JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Wednesday, November 27, 2024

History ›

0 History Culture

The Myth of the Judaic Puritans

Yisroel Benporat in Lehrhaus

Yisroel Benporat critically examines the persistent myth that Puritans in early America embraced aspects of Judaism, debunking claims such as Cotton Mather wearing a skullcap and labeling himself a rabbi.

0 History Antisemitism

How the biggest antisemitic riot in America transformed Jewish history

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

The article examines the 1902 funeral riot of Rabbi Jacob Joseph in New York, regarded as the largest antisemitic riot in American history.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Culture

Schusterman foundation, whose fortune comes from oil, makes first donation to climate group

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

The Schusterman Family Philanthropies, traditionally tied to oil and gas wealth, made their first foray into environmental philanthropy with a $300,000 donation to Adamah, a leading Jewish environmental organization.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

A Sephardic Thanksgiving Dinner

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet

Jamie Betesh Carter reflects on the unique culinary blend of her Sephardic and Ashkenazi heritage, particularly how her family navigated these traditions during Thanksgiving.

0 Food Culture

Butternut Squash, Cabbage, and Mushroom Pastel

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Leah Koenig introduces a new Thanksgiving recipe for a Butternut Squash, Cabbage, and Mushroom Pastel, a savory Sephardi pie that can serve as a vegetarian or vegan centerpiece or side dish.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

Eduardo Halfon in Tablet

In his poignant acceptance speech for the Berman Literature Prize, Jewish Guatemalan writer Eduardo Halfon reflects on the profound impact of tradition and storytelling.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Obama Plays a Dead Man’s Hand in Lebanon, and Wins

Tony Badran in Tablet

Tony Badran critiques President Barack Obama's Middle East policy, focusing on a recent cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by U.S. mediators.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu was right to end the war in Lebanon — now Gaza must follow

Dan Perry in Forward

Columnist Dan Perry argues that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should apply his decisive strategy from Lebanon to the situation in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire with Hezbollah, paving way for end of yearlong conflict in Israel’s north

Ron Kampeas in Forward

The Israeli security cabinet has approved a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah, potentially ending a year-long conflict on Israel's northern border with Lebanon.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire in war with Hezbollah

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Israel's security cabinet has accepted a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah, ending more than a year of conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Abandonment Issues

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is contending with significant legal and political challenges, both domestically and internationally.

0 Politics Israel

Why Is Turkey Harboring Hamas?

Jacob Forman in Moment

Turkey's collaboration with Hamas, despite its NATO membership, raises questions about its relationship with the West and Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The ICC and Their Willing Collaborators

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article critiques the International Criminal Court's (ICC) actions against Israeli leaders, which many countries, including Canada, have supported by respecting ICC warrants.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Adam Schiff, California’s Jewish senator-elect and Trump’s nemesis, says the US is ‘very much weakened as a democracy’

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Adam Schiff, the Jewish senator-elect from California, is preparing for heightened tensions with the potential resurgence of Donald Trump in U.S. politics.

0 Politics Ethics

The Magic Number of Dead Palestinians

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's piece delves into the moral complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, challenging the often simplistic critique that too many Palestinian casualties automatically delegitimize Israel's actions in self-defense.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Israel’s boycott of Haaretz is straight out of the authoritarian playbook

Jodie Ginsberg in Forward

In her article, Jodie Ginsberg discusses the Israeli government's recent decision to sanction Haaretz, an esteemed Israeli newspaper, by terminating government advertising and state employee subscriptions.

0 Politics Communities

Red shift in New York City creates opening for moderate mayoral candidate

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

New York City’s political landscape is undergoing a shift, with the unexpected support for Donald Trump in recent elections prompting a reassessment among Democrats aiming to regain trust with working-class voters of color.

0 Politics Ethics

Ending ‘Race’

Michael Lind in Tablet

Michael Lind critiques the U.S. government's system of racial classifications mandated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and rooted in post-1960s civil rights developments.

0 Politics Culture

The New Yorker’s Cavalcade of Ignorance

Armin Rosen in Tablet

Armin Rosen critiques The New Yorker's recent issue featuring various authors grappling with the state of America post-election, focusing on their collective ignorance and biases towards Trump supporters.

0 Politics Israel

Killing of Israeli rabbi in UAE could strengthen ties between Israel and Arab neighbors, experts say

Ron Kampeas in Forward

The recent murder of Israeli Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the United Arab Emirates highlights the ongoing dangers for Jews internationally, yet experts suggest this may inadvertently strengthen the diplomatic ties formed under the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and the UAE.

0 Politics Leadership

Despair is not a strategy. Here are 4 things those mourning the election results can do right now.

Ruth Messinger in Forward

Ruth Messinger, reflecting on the re-election of Donald Trump, urges action over despair in the face of democratic challenges.

0 Politics Communities

Israeli ties with Arab neighbors could strengthen after killing of Chabad rabbi in UAE, experts say

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could paradoxically strengthen the relationship between Israel and its Arab partners, according to experts.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Culture

This is what our grandparents warned us about.

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish

Hana Raviyt Schank writes a poignant guest essay reflecting on the rise of antisemitism among Western Jews, especially in the aftermath of the October 7 conflict between Israel and Hamas.

0 Antisemitism Politics

After UAE murder, global Jewry must be vigilant

Jewish Chronicle

The murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE by suspected Uzbek nationals highlights a potential escalation in Iranian-backed terror operations targeting Jewish communities globally.

0 Antisemitism Education

The Biden Education Department’s legacy on campus antisemitism

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

As the Biden administration nears its end, it grapples with campus antisemitism, a persistent issue exacerbated by recent global events.

0 Antisemitism Politics

It would be foolish to not listen to an ex-Iranian refugee like me.

Maral Salmassi in Future of Jewish

Maral Salmassi, an ex-Iranian refugee, warns of the historical parallels between the alliances of leftists and Islamists in Iran before the Islamic Revolution and current similar global alignments manifesting under "Free Palestine" movements.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

10 wicked ways to avoid talking about Gaza and Trump this Thanksgiving

Talya Zax in Forward

Talya Zax offers a light-hearted guide to sidestepping heavy political topics like the war in Gaza and American politics during Thanksgiving dinners.

0 Culture Leadership

20 questions for… Chava Lipszyc

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Chava Lipszyc, the Production Manager at Mishpacha magazine, describes her intricate role in producing this prominent Jewish publication.

0 Culture Television/Film

Who are the most (and least) Jewish Peanuts characters?

PJ Grisar in Forward

PJ Grisar humorously ranks the Peanuts characters based on their perceived Jewishness, despite their lack of explicit Jewish identity.

0 Culture Language

The day a Jewish Bronx kid shocked a Vermont salesperson

Avram Patt in Forward

Avram Patt recounts a memorable experience from the mid-1970s in Vermont, where his knowledge of Yiddish surprised a thrift shop saleswoman.

0 Culture Politics

Tablets Shattered (And Restored?): Jewish Identity Here and Now

Steven Gotlib in Lehrhaus

Steven Gotlib reviews Joshua Leifer's book "Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life," focusing on the evolution and decline of the once-core pillars of American Jewish identity: Americanism, Zionism, and Liberalism.

0 Culture Education

I Can’t Replicate the Yiddish-Infused Stories of My Childhood, But I Can Try

Brittany Sirlin in Kveller

Brittany Sirlin reflects on the challenge of preserving the Yiddish-infused stories of her childhood for the next generation.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

I’m an NYC schools consultant. Here’s what I tell parents worried about antisemitism.

Alina Adams in JTA

Alina Adams, an NYC schools consultant and Jewish community member, addresses the growing concern among Jewish parents about antisemitism in schools, especially following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

0 Education Ethics

What Made You Say That?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Exploring the intersection of curiosity and judgment, the article suggests that fostering curiosity may be the key to understanding and responding empathetically to unusual behavior.

0 Education Communities

In a post Oct. 7 world, what are Jewish high school seniors looking for in a college?

Eli Berk in JTA

With increasing concerns surrounding the safety and acceptance of Jewish students on college campuses in the wake of the events of October 7, 2023, Jewish high school seniors in the US are navigating their college choices with heightened scrutiny.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Holidays

How Judaism makes every day Thanksgiving Day

Kohenet Rabbi Sarah Bracha Gershuny in JTA

Kohenet Rabbi Sarah Bracha Gershuny discusses the integral role of gratitude in Jewish life, likening it to the spirit of Thanksgiving.

0 Ethics Communities

“How Do I Live with Crushing Guilt?”

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In this insightful piece from Mishpacha Magazine, a woman grapples with guilt over her challenging marriage and its impact on her children.

0 Ethics Culture

My pre-Thanksgiving challenge: hugging a turkey

Rob Eshman in Forward

Rob Eshman highlights the transformative experience of physically connecting with animals usually seen only as food, particularly through his encounter with Justice, a turkey at the Gentle Barn animal sanctuary.

Torah ›

0 Torah Communities

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Yarchei Kallah, an ancient tradition from Talmudic times where alumni return to yeshivas for intensive Torah study, has been revived in modern times for spiritual rejuvenation.

Communities ›

0 Communities Art

Guest Contributor in Lilith

Guest contributor Meichen Waxer explores her ancestral connection to the Jewish community of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, through a unique art installation at the FENTSTER gallery in Toronto.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Centering collaboration in building Jewish community

eJewishPhilanthropy

In Portland, Oregon, the creation of the Eastside Jewish Commons (EJC) marks a significant shift in how Jewish communities adapt to 21st-century challenges.

0 Communities Jewish Law

‘Lost a brother’: Chabad community vows to press on with outreach after emissary’s killing

Luke Tress in JTA

The Chabad-Lubavitch community is mourning the loss of emissary Zvi Kogan, murdered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, but remains determined to continue its global outreach work.

0 Communities Politics

Jared Kushner donates $1 million to Chabad of United Arab Emirates after rabbi murdered

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Jared Kushner announced a $1 million donation to the Chabad of the UAE after the tragic murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary in Abu Dhabi.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Can a Jew Direct a Christmas Movie?

Jewdicious

Ross Marks, a Jewish filmmaker, shares his journey of directing his first Christmas movie "Santa's Cousin," which intertwines his Jewish identity with universal themes of love and family.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Promising 'no stupid Hanukkah songs,' The Leevees strive for a 'two-sauce solution'

Jim Sullivan in Forward

The LeeVees, a band formed by Adam Gardner of Guster and Dave Schneider of the Zambonis, offers an alternative to typical holiday music with their Hanukkah-themed album "Hanukkah Rocks."

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Education

Sussex University awarded five-year grant to study impact of AI on Holocaust distortion and denial

Jewish Chronicle

Sussex University has received a significant five-year grant, funded by the Alfred Landecker Foundation, to establish the Landecker Digital Memory Lab.

Art ›

0 Art Culture

Visual Moment | New Angles on a Sacred Land

Diane M. Bolz in Moment

Noted American photographer Ralph Gibson embarked on a transformative journey through Israel in 2019, capturing the country's essence through his unique artistic lens.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Culture

Ask the Rabbis | Is Cremation Still Off Limits For Jews?

Moment in Moment

Cremation has traditionally been considered off-limits in Jewish practice due to religious, cultural, and historical factors.