JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, June 1, 2025

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

To Become a Jew

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin reflects on the profound nature of Jewish conversion, emphasizing that the core of becoming a Jew is not strictly about adherence to religious dogma or halacha, but rather a deep commitment to the Jewish people.

Politics ›

0 Politics Culture

If you only cry for Palestinian children, you've been duped.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the manipulation of international sympathy towards Palestinian children, contrasting it with the portrayal of Israeli children in the media.

0 Politics Israel

Israel doesn’t need a better image. It needs to win.

Yonatan Daon in Future of Jewish

Yonatan Daon critiques Israel's focus on Hasbara, or public diplomacy, arguing that Israel's real challenge lies in asserting clear moral and military positions rather than simply working to improve its global image.

0 Politics History

Poland votes for its next president, with Polish-Jewish history on the ballot

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Poland's presidential election pits Rafał Trzaskowski, a liberal-centrist, against Karol Nawrocki, a right-wing historian promoting a nationalist view of Polish history, particularly regarding Poland's role in the Holocaust.

0 Politics Holocaust

Poland votes for its next president, with Polish-Jewish history on the ballot

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Poland's presidential election pits liberal-centrist Rafał Trzaskowski against right-winger Karol Nawrocki, with significant implications for Poland's engagement with the EU, democratic norms, and historical narratives.

Culture ›

0 Culture Jewish Law

Why are Christian influencers promoting Jesus mezuzahs?

Mira Fox in Forward

A new trend among Christian influencers on TikTok involves the use of a product called "Grace Marks," a Christian reinterpretation of the traditional Jewish mezuzah.

0 Culture Politics

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke criticizes Netanyahu, Hamas and pressure on artists to opine on Gaza

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has broken his silence regarding the Israeli-Gaza conflict by expressing his frustrations over the pressure to comment on the situation.

History ›

0 History Politics

The Jewish state exists because it was never allowed to be weak.

Daniel Greenfield in Future of Jewish

Daniel Greenfield's essay delves into the historical resilience and strength of Israel, underscoring the pivotal moments that have shaped the Jewish state's survival.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

From Washington, DC, to Washington State

The Cholent in The Cholent

A recent op-ed addresses the persistent issue of antisemitism rooted in political discourse, highlighted by a tragic event where a young Jewish couple was killed in Washington, D.C. The article argues that acts of violence against Jews often get downplayed or contextualized within current geopolitical tensions, which inadvertently shifts blame onto the victims.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Take it from us, antisemitism envoys for Trump and Biden: The fight against Jew-hatred must not be politicized

JTA

In the aftermath of a tragic antisemitic hate crime near the White House, the authors, who served as antisemitism envoys under both Trump and Biden, emphasize the urgent need for a non-partisan approach to combat Jew-hatred.