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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.

0 Politics Sports

Trump’s antisemitism envoy says US will bar World Cup attendees tied to antisemitism abroad

Grace Gilson in JTA

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, the U.S. special envoy for monitoring and combating antisemitism, announced that the United States plans to bar individuals accused of fostering antisemitism in their home countries from attending the upcoming FIFA World Cup hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Pete Hegseth compares media to the Pharisees, ancient Jewish sect derided by Christians

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Pete Hegseth recently likened the media to the Pharisees, a Jewish sect from antiquity portrayed negatively in the New Testament.

0 Politics Culture

These Israeli-Palestinian ‘brothers’ are preaching peace. Can their message make a difference?

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Amidst the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian Muslim, and Maoz Inon, a Jewish Israeli, advocate for peace through their book "The Future is Peace" and their InterAct International dialogue initiative.

0 Politics Israel

Israeli ambassador meets with France’s Marine Le Pen, extending outreach to Europe’s far-right

Grace Gilson in JTA

Israeli Ambassador to France Joshua Zarka met with Marine Le Pen, highlighting Israel's strategic outreach to far-right parties in Europe, which now includes the former National Rally but excludes Germany's Alternative for Germany party due to unresolved antisemitism concerns.

0 Politics Israel

Italian opposition leader Elly Schlein, whose father is Jewish, backs Giorgia Meloni in Trump split over Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA

Political tensions in Italy have highlighted an unexpected alliance between Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, and Elly Schlein, the opposition leader with Jewish heritage.

0 Politics Israel

The Ceasefire Scam in Lebanon

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish

Mitch Schneider critiques the international diplomatic efforts regarding the ceasefire in Lebanon, arguing that these efforts fail to address the core issue: Hezbollah's influence and rearmament.

0 Politics Communities

Mamdani faces pressure from progressive Jewish allies over ‘buffer zone’ veto decision

Joseph Strauss in JTA

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from his progressive Jewish allies, including Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ), to veto a controversial buffer zone bill.

0 Politics Israel

Israel agrees to 10-day halt in fighting in Lebanon, after Trump announces ceasefire

Grace Gilson in Forward

In a surprising move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, with arbitration from former U.S. President Donald Trump, have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire beginning April 16, 2026.

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.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Who's responsible for deadly antisemitism? Everyone will hate the answer

Joel Swanson in Forward

This analysis by Joel Swanson highlights the troubling rise of deadly antisemitic attacks in 2025, as documented by a Tel Aviv University report.

0 Antisemitism History

The Holocaust never ended.

Alex Steiman in Future of Jewish

This essay by Alex Steiman highlights the persistent threat of Nazi ideologies and antisemitism, arguing that the Holocaust's ideological roots continue to influence modern society.

0 Antisemitism Politics

At Harvard antisemitism conference, Trump official defends ‘list of Jews’ legal strategy in Penn case

Andrew Lapin in Forward

A controversial demand by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for the University of Pennsylvania to provide a list of Jewish students, faculty, and staff has sparked debate at an antisemitism conference at Harvard University.

Art ›

0 Art Holocaust

Stumbling across Jewish history in a vintage store

Mira Fox in Forward

Mira Fox recounts discovering an engraving by obscure yet significant Jewish artist Abram Krol in a Providence vintage store.

Culture ›

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Amanda Peet on How Being Jewish Helped Her Deal with Her Cancer Diagnosis

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Amanda Peet shares how her Jewish upbringing influenced her approach to navigating personal challenges, including her breast cancer diagnosis and the loss of her parents.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Quietly absent since 2023, Jewish Heritage Night at the NY Mets stirs up new controversy

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

The New York Mets have not held a Jewish Heritage Night at Citi Field since 2023, sparking controversy amid accusations of antisemitic influences following the omission in their themed nights schedule.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Politics

New ‘information center’ in Polish town denies murders of Jews by local Poles in 1941

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

A new information center in Jedwabne, Poland, is sparking controversy by denying the town's 1941 massacre of Jews by local Poles.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Don’t Blame the Girlboss. Plus . . .

The Free Press in The Free Press

The Free Press's coverage highlights the ongoing cultural debate about women's roles in society, focusing on the "girlboss" trope within the context of America's declining birthrates.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Remembering Siskel and Ebert’s great debate: Mel Brooks or Woody Allen?

PJ Grisar in Forward

PJ Grisar reflects on a 1980 debate between legendary film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert about who is the funnier filmmaker, Mel Brooks or Woody Allen.

Communities ›

0 Communities Ethics

A Jewish gun club teams up with the NRA, in pursuit of self-defense

Louis Keene in Forward

The collaboration between the National Rifle Association (NRA) and "Lox & Loaded," a Jewish gun club, emerges as American Jews show increased interest in firearms for self-defense amid rising antisemitism.

0 Communities Education

Design institutions to meet, not accommodate, Jews where they’re at

eJewishPhilanthropy

Drawing on her research for the "On the Edge" study, Ilana M. Horwitz argues that Jewish institutions must evolve beyond their current frameworks to better serve economically vulnerable community members.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

5 things this generation of Jewish students taught me

eJewishPhilanthropy

An insightful exploration by Moshe Lencer highlights the resilience and adaptability of Jewish college students in the face of rising antisemitism on campuses, particularly after the October 2023 attacks on Israel.

History ›

0 History Communities

A Czech Torah scroll returns home — and to the heart of public life

eJewishPhilanthropy

On Yom HaShoah, Torah Scroll MST #41 was installed for permanent display in the Czech Parliament's Chamber of Deputies.

0 History Holocaust

How a young woman smuggled weapons into the Warsaw Ghetto

Mikhail Krutikov in Forward

Vladka Meed's memoir, as detailed in a revised edition with contributions from Steven Meed and Samuel Kassow, recounts her harrowing experiences as a weapon smuggler during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

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