JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, May 25, 2025

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

What Hitler saw in Évian, Hamas sees in Paris.

Bob Goldberg in Future of Jewish

Bob Goldberg's essay draws a parallel between historical global indifference to the plight of Jews during WWII and modern diplomatic efforts to undermine Israel's sovereignty.

0 Politics Philosophy

This Jewish mathematician understood why Trump is a terrible poker player

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

The article discusses the impact of Jewish mathematician John von Neumann's work, particularly his 1944 co-authored book "Theory of Games and Economic Behavior," on modern strategic thinking.

0 Politics Communities

After the DC shooting it's clear: The pro-Palestine movement must be purged of violent extremism

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib in Forward

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian American and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, calls for the pro-Palestinian movement to purge itself of violent extremism following a tragic incident in Washington, D.C. He argues that extremist rhetoric and actions threaten to undermine the legitimate aspirations of Palestinians for freedom and dignity.

0 Politics Israel

Guy Christensen, pro-Palestinian TikToker with 3.4M followers, endorses murder of Israeli embassy employees

Ben Sales in JTA

Guy Christensen, a TikTok influencer known for his pro-Palestinian activism, publicly supported the murder of two Israeli embassy employees, reversing his earlier condemnation.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Chicago anti-Zionist rabbi calls DC shooting ‘heinous and unjustified act’ of ‘political violence’

Grace Gilson in JTA

Rabbi Brant Rosen, who leads the anti-Zionist Tzedek Chicago congregation, has condemned the recent shooting in Washington, D.C., where two Israeli embassy employees were killed.

History ›

0 History Art

The Jewish artist who almost died exploring the Wild West

Gordon Haber in Forward

Solomon Nunes Carvalho, a Sephardic Jewish artist, embarked on a perilous journey in 1853 at the invitation of John C. Fremont to document the American West.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Ethics

The Jews have a woefully weak position on antisemitism.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman critiques the Jewish community's response to antisemitism, arguing it is too focused on dialogue and understanding rather than assertive self-defense.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

If you think Israel is the problem, you don’t understand Israelis.

Kelli in Future of Jewish

The article explores the resilience and strength of Israeli society amidst ongoing conflict and existential threats.