JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Thursday, December 26, 2024

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Philosophy

Mikeitz and the Miracles of Hanukkah: A Study of Metaphors and Interpretations

David H. Schwartz in Lehrhaus

David H. Schwartz explores the metaphorical parallels between the stories of Joseph and Hanukkah, prompting a deeper understanding of Hanukkah's core theological themes.

0 Holidays History

6 Things About Hanukkah You Need to Know

Forest Rain in Future of Jewish

Forest Rain's essay addresses common misconceptions about Hanukkah, emphasizing its unique cultural and historical significance separate from Christmas.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

In the Houthis, Israel faces evolving threat far beyond its borders

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials are grappling with a burgeoning threat from the Houthi rebels in Yemen, who have recently targeted Israel with ballistic missiles and drones.

0 Politics History

The 6 Day War and the Pager Plot

Emes Ve-Emunah

Reflecting on a recent '60 Minutes' segment that echoed the transformative events of the 1967 Six-Day War, the article revisits how that military victory shifted global perceptions of Israel from being the underdog to a formidable military power.

0 Politics Culture

The 3 Most-Read Columns In 2024

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

In this reflection on the year 2024, Gary Rosenblatt highlights his three most-read and favorite columns, focusing on critical issues in the Jewish world.

0 Politics Science

RFK Jr. wants fluoride out of drinking water. Israel has a decade of lessons to offer.

Deborah Danan in Forward

The debate over water fluoridation in the U.S. has been reignited by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposal to remove fluoride, similar to Israel's decision a decade ago.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Music

The crucial Bob Dylan question that 'A Complete Unknown' fails to answer

Seth Rogovoy in Forward

The article by Seth Rogovoy critiques the biopic "A Complete Unknown," which focuses on four pivotal years in Bob Dylan's early career.

Culture ›

0 Culture Communities

My Brother, Father Christmas

Evie Klein in New Voices

Jewish identity, family traditions, and societal roles come into humorous play as Evie Klein narrates her family's unique holiday experience with her brother Joey, who performs as a Santa Claus despite their Jewish background.

0 Culture Communities

10 things Jewish New York lost in 2024

Joseph Strauss in JTA

In 2024, Jewish New York witnessed a series of significant cultural losses that reflect the community's evolving landscape.

0 Culture Holidays

How Jews Celebrate Christmas

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

During Christmas, Jewish communities have developed unique traditions often centered on humor and resilience.

0 Culture History

Straightening Out the Menorah

Reviel Netz in Jewish Review of Books

The article explores the evolution and symbolism of the Chabad menorah design, tracing its roots to the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson's interpretation of Maimonides' twelfth-century diagram of the menorah.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Communities

My favorite Jewish Christmas tradition: do a mitzvah for children in need

Tamar Manasseh in Forward

Tamar Manasseh shares her unique tradition of leading a toy delivery caravan on Christmas to needy children in Chicago, bridging her Jewish faith with a mission of community care inspired by her family's legacy.

Education ›

0 Education Culture

25 Jewish Things You Should Be Learning

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

The Future of Jewish presents a comprehensive list of 25 key topics spanning Jewish literature, philosophy, history, and more, essential for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Jewish culture and heritage.