JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, December 2, 2024

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

The Political Spectrum regarding Israel

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin explores the diverse spectrum of opinions regarding Israel and the Palestinians, categorizing them into seven distinct ideological positions ranging from the far-right to the progressive left.

0 Politics Antisemitism

How Deborah Lipstadt used diplomacy to fight antisemitism

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Deborah Lipstadt, renowned Holocaust historian and U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, has made significant strides in her diplomatic role since her 2021 nomination.

0 Politics Israel

Trump names two of his in-laws, one Jewish and one Arab, to key diplomatic roles

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

In an unconventional diplomatic move, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed two of his in-laws, Charles Kushner and Massad Boulos, to prominent roles.

0 Politics Israel

Draining the Swamp

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article by Kash Patel highlights a view on the media's portrayal of Donald Trump's administrative appointments, particularly in relation to U.S.-Israel relations.

0 Politics Israel

Families of American hostages in Gaza courting Trump to secure a deal before inauguration

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Families of American hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are appealing to President-elect Donald Trump to broker a deal to free their loved ones before he takes office.

0 Politics Israel

The Unexpected Benefit of Post-Zionism

Ehud Neor in Future of Jewish

Ehud Neor critiques the impact of post-Zionist ideology on Israeli military and political failures, particularly during the October 7th security breach, where a lack of preparedness led to substantial civilian casualties.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

A Temple in Our Days: A Long-Overdue Conversation

Meir Kraus in Lehrhaus

The article by Meir Kraus explores the increasing movement within Israeli religious society advocating for the rebuilding of the Temple on Temple Mount.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

As the next mayor of Las Vegas, Shelley Berkley marks her ‘last hurrah’ in public office

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Shelley Berkley, a former congresswoman and notable advocate for Israel, returns to public office as the new mayor of Las Vegas after more than a decade.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

The Same Old Lies About Jews

Dr. Rae in Future of Jewish

Dr. Rae discusses the persistent and harmful comparison between the actions of Israel and the horrors of the Holocaust, criticizing this view as ignorant and offensive.

Culture ›

0 Culture Music

‘Why is this panto different from all other pantos?’

Jewish Chronicle

JW3 in London presents "Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah," a unique take on the British pantomime tradition with a distinctly Jewish twist.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Culture

Should Jews use artificial intelligence to bring back the dead?

David Zvi Kalman in Forward

David Zvi Kalman explores the ethical and religious considerations of using artificial intelligence to create simulations of deceased loved ones.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

Three new books capture an era when Jews were (literally) on the same page

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

In examining the post-WWII Jewish literary culture, the article discusses three recent scholarly works by Rachel Gordan, Miriam Eve Mora, and Ronnie Grinberg.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Why We Do Jewish Philosophy

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty

Rabbi Steven Gotlib closes 18Forty's "Faith in Reason" series with a reflection on Jewish philosophy as a means to systematically approach theology from a personal and communal perspective.