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for Thursday, April 2, 2026

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Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Israel

Next year in Jerusalem?

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Vanessa Berg's essay explores the evolving significance of the phrase "Next year in Jerusalem" against the backdrop of rising antisemitism in Western countries.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Influencer Myron Gaines performs Nazi salute, denies Holocaust death toll at Ohio University event

Grace Gilson in JTA

Myron Gaines, known for co-hosting the misogynistic podcast "Fresh and Fit," has sparked outrage during a visit to Ohio University by performing a Nazi salute and denying the Holocaust death toll.

0 Antisemitism Communities

They survived the Temple Israel attack. They can’t escape what followed

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

In a harrowing account of the attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, the article details the chilling events of a terrorist attack carried out by a Lebanese immigrant linked to Hezbollah.

Communities ›

0 Communities Holidays

Seder under sirens: Israelis mark Passover in the shadow of war with Iran

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Amidst the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, Israeli citizens are experiencing the Passover holiday under difficult and dangerous circumstances, including frequent missile alerts and economic hardship.

0 Communities Holidays

The stories of Passover and Pittsburgh share a common humanity

Carole Zawatsky in Forward

Carole Zawatsky, CEO of The Tree of Life, draws parallels between the Passover story and the aftermath of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

Israel closed the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and set off a Holy Week firestorm

Mira Fox in Forward

The closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre by Israeli authorities during Holy Week, ostensibly due to safety concerns amidst the war in Iran, sparked significant backlash and claims of religious persecution from American Christian leaders and social media influencers.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Democrats to weigh resolution condemning AIPAC, fueling concerns about ‘undercurrent of antisemitism’

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Amid ongoing debates about AIPAC's influence, the Democratic National Committee is considering a resolution that critiques AIPAC's significant financial influence in elections.

0 Politics Philosophy

Passover in a Time of Inhumanity and Destruction

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart interviews Rabbi Ismar Schorsch, exploring the dichotomy between Judaism and Israeli politics as Passover approaches.

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).

Culture ›

0 Culture History

Ahead of Passover, Israelis seeking to leave cut a reverse-Exodus path through Egypt

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Amidst the backdrop of military tensions involving Israel, the U.S., and Iran, many Israelis found themselves navigating a modern "reverse Exodus," traveling through Egypt to escape conflict zones and reach safety abroad ahead of Passover.

0 Culture Holidays

Seder subway stunt rolls Passover out in public — but watch that matzo ball soup

Hannah Feuer in Forward

The third annual Subway Seder took place in New York City, a unique event organized by rapper Kosha Dillz to celebrate Passover in a subway car, blending public spectacle with Jewish tradition.

0 Culture Politics

Seder under sirens: Israelis mark Passover in the shadow of war with Iran

Theia Chatelle in JTA

Israeli citizens, such as Yael Ben Cnaan, are finding ways to cope with daily life under the shadow of an escalating war with Iran during Passover.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Communities

A Lego on the seder plate: Temple Israel calls for new ritual object after attack

Grace Gilson in JTA

Following a traumatic attack on Temple Israel in suburban Detroit, where an assailant attempted to drive a bomb-laden vehicle into the synagogue, the congregation is initiating a new tradition for the Passover seder: placing a single Lego block on the seder plate.

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.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Torah

The Prince of Egypt

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin examines the Orthodox Jewish community's critical reception of the DreamWorks film "The Prince of Egypt," focusing on its portrayal of Moses.