JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video

for Sunday, September 22, 2024

Politics ›

0 Politics Ethics

How to Evaluate Media Coverage of Israel: A Guide

Gary Rosenblatt in Future of Jewish

Gary Rosenblatt's essay explores the complexities and biases in media coverage of Israel, particularly in the context of conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Donald Trump’s genius strategy to protect Jews? Scapegoat them

Rob Eshman in Forward

At the Fighting Anti-Semitism in America conference, former President Donald Trump controversially claimed that if he loses the election, American Jews would bear responsibility, a statement criticized for potentially inciting antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘He’s setting us up’: Jewish leaders express alarm at Trump’s blaming Jews if he loses

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Jewish leaders and organizations are expressing concern over former President Donald Trump's recent remarks suggesting that Jews could be blamed if he were to lose reelection.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Israel

Is Celebrating Beep Beep Moral?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin explores the celebration in Israel following successful military operations attributed to the Mossad/IDF, raising ethical questions about rejoicing over enemies' defeat.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

5 Ways to Use Antisemitism Against Antisemites

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article outlines five strategies for addressing antisemitism by understanding and subverting the narratives used by antisemites.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Trump is spreading antisemitism, with no care for how much harm he does

Elliot Cosgrove in Forward

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, in a sermon adapted for the Forward, criticizes former President Donald Trump for perpetuating antisemitic tropes during his recent campaign remarks.

Communities ›

0 Communities History

A Most Important Protest in Jerusalem

Liba in Future of Jewish

The article explores a poignant protest in Jerusalem where nearly 200 Nova Music Festival survivors and the families of hostages reached for spiritual solace at the Western Wall.