JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Saturday, November 30, 2024

Communities ›

0 Communities History

With a roster of promising athletes, Vienna’s 115-year-old Hakoah Sports Club has found new life

Karen Propp in Forward

Vienna's Hakoah Sports Club, established in 1909, has seen a revival as a beacon of pride and inclusion for the city's Jewish community despite its emblem, the Star of David, stirring mixed emotions due to the fraught political climate.

0 Communities Politics

A new program helps formerly haredi Orthodox New Yorkers find stable housing

Luke Tress in JTA

Footsteps, a nonprofit that supports individuals leaving haredi Orthodox communities in New York, is launching a new initiative to help these individuals secure stable housing.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

The Truth about the ICC Accusations

Emes Ve-Emunah

Amidst international controversy, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued warrants for Israeli leaders, accusing them of genocide amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Politics Ethics

For American Jews like me, supporting Israel now means telling the truth about its government

Rabbi Jill Jacobs in JTA

Rabbi Jill Jacobs argues that supporting Israel now requires American Jews to confront the harsh realities of its current government's actions, which she views as contributing to a cycle of war and settlement agendas in Gaza and the West Bank.

0 Politics Israel

The Most Annoying 'Pro-Israel' People

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman challenges the superficial support often claimed for Israel, criticizing those who align their backing with political convenience rather than genuine commitment.

Culture ›

0 Culture Food

Meet the Great British Bake Off superfan who likes a challenge

Jewish Chronicle

Harry Lampert, a 29-year-old self-taught baker and Great British Bake Off superfan, has spent years replicating the show's technical challenges from home.

0 Culture Jewish Law

How My Southern Interfaith Family Pulled Together the Perfect Bat Mitzvah

Sara Blancke in Kveller

In a touching personal narrative, Sara Blancke shares how her Southern interfaith family crafted a meaningful bat mitzvah for her daughter within a unique setting—a Presbyterian church in South Carolina.

0 Culture Ethics

Why Not Let the Leaning Tower Collapse review: ‘big questions on history and morality’

Jewish Chronicle

Daniel Snowman's new collection of essays, "Why Not Let the Leaning Tower Collapse?", explores the intersections of history, culture, and morality.

0 Culture Communities

As a Jew, I need Israel. This is why.

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

Maia Zelkha shares her personal journey of identity and belonging, emphasizing the crucial role Israel plays in her sense of Jewish collective consciousness.

Sports ›

0 Sports History

Once shuttered by the Nazis, Vienna’s 115-year-old Hakoah Sports Club has found new life with a roster of promising athletes

JTA

The Hakoah Sports Club in Vienna, initially founded in 1909 as a Jewish athletic club, has experienced a remarkable resurgence despite its turbulent history during the Nazi period.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

This New Israeli TV Show Is Coming to Netflix in 2025

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Israeli TV series are making significant waves internationally, with the adaptation and inspiration reaching prominent platforms like Netflix.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Moroccan chicken and apricots

Judi Rose in Jewish Chronicle

This recipe features a classic Moroccan chicken dish enriched with apricots, offering a balance of sweet and savory flavors.