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for Sunday, May 11, 2025

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Politics ›

0 Politics Philosophy

Progressive Judaism must interrogate progressivism.

Benjamin Kerstein in Future of Jewish

Benjamin Kerstein argues that Progressive Judaism often subordinates Judaism to progressive values rather than allowing Jewish traditions to critically examine progressivism.

0 Politics Israel

It looks like Israel totally underestimated Trump

Dan Perry in Forward

Israeli officials are coming to the realization that President Donald Trump may be tougher to handle than they initially thought.

0 Politics Ethics

Betar 'almost exclusively triggered' UMass student detention, judge says

Hannah Feuer in Forward

A federal judge has ordered the release of Efe Ercelik, a former UMass Amherst student arrested in 2023 for assaulting a Jewish student during a rally.

0 Politics Israel

Palestinians call it 'resistance.' It looks a lot like extortion.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article argues that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is exacerbated by Hamas exploiting aid meant for civilians.

0 Politics Israel

‘Honey, he’s had enough of you’: Trump’s Middle East moves increasingly appear to sideline Israel

Ben Sales in JTA

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, known for his strong pro-Israel stance during his first term, is creating waves by seemingly sidelining Israel in his second term as he builds a new U.S. policy in the Middle East.

History ›

0 History Gender/Identity

How one Jewish woman fought the Nazis — and helped found a new Italian republic

Suzanne Cope in Forward

Teresa Mattei, a young woman with Jewish maternal roots, emerged as a formidable figure in the Italian Resistance during World War II.

0 History Ethics

Before the Holocaust, Britain had a chance to save Europe's Jews.

Oren Kessler in Future of Jewish

Oren Kessler's essay examines Britain's missed opportunity to save European Jews during the Holocaust by offering settlement in parts of its empire, such as British Guiana.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Antisemitism

Will Pope Leo XIV Be Good For Jews?

Jewdicious

The election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV marks a historically significant moment for the Catholic Church, particularly impacting Jewish-Catholic relations.

Communities ›

0 Communities Ethics

Yeshiva University rescinds approval for LGBTQ+ student club

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Yeshiva University (Y.U.), a prominent Modern Orthodox institution, has withdrawn recognition of its LGBTQ+ club, Hareni, two months after initially approving it.