for Thursday, June 3, 2021

Communities ›

0 Communities Art

‘Life is being affirmed in this place’: Daniel Libeskind on his redesign of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue

Forward

Renowned architect Daniel Libeskind has embarked on redesigning the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, the site of a horrific antisemitic attack that left 11 people dead in 2018.

0 Communities Prayer

Kaddish in the Time of COVID-19

David Eisner in Tablet

The text reflects on the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the recitation of the Kaddish prayer for mourning rituals within the Jewish community.

Literature ›

0 Literature Politics

Against Politics

David Mikics in Tablet

David Mikics examines how Thomas Mann, in his wartime writings, advocates for the separation of art and personal life from the political sphere.

Politics ›

0 Politics Jewish Law

White House science advisor Eric Lander sworn in on Pirkei Avot published in 1492

Forward

Eric Lander, the new Cabinet-level science advisor for the White House, made history by taking his oath of office on a 1492 edition of Pirkei Avot, pointing to its ethical guidance on tikkun olam and diversity, values central to his Jewish identity and professional mission.

Editors' Note

Welcome to JL;DR!
by Matt Sienkiewicz

June 3's Short Reads

Tablet ‘Feelings’ and the Israel/Palestine Conflict

Tablet Israel’s New Post-Netanyahu Government, Explained

Tablet Theodor Herzl Is Alive and Well and Living in New York (Los Angeles, Paris, and London, too)

Tablet Underwriting Hezbollah Inc.

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