for Tuesday, June 2, 2026

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Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

‘Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians,’ Carney says as he unveils effort to address antisemitism

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

In response to a spike in antisemitic hate crimes in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the creation of a government body aimed at combating racism, with an initial focus on antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Hasan Piker blames Israel after UK bars him from entry, citing ‘potential risk’

Kelly Hartog in JTA

Influential anti-Israel online personality Hasan Piker and his uncle Cenk Uygur have been barred from entering the UK, following pressure from British Jewish groups who cited concerns about their antisemitic rhetoric and potential risk to public order.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Trump says Netanyahu ‘turned his Troops around’ after he asked Israel not to bomb Beirut

Philissa Cramer in Forward

In a recent development in Middle Eastern geopolitics, former U.S. President Donald Trump claims to have mediated a truce between Hezbollah and Israel amidst ongoing tensions in Lebanon.

0 Politics Communities

Smotrich’s surprise appearance at Israel Day Parade sparks backlash from NY and Jewish leaders

Grace Gilson in Forward

At the recent Israel Day Parade in New York, far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich's unexpected participation sparked significant backlash from local political and Jewish community leaders.

0 Politics Communities

Scott Wiener, Spencer Pratt and Eric Swalwell’s replacement: 5 primaries Jews are watching in California

Andrew Lapin in Forward

With California primaries looming, several key races are drawing significant interest from Jewish communities due to candidates' varied positions on Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Pro-Israel challenger gains support from Silicon Valley Jews in bid to unseat Ro Khanna

Emma Goss in JTA

Ethan Agarwal, a pro-Israel tech entrepreneur, is gaining traction among Jewish and Israeli-American voters in his bid to unseat incumbent Congressman Ro Khanna in California's 17th District.

0 Politics Antisemitism

At Republican Jewish gala, NY gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman casts race as a fight against Mamdani

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Bruce Blakeman, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in New York, focused his criticism on Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic politician, rather than current Governor Kathy Hochul, during a Republican Jewish Coalition event.

0 Politics Israel

New York's Israel Day parade was a shanda — but not because of Mamdani

Joel Swanson in Forward

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to skip New York City's annual Israel Day Parade amidst controversy over the attendance of far-right Israeli officials highlights the complex dynamics within American Jewry regarding support for Israel.

0 Politics Culture

Is Israel Worse than Hamas?

Emes Ve-Emunah

Jonathan Rosenblum critiques how the media, particularly through Nicholas Kristof's New York Times piece, has amplified unsubstantiated allegations of Israeli misconduct against Palestinians.

0 Politics Communities

A Glimpse into The Horror in Gaza

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook

Ken Silverman's piece offers a critical view of the situation in Gaza, contextualized by a forthcoming Zoom discussion featuring Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

0 Politics Communities

After the Israel Day on Fifth parade: The precarious future of Jewish-Mamdani relations

eJewishPhilanthropy

The relationship between New York City's Jewish community and its Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, remains fraught with tension following the Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue.

0 Politics Israel

The Left is imploding because of its anti-Israel obsession.

Bob Goldberg in Future of Jewish

Bob Goldberg's essay critiques how left-wing parties and movements excessively target Israel in their political narratives, blaming the Jewish state for Palestinian violence while dismissing its right to self-defense.

0 Politics Communities

Wide-open Los Angeles mayoral race could hinge on support from Jewish voters

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

The Los Angeles mayoral race is heating up with significant focus on the potential impact of Jewish voters.

0 Politics Communities

The mayor missed the Israel Day Parade. Many who went didn’t miss him.

Grace Gilson in JTA

The recent Israel Day Parade in New York City set a record high in attendance despite being marked by political tensions and the absence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the first mayor in decades to skip the event.

0 Politics Israel

The Gaza debate is dominated by people who don’t understand it.

Future of Jewish

Martin L. Yarmush discusses the complexities of the Gaza conflict, highlighting the oversimplified narratives that dominate media coverage.

Communities ›

0 Communities Leadership

So many synagogues are losing modern Jews. Here's the fix.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Vanessa Berg addresses the challenge many synagogues face in retaining and attracting modern Jews, as traditional membership models no longer align with contemporary expectations.

0 Communities Education

These schools build Druze Israeli identity, one student at a time

Elana Sztokman in JTA

Amal high schools, such as those in Yanuh Jat and Kisra Samia, play a crucial role in strengthening Druze identity while integrating students into Israel's democratic society.

0 Communities Politics

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani missed the Israel Day Parade. Many who went didn’t miss him.

Grace Gilson in Forward

New York City's Israel Day Parade saw its largest turnout ever, celebrated along Fifth Avenue with significant participation from Jewish nonprofits, schools, synagogues, and political figures, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

‘Couples Therapy’ Star Orna Guralnik Is the Jewish TV Healer We Need Right Now

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Orna Guralnik, the Israeli American therapist starring in Showtime's 'Couples Therapy,' has become a pivotal figure in modern television's portrayal of therapeutic healing.

Culture ›

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Marilyn Monroe would be 100 today. Are we making too much of her conversion?

PJ Grisar in Forward

Marilyn Monroe's conversion to Judaism for her marriage to Arthur Miller in 1956 continues to intrigue, though its significance may be overstated.

History ›

0 History Philosophy

Retracing the epic journey of the world’s oldest Jew

David Lipset in Forward

Yair Mintzker's book, "I, Wandering Jew," explores the historical evolution of the Wandering Jew motif through reverse chronological narratives, from post-independence Israel to its 16th-century origins.

Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

Jokes About Jewish Athletes Got to Me. Then My Son Proved Them Wrong.

Jackie Goldschneider in Kveller

The article by Jackie Goldschneider reflects on the stereotype that Jewish people are not successful in sports, a notion she grew up with due to jokes and cultural beliefs.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Education

The Divinity Is in the Details

Chaim Trachtman in Lehrhaus

Chaim Trachtman highlights the pedagogical approach of Christine Hayes, a retired Yale professor known for her engaging lectures on the Old Testament.

Education ›

0 Education Philosophy

Can Nature Teach Torah? R. Yerucham Levovitz Thought So.

Dovid Campbell in 18forty

In an insightful article, Dovid Campbell explores the integration of nature study within Jewish learning, highlighting the teachings of Rabbi Yerucham Levovitz.

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