JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, February 11, 2024

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Television/Film

In play after play, artists keep asking the Jewish question to which there is no answer

Peter Marks in Forward

The article discusses the growing trend in contemporary theater to explore Jewish trauma and suffering, particularly in relation to the Holocaust.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

We'd rather be alive and have the bad image.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

This article discusses the changing international public opinion towards Israel and its conflict with Palestinian militants.

0 Politics Television/Film

Berlin film festival bars far-right party criticized by Jews from opening event

Toby Axelrod in Forward

The Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) has disinvited five politicians from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party from its opening event.

0 Politics Israel

J Street’s Pro-War Stance Prompts Staff Departures - The liberal Zionist lobbying group’s support for Israel’s assault on Gaza has sparked staff dissent and alienated onetime allies.

Mari Cohen in Jewish Currents

Staff departures at J Street, a liberal Zionist lobbying group, have been prompted by the organization's support for Israel's assault on Gaza.

Israel ›

0 Israel Music

Eden Golan to represent Israel in Eurovision 2024 amid calls for Israel’s ban from song competition

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

Eden Golan has been chosen to represent Israel in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.

0 Israel History

Zionism Versus Messianism in the Land of Israel

Future of Jewish

In this essay by Saul Goldman, the author explores the relationship between Zionism and Messianism in the context of Jewish history and identity.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

Australian Jews on high alert after public list of ‘Zionists’ fuels harassment

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Australian Jews are on high alert after a list of Jewish creatives' personal information was published online by pro-Palestinian activists.

0 Antisemitism History

‘Silence is not an option’: Super Bowl ad on antisemitism to feature MLK speechwriter

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Clarence B. Jones, a speechwriter and attorney for Martin Luther King Jr., will be featured in a Super Bowl ad sponsored by the Robert Kraft Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism.

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

The Jewish Sport Report: This Israeli baseball player is blazing a new trail

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Assaf Lowengart, an Israeli baseball player, is set to make history as the first Israeli-born position player to sign a professional baseball contract in the US.