JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, April 6, 2025

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Jewish Law

This is my last column as editor of the Forward

Jodi Rudoren in Forward

Jodi Rudoren, outgoing Editor-in-Chief of the Forward, reflects on her tenure at the publication, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and learning from diverse perspectives in journalism, as echoed by Ben Zoma's wisdom from Pirkei Avot.

Communities ›

0 Communities Ethics

Many Jews in America are losing the plot.

Ben Lerner in Future of Jewish

In a heartfelt narrative, Brooklyn-based musician Ben Lerner reflects on a performance he gave for Israeli boys who lost their fathers in the Gaza conflict.

History ›

0 History Culture

Jews Are Here, Because We Fought. Always.

Jewdicious

Joanna Landau and Michael Golden's piece examines the historic resilience and courage of the Jewish people, linking the evocative story of Nachshon ben Aminadav from the Exodus with Operation Nachshon during Israel's War of Independence.

Literature ›

0 Literature History

Unwieldy, unnerving, and a masterpiece — the last great Yiddish novel has arrived

Eugene Stein in Forward

Chaim Grade's long-awaited novel, "Sons and Daughters," is now available in translation by Rose Waldman after decades of anticipation.

Politics ›

0 Politics History

You’ve been lied to about the West Bank. Here’s the truth.

Dena Tauber in Future of Jewish

Dena Tauber argues that critiques of Israeli settlements in the West Bank often misrepresent their history and legality.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I co-wrote Biden's antisemitism strategy. Trump is making the threat worse

Alexander Pascal in Forward

Alexander Pascal critiques former President Donald Trump's approach to combating antisemitism, suggesting it exacerbates the problem rather than resolves it.

0 Politics Antisemitism

October 8 is a Masterclass in American Jewish Narcissism.

Mira Simone Kux in New Voices

"October 8: The Fight for the Soul of America" has sparked significant attention within American Jewish communities following its theatrical release.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Left's Jewish Cover Story

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman critiques the left-wing political spectrum's inconsistency in supporting Jewish communities and issues.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Texas bakery reportedly becomes first bagel shop to be named James Beard Award finalist

Grace Gilson in Forward

Starship Bagel in Texas has become a finalist for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards under the Outstanding Bakery category, marking a notable achievement as it is reportedly the first bagel shop to be shortlisted for this prestigious culinary prize.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

From ‘October 8’ to ‘The Encampments,’ these new documentaries illuminate the post-Oct. 7 American experience

Grace Gilson in Forward

A series of new documentaries explore the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, from various perspectives, focusing particularly on its impact in the United States.