JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, April 13, 2025

Culture ›

0 Culture History

The Passover story isn't true. It's something better.

Binyamin Zev Wolf in Future of Jewish

Binyamin Zev Wolf explores the enduring power and significance of the Passover story, regardless of its questioned historical accuracy.

0 Culture Jewish Law

The Most Underrated Jewish and Israeli Sayings

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman explores seven underrated Jewish and Israeli sayings that capture the essence of Jewish resilience, humor, and grit.

Politics ›

0 Politics Jewish Law

Jews thought Trump wanted to fight antisemitism. Why did he cut all of their grants?

Mira Fox in Forward

The article explores the impact of the Trump administration's decision to cut grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), which affected numerous Jewish cultural projects, including those related to Yiddish and other Jewish cultural studies.

0 Politics History

Trump's followers see a savior, but Jewish historians know a false messiah when they see one

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Robert Zaretsky draws a parallel between the perceived messianic enthusiasm surrounding Donald Trump and the historical episode of Sabbatai Zevi, the 17th-century failed Jewish messiah.

0 Politics Holidays

Passover teaches us why Jews should stand with Mahmoud Khalil

Emily Tamkin in Forward

Emily Tamkin draws a parallel between the Passover narrative of liberation from tyranny and the contemporary legal struggles faced by Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, whom the U.S. government is attempting to deport.

Communities ›

0 Communities History

An Open Letter to My Jewish Child

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish

In an open letter to his son Zev, Adam Hummel reflects on the unique blessings and responsibilities of living a Jewish life rooted in community, tradition, and shared history.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Trump administration can deport Mahmoud Khalil for undermining U.S. foreign policy on antisemitism, judge rules

Grace Gilson in Forward

A federal immigration judge has ruled that Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested at Columbia University by ICE, can be deported for activities perceived as undermining U.S. policy to combat antisemitism.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

This Passover, let's retire the word 'Zionist' once and for all

Jonah Platt in Forward

Jonah Platt argues for retiring the term "Zionist," suggesting it has become a liability in the discourse surrounding Israel.