for Thursday, May 28, 2026

Politics ›

Floyd Mayweather showered cash on Jewish causes — and now he’s suing their ‘Robin Hood’ alleging $175 million got diverted

Louis Keene in Forward

Floyd Mayweather Jr., the famous boxing champion, is embroiled in a $175 million lawsuit against his former financial manager, Jona Rechnitz, alleging significant financial misconduct.

0 Politics History

Why Worshipping the Bund Is Bullshit

Debbie Lechtman in Tablet

Debbie Lechtman's article critiques the contemporary revival of Bundist ideology by some Jewish anti-Zionists and intellectuals.

0 Politics Communities

DSA quietly poised to make inroads in NYC’s congressional delegation

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

As progressive socialist forces gain momentum within the Democratic Party in New York City, several key congressional races are reflecting a potential ideological shift towards the far left.

0 Politics Communities

Brooklyn grocer’s boycott of Israeli products spurs celebration and talk of lawsuits

Hannah Feuer in Forward

The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn has voted to boycott Israeli products, aligning with the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement until Israel changes its policies towards Palestinians.

0 Politics Communities

Mamdani has made ample efforts for Jews. How come no one is telling that story?

Libby Lenkinski in Forward

Libby Lenkinski critiques the media portrayal of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's relationship with the Jewish community, arguing that it overlooks the genuine connections and positive interactions he has fostered.

0 Politics Communities

Brooklyn's Park Slope Food Coop votes to boycott Israeli products

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn, one of the largest and oldest food cooperatives in the U.S., has voted to boycott Israeli products after years of divisive debate among its 16,000 members.

0 Politics Israel

Nearly half of young U.S. Jews want to replace Israel with binational state, poll finds

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

A recent poll by the Jewish Voter Resource Center reveals significant generational shifts in American Jewish perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, notably among those under 35.

0 Politics Israel

Home Improvements

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critiques Israel's housing lottery system that has been manipulated to favor the Haredi community over IDF reservists, specifically charedi politicians like Yitzchok Goldknopf tilting housing benefits towards those avoiding military service.

0 Politics Communities

Park Slope Food Coop votes for Israel boycott

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn has voted in favor of boycotting Israeli products, with 67% approval from the nearly 7,000 members who participated.

0 Politics Culture

Reading for Pleasure

The Editors in Tablet

Giuliano da Empoli's latest work, "The Hour of the Predator," offers insights into the intertwined world of politics and technology as seen through his European perspective.

0 Politics Israel

Trump Tries to Cut Bait in Iran

Park MacDougald in Tablet

The article analyzes the evolving U.S.-Iran relations amid reports of a potential memorandum of understanding to de-escalate tensions.

0 Politics Communities

New York lawmakers approve 50-foot buffer around houses of worship in challenge to Mamdani

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

New York State has adopted a new law establishing a 50-foot buffer zone around houses of worship and educational centers, criminalizing protest activities that could incite fear for safety.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The internet has turned Israel into the world’s favorite conspiracy theory.

Future of Jewish

The article by Lucy Tabrizi explores the troubling spread of anti-Israel conspiracy theories online, highlighting how misinformation about Israel proliferates rapidly across social media.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Inspired by a queer Bundist poet, he set her work to music

Miri Villerius in Forward

Avi Fox-Rosen, a prominent composer and musician known for his involvement in Yiddish culture, has released a new album inspired by Irena Klepfisz's renowned poem, "Di rayze aheym."

0 Music Communities

In Israel, an Arab-Jewish youth orchestra builds a new ‘East-West’ sound together

Deborah Danan in Forward

The Jerusalem Orchestra East & West's youth program in Tel Aviv, led by conductor Tom Cohen, offers an innovative blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions, fostering cooperation between Arab and Jewish young musicians.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Ethics

The Sotah Ritual and Its Implications for Abortion

Noah Gradofsky in Lehrhaus

The article delves into the biblical sotah ritual described in Numbers 5:11-31, examining its implications regarding abortion and the status of a fetus within Jewish law.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

The Bitter Waters

18Forty Staff in 18forty

Parshat Naso introduces the controversial Sotah ritual, where a husband, overcome by jealousy, can subject his wife to a test by ingesting bitter waters to determine her fidelity.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

How Josh Gad’s Daughter Inspired the ‘Spaceballs’ Sequel

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

A delightful story unfolds as Josh Gad's daughter inspires a sequel to the cult classic Spaceballs, set for release in 2027.

Art ›

0 Art Communities

Kaliner Gallery Brings a Bit of Tel Aviv to New York City

Sandee Brawarsky in Hadassah

Maryana Kaliner, an Israeli gallerist born in Russia, has opened the Kaliner Gallery on New York City's Lower East Side, an area steeped in Jewish history.

0 Art Communities

Cleveland-area Jews are about to lose an iconic mid-century synagogue building

Alanna E. Cooper in JTA

The Fairmount Temple, an emblematic synagogue in Beachwood, Ohio, designed by the renowned architect Percival Goodman, is set to be demolished as part of a plan to build senior housing on its site.

Language ›

0 Language Culture

Why children are singing in Yiddish in Rio de Janeiro

Alex Minkin in Forward

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian children are spontaneously singing Yiddish songs, marking a cultural shift driven by the Viver com Yiddish initiative.

Culture ›

0 Culture Communities

Jewish New York deserves a parade as diverse as its communities

Rabbi Jill Jacobs in JTA

Rabbi Jill Jacobs critiques the Israel Day Parade in New York for overly focusing on support for Israel and not reflecting the full spectrum of Jewish life in the city.

0 Culture Literature

Reading a Pakistani author's 30-year-old novel helped me understand my parents' views on intermarriage

Lauren Hakimi in Forward

Lauren Hakimi explores the deep-seated cultural and familial expectations surrounding intermarriage through the lens of Bapsi Sidhwa's novel 'An American Brat.'

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Come to Sicily With Me!

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Leah Koenig invites readers to join her on a culinary journey through Sicily from May 16-22, 2027, focusing on the island's Jewish culinary heritage.

Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

Massive fire breaks out at kosher supermarket in London’s Golders Green

Kelly Hartog in JTA

A significant fire erupted at the Kosher Kingdom supermarket in Golders Green, a predominantly Orthodox Jewish area in London.

0 Communities Ethics

Jewish institutions aren’t built for the national debt crisis hitting our communities

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish communities excel in emergency response, but they are currently ill-equipped to address the chronic issue of household debt affecting many Jewish families who may outwardly appear financially stable.

0 Communities Politics

The Antiprophet

Maggie Phillips in Tablet

Ryan Burge, a political scientist and Baptist minister, critiques the idea of a religious revival among young Americans, arguing that current religious engagement lacks depth.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

The Most Dangerous Lie That New York Jews Tell Themselves

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Nachum Kaplan argues that New York Jews are dangerously complacent about the rising tide of antisemitism, falsely believing that their city's Jewish population size and historical success equate to safety.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Trump administration again sues UCLA over antisemitism, alleging ‘hostile educational environment’

Andrew Lapin in Forward

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against UCLA for the second time, accusing the university of fostering an antisemitic environment by ignoring the harassment of Jewish and Israeli students.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Australian Jews report harassment, intimidation after testifying before commission investigating Bondi attack

Kelly Hartog in JTA

Witnesses who testified about the Bondi Beach terror attack during the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Australia have faced significant online harassment and threats, prompting legal warnings from the commission.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Education

Beyond the big gift: Why sustainable fundraising growth requires organizational transformation

eJewishPhilanthropy

Scott McGrath highlights the crucial role of organizational transformation in achieving sustainable fundraising growth at American Friends of Bar-Ilan University.

JL;DR

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