JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

‘Schitt’s Creek’ and all things Jewish from a very socially-distanced Emmys

Forward

The 2020 Emmys were dominated by Schitt's Creek, a show with notable Jewish influence, which set a record with its nine wins, marking the most wins for a comedy series in a single season.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law History

Opening the Gates of Jewish Study in the Soviet Union

David Rozenson in Tablet

Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, a towering figure in Jewish scholarship, played a pivotal role in reviving Jewish study in the Soviet Union during the late 20th century.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

The Marxist Who Became the World’s Most Influential Talmudic Scholar

Reuven Leigh in Tablet

Rabbi Adin Even Israel-Steinsaltz, known for his monumental translation of the Babylonian Talmud, passed away, leaving a legacy that reshaped Talmudic scholarship.

Politics ›

0 Politics Leadership

With Lowey and Engel departing, Elaine Luria says she’ll be stepping up

Jacob Kornbluh in Jewish Insider

Rep. Elaine Luria, a freshman congresswoman from Virginia's 2nd district and a former naval commander, underscores the importance of bipartisanship and engagement on key issues like antisemitism and U.S.-Israel relations.