JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, February 26, 2024

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Literature

Character And Covenant

Ben Frogel in Lehrhaus

"Jewish Virtue Ethics" edited by Geoffrey D. Claussen, Alexander Green, and Alan L. Mittleman delves into the history of Jewish thought by bringing together 35 different thinkers and texts from across the Jewish tradition to explore the contested subject of Jewish virtue ethics.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

My Mother’s Secret

Justine el-Khazen in Tablet

The text delves into a poignant account of a mother's deathbed plea to her daughter not to raise her children Jewish due to fears of danger and anti-Semitism.

0 Politics Israel

From Khan Younis to the campaign trail: IDF reservists run in local elections

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

Israeli local elections are being held amid the backdrop of recent conflict, with some candidates, like Yaron Rosenthal in Gush Etzion and Noa Shalom in Jerusalem, balancing their campaign efforts with reserve duty in the IDF.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Championing Hope in a Time of War

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver, dedicated to Arab-Jewish partnership and peace, was tragically killed by Hamas terrorists.

0 Politics Israel

New books try to make sense of the growing opposition to Zionism among young activists

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward

Recent and forthcoming books explore the growing opposition to Zionism among young activists, with discussions highlighting the generational and ideological divides within the Jewish community.

0 Politics Israel

Everybody’s talking about anti-Zionism

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

The text discusses the rise of anti-Zionist sentiments within certain segments of the Jewish community, particularly among younger members who question the traditional support for Israel.

0 Politics Israel

What the hell is going on?

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

"Future of Jewish" is a newsletter discussing various Jewish and Israel-related topics.

Culture ›

0 Culture Language

Magical Love Songs

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet

The text explores the concept of everyday Ashkenazi magic and its presence in Jewish life in Eastern Europe, focusing on elements like spells, divination, and astrology.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

2 years into war, major Jewish fundraising for Ukraine has slowed to a trickle

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

Amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Jewish federations have nearly exhausted funds raised for humanitarian relief after distributing $96 million over two years.

0 Communities History

As Ukraine war enters Year 3, Odessa Jewish Children’s Home struggles with new challenges

JTA Staff in JTA

Rabbi Avraham Wolff faces challenges running the Mishpacha Children's Home in Odessa, Ukraine, as the war enters its third year, with ongoing trauma for the 120 children under his care.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Unilateral Recognition of a Palestinian State

Emes Ve-Emunah

The Biden administration has denied rumors of unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state but has reaffirmed support for a two-state solution, partly influenced by the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas.

0 Israel Politics

Israeli authorities are investigating after police crack down on anti-government protesters in Tel Aviv

Eliyahu Freedman in Forward

Israeli authorities are investigating the use of force against anti-government protesters in Tel Aviv, where clashes with police led to arrests and injuries.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Do We Know Why God Allows Evil and Suffering?

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty

The theological problem of evil and suffering, also known as theodicy, challenges belief in a just and fair world governed by a traditional view of God.