JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, February 12, 2024

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn emerges as wild card in crowded Maryland primary to succeed Sarbanes

Stephanie Murray in Jewish Insider

Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn is running for Congress in Maryland's Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. John Sarbanes.

0 Politics History

Appeasement: Hitler and Khamenei

Emes Ve-Emunah

The author argues that the Islamic Republic of Iran, led by its supreme religious leader, poses a significant threat to the civilized world, comparable to Adolf Hitler.

0 Politics Israel

An Absurdly Inequitable Deal Is Not a Deal

Jewdicious

The article discusses the dilemma Israel faces in simultaneously aiming to destroy Hamas and secure the return of Israeli hostages held by the group.

0 Politics Israel

How ‘ceasefire’ became a dirty word, even to some progressive groups

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

The debate over a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war has become highly divisive, even among progressive groups.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel vs. the United Progressives of America

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

In this article, the author discusses the tension between Israel and the United Progressives of America.

Literature ›

0 Literature Politics

Sefton Goldberg and the New Hate Marchers

Howard Jacobson in Tablet

The author reflects on a novel they wrote that features a Jewish protagonist facing persecution.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

The New Face of Antisemitism

Jörg Luyken in Future of Jewish

A young Jewish student in Berlin was brutally assaulted after being heckled about his views on Israel by a fellow activist.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl ad about antisemitism to feature MLK speechwriter Clarence Jones

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism will air an ad during Super Bowl LVIII featuring Clarence Jones, the former lawyer and advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the speechwriter of King's "I Have A Dream" speech.

0 Antisemitism Politics

A Jewish voice demanding liberty, equality and fraternity — in France and in Texas — has been silenced

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Robert Badinter, a prominent French figure known for his advocacy against the death penalty and his commitment to the values of liberty, equality, and fraternity, passed away recently.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Ethics

When Helping is Harming

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The author reflects on the concept of helping others and its potential harm.

0 Jewish Law Education

The grinning cat, the spiritual tinkerer and the legacy of Rabbi Louis Jacobs

Simon Rocker in Jewish Chronicle

Dr. Miri Freud-Kandel's new book delves into the life and legacy of Rabbi Louis Jacobs, a prominent UK Jewish scholar who challenged Orthodox doctrine by asserting that the Torah was not directly dictated by God.

Israel ›

0 Israel History

Let’s Talk Schools: fighting antisemitism must not become the goal of Jewish education

Joanne Greenaway in Jewish Chronicle

Joanne Greenaway reflects on her recent visit to Israel, where she encountered inspiring stories of resilience and unity among the Jewish people, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in Jewish education and identity.