JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Thursday, February 8, 2024

Food ›

0 Food Israel

The must-try ingredients to inspire your meals this month

Victoria Prever in Jewish Chronicle

As we move into a new month, the focus shifts to seasonal produce like forced rhubarb and blush oranges, both versatile ingredients perfect for sweet and savory dishes.

Communities ›

0 Communities Jewish Law

Intermarriage increase stands out as community travels on twin tracks

Simon Rocker in Jewish Chronicle

A recent survey by JPR sheds light on the state of the Jewish community in Britain, revealing a dual narrative where a strictly Orthodox population maintains traditional practices alongside a more diverse group embracing cultural over religious identity.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

Biden’s New York visit brings out hundreds of Jewish demonstrators to hail his motorcade — or block it

Louis Keene in Forward

President Biden's visit to New York City resulted in conflicting demonstrations by Jewish groups regarding his stance on Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Israel aid debate revealed differences among Jewish groups over immigration

Ron Kampeas in Forward

The debate over providing emergency military aid to Israel in Congress has revealed divisions among Jewish groups regarding immigration reform.

0 Politics Israel

Where the rivals to succeed George Santos stand on aid to Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

With the special election to replace expelled GOP Rep. George Santos approaching, the leading candidates, Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip, both express support for sending military aid to Israel but differ on the approach.

0 Politics Communities

With Jewish vote up for grabs, NY congressional candidates Suozzi, Pilip hold sole debate ahead of special election

Luke Tress in JTA

Two candidates, Tom Suozzi and Mazi Melesa Pilip, are competing for the support of New York's third congressional district, which has a significant Jewish population.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Emmanuel Macron hosts ceremony honoring 42 French victims of Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Philissa Cramer in Forward

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a ceremony in Paris to honor the 42 French nationals who were murdered in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

0 Politics History

The pressure for hostage deal as high as the landing strip is narrow

in Jerusalem in Jewish Chronicle

Negotiations over a possible hostage agreement and ceasefire in Gaza are intensifying, with a goal to achieve a deal by the start of Ramadan, a month away.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Review-Bombing for Gaza

Flora Tsapovsky in Tablet

The article discusses the practice of "review-bombing" or "rating-bombing" against Jewish and pro-Israel authors.

0 Antisemitism Education

A federal investigation at Harvard will probe whether pro-Palestinian students face harassment

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Harvard University is facing a federal investigation to determine if it has done enough to prevent harassment of Palestinian students and their allies.

0 Antisemitism Education

Feds to probe Harvard’s response to harassment of pro-Palestinian students

Andrew Lapin in JTA

The federal Department of Education is launching an investigation into Harvard University's response to harassment of Palestinian students and their allies on campus.

0 Antisemitism Education

The David Miller ruling risks protecting antisemites

David Hirsh in Jewish Chronicle

An Employment Tribunal ruled that while David Miller's dismissal from Bristol University was unfair, it was partly caused by his own actions.

History ›

0 History Food

From Stigma to Staple

Orge Castellano in Tablet

The article explores the complex history of the eggplant in medieval Spain, particularly its association with Sephardic Jews.

0 History Jewish Law

Philo of Alexandria and the Soul of the Torah

Dovid Campbell in Lehrhaus

Philo of Alexandria, a contemporary of Hillel and Shammai, is a figure in Jewish history whose unique position and enduring relevance deserve attention.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

The Weirdest War in History

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

This article discusses various aspects of the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting the complexities and biases surrounding it.

0 Israel Politics

American-Israeli rabbi and human rights activist indicted for obstructing soldiers in West Bank

Eliyahu Freedman in Forward

Rabbi Arik Ascherman, an American-born rabbi and left-wing human rights activist, has been indicted for obstructing soldiers in the West Bank.

0 Israel Politics

What the Israeli Public Doesn’t See - In largely ignoring the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, the Israeli media both shapes and reflects public opinion.

Elisheva Goldberg in Jewish Currents

The Israeli media has been largely ignoring the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, which is shaping and reflecting public opinion.

0 Israel Communities

Birthright trippers find visiting Israel during war is a unique and invigorating experience

Elana Sztokman in JTA

Participants on Birthright Israel trips during the recent conflict in Israel found their visit to be a unique and invigorating experience.

Music ›

0 Music Politics

A Jerusalem swim team with Israeli and Palestinian members inspires a new musical in NYC

Julia Gergely in JTA

A swim team in Jerusalem, consisting of both Israeli and Palestinian members, had always avoided discussing politics in order to foster unity.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

Nina Gottlieb, Holocaust survivor who told her story in an award-winning documentary, dies at 91

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward

Nina Gottlieb, a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 91.

Education ›

0 Education Communities

We must foster a culture of support, understanding and intervention in schools

Rabbi David Meyer in Jewish Chronicle

Rabbi David Meyer emphasizes the urgent need for schools to address the mental health crisis affecting youth, linked to the rise in social media use and influencers promoting unrealistic standards.