for Sunday, June 28, 2026

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Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Politics

Covenant and Country

From the Editor in Sources

The editorial explores Robert Cover's influential work, "Nomos and Narrative," and its significance to both American legal theory and Jewish thought.

0 Philosophy Politics

Towards a Covenantal Citizenship

Deborah Barer in Sources

Deborah Barer explores how the Jewish concept of covenant can serve as a framework for reimagining American citizenship in these polarized times.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Defining Judaism: Religion, Law, Nation, and Our Current Moment

Leora Batnitzky in Sources

Leora Batnitzky, in her analysis of Judaism's multifaceted identity, explores the evolving definitions of Judaism as religion, law, and nationality, especially in light of contemporary challenges.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

Judaism, Zionism, and the Promises of America

Michael Koplow in Sources

Michael Koplow analyzes the evolution of American Jewish identity by reflecting on Louis Brandeis's 1915 address advocating Zionism as inherently American.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Does the Torah Really Articulate Democracy’s Fundamental Principles?

Jonathan D. Sarna in Sources

Jonathan D. Sarna explores whether the Torah aligns with democratic principles like majority rule and equality.

0 Politics History

Coalition Work is Messy: Lessons from a History of Compromise and Influence

Samira Mehta in Sources

Samira Mehta's article explores the complex history of Margaret Sanger and the birth control movement, highlighting the messy intersections of eugenics, coalition politics, and Jewish involvement in social causes.

Art ›

0 Art Holocaust

Be a Jew in Public: Mark Podwal and <em>The New York Times<em>

Tamara Mann Tweel in Sources

Tamara Mann Tweel reflects on Mark Podwal's impactful illustration that appeared in "The New York Times" following the Munich massacre in 1972.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Pushed Out, Pulled In: How the New Law of Church and State Is Reshaping Jewish Education in America

Michael A. Helfand in Sources

Amid ongoing legal changes and rising antisemitism, American Jewish educational choices are at a potential turning point.

0 Education Politics

Texas creates required reading list that includes Anne Frank and the Bible

JTA

In a significant and controversial move, the Texas State Board of Education approved a statewide mandatory reading list for K-12 public school students, which includes Anne Frank's diary, Elie Wiesel's "Night," and various Bible passages.

Communities ›

0 Communities Ethics

American Jewish Philanthropy’s Civic Mission

Rona Sheramy in Sources

Rona Sheramy, Executive Director of the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women, examines the role of Jewish philanthropy during times of crisis, such as heightened antisemitism and shifting Jewish identity in America.

0 Communities Culture

'Next year in Jerusalem' needs an update.

Amitai Fraiman in Future of Jewish

Amitai Fraiman, in his essay, reflects on the traditional phrase "Next year in Jerusalem," proposing it needs reevaluation in modern Jewish life.

0 Communities History

Here’s how American Jewish orgs are marking 250 years of independence

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

As the United States marks its 250th year of independence, various American Jewish organizations are commemorating the country's founding, reflecting on the Jewish community's contributions to American democracy and civic life.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Britain's Jewish doctors are under attack.

Florit Shoihet in Future of Jewish

Jewish medical professionals in the UK are facing an alarming rise in antisemitism within the National Health Service (NHS).

0 Communities Culture

'We Cannot Stop Being the Voice for Those Who No Longer Have One.'

The Cholent in The Cholent

In Seattle, a Jewish funeral facility in Seward Park suffered extensive damage from a fire, affecting its ability to perform the tahara ritual, pivotal in Jewish burial traditions.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

Today's American Jewish Writers and Readers: A Conversation with Naomi Firestone-Teeter and Lauren Wein

Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen in Sources

In this conversation hosted by Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen with Naomi Firestone-Teeter and Lauren Wein, the trio explores the current state of American Jewish literature and its evolution.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Who We Are and Who We Can Become: Jewish Storytelling and Democratic Imagination

Rebecca Leviss in Sources

Rebecca Leviss, founder of the Judeo-Futurism Project, explores the intersection of Jewish storytelling and democratic imagination within the context of rising authoritarianism and antisemitism.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

What is Zionism? The answer changes everything.

Eitan Chitayat in Future of Jewish

Eitan Chitayat discusses the essence of Zionism as the Jewish people's movement for self-determination in their ancestral homeland, Israel.

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