JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, November 17, 2024

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Education

Trump wants prayer in schools. The Bible tells us how dangerous that is

Robert Alter in Forward

Robert Alter examines the implications of President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to reinstate prayer in public schools, highlighting the dangers it poses to the principle of separation of church and state.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Politics

The Insanity of Western Women Defending Their Oppressors

Karen Hunt aka KH Mezek in Future of Jewish

Karen Hunt critiques Western women's support of Islamic regimes, arguing that in doing so, they inadvertently back systems that oppress women, such as through the enforcement of the hijab.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

What the Jews Keep Getting Wrong About Politics

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman critiques the entrenched political alignments of American Jews, arguing that reliance on the Democratic Party overlooks rising antisemitism within liberal circles, particularly following recent events.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Will Trump's efforts to fight antisemitism help degrade democracy?

Emily Tamkin in Forward

Emily Tamkin critiques Donald Trump's recent pledges to combat antisemitism, suggesting that his strategies may undermine democratic institutions such as free speech and academic freedom.

0 Politics Israel

Stories the Media Purposely Ignore About Israel

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Nachum Kaplan critiques mainstream media's biased coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, arguing that significant events and perspectives are being ignored.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish Democrat, launches bid for New Jersey governor

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a centrist Jewish Democrat representing New Jersey's 5th Congressional District, has officially announced his candidacy for the state's governorship in the upcoming election.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

A Jewish snowman movie would have made a lot more sense than Netflix's 'Hot Frosty'

Mira Fox in Forward

Mira Fox critiques the Netflix film "Hot Frosty," a Hallmark-style Christmas movie featuring a magically animated snowman, Jack, who is more reminiscent of a golem than a traditional Frosty.

Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

Is Jake Paul Jewish? The boxer fighting Mike Tyson live on Netflix has Jewish ancestry.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Jake Paul, a multi-talented YouTube star and professional boxer, identifies with a rich tapestry of ethnic backgrounds, including Jewish ancestry.