for Saturday, June 13, 2026

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Lee Smith in Tablet

The article critically examines the alleged similarities between Donald Trump's approach to Iran and the controversial 2015 nuclear deal negotiated by Barack Obama.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Crying and crying and crying and crying...

The Cholent in The Cholent

The Washington State Human Rights Commission's recent meeting recordings have sparked controversy due to comments by Commissioner Luc Jasmin, who downplayed anti-Semitism by depicting Jews as overly concerned with their historical trauma compared to other groups.

0 Politics Israel

Destroying Iran's nuclear facilities isn't enough.

General Yoav Gallant in Future of Jewish

General Yoav Gallant emphasizes that merely damaging Iran's nuclear facilities will not suffice to dismantle its nuclear weapons capability.

0 Politics Ethics

Aristotle, Jewish ethics and the vexing case of Graham Platner

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

In the 2026 Democratic Senate primary in Maine, Graham Platner emerged victorious, raising concerns due to his checkered past, including controversies and a questionable tattoo.

0 Politics Communities

Abdul El-Sayed is courting Jewish voters — without moderating his views on Israel

Hannah Feuer in Forward

In the politically pivotal Michigan Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim candidate, is not tempering his critical stance on Israel despite appealing to Jewish voters.

0 Politics History

No Regime Change in Iran

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article expresses profound disappointment in the U.S. administration’s shift from aggressive military strategies towards a diplomatic approach with Iran, following a campaign supposedly aimed at regime change.

0 Politics History

A 'deficit of courage' killed the free press in Germany. Will American journalists find the courage to thwart Trump?

Terrence Petty in Forward

Terrence Petty's article draws parallels between the subjugation of the free press in Nazi Germany and the current climate in the United States under Donald Trump's leadership.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Has No Choice Left But to Stand Up

Jewdicious

Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador and government official, addresses the historical and ongoing dynamic between Israel and the U.S., asserting that Israel must stand up to American pressure to defend its sovereignty.

0 Politics Israel

Israel survived before America's support. It will survive after it too.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman explores the historical resilience of Israel beyond American backing, highlighting key moments like the 1948 arms embargo and the 1981 Osirak nuclear reactor bombing.

0 Politics Antisemitism

UK Jewish leaders demand answers after Muslim police group paper calls Zionism a form of hatred

Kelly Hartog in JTA

British Jewish leaders are expressing serious concerns after discovering a policy paper from the National Association of Muslim Police, which described Zionism as a form of anti-Muslim hatred and labeled the Israeli army as a terrorist group.

0 Politics Culture

Gwyneth Paltrow draws backlash after starring in ad for luxury Israeli development

Kelly Hartog in JTA

Gwyneth Paltrow faced criticism for her participation in an ad for a luxury real estate development in Herzliya, Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Evaluating Media Bias: A Guide For The Perplexed

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

Gary Rosenblatt discusses the pervasive bias in media coverage of Israel, emphasizing the lack of historical context and balanced reporting.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Jacob Reses, Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, to leave administration

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Jacob Reses, the Jewish chief of staff to U.S. Vice President JD Vance, is stepping down at the end of summer 2025 due to personal reasons.

0 Politics Israel

Helen Mirren criticizes Israel at film festival after being called ‘evil Zionist’ in viral video

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

Helen Mirren, speaking at the Taormina Film Fest in Italy, critiqued Israel's policies in light of her historical and personal connections with the country.

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

Long before he built the Knicks’ roster, Leon Rose coached at a JCC in South Jersey

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Leon Rose, a Jewish team president on the verge of securing an NBA title with the New York Knicks, has long been a key figure in both professional and Jewish community basketball.

Literature ›

0 Literature Holocaust

Jane Yolen, children’s book author whose ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ became a Holocaust classic, dies at 87

Penny Schwartz in JTA

Renowned author Jane Yolen, who recently passed away at 87, leaves behind a rich legacy in children's literature, most famously through her young adult novel, "The Devil's Arithmetic."

0 Literature Culture

Jane Yolen, Jewish Writer of ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ and Over 400 Books, Dies at 87

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Jane Yolen, the acclaimed author behind over 400 children's books including "The Devil's Arithmetic," has passed away at age 87.

0 Literature History

Fernando Pessoa and the Jewish Question

Marco Roth in Tablet

In this intriguing exploration, Marco Roth delves into the forgotten memoir of Eliezer Kamenezky, a Jewish wanderer whose global odyssey in the early 20th century unfolds a complex world of Jewish networks and landscapes.

Art ›

0 Art Culture

The Jewish friendship that let David Hockney experience 'dangerous perfection'

Talya Zax in Forward

David Hockney, the renowned British painter who passed away at 88, is celebrated for his vibrant use of color, yet one of his most moving pieces is a black-and-white drawing featuring his close Jewish friend, artist R.B. Kitaj.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

What does it say that Gwyneth Paltrow is advertising luxury Israeli real estate?

Mira Fox in Forward

Gwyneth Paltrow is the face of a marketing campaign for 51Park, a luxury residential development in Herzliya, Israel, despite the ad featuring her in New York City.

0 Culture Communities

My summer plans prove it: The Jewish Catskills are alive and kicking

Alyssa Katz in Forward

Alyssa Katz reflects on the enduring allure of the Jewish Catskills, particularly the Borscht Belt, through her personal experiences and connections with Sunny Oaks, a small family-operated retreat in Woodridge, NY.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

6 months after her father was killed at Bondi Beach, Sheina Gutnick has become a leading antisemitism advocate in Australia

Nomi Kaltmann in JTA

Sheina Gutnick, a mother of three from Melbourne, became a leading antisemitism advocate in Australia after her father, Reuven Morrison, was killed in a terrorist attack on Bondi Beach during Hanukkah.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

Don’t be neutral. Not even once.

eJewishPhilanthropy

Sara Crown Star, in her acceptance speech for the Simon Wiesenthal Center's Humanitarian Award, highlights the evolution of antisemitic tactics from historical atrocities like the Holocaust to modern digital misinformation campaigns.

0 Antisemitism Communities

After dozens of Jewish girls get lost in NY creek tunnel, antisemitic comments follow online

Grace Gilson in Forward

Following a recent incident where Jewish girls from a Monsey, NY school got lost in a drainage tunnel during a field trip in Nyack, antisemitic remarks flooded social media.

History ›

0 History Ethics

This rabbi made history in the civil rights era. I had to tell his story.

Roger Rapoport in JTA

In the early 1960s, Rabbi Allen Secher was among 16 rabbis who responded to Martin Luther King Jr.'s call for support in St. Augustine, Florida, a city embroiled in the civil rights struggle.

0 History Antisemitism

13,000 Jews were driven out of Poland in 1968. Now, some are returning to tell their story.

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

In 1968, a government-led antisemitic campaign in Poland forced 13,000 Jews to leave the country, stripping them of jobs and citizenship.

Education ›

0 Education Culture

YiddishPOP can bring more diversity to American Jewish education

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward

YiddishPOP is an innovative online tool connecting children with the Yiddish language through engaging animated stories and interactive games.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Israel

American Zionism’s future depends on bringing diverse young voices together

eJewishPhilanthropy

Young Jewish leaders from across the U.S., representing diverse Zionist perspectives, are bridging ideological divides through the American Zionist Youth Council.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

The Ultra-Orthodox Debate That Jews Can No Longer Avoid

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Vanessa Berg examines the longstanding and complex relationship between ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities and the State of Israel, focusing on the tensions arising from military service exemptions and economic non-participation.

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