JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, February 16, 2025

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Elon Musk is doing everything conspiracy theorists accuse George Soros of

Armin Langer in Forward

Elon Musk and George Soros serve as contrasting figures in political and media narratives, as analyzed by Armin Langer.

0 Politics Culture

How Israelis and Palestinians View Their Own Children

John Matthews in Future of Jewish

The essay by John Matthews explores the contrasting perceptions and treatment of children within Israeli and Palestinian societies amidst ongoing conflict.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

My ancestors left their homelands to escape antisemitism. Will my son have to leave the U.S. because he's trans?

Sheri Allen in Forward

Sheri Allen reflects on her family's history of fleeing antisemitism and parallels it with concerns for her transgender son, Preston, in the current U.S. climate under President Trump's second term.

0 Politics Leadership

From the Eyes of an American Jewish Activist in Jerusalem

Elly Oltersdorf in New Voices

Elly Oltersdorf, an American Jewish activist living in Jerusalem, reflects on her experiences and emotional turmoil amidst the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

History ›

0 History Politics

From the River to the Sea, the Jews reign supreme.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article defends the Jewish claim to Israel, arguing against narratives that label Jews as colonizers.

Israel ›

0 Israel Communities

Out of Sync With Israel, But Never Out of Love

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty

Sruli Fruchter explores the emotional and temporal disconnect between Diaspora Jews and Israel in light of recent conflicts.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Holocaust

I’m an art historian who researches the Holocaust — here’s why I hated ‘The Brutalist’

Laura Morowitz in Forward

Laura Morowitz, an art historian specializing in Nazi-ruled Vienna, shares her disappointment with the film "The Brutalist," directed by Brady Corbet and starring Adrien Brody.

0 Television/Film History

Netflix’s ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ features a Jewish-run ‘cancer clinic.’ What is it?

Andrew Lapin in Forward

The Netflix miniseries "Apple Cider Vinegar" draws inspiration from the controversial life of Max Gerson, a German Jewish refugee whose unorthodox cancer treatment methods have been widely criticized by modern medicine.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Communities

Judaism is not a religion.

Future of Jewish

Ben Freeman's essay challenges the traditional view of Judaism as merely a religion, emphasizing its identity as a nation and indigenous people to the Land of Israel.

Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

Why isn’t Domantas Sabonis playing in the All-Star Game?

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

The article highlights various Jewish sports stories, from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory to Jewish representation in major sports events.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

What will you do if ICE shows up at your synagogue?

Jodi Rudoren in Forward

The article explores the challenges faced by a synagogue and its preschool in responding to President Trump's executive order allowing ICE to conduct enforcement actions at sensitive locations like schools and religious institutions.