JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Wednesday, November 23, 2022

History ›

0 History Jewish Law

New England’s Opium Overlords

John Haddad in Tablet

New England merchants in the 19th century, including prominent families like Cabot, Lowell, and Perkins, gained wealth through the China trade.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Where is Peter Thiel on our issues?

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Peter Thiel, the billionaire tech investor and GOP megadonor, has become a significant influence in reshaping the Republican Party towards a "national conservatism" that emphasizes non-interventionist foreign policy and critiques American military engagements, particularly in the Middle East.

Communities ›

0 Communities Ethics

Life in the Metaverse

Ross Anderson in Tablet

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is betting big on the Metaverse, with its Meta Quest Pro aiming to lead the virtual reality race.

Culture ›

0 Culture Leadership

For an Israelite chief rabbi, a ‘mess’ of Kanye's making

Louis Keene in Forward

Rabbi Capers Funnye, leader of the International Israelite Board of Rabbis, addresses the challenges of distinguishing his religious movement, known as the Commandment Keepers, from various groups often misleadingly categorized under the Black Hebrew Israelites label.

0 Culture Holidays

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is very Christian — but it's had its Jewish moments

Lauren Markoe in Forward

Despite its predominantly Christian theme, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has featured notable Jewish moments over the years.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Art

How one Jewish woman's crusade became the year's most talked-about documentary

A.J. Goldmann in Forward

Laura Poitras' documentary "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed" captures the compelling story of artist Nan Goldin's crusade against the Sackler family, notorious for their role in the opioid crisis.