JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, November 11, 2024

Culture ›

0 Culture Israel

Poppies and Cultural Appropriation

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin examines the controversy surrounding the poppy's symbolism for both Israelis and Palestinians, against the backdrop of cultural appropriation claims.

0 Culture History

The Jewish People’s Middle Finger

EKB in Future of Jewish

This essay by Elise Ronan explores the concept of chutzpah, describing it as the resilient spirit of the Jewish people, symbolized by their refusal to be oppressed or erased throughout history.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

‘Where are all the Jews at?’ A year after mass rally for Israel, turnout at its followup is sparse

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The follow-up to last year's massive pro-Israel rally in Washington, D.C., organized by the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents, saw a surprisingly low turnout with only about 2,000 attendees compared to the previous turnout of nearly 300,000.

0 Communities History

‘The Church Hasn’t Changed. But People Have Changed.’

Maggie Phillips in Tablet

Maggie Phillips explores the cultural and demographic evolution of Nome, Alaska, focusing on the impact of dwindling populations and climate change, as well as the remaining influence of religious missions from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Edelstein remains defiant amid Netanyahu moves to reinstate Haredi exemption from IDF

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

Yuli Edelstein, a prominent Likud lawmaker and chairman of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, remains steadfast in his opposition to Prime Minister Netanyahu's efforts to renew exemptions from the IDF draft for Haredi Jews.

0 Politics Israel

Arab Americans and Israel hawks battle for influence in Trump’s second term

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Amid the transition to Donald Trump’s second term, significant political maneuvering is occurring regarding U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

0 Politics Israel

Electoral Shock and Trump's Foreign Policy

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article reflects the reaction of the political left to Donald Trump's electoral victory, describing their shock and disappointment at their progressive message being rejected.

0 Politics Antisemitism

We asked Jewish leaders about their priorities under a second Trump term

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Jewish organizations in the U.S. are preparing for potentially significant shifts in policy priorities with Donald Trump's return to the presidency.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

The Hidden Message From Nazi Germany's 'Night of Broken Glass'

Pat Johnson in Future of Jewish

Marking the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, Pat Johnson, director of Upstanders Canada, emphasizes the historical significance and enduring lessons of the event known as the Night of Broken Glass.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

The Hate Goes On...As Does Jewish Strength

Jewdicious

Amidst escalating antisemitic violence worldwide, including recent harrowing attacks in Amsterdam reminiscent of historical pogroms, Jewish communities continue to display resilience and strength.

1 Antisemitism Ethics

Amsterdam was vile, but no pogrom – and it’s important to say so

Jewish Chronicle

Marc Cave, director of the National Holocaust Museum, argues against characterizing a recent attack on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam as a 'pogrom'.

History ›

0 History Holocaust

A survivor kept the key from a German synagogue destroyed on Kristallnacht. 86 years later, the relic is returning home.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

In a powerful gesture of remembrance and historical continuity, the key to a synagogue in Bielefeld, Germany, destroyed during Kristallnacht in 1938, has been returned to its original community 86 years later.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Jewish Law

Does an inter-dating rabbi stretch the limits of liberalism?

Jewish Chronicle

"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series about an interdating rabbi, has sparked conversation about the evolving norms within Progressive Judaism concerning interfaith relationships and the expectations placed on rabbis.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

Can People be Parasites?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critically examines the usage of the term 'parasite' to describe the haredi community, noting its historically antisemitic connotations and contemporary implications in Israeli society.