for Friday, April 24, 2026

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0 Communities Politics

In the depths of Tel Aviv’s bus station, a fragile refuge for those with nowhere else to go during war

Philissa Cramer in Forward

As missile fire between Israel and Iran erupted, Tel Aviv's Central Bus Station became a refuge for over 200 individuals, including many foreign workers and asylum seekers who had no other shelter options.

0 Communities Culture

I Hope My Daughters Are Always This Proud of Their Judaism

Karen Cinnamon in Kveller

Karen Cinnamon reflects on her desire for her daughters to confidently embrace their Jewish identity, contrasting their open expressions of Judaism with her own more reserved experience growing up in a predominantly non-Jewish environment in London.

0 Communities Education

The Families Who’ve Quietly Left Communal Life

Guest Contributor in Lilith

The struggle for disability inclusion within Jewish communities is highlighted by the personal journey of Meredith Polsky, who founded Matan to address this systemic exclusion.

0 Communities Antisemitism

London vs. Israel

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin reflects on the nuanced issue of Jewish safety in England versus Israel, drawing from personal experiences of being invited to speak in London and previous experiences in Israel where he faced criticism.

0 Communities Politics

In the depths of Tel Aviv’s bus station, a fragile refuge for those with nowhere else to go during war

Theia Chatelle in JTA

Beneath the Central Bus Station in Tel Aviv, a bomb shelter originally built for Cold War protection has become a refuge for over 200 residents, primarily asylum seekers and foreign workers, during recent conflicts such as the Israel-Iran war.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

Tucker Carlson calls campaign to shame a country club for barring a Jewish toddler ‘repulsive’

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Tucker Carlson recently misrepresented an anecdote from Catherine Rampell about her family's campaign against a Palm Beach country club that barred Jewish members, including her toddler brother.

0 Antisemitism Culture

The antisemites are enjoying themselves

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Arno Rosenfeld explores the shift in the expression of antisemitic rhetoric from harsh tirades to a more ironic, casual discourse.

0 Antisemitism Education

Colleges cracked down on encampments. But antisemitism on campus hasn’t gone anywhere.

Jonathan Falk in JTA

The article addresses the persistent issue of antisemitism on college campuses, highlighting how it has evolved since the anti-Israel encampments of 2024.

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0 Politics Antisemitism

'Genocide' is the cool, new antisemitic slur.

Joanne Strasser in Future of Jewish

Joanne Strasser explores the troubling misuse of the term "genocide" in discourse surrounding Israel, comparing it to historical antisemitic tropes such as blood libels and Holocaust inversion.

0 Politics Israel

The de facto annexation of the West Bank is a recipe for utter disaster

Yardena Schwartz in Forward

Yardena Schwartz examines the gradual steps taken by the Israeli government towards de facto annexation of the West Bank, despite the lack of formal declaration due to international pressure.

0 Politics Antisemitism

NYC won’t codify a new definition of antisemitism, Mamdani’s antisemitism czar says

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA

Phylisa Wisdom, head of the Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism, announced that New York City will not codify a definition of antisemitism, stirring controversy during a City Council Task Force meeting.

0 Politics Israel

In Orban’s rule, Israelis saw a model for their own country. Will he also be one in defeat?

Deborah Danan in JTA

The article discusses the evolving perspective of Israelis on Hungary's electoral politics, especially in light of Viktor Orbán's recent defeat.

0 Politics Communities

Presence without power changes nothing

eJewishPhilanthropy

Aya Shechter discusses the waning American public support for Israel, highlighting that Jewish communities often prioritize accessible campaigns over building sustainable civic influence.

0 Politics Israel

The Left is doing Israel a favor by abandoning it.

Bob Goldberg in Future of Jewish

Bob Goldberg argues that the growing disconnect between the Democratic Party in the U.S. and Israel is inadvertently benefiting Israel by pushing it toward greater sovereignty and self-reliance.

0 Politics Israel

Josh Shapiro supports U.S. aid to Israel, but calls to use it as leverage

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro supports U.S. military aid to Israel, particularly the funding of the Iron Dome system which protects Israeli civilians from attacks.

0 Politics Education

Former Columbia professor tells NYU students to learn from Hamas at off-campus event

Simone Saidmehr in Forward

Mohamed Abdou, a former Columbia University professor, gave a controversial lecture organized by Shut it Down NYU, an unaffiliated student group, advocating for learning from Hamas and engaging in violence for the pro-Palestinian cause.

History ›

0 History Jewish Law

On the small island of St. Eustatius, the Jewish community turned the tide of the American Revolution

Olivia Haynie in Forward

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia is exhibiting 'The First Salute,' which highlights the significant role the Jewish community of St. Eustatius, a small Caribbean island, played in the American Revolution.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Music

Netflix’s ‘Noah Kahan: Out of Body’ Is a Moving Portrait of a Young Jewish Star

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Noah Kahan: Out of Body on Netflix offers an intimate look at rising Jewish singer Noah Kahan, exploring themes of family, mental health, and identity.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Maestro Michael Tilson Thomas, celebrated conductor and Yiddish Theater royalty, dies at 81

PJ Grisar in Forward

Michael Tilson Thomas, a renowned conductor, composer, and LGBTQ+ trailblazer, passed away at 81 from brain cancer.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Culture

5 Ways Atonement Works (Even When the Text is Hard)

18Forty Staff in 18forty

This piece from the 18Forty weekly Parsha Guide unpacks five complex layers of atonement in the parshas of Acharei Mot-Kedoshim and relates them to contemporary life.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

The Duality of Kisuy Ha-Dam

Michael Kurin in Lehrhaus

Michael Kurin's article explores the multi-layered significance of the biblical mitzvah of kisuy ha-dam, the commandment to cover the blood of a slaughtered bird or wild animal, within Vayikra 17.

Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

For these teen athletes, the 2026 Maccabiah Games must go on

Jake Rothenberg in JTA

In the face of ongoing Middle Eastern conflict and a year-long postponement, young Jewish athletes eagerly prepare for the 2026 Maccabiah Games, reflecting their commitment to sports and strengthening their Jewish identity.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

‘I’m tired of debating the encampments’: 2 years on, Jewish students need agency, not alarm

Sophia Adler Varon in JTA

Sophia Adler Varon reflects on the changing landscape of antisemitism on North American college campuses and the importance of empowering Jewish students to lead and build community.

0 Education Culture

It’s on all of us to share the stories of the Jewish People

eJewishPhilanthropy

On a chilly January day, PJ Library hosted New York's inaugural Jewish Children's Book Festival, drawing over 2,000 families to engage with Jewish storytelling.

Literature ›

0 Literature Politics

Peter Beinart’s ‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza’ wins PEN America award

Grace Gilson in JTA

Peter Beinart's book, "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning," has been awarded the 2026 PEN America Literary Award for nonfiction.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Herby Chicken Roll-Ups

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

The article by Leah Koenig, featured in The Jewish Table, explores the rapid evolution of Jewish cuisine over the last quarter century, emphasizing two main modern influences: the reinterpretation of traditional dishes and the globalization of the Jewish table.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Politics

NYC progressive Jewish group picks rabbi to replace leader who joined Mamdani administration

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Margo Hughes-Robinson, a Conservative rabbi and former executive director of Partners for Progressive Israel, has been appointed as the new leader of New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) following Phylisa Wisdom's departure to join the Mamdani administration.

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