JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, January 6, 2025

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Jeremy Salamon’s Hungarian Mashups

Adeena Sussman in Hadassah

Jeremy Salamon, a chef influenced by his Jewish grandmothers, combines his heritage with his culinary passions in his cookbook "Second Generation: Hungarian and Jewish Classics Reimagined for the Modern Table."

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Officer, lawmaker, now author: MK Tur-Paz publishes his war diary

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

MK Moshe Kinley Tur-Paz, known for his liberal Religious Zionist background and residence in Kfar Etzion, chronicles his dual role as a lawmaker and IDF officer during the 2023 war with Hamas in his Hebrew book, "An MK on the Night Shift: A War Diary."

0 Politics Israel

Trump names former foe to Middle East team

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

In a surprising move, President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Morgan Ortagus as a deputy to his special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.

0 Politics Israel

Trump names a former critic as Middle East aide — but says, ‘These things usually don’t work out’

Lauren Markoe in JTA

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Morgan Ortagus as his deputy envoy for Middle East peace, despite expressing reservations due to her past criticisms of him.

0 Politics Israel

In exit interview, Secretary of State Blinken reflects on U.S.-Israel tensions and the struggle for a ceasefire in Gaza

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in an exit interview with The New York Times, addressed the tensions between the U.S. and Israel over the conflict in Gaza and outlined the challenges in securing a ceasefire and hostage release agreement with Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

Inside the Media's Secret Playbook to Undermine Israel

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Nachum Kaplan's essay critiques mainstream media's linguistic strategies that allegedly mask anti-Israel bias, particularly in coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

The Antisemitic Virus Infecting America's Education System

Toni Airaksinen in Future of Jewish

Antisemitism has evolved from a fringe sentiment to a pervasive issue within America's education system, manifesting in both institutional policies and individual behaviors.

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

My grandmother fled Hitler in 1938. She'd be skeptical of panic over antisemitism today

Philip Joseph in Forward

Philip Joseph reflects on his grandmother's stoic pragmatism as she fled Luxembourg in 1938 before the full horrors of the Holocaust unfolded, emphasizing careful evaluation of evidence over reactionary fear.

Literature ›

0 Literature History

3 Books I Highly Recommend

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

Gary Rosenblatt presents three compelling book recommendations, each exploring different facets of Jewish life and thought.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Jewish Law

What’s the best thing to say to a mourner? A rabbi responds

Rabbi Daniel Cohen in Forward

Rabbi Daniel Cohen shares insights on how to offer genuine comfort during a shiva visit, emphasizing the importance of listening and being present for the mourner.

0 Ethics Communities

My Homeless Friends

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Rabbi Hillel Goldberg's monthly column humanizes and explores brief but meaningful interactions with homeless individuals in Denver.

Culture ›

0 Culture Education

When Prominent Jews Embrace Christianity

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article discusses the significant cultural and religious impact when prominent Jewish figures like Bob Dylan and David Brooks embrace Christianity.

History ›

0 History Antisemitism

The Lower East Side anti-Jewish riot that changed the way Jews do politics

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

The article explores the relatively unknown anti-Jewish riot on New York City's Lower East Side in 1902, during Rabbi Jacob Joseph's funeral, which became a turning point in Jewish political activism in America.