for Thursday, March 12, 2026

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0 Politics Israel

‘This isn’t the Gov. Newsom that we know’: One week after apartheid remark, calls to reconsider remain unheeded

Louis Keene in Forward

California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent comments linking Israel to an apartheid state have stirred controversy among Jewish leaders in the state.

0 Politics Antisemitism

As Milei celebrates ties with Jews in NY, Argentine streamer draws antisemitism complaint for mocking his Israel support

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Argentine President Javier Milei, an outspoken supporter of Israel and admirer of Jewish culture, was celebrated in New York during Argentina Week, where he visited Jewish sites and engaged in discussions on global economics.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Amid an incoherent war with Iran, antisemitism fills the vacuum

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

In the midst of the U.S. and Israel's undeclared and poorly explained war with Iran, journalist Arno Rosenfeld explores the rise of antisemitic conspiracy theories that have proliferated in response.

0 Politics Antisemitism

As Milei celebrates ties with Jews in NY, Argentine streamer draws antisemitism complaint for mocking his Israel support

Juan Melamed in JTA

Argentinian President Javier Milei, known for his strong pro-Israel stance, recently visited New York City where he engaged with Jewish communities and expressed his support for Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Wartime Looting

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critiques the Israeli government's financial policies during ongoing conflict, highlighting what he sees as egregious budgeting to the charedi community at the expense of broader societal needs.

0 Politics Israel

Don't be fooled by Iran in English.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman explores how Iran uses strategic bilingual messaging to influence global perceptions, portraying itself as peaceful in English to Western audiences while promoting hostility in Farsi and Arabic back home.

0 Politics Israel

Wars are won by people, not just hardware

eJewishPhilanthropy

Wars are not defined by hardware or tactics alone, but by the spirit and resilience of those who serve.

0 Politics Israel

While Iran fires missiles, Israel moves entire hospitals underground.

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish

In response to escalating threats, Israel has ingeniously retrofitted underground parking lots into fully operational hospitals, showcasing a unique blend of logistical and medical expertise.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ted Cruz says GOP not ‘winning’ fight against antisemitism from figures like Tucker Carlson

Joseph Strauss in JTA

During a symposium hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition, Senator Ted Cruz expressed concern that the Republican Party is not effectively combatting antisemitism propagated by influential figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.

0 Politics Israel

An Unsimple War (they all are)

Jewdicious

The article reflects on the nuanced complexities of war, particularly examining the U.S. military strikes on Iran during Trump's presidency and its implications for Israel.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

At Republican antisemitism confab, Tucker Carlson is the villain — and JD Vance the unspoken question

Joseph Strauss in JTA

At a recent Republican Jewish Coalition symposium on antisemitism, Tucker Carlson was prominently criticized, while Vice President JD Vance's ambivalence on antisemitic rhetoric raised eyebrows among attendees.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Ted Cruz says GOP not ‘winning’ fight against antisemitism from figures like Tucker Carlson

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward

At a symposium hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition and National Review, Senator Ted Cruz expressed skepticism about the GOP's success in combating antisemitism within its ranks, notably from figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.

Torah ›

0 Torah Philosophy

The Tabernacle as a Response to the Failure in the Garden of Eden

Michael Kurin in Lehrhaus

Michael Kurin explores the notion that the construction of the Tabernacle serves as an opportunity for humanity to fulfill its desire to partner with God in creation, an opportunity initially squandered in the Garden of Eden.

0 Torah Philosophy

Pekudei: The Completed Work

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

Rivka Bennun Kay's commentary on Parshat Pekudei in the 18Forty Parsha Guide explores the concept of completion through the lens of the Tabernacle's construction as described in the Book of Exodus.

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

Team Israel wins twice at World Baseball Classic, qualifying for 2030 tournament

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Despite not advancing to the single-elimination stage of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team Israel exceeded expectations by winning two games and finishing third in their pool, thereby securing a spot in the 2030 tournament.

Communities ›

0 Communities Ethics

How I Reluctantly Found Purpose as a Cancer Mentor

Anabelle Gurwitch in Hadassah

Annabelle Gurwitch, diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, overcame skepticism to join Imerman Angels, a cancer support network.

0 Communities Culture

For Chinese-speaking Jews in New York, ‘Mazel Tofu’ offers a new kind of community

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Mazel Tofu, a unique collective of Chinese-speaking Jews in New York, has formed an unexpected yet vibrant community centered around shared linguistic and cultural interests.

0 Communities Education

Workplaces open, schools remain shut — and Israeli parents pull out their hair over wartime Zoom classes

Deborah Danan in JTA

Israeli parents are increasingly frustrated as schools remain closed due to wartime security measures while workplaces have reopened.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Leadership

I was sexually abused at my synagogue as a child. Here's how our community can protect others from that horror

Alex S. Kaufman in Forward

Alex S. Kaufman details their personal journey of seeking justice after being sexually abused at a New Jersey synagogue in the 1990s, leading to a recent settlement with the synagogue.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Politics

This Jewish philosopher knows our politics are absurd — and why that's a good thing

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

The exploration of the absurdity in politics, particularly under Donald Trump's administration, can be enriched by the philosophical perspectives of Thomas Nagel, a Jewish philosopher.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

New Jewish Books to Read This Spring 2026

Sandee Brawarsky in Hadassah

Sandee Brawarsky reviews a selection of notable Jewish-themed books set for release in Spring 2026.

Art ›

0 Art Culture

In the work of 21 artists, 49 different ways to be Jewish

Simi Horwitz in Forward

The exhibition "Envisioning the Sacred" at the Derfner Judaica Museum showcases 49 diverse art pieces by 21 artists, exploring the intersection of modernist expression and Jewish identity.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Sports

New Doc Celebrates Israeli Olympian Swimmer’s Comeback

Cathryn J. Prince in Hadassah

"Parting the Waters," a documentary by Michele Kuvin Kupfer, explores her journey back into competitive swimming at the 2022 Maccabiah Games after a 40-year hiatus.

Culture ›

0 Culture Communities

What Timothée Chalamet got right about opera, ballet — and my mornings in synagogue

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

The article explores actor Timothée Chalamet's comments on the dwindling popularity of classical arts like ballet and opera, comparing it to the challenges faced by Conservative Judaism in maintaining an audience amidst modern entertainment trends.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

5 Lessons on the Discipline of “Enough”

18Forty Staff in 18forty

In Parshat Vayakhel, the Israelites face an unexpected directive from Moshe to stop their contributions to the Mishkan once enough has been collected, highlighting the importance of restraint even in devotion.

Education ›

0 Education Culture

What we mean when we say ‘Jewish camp,’ and why it matters

eJewishPhilanthropy

This piece critiques the use of the term "Jewish camp" as a broad descriptor that primarily references overnight camps, neglecting the diverse impact of various forms of Jewish camping, such as day camps.

0 Education Politics

Workplaces open, schools remain shut — and Israeli parents pull out their hair over wartime Zoom classes

Philissa Cramer in Forward

As Israel grapples with wartime conditions, parents face the dual challenges of returning to work while managing their children's remote learning due to school closures.

Israel ›

0 Israel Jewish Law

Reform Zionism is still alive

eJewishPhilanthropy

Reform Judaism's relationship with Zionism and Israel is more nuanced than often portrayed.

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