JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, August 21, 2023

Politics ›

0 Politics History

“A Natural Act of Vengeance”: Settler Violence and Two Types of Jewish Fundamentalism

Tomer Persico in Sources

The article examines two types of Jewish fundamentalism in Israel related to settler violence: the post-mamlakhti Hardal faction and the Hilltop Youth, both of which advocate radical views diverging from mainstream Israeli society.

0 Politics Education

Equal Funding as Equal Standing: The Orthodox Jewish Advocacy Project

Michael A. Helfand in Sources

The article examines the evolution of Orthodox Jewish advocacy for equal government funding of religious schools in the United States.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Education

Free Speech: A Conversation with Bret Stephens

Claire E. Sufrin in Sources

In this comprehensive discussion, Bret Stephens explores the role and importance of free speech within Jewish ideals and broader society.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Culture

Privilege & Vulnerability: Identity, Context, & Perceptions of Antisemitism in America

Lilah Shapiro in Sources

This article examines the complex interpretations and perceptions of antisemitism in America, highlighting how different sociocultural backgrounds influence these interpretations.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Autonomy, Automatons, <em>Golems</em>, and <em>Dybbuks</em>: Models for AI

Michael M. Rosen in Sources

In the exploration of AI within a Jewish legal and cultural context, legal expert Michael M. Rosen discusses how concepts like the golem and dybbuk from Jewish tradition offer insightful models for understanding artificial intelligence.

Art ›

0 Art Holocaust

In the Image of God: Amiram Shamir’s Children’s Chapel

Rachel Federman in Sources

Amiram Hadar Shamir was a prominent artist whose work, especially the Children’s Chapel, embodies a fusion of Jewish spirituality and modern artistic expression.

Education ›

0 Education Communities

Making Jewish Education Vibrant

Joshua Ladon in Sources

The book "Inside Jewish Day Schools: Leadership, Learning, and Community" by Alex Pomson and Jack Wertheimer provides an in-depth look at nine North American Jewish day schools across varying denominations.

Language ›

0 Language Culture

Holy! Holy! Holy! Reimagining the Holy Tongue and the <em>Kedushah</em> Prayer

Wendy Zierler in Sources

Wendy Zierler explores the dynamic evolution of Hebrew as both a secular and sacred language, highlighting its transition from being primarily ritualistic, as envisioned by Eliezer Ben Yehuda, to a vernacular used in everyday Israeli life.