JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, April 7, 2024

Communities ›

0 Communities Jewish Law

Miracles instead of Effort?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin responds to an article in Mishpacha Magazine discussing the charedi avoidance of army service, critiquing the interview with Rav Yitzchok Berkovits of Aish HaTorah.

Israel ›

0 Israel Holocaust

The Final Battle for the Holocaust

Michael Oren in Future of Jewish

In a guest essay by Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the United States, the importance of Israel's role in preserving the memory of the Holocaust is discussed in relation to current geopolitical challenges.

Politics ›

0 Politics History

Where are the innocent Palestinians?

Saul Goldman in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses the concept of innocence regarding Palestinians in the context of their involvement in violence against Israelis.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

Alex Edelman’s ‘Just For Us’ premieres on HBO and Max, with Jewish identity and antisemitism again in the spotlight

Ben Sales in JTA

Alex Edelman's comedy special "Just For Us" which is now premiering on HBO and Max, delves into Jewish identity, assimilation, and the challenges of fitting into a society where one may not always feel comfortable.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Elliot Gould, Joaquin Phoenix, Ilana Glazer, 150+ Jewish creatives sign open letter backing Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Over 150 Jewish creatives, including notable figures like Elliot Gould, Joaquin Phoenix, and Ilana Glazer, have rallied in support of director Jonathan Glazer's Oscars speech condemning Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory and calling for a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

I gave a college lecture on Jewish identity — and confronted a mob of video vigilantes

Elliot Cosgrove in Forward

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove describes a challenging experience where protesters accused him of being complicit in crimes against humanity due to his Jewish identity, despite his intention to speak on contemporary Jewish identity.