Jewish World Review
Weekend of October 23, 2026
Your son is at five your master, at ten your servant, at fifteen your double, and after that, your friend or foe, depending on his upbringing.
      —   Rabbi Chasdai ibn Crescas

Inspired Living
The Idiot Genius Problem
By Rabbi Yonason Goldson


Why Intelligence Is a Terrible Proxy for Wisdom


Breaking!
AIPAC to no longer endorse, directly give to candidates
By Praveena Somasundaram


One of the most influential forces in U.S. politics says, through its super PAC, the United Democracy Project, it still plans to financially support pro-Israel candidates


Reality Check
The war against the Jews in Judea and Samaria
By Melanie Phillips



"Settler violence" is a malevolently distorted canard

For more than three decades, the writer, a long-time JWR contributor, has served as Britain's political conscience. A journalist and author, in 1996, she was awarded the prestigious Orwell Prize for journalism


Democracy In Action
These states are set to settle school culture wars at the ballot box
By Lauren Lumpkin


Voters in 10 states will address prayer, trans athletes and other education issues, with some initiatives aiming for long-term change by amending constitutions


Past, Present
A woman fleeing the Nazis left behind a painting. Her family just got it back
By Sophia Solano


In a rare restitution ceremony, a great-grandson called the artwork "one of the few surviving witnesses to my family's life … before persecution."


Fantas-Tech?
Cops left the force. They kept tracking people with a powerful camera network
By Douglas MacMillan, Drew Harwell & Aaron Schaffer


Police kept access to Flock's vast surveillance system long after they left the force. Some used it to track the locations of romantic partners


Well + Being
Scientists uncover a clue that could hint at why we regain weight after diets
By Daniel Wu


A chemical mechanism may cause weight regain by creating a “memory” of obesity in fat cells, a study suggests


Must-Know Info
How to tell your career story when you are bouncing from job to job
By Julia Carpenter

It can be hard for people to establish themselves in the gig economy since it can mean having to prove themselves to each new boss and client


Ess, Ess/ Eat, Eat!
The Kosher Gourmet
By Ellie Krieger

This pumpkin spice smoothie is as delightful as a latte, but better for you

4 books




[ W O R T H  1 0 0 0  W O R D S  ]

• Speed Bump by Dave Coverly

• 9 to 5 by Harley Schwadron

• Bottom Liners by Eric and Bill Teitelbaum

• Moderately Confused by Jeff Stahler


[ I N S I G H T ]

(THOUGHT PROVOKING) Victor Davis Hanson: The deep midterms

• News of the Weird: The Tech Revolution

• Greg Crosby: Two Halves Make a Whole

• Argus' Rogue Report (SUPER-SIZED)

Josh Hammer: November's Stark Choice: Two Visions for Justice and the Rule of Law

• MediaWatch by Tim Graham: Lesley Stahl Engages in Anti-Journalism on California Voting

Michael Barone: What's Ahead If the Polls Are Right -- or Wrong