for Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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Roald Dahl’s monstrous views have a seat at the table today

PJ Grisar in Forward

The play "Giant," now on Broadway, explores an imagined confrontation between Roald Dahl and his publishers following Dahl's antisemitic comments in a 1983 review of the book "God Cried," which critiqued the 1982 Lebanon War.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Jewish Law

The Algorithm That Couldn’t See: AI Ethics and the Halakhic Discipline of Perception

Joseph Feiler in Lehrhaus

Joseph Feiler explores the intersection of AI ethics and Jewish thought by examining how halakhah, or Jewish law, trains perception, an element missing in AI ethics today.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Who’s the Boss?

Lee Smith in Tablet

Lee Smith's article critiques the dynamics within the Trump administration related to its foreign policy on Iran and the influence of individuals like Joe Kent and Tulsi Gabbard.

0 Politics Israel

The Iran war was always about 100 miles of water.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Vanessa Berg's essay delves into the geopolitical significance of the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting it as a critical maritime corridor that shapes the U.S.-Iran conflict beyond the conventional narratives of nuclear threats and military tensions.

0 Politics Israel

Is this Netanyahu's Winston Churchill moment?

Dan Perry in Forward

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategic response to increasing tensions with Iran at Dimona is examined through a lens of political and societal implications.

0 Politics Israel

Israel's Iron Dome Illusion

Jewdicious

In this commentary, Guy Goldstein critiques Israel's reliance on the Iron Dome missile defense system, arguing that while it offers tactical protection against rocket attacks and preserves a semblance of normalcy in daily life, it has also allowed Israeli leaders to defer decisive military and political actions against threats like Hamas and Hezbollah.

0 Politics Communities

Mirror Image?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin discusses the dual narratives of violence facing Jewish communities, comparing Islamist attacks, such as the recent arson against Hatzolah ambulances in London, with settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

0 Politics Israel

Trump says US in ‘productive’ talks with Iran to end war, delays strikes after ultimatum

Grace Gilson in JTA

President Donald Trump revealed ongoing productive negotiations with Iran to end the conflict sparked by recent joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

0 Politics Israel

Suicide by Timidity

Irwin Mansdorf in Tablet

Irwin Mansdorf critiques the prevalent notion of 'no imminent threat' in the context of military decisions regarding Iran, arguing that this phrase sedates necessary strategic action.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Let's assume Israel dragged the U.S. into war with Iran.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article discusses accusations that Israel has manipulated the United States into a war with Iran, mirroring historical antisemitic tropes suggesting Jewish influence over global conflict.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

From WhatsApp chats to City Hall, a new Jewish activism is born

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Gabby Deutch's article explores the rise of a new form of Jewish activism that emerged from grassroots efforts following significant events such as the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks and the Gaza war.

0 Communities Israel

'Verbal sparring' at a conference for religious Jews breaking from Israel orthodoxy? That's not what I experienced

Josh Cahan in Forward

Josh Cahan provides a firsthand account of the recent Smol Emuni conference at Bnai Jeshurun in Manhattan, challenging the characterization by the Forward of the event as contentious.

0 Communities Politics

Government takeover of Brooklyn hospital faces legal setback amid Orthodox backlash

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

A proposed merger between Brooklyn's Maimonides Medical Center and New York City's public hospital system faces delays following the rejection of a fast-track approval by the state's Attorney General office amid adamant opposition from the Orthodox Jewish community the hospital serves.

0 Communities Culture

The promised land is… Oklahoma? Inside Tulsa’s campaign to court young Jews

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Tulsa, Oklahoma, traditionally seen as a tumbleweed town, is drawing attention for its unique initiative, "Tulsa Tomorrow," which actively recruits young Jews to relocate to the city.

Education ›

0 Education Culture

October

Adam Eilath in Tablet

In Adam Eilath's poignant piece, an Israeli educator recently retired from teaching civics is called upon by the Ministry of Education to navigate the complex task of integrating the trauma of October 7 into the national calendar of holidays and memorials.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Jewish Law

Choosing simplicity over sophistication: the ‘Moneyball Judaism Scorecard’

eJewishPhilanthropy

In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit and Jewish organizations, effectiveness often hides behind layers of jargon and overly complex metrics.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Catholic Church urges clergy to address 'misleading statements' about Jews by far-right influencers

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a memorandum urging Catholic clergy to address misinformation propagated by far-right influencers regarding the Church's stance on Jews and Israel.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Correlation Is Not Causation

Haim Watzman in Lehrhaus

Ruth Mutzafi, a grandmother in Jerusalem, navigates the daily challenges of life while grappling with a personal and societal sense of causality and responsibility.

0 Culture Politics

In Broadway’s ‘Giant,’ Roald Dahl is a warped messenger for a vital debate about Israel

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

In "Giant," a new Broadway play, Roald Dahl's 1983 antisemitic outbursts serve as the backdrop for a provocative exploration of complex issues regarding Israel, Jewish solidarity, and the responsibilities of the Diaspora.

0 Culture Politics

It's getting more dangerous to be a comedian — but was it ever safe?

Julia M. Klein in Forward

Jacques Berlinerblau's book "Can We Laugh at That?: Comedy in a Conflicted Age" examines the evolving landscape of comedy and its relationship with free speech across different political environments.

0 Culture Communities

Birthright travelers look different after Oct. 7 — but the effect remains the same, study shows

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Brandeis University's Len Saxe has found notable shifts in Birthright Israel program participants and non-participants post-2023.

0 Culture History

Review: Rabbi Joshua Berman’s “Echoes of Egypt” haggadah

Garry Wayland in Lehrhaus

Rabbi Joshua Berman's "Echoes of Egypt" Haggadah offers a unique visual and scholarly perspective on the traditional Passover text.

Literature ›

0 Literature Holidays

Matzah pizza, Miriam and a ‘HUG-gadah’ star in new children’s books for Passover in 2026

Penny Schwartz in JTA

With Passover themes of welcoming and freedom, a new collection of children's books for the 2026 holiday season draws on familiar narratives with fresh perspectives.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

As Americans drink much less wine, kosher demand stays strong

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

As the American wine industry faces a downturn with decreasing demand, the kosher wine market remains resilient, buoyed by the ritualistic role of wine in Jewish culture.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

What Would Heschel Say?

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook

The article explores how American Jewish leaders' responses to rising antisemitism contrast with the moral perspective of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Israel's Iron Dome Illusion

Guy Goldstein in Future of Jewish

Guy Goldstein critiques Israel's reliance on the Iron Dome, arguing that although it is a technological marvel that has saved lives, it has enabled complacency by neutralizing immediate threats without addressing the root causes.

History ›

0 History Art

Joseph and Rebecca Bau’s love story is now a global film. Can we save the museum that preserves their legacy?

eJewishPhilanthropy

The Joseph Bau Museum in Tel Aviv faces the threat of closure as the building housing it is slated for demolition, despite its recognition as a top heritage site.

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