Forward

In a turbulent period marked by increased settler violence in the West Bank, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has reiterated his condemnation following a letter from over 1,000 Diaspora Jews urging intervention.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks against Israelis

Grace Gilson in JTA

In a significant move, the Israeli Knesset has passed a controversial law mandating the death penalty for West Bank Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks against Israelis.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Culture

Scallion fights, soft matzo and other Passover traditions live on around the world

Simone Saidmehr in Forward

Passover, celebrated by Jews globally, offers a tapestry of diverse customs shaped by unique cultural settings.

0 Holidays Education

For Passover, an interactive map brings the haggadah down to earth

Grace Gilson in Forward

Alon Gildoni and Ron Milo created "Haggadah on the Map," a free interactive map and printable PDF that places the Passover story in real-world geography.

0 Holidays Politics

The Passover lesson we need most after devastating years of war

Ben Krull in Forward

The article reflects on the theme of empathy during Passover, a holiday steeped in the historical context of suffering and liberation, amidst the backdrop of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

0 Holidays Philosophy

Passover's 4 cups of meaning

Jay Michaelson in Forward

Jay Michaelson discusses the role of the Passover Seder in addressing the Meaning Crisis, defined by philosopher John Vervaeke as a disconnection from self, society, and the future.

0 Holidays Culture

All Your Last Minute Passover Seder Questions Answered

Kveller Staff in Kveller

As Passover approaches, Kveller provides timely assistance for those scrambling to prepare for the seder.

0 Holidays Communities

Keeping everyone at the table: Pesach and the hard conversations ahead

eJewishPhilanthropy

Pesach, often seen as the "Thanksgiving" of the Jewish calendar, presents a unique opportunity for family discussions across generations, especially during current challenging times.

0 Holidays Culture

What 100 Jewish stories taught me about the meaning of Passover

eJewishPhilanthropy

The Passover story, as explored through 100 interviews conducted by Stephen D. Smith for the "Our Jewish Story" project, unveils its enduring significance as a rich narrative deeply embedded in Jewish identity and tradition.

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

Kaddish in the Bomb Shelter

Guest Contributor in Lilith

Ruth Ebenstein shares her poignant experience of reciting the Mourner's Kaddish for her father's first yahrzeit amidst an ongoing missile attack in Southern Jerusalem.

0 Communities Holidays

Jewish tradition is a polemic against loneliness — on Passover and the rest of the year

Sara Labaton in JTA

Exploring the theme of community in Jewish tradition, Sara Labaton discusses how Jewish practices and holidays such as Purim and Passover act as powerful antidotes to loneliness.

0 Communities Culture

This Passover, My Mom’s Exodus

Arielle Silver-Willner in Lilith

Arielle Silver-Willner recounts her mother's personal exodus from the gentrified streets of Brooklyn's Park Slope to the welcoming arms of a small community in Western Massachusetts.

0 Communities Israel

Their sons survived the battlefield but not their wounds. Now these Israeli mothers mourn together.

Deborah Danan in Forward

Mothers Tali Drori and Hazel Brief, who previously met in the ICU where their sons were hospitalized, found solace at a retreat for bereaved mothers organized by OneFamily.

0 Communities Culture

A Personal Diary of War in Israel

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish

Hana Raviyt Schank, a Brooklyn-born Jew residing in Israel, provides a deeply personal reflection on living amidst an Iranian missile attack.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Communities

Jewish communities can help save trans lives — here's how

Eliana Kayelle in Forward

In light of increasing legislation targeting transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people across the United States, over 1,000 Jewish spiritual leaders have signed a letter supporting the full equality of transgender individuals, propelled by organizations like Keshet and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.

Culture ›

0 Culture Jewish Law

AI is already coming for your jobs. Your Passover song parodies may be next.

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

The article explores the potential impact of AI on the tradition of Passover song parodies, a popular component of Jewish cultural expression during the holiday.

0 Culture Politics

Trade war meets tradition: Canadian Jews confront a Manischewitz-free Passover

Joseph Strauss in JTA

In Toronto, Jewish consumers are grappling with the absence of traditional Passover wines like Manischewitz due to U.S.-Canada trade tensions.

0 Culture History

How New York Jews made pickles a big dill

PJ Grisar in Forward

New York City's pickle culture, notably influenced by Jewish immigrants on the Lower East Side, is the focus of "The Pickled City: The Story of New York Pickles."

0 Culture Education

The power of asking expansive questions

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Jen Gubitz reflects on the importance of asking expansive questions that foster deeper understanding and connection, rather than assumptions and discomfort.

Food ›

0 Food Holidays

Chocolate-Cherry Grain-Free Granola

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Leah Koenig introduces a scrumptious Chocolate-Cherry Grain-Free Granola recipe, perfect for Passover and those on grain-free diets.

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