for Saturday, January 10, 2026

Antisemitism ›

Jews are the first targets. Christians are next.

Eric Buesing in Future of Jewish

Eric Buesing's essay delves into the historical and strategic evolution of an Arabic proverb as a blueprint for religious persecution against Jews and Christians.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The ICE shooting in Minneapolis shattered my Holocaust survivor father's American dream

Beth Gendler in Forward

Beth Gendler shares a poignant reflection on how the ICE-related shooting of Rene Nicole Good in Minneapolis echoes the traumas of her Holocaust survivor father.

Politics ›

0 Politics Culture

After Australian literary festival drops Palestinian activist, citing Bondi massacre, dozens boycott in solidarity

Grace Gilson in JTA

The Adelaide Writers Week in Australia disinvited Randa Abdel-Fattah, an Australian-Palestinian author and activist, from its event due to concerns of cultural insensitivity after a recent tragic shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi.

0 Politics Communities

From Caracas to Tehran

The Cholent in The Cholent

In a thought-provoking piece, The Cholent explores the geopolitical shifts involving Venezuela and Iran, highlighting personal reflections from Venezuelan Jew Leonardo Levy and Iranian expatriate Homeira Bakhtiari.

0 Politics Israel

Why protests in Iran seem surprisingly pro-Israel

Simone Saidmehr in Forward

Protests in Iran have intensified, driven by economic frustrations and opposition to the current government's foreign policy priorities, particularly its support for militant groups and hostility toward Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Can Breads Bakery workers really demand that the Israeli owners cut ties with Israel? Labor experts weigh in.

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Amid rising anti-Israel sentiment, employees of Breads Bakery in New York City are demanding the company end its support for Israel as part of their unionization efforts.

0 Politics Torah

God heard the cries of Israelites in Egypt. Who will respond to our devastation in Minnesota?

Jill Avrin in Forward

In the wake of a tragic incident in Minnesota where Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent, the Jewish community draws parallels to the biblical story of God hearing the cries of the Israelites in Egypt.

0 Politics Antisemitism

These are the right-wing extremists we're watching out for in 2026

Mira Fox in Forward

In 2026, the normalization of far-right extremism marks a significant shift in American culture and politics, fueled by influential online figures like Nick Fuentes and Candace Owens.

0 Politics Israel

American Jewish leaders have given up on a two-state solution. Younger Jews are hanging onto the audacity of hope.

Shanie Reichman in JTA

In the face of rising cynicism among older American Jewish leaders about the feasibility of a two-state solution, younger Jews are clinging to hope for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

0 Politics Antisemitism

It's time for Jewish orgs to put up or shut up.

Benjamin Kerstein in Future of Jewish

Benjamin Kerstein criticizes the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), urging it to return to its roots as a dedicated Jewish civil rights organization.

0 Politics Communities

Police maintain buffer zone as pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside NYC Israel real estate event

Grace Gilson in JTA

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel activists faced off outside a synagogue in Queens, New York, which was hosting an event promoting real estate in a West Bank Jewish city, prompting a strong police presence to maintain order.

0 Politics Israel

Longtime pro-Israel Democrat Steny Hoyer announces retirement from Congress

Grace Gilson in JTA

Steny Hoyer, a long-serving Democratic member of the U.S. Congress known for his strong pro-Israel stance, has announced his retirement.

0 Politics History

Is This Time Different in Iran?

Peter Theroux in Tablet

The article by Peter Theroux critiques former President Barack Obama's and current President Joe Biden's responses to Iranian uprisings against the regime.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What does Marjorie Taylor Greene's break with Trump mean for Jews? Nothing good

Joel Swanson in Forward

Marjorie Taylor Greene's split from Donald Trump is not a sign of her moderation, but rather an alarming shift in far-right politics that could have serious implications for Jewish communities.

Science ›

0 Science History

REVIEW: ‘The Dressmaker’s Mirror’

Stewart Kampel in Hadassah

In The Dressmakers Mirror, Susan Weiss Liebman, a former biology professor and geneticist, explores her Jewish family's history plagued by sudden deaths, ultimately tracing it to a specific genetic mutation.

Education ›

0 Education Communities

REVIEW: ‘A Different Spirit’

Sandee Brawarsky in Hadassah

"A Different Spirit: Creating Meaningful Bnai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities," edited by Howard Blas and Ilana Trachtman, is a pioneering anthology offering insights and strategies for inclusivity in bnai mitzvah celebrations.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

REVIEW: ‘Playmakers’

Curt Schleier in Hadassah

Michael Kimmel's book "Playmakers: The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America" explores the significant impact Jewish innovators had on shaping American childhood through toys and comics.

0 Culture Politics

TGIF: Eat Real Food

Nellie Bowles in The Free Press

Nellie Bowles humorously recounts her domestic woes as her family learns to cope without a reliable gas supply, leading to some culinary adventures with a slow cooker.

0 Culture Politics

5 Israeli Habits That Will Change Your Life

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman shares transformative habits he acquired after moving to Israel, highlighting cultural nuances that redefine interactions with politics, authority, and moral dilemmas.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

REVIEW: ‘You’ve Told Me Before’

Judy Bolton-Fasman in Hadassah

Jennifer Anne Moses' new collection, "Youve Told Me Before: Stories," delves into the intricate worlds of antisemitism, family dynamics, and identity within Jewish middle- and upper-middle-class life.

0 Literature History

REVIEW: ‘The World Between’

Elizabeth Edelglass in Hadassah

In her novel, The World Between, Zeeva Bukai explores the intricate dynamics of love and exile through the lives of an unnamed narrator, her husband Max, and her lifelong friend Rothman.

Art ›

0 Art History

Emma Goldman, superstar? The Jewish anarchist has a surprising role to play in American musical theater

PJ Grisar in Forward

Emma Goldman, a prominent Russian-born Jewish anarchist, is typically portrayed briefly in American musical theater, appearing in bit parts in productions like "Ragtime" and "Assassins."

0 Art History

The Jewish Women Who Pioneered Photography as Art

Jessica Kasmer-Jacobs in Hadassah

The exhibition "2020: A Lens of Her Own" at the ANU-Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv highlights the significant contributions of Jewish women photographers from the early to mid-20th century, restoring their status as pioneers in the art of photography.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Michael Aloni To Star in Jewish Period Drama Produced by Darren Aronofsky

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Michael Aloni, known for his role in "Shtisel," will star in "Lost Paradise," a Jewish period drama backed by Darren Aronofsky and Alain Goldman, marking a collaborative effort to explore Eastern European Jewish life starting in 1860 Lithuania.

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

From pop stars to tefillin pop-ups, Oct. 7 changed how Israel’s ‘somewhat observant’ practice Judaism

Deborah Danan in JTA

In the aftermath of Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, a notable shift towards greater religious observance occurred among Israelis, particularly those of masorti background.

0 Communities Ethics

From invisibility to connection: Seeing and being seen

eJewishPhilanthropy

Exploring the pervasive theme of invisibility, especially within community settings, this article reflects on the impact of being seen and acknowledged.

0 Communities Politics

After years in exile, Venezuelan Jews celebrate the fall of Maduro

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Venezuelan Jews in Florida are celebrating the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. military, which they see as a long-awaited step towards restoring democracy and stability in their homeland.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

The Hebrew Midwives of Exodus—and Jewish History

Leah Sarna in Jewish Review of Books

Leah Sarna's exploration of the biblical midwives Shifra and Puah sheds light on the often-overlooked decision-making authority historically granted to Jewish midwives.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Communities

God as Creator, Wisdom, Love, Mystery: Frameworks for approaching the Divine

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Avraham Maimin's piyyut, El Mistater, reflects on the hidden nature of God, laying the groundwork for a discussion on contemporary Jewish engagement with the Divine.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Jewish Law

No, it’s not time to ‘retire’ tikkun olam

eJewishPhilanthropy

In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks, the Jewish concept of tikkun olam, or world repair, has come under scrutiny, prompting discussions about its role in Jewish life.

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