JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Thursday, January 6, 2022

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

One year after Jan. 6 — a Jewish look back

Forward

The Forward reflects on the involvement and impact of Jewish figures in the January 6 Capitol insurrection.

0 Politics Culture

David Haziza in Tablet

The article examines the controversial stance of French political figure Eric Zemmour, particularly regarding his views on Jewish identity, assimilation, and history.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Lucille Ball may have prevailed over censorship, but on Dick Van Dyke’s show, it was another story

Forward

In reflecting on television's evolution, writer Sybil Adelman Sage recalls stringent censorship during the era of "The New Dick Van Dyke Show."

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Literature

I am begging you all to shut up about the Harry Potter Jew-goblins

Forward

The author expresses frustration over the ongoing debate about whether the goblins in the Harry Potter series are antisemitic Jewish caricatures.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

Mayor Adams taps 3 Jewish New Yorkers for top city jobs

Forward

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed three Jewish individuals to top city positions, including Fred Kreizman, Ed Mermelstein, and Menashe Shapiro, reflecting his diverse coalition of supporters.