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for Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Forever curious, never daunted, Frederick Wiseman sought to repair the world through film

Dan Friedman in Forward

Frederick Wiseman, whose passing at 96 marks the end of an era in documentary filmmaking, was a luminary who dedicated his life to holding a mirror to American society through his 45 films.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

The New Constitution of Palestine™️

Daniel Greenfield in Future of Jewish

Daniel Greenfield critiques the proposed constitution for the so-called State of Palestine, posited by the Palestine Liberation Organization, emphasizing its reinforcement of Islamic and Palestinian supremacy rather than democratic values.

0 Politics Jewish Law

US ambassador demands that Belgium drop ‘ridiculous and anti semitic’ investigation of mohels

Philissa Cramer in JTA

U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, is pressuring Belgium to cease an investigation into mohels (Jewish circumcisers) who allegedly use unsafe practices, particularly metzitzah b'peh, during circumcisions.

0 Politics History

The Closing of the Establishment Jewish Mind

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook

The upcoming Zoom discussion, hosted by the Beinart Notebook, will feature Sabri Jiryis, a prominent Palestinian intellectual.

0 Politics Communities

NYC new antisemitism czar says she aims to ‘expand the communal table by pulling up additional chairs’

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Phylisa Wisdom, the newly appointed executive director of New York City's Office to Combat Antisemitism, aims to foster inclusivity across the political spectrum in her fight against antisemitism, which remains a pressing issue for visibly Jewish New Yorkers facing rising hate crimes.

0 Politics Israel

I just visited Gaza’s new frontline.

Jonathan Sacerdoti in Future of Jewish

Jonathan Sacerdoti provides an on-the-ground insight into the tension along Gaza's "yellow line," a current front in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

Sustaining civility in a season of choice

eJewishPhilanthropy

The narrative emphasizes the importance of sustaining unity within the Jewish community as democratic life resumes its usual tensions in Israel and the U.S. after the crisis of October 2023.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

How should Jewish organizations respond to the growing criticism of Israel from inside our communities?

eJewishPhilanthropy

As internal criticism of Israel and the concept of Zionism grows within Jewish communities, surveys reveal nuanced stances among American Jews.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Israel's New Military Doctrine: Fortress Israel 2.0

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Israel is shifting from its reliance on foreign defense partners, particularly the United States, to cultivate greater strategic autonomy and domestic production capabilities.

Education ›

0 Education Holocaust

As the last generation of Holocaust survivors die, is AI the future of Holocaust education?

Hannah Feuer in Forward

With the aging population of Holocaust survivors posing a challenge to traditional Holocaust education, new initiatives are leveraging AI technology to preserve these vital personal testimonies.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Communities

Letter to the Editor About “An Empty Place at the Jewish Table: Why Are Young Jews Dropping Out?”

Perry Dane in Lehrhaus

Perry Dane responds to Steve Lipman's article on young Jews leaving Orthodox Judaism, highlighting two key omissions.