JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Thursday, April 2, 2020

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Darrell Issa’s second political act

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Former Congressman Darrell Issa, known for his long Republican tenure in Southern California's 49th congressional district, is making a political comeback, running for the 50th district.

Communities ›

0 Communities Ethics

A Friend in Prison

Annette Gendler in Tablet

A woman reconnects with a friend who is in prison for money laundering and becomes her pen pal, navigating the restrictions and rules of the prison system while gaining a new appreciation for personal freedom.

0 Communities Ethics

Orthodox EMS’ ventilator transfer solves hospital’s conflict with Jewish patients — for now

Molly Boigon in Forward

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brooklyn's Maimonides Medical Center faced ethical dilemmas regarding ventilator allocation due to a surge in patients and equipment shortages.

Literature ›

0 Literature Communities

Poems From Buenos Aires

Jake Marmer in Tablet

Alejandra Pizarnik, a prominent Argentine poet born to Jewish immigrants from Poland, crafted deeply abstract and emotional poetry, exploring diasporic experiences and complex identities.

Culture ›

0 Culture Television/Film

The 37 unknown roles of Peter Sellers

Forward

Peter Sellers was a British actor and comedian renowned for his ability to fully transform into his film roles, such as Dr. Strangelove and Inspector Clouseau.