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for Thursday, June 4, 2026

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Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

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At the Vatican with Chicago’s mayor, a rabbi gave Pope Leo a White Sox kippah

Grace Gilson in Forward

Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann made headlines during a delegation visit to the Vatican by gifting Pope Leo XIV a White Sox-themed kippah, paying homage to his Chicago roots.

Politics ›

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13 years after my arrest at the Kotel, the threat to egalitarian prayer there is growing

Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin in JTA

Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on her 2013 arrest at the Western Wall for participating in egalitarian prayer, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for worship rights at this Jewish holy site.

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Israeli and diaspora Jews live in different realities. The Israel Day parade proved it

Rachel Fink in Forward

The Israel Day Parade in New York highlighted the growing divide between Israeli and diaspora Jews, showing different levels of awareness and concern over Israel's political and social issues.

0 Politics Israel

A Righteous War that Must be Fought

Emes Ve-Emunah

In a strongly-worded opinion piece, the author argues for the resumption of military action by the United States and Israel against Iran, following an Iranian attack on Kuwait.

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NC Democrats reject Gaza genocide resolution following campaign by Jewish caucus

Grace Gilson in JTA

The North Carolina Democratic Party's State Executive Committee recently rejected the "Genocide Accountability Resolution," which would have declared Israel's actions in Gaza a genocide.

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Scott Wiener, ‘lefty Jew’ who said Israel committed genocide, advances in California race to replace Pelosi

Andrew Lapin in JTA

California state Senator Scott Wiener secured a win in the primary race to replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress, advancing to face San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan.

0 Politics Israel

Staunch Israel critic and Gaza trauma surgeon Adam Hamawy wins NJ-12 primary

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Adam Hamawy, a trauma surgeon and vocal critic of Israel, has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for New Jersey's 12th congressional district, defeating his nearest rival by 12 points.

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Scott Wiener wins spot in general election for San Francisco House seat as a Jewish critic of Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

California State Senator Scott Wiener has emerged as the leading candidate in the race to fill Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat, gaining significant attention within Jewish political circles for his outspoken criticism of Israel during the Gaza conflict, which he described as genocide.

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Anti-Zionism is the new costume party.

Ido Singer in Future of Jewish

Ido Singer's essay examines the phenomenon of performative activism, using the heightened popularity of the keffiyeh in recent anti-Zionist protests as a case study.

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J Street is not being honest about Israel.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman critiques J Street, a liberal Zionist advocacy group, for what he perceives as misrepresentations of Israel and its role in Middle Eastern politics.

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In the course of his 104 years, he resisted the Nazis, fought against blood libel and became a towering Jewish intellectual

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Edgar Morin, a towering French intellectual whose life spanned over a century, has passed away at 104.

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Jamie Lee Curtis Recalls Visiting Budapest Synagogue With Her Late Sister, Kelly Curtis

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Jamie Lee Curtis recently shared a poignant tribute to her late sister, Kelly Curtis, who passed away at the age of 69.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

I Can’t Stop Thinking About the One Jewish Character in ‘Yesteryear’

Daci Platt in Kveller

Daci Platt reflects on the brief yet impactful representation of a Jewish character in Caro Claire Burke's novel, Yesteryear, which is gaining buzz for its satire on "tradwife" influencers and upcoming film adaptation starring Anne Hathaway.

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Jewish witchcraft isn't as weird as it sounds

Mira Fox in Forward

The article explores the exhibit "Jews are Magic: Occult Practices from Palmistry to Psychics" at YIVO and the Center for Jewish History, shedding light on the mystical elements within Ashkenazi Jewish tradition.

Literature ›

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That time Allen Ginsberg wrote a Socialist poem — about Bernie Sanders

Allan M. Jalon in Forward

Celebrating Allen Ginsberg's centennial, this piece revisits "Burlington Snow," a poem he wrote in 1986 about Bernie Sanders, reflecting on the intersection of art and politics.

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Finalists announced for lucrative Jewish literary award

Lisa Keys in Forward

The Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature announced its four finalists for 2026, showcasing a diversity of narratives that contribute insight into Jewish history and identity.

Antisemitism ›

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Changing Jewish views on Zionism could scramble the antisemitism debate

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

As debates over antisemitism intertwine with attitudes toward Zionism, changing views among American Jews could reshape these discussions.

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The new antisemitism problem our institutions weren’t built for

eJewishPhilanthropy

Antisemitism is evolving beyond visible extremist acts into a pervasive, ambient presence in online environments, driven by conspiracy theories and ideologically skewed media.

Torah ›

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Navigating Faith Without Visible Signs

18Forty Staff in 18forty

The 18Forty newsletter reflects on Parshat Behaalotcha, highlighting the tension between certainty and faith.

Food ›

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Best Ever Vegetarian Chopped Liver

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Leah Koenig explores the humble yet beloved tradition of vegetarian chopped liver, highlighting its historical and cultural roots in Jewish culinary practices.

Education ›

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We already know how to strengthen Jewish continuity. So why aren’t we doing it?

eJewishPhilanthropy

In light of recent events that have intensified the need for strong Jewish identity among American youth, this article argues for the expansion of Jewish day schools as a crucial measure to ensure Jewish continuity.

Jewish Law ›

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The Evolution of Camelus ArtScrollus

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin explores the recurring misinterpretations of Torah laws regarding kosher animals, specifically focusing on the camel's foot, as depicted in ArtScroll publications.