JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video

for Monday, June 17, 2024

Literature ›

0 Literature Music

Shaina Taub won two Tony Awards for 'Suffs' — and quoted the Talmud

PJ Grisar in Forward

Shaina Taub, who won two Tony Awards for her work on the musical "Suffs," referenced the Talmud during her acceptance speech by quoting Ethics of the Fathers.

Politics ›

0 Politics Culture

The Photo-Negative Ideology

B. Duncan Moench in Tablet

The text discusses the concept of the "Photo-Negative Ideology," where myths and narratives are used to justify violence and discrimination against others in the name of progress or protection of certain groups.

0 Politics Israel

Janelle Stelson doubles down on ‘Israel’s right to decimate Hamas however it sees fit’ as she challenges Rep. Scott Perry

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Janelle Stelson is running for Congress and maintaining a strong pro-Israel stance, emphasizing Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas, contrasting her position with Rep. Scott Perry's voting record.

0 Politics Israel

Israel can dig in — or declare victory and gain advantages

Dan Perry in Forward

The article discusses the current situation in Israel, highlighting the potential choices facing the Israeli government.

0 Politics History

An Open Letter to the 'Pro-Palestinian' Friends I Have Lost

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text is an open letter addressed to former friends who have shifted towards extreme left views in support of the Palestinian cause, leading to the writer's disillusionment and the end of those friendships.

Education ›

0 Education Communities

Jewish Camps Prepare for a Different Kind of Summer

Paula Jacobs in Tablet

Jewish summer camps in North America are adapting their programming this year to address the challenges posed by recent events such as the war in Gaza and Oct. 7.

0 Education Communities

Emes Ve-Emunah

The text discusses a debate surrounding Rabbi Zecharia Greenwald's comments on young men going to work a year after graduating Yeshiva high school.

0 Education Communities

Let’s talk schools: woeful state of RE is an opportunity to promote Judaism

, Simon Rocker in Jewish Chronicle

A recent Ofsted review highlighted significant shortcomings in religious education (RE) in schools across England and Wales, with many schools failing to meet the requirements for teaching RE effectively.

Art ›

0 Art Holocaust

The Jews of Venice

David Jager in Tablet

The text discusses the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Israeli artists at The 60th Art Biennale di Venezia and the criticism faced by Israeli artist Ruth Patir, whose work addressing attacks in Israel was deemed unwelcome by some due to political considerations.

0 Art Israel

‘Rips in our fabric’: Reimagining Israel’s national flag

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider

An exhibition titled "From Erosion to Hope" in Israel features 90 artists reimagining the national flag using worn-out flags from the Arava Desert, symbolizing the nation's heartbreak, fear, and hope amidst ongoing crises and wars.

0 Art Philosophy

We should aim to be more like Moses rather than Michelangelo

Jewish Chronicle

The text discusses the contrast between Michelangelo's spiritual journey towards the end of his life, marked by introspection and a realization of potentially misplaced priorities in his art, and Moses' unwavering dedication to his mission until his last breath as depicted in Jewish Midrash.

Israel ›

0 Israel Jewish Law

Should Israel be a Jewish state, or a state for the Jews?

Saul Goldman in Future of Jewish

The debate over whether Israel should be a Jewish state or a state for Jews is deeply rooted in historical, cultural, and ideological perspectives.

0 Israel Politics

10 Israeli soldiers killed in separate incidents in Gaza in deadliest day for military since January

Ben Sales in JTA

Ten Israeli soldiers were killed in separate incidents in Gaza, marking one of the deadliest days for the Israeli military.

History ›

0 History Politics

Pulitzer Prize finalist tells story of the little-known Jewish lawyer who tried to keep Emma Goldman out of jail

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

In his book "American Anarchy," Pulitzer Prize finalist Michael Willrich sheds light on the little-known Jewish lawyer Harry Weinberger, who championed civil liberties by defending prominent anarchists like Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman in the early 20th century.

Communities ›

0 Communities Ethics

Choosing Life: The Blessing of Caring for My Father

Viva Hammer in Jewish Action

The text discusses the author's experience of caring for their sick father, who was once a survivor of Nazi Europe and Stalinist communism.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

The "Antisemitic" Cartoon

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The controversy surrounding an "Antisemitic" cartoon in Mekor Rishon depicts a charedi yeshiva student atop a wounded soldier, highlighting the exemption of charedim from IDF service and their belief that Torah study protects soldiers.