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for Sunday, April 20, 2025

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Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Torah

The smartest Jewish thinkers would call today’s religion heresy.

Lakewood From Afar in Future of Jewish

The essay explores a provocative thesis comparing the complex relationship between science and Jewish theology.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

When the victims are Jewish, the rules suddenly change.

Karen Cyphers in Future of Jewish

Karen Cyphers' essay explores the double standards in addressing antisemitism on college campuses, specifically focusing on how the identity of aggressors and victims affects public reaction and disciplinary measures.

History ›

0 History Antisemitism

A Jewish-American Lynching

The Cholent in The Cholent

The article explores the historical and continuing impact of the lynching of Leo Frank, a Jewish businessman in Georgia wrongly convicted for the murder of Mary Phagan in 1913.

Politics ›

0 Politics Culture

Israelis think the world is dumb. Are they right?

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article explores the pervasive sentiment among Israelis that the world misunderstands or unfairly critiques them, citing incidents like biased international reactions to Israeli conflicts, disproportionate condemnations by the UN, anti-Israel activism on Western campuses, and media misrepresentations.

0 Politics Education

Why can Harvard stand up to Trump? Because it didn't give in to pro-Palestinian student protests

Dany Bahar in Forward

In a bold statement against the federal government's demands, Harvard University stood its ground, thanks largely to its substantial endowment.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

How an Israeli dance company shaped a Catholic school boy's life

Stav Ziv in Forward

Billy Barry's life transformed when he encountered choreographer Ohad Naharin at Juilliard, sparking a journey that led him from New York to Batsheva, Israel's renowned dance company.