JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, December 9, 2024

Politics ›

0 Politics Ethics

The EU Is Beset by Pesky Notions of Free Speech

Paul du Quenoy in Tablet

A recent crackdown on free speech in Germany highlights the tension between free speech and state control within the European administrative landscape.

0 Politics Israel

Israel accidentally helped spark regime change in Syria — what's next?

Dan Perry in Forward

The sudden fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, following a rebel offensive, has inadvertently been influenced by Israel's recent military actions against Iran's regional proxies like Hezbollah.

0 Politics Israel

Amnesty International's genocide report is profoundly flawed — and everyone who cares about Israel should read it

Nadav Ziv in Forward

Amnesty International's recent report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza faces significant criticism for alleged bias and flawed methodology, despite urging for the war to end.

0 Politics Israel

What the fall of Bashar Assad in Syria means for Israel

Ben Sales in JTA

In the aftermath of Bashar Assad's fall in Syria, Israel is navigating a complex regional landscape marked by both opportunities and threats.

0 Politics Culture

An Unveiling: A Review of “In My Jewish State” by Elana Sztokman

guestpost in Jewschool

Elana Sztokman's book "In My Jewish State" offers an introspective critique of long-standing narratives concerning Israel and Jewish identity, drawing from her experiences as a feminist and anthropologist.

0 Politics Israel

Israel, the War, and the Fall of Syria

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article discusses the fall of Syria to the Islamist Nusra Front, highlighting the complex regional implications, particularly for Israel.

0 Politics Israel

End of Assad regime marks ‘fall of the Iranian axis,’ experts say

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad marks a significant shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics, with experts claiming it to be a blow to Iran's axis of resistance, which includes Hamas and Hezbollah.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Culture

The Jewish Secret to Balancing Tradition and Universalism

Nir Menussi in Future of Jewish

Judaism balances the tension between maintaining distinct cultural identity and embracing universal human values, a topic explored through the lens of Chassidic teachings as discussed by Nir Menussi.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Art

The Quest for an Objective Halakhic Standard by which to Judge Artistic Expression: A Case Study from the Eighteenth-Century Synagogue Menorah

Yosie Levine in Lehrhaus

The article explores the halakhic challenges and rabbinic debates surrounding the construction of artistic seven-branched menorahs in the eighteenth century.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Autonomy Comes Apart, the Mesorah Cannot Hold:Rav Soloveitchik’s Afterlife in the 21st Century

Levi Morrow in Lehrhaus

Levi Morrow explores the enduring influence of Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik on 21st-century Jewish thought through a review of recent publications, including a new edition of Soloveitchik's "Halakhic Man" translated by Lawrence Kaplan.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

What the co-chair of Columbia University’s antisemitism task force says people get wrong about the campus protests

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Following the October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, Columbia University has seen rising tensions and protests related to Israel and antisemitism, prompting the formation of a Task Force on Antisemitism co-chaired by Nicholas Lemann.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

How the pig became a bête noire

Jewish Chronicle

The pig has long held a complex and significant place in Jewish culture and identity, explored in Jordan D. Rosenblum's new history.

0 Culture Literature

Jewish Book Festival Counters Efforts To ‘Cancel’ Jewish Writers

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

The New York Jewish Book Festival, held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, creates a cultural space that counters the trend of canceling Jewish writers and artists by celebrating Jewish identity and stories.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Culture

Antisemitism's Severe Psychological Toll

Benjamin Kerstein in Future of Jewish

Benjamin Kerstein's essay explores the severe psychological impact of rising antisemitism on Jews worldwide.