JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video

for Sunday, September 29, 2024

Culture ›

0 Culture Torah

My Ridiculous and Amazing Idea

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin shares his inspired yet belated idea to write a more accessible book on animals and the Torah, building on his previous work, "The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom."

0 Culture Science

Yossi Walter // Walkthroughs of Architectural

Ami Magazine in Ami

Yossi Walter, known for his ventures in permit expediting and architectural design, has innovated the construction industry with his company LifeSize Plans.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law History

Keepr of the Tradition // A conversation with Rav Eliezer Dunner on the importance of preserving ancient minhagim

Ami Magazine in Ami

Rav Eliezer Dunner, a prominent rabbi in Bnei Brak, emphasizes the significance of preserving Jewish minhagim (customs) to maintain the continuity and richness of Jewish tradition.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Life and Niggunim // A conversation with noted Chasidic singer Isaac Honig

Ami Magazine in Ami

Isaac Honig, a noted Chasidic singer, shares insights into his dual roles as both a performer and a baal tefillah during the High Holy Days.

0 Music Politics

An Israeli hip-hop artist remembers a day of hope in Gaza

Jodi Rudoren in Forward

Israeli hip-hop artist Shaanan Streett reflects on his time as a soldier in Gaza in 1991, when a seemingly peaceful day during the First Intifada saw Palestinians throwing flowers instead of stones at Israeli soldiers.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Politics

Pondering the Season—Electoral and Jewish // Moments of great moment abound

Ami Magazine in Ami

Ami Magazine draws an insightful parallel between the high-stakes nature of presidential elections and the spiritual introspection of the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Torah

Teshuvah: A Radical, Refreshing, and Renewing Approach

Yiscah Smith in Lehrhaus

Yiscah Smith explores the transformative potential of teshuvah (repentance) as taught by the Piaseczner Rebbe, emphasizing a holistic return to the Divine rather than just remedying specific sins.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Israel kills Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah

Ben Sales in JTA

Israel has assassinated Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, in a significant escalation of the conflict on its northern border.

0 Politics Israel

How to Intelligently Talk About Israel's Existential War: A Guide

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman provides a guide for discussing the complex and ongoing conflict involving Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah, which he argues should be understood as the First Israeli-Iranian War.

0 Politics Ethics

With killing of Hezbollah's chief, Israel occupies the inarguable moral high ground

Dan Perry in Forward

In a significant development, Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been framed as a moral victory, potentially destabilizing Hezbollah's influence and providing an opportunity for Lebanon to regain control from the militant group.

0 Politics History

Pure Jewish Anger

Daniel Clarke-Serret in Future of Jewish

In a passionately charged guest essay, Daniel Clarke-Serret angrily critiques the historical and ongoing global response to Jewish persecution and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Killing Nasrallah

Lee Smith in Tablet

In a bold and strategic move, Israel took the unprecedented step of targeting Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, marking a significant shift in Israeli military strategy.

0 Politics Israel

Israel's image of victory takes shape.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The recent Israeli Air Force strike in Beirut, purportedly killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, marks a significant escalation between Israel and Hezbollah amidst ongoing regional tensions.

0 Politics Israel

The Israel-Hezbollah Showdown: Key Takeaways

Moment in Moment

Amidst the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, the Middle East faces the potential of a broader conflict as tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah.