JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, November 9, 2025

Welcome, visitor! Here's a digest of what's been published in Jewish media over the last day. JL;DR members have access to summaries of everything plus our full archive. Donate & start reading »

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Art of Making Antisemitism Look Like Justice

Guy Goldstein in Future of Jewish

Guy Goldstein, a third-generation Holocaust survivor, critically assesses the political strategy of Zohran Mamdani, a newly elected Muslim socialist leader in New York City, positing that his tenure may subtly undermine Jewish legitimacy through an approach of inclusion and charm.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Why a concert hall should be the last place for a protest — particularly an antisemitic one like this

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

The recent protest against pianist Andras Schiff and the Israel Philharmonic in Paris highlights the misuse of concert halls for antisemitic demonstrations.

0 Culture Food

What Hailey Bieber smoothies and instant matzo ball soup reveal about American Jewish taste

Louis Keene in Forward

In Los Angeles, the traditional kosher deli is becoming a relic of the past, replaced by new, trendy food products that appeal to a nostalgic yet modern Jewish Diaspora.

History ›

0 History Torah

Ancient Jewish prophets predicted the challenges of our time.

Eric Buesing in Future of Jewish

The article discusses the enduring relevance of the Book of 1 Enoch, part of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovered in 1947, and its implications for modern times.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Most people do not understand the danger of Mamdani.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article highlights the controversial election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City, emphasizing its broader implications on liberal politics and the increasing normalization of antisemitism, specifically cloaked as anti-Zionism.

Editors' Note

Welcome to JL;DR!
by Matt Sienkiewicz

Top Topics in Jewish Media

for November 2–November 9

November 9's Short Reads

Rationalist Judaism The Mouthpiece of the Gedolim

Recent podcast episodes

No recent episodes.