JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Culture

Hanukkah today would make the Maccabees roll over in their graves

Forward

Hanukkah’s contemporary celebratory practices might bewilder the Maccabees, as it’s often seen as a Jewish equivalent to Christmas within American culture.

Culture ›

0 Culture Television/Film

Mel Brooks delivers 500 pages on his favorite subject - himself

PJ Grisar in Forward

Mel Brooks' memoir, "All About Me!", promises a candid glimpse into his life but largely delivers a light-hearted and anecdotal chronicle of his career in show business.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

N.Y. Jewish leaders back Bowman on Israel amid pushback from the left

Forward

Jewish leaders in New York are supporting U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman for his recent visit to Israel, amidst opposition from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which criticized Bowman for engaging with Israeli authorities.