JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Man charged with hate crime in Boulder firebombing wanted to ‘kill all Zionist people,’ FBI says

JTA Staff in JTA

Mohamed Sabry Soliman has been charged with attempted murder and a hate crime for allegedly firebombing a pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, injuring 12 people.

0 Antisemitism Politics

I'm Headed To Boulder

Jewdicious

Michael Golden reflects on his decision to attend a rally in Boulder, Colorado, in response to a violent antisemitic attack at a previous rally connected to the Run For Their Lives movement.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Jews must ask themselves why this keeps happening.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

In the aftermath of an attack on Jewish elders in Boulder, Colorado, Joshua Hoffman challenges the assumption that assimilation equates to safety for Diaspora Jews.

0 Antisemitism Communities

What we know about the burn attack on a Jewish event in Boulder

Ron Kampeas in Forward

In Boulder, Colorado, a recent violent attack targeted participants of "Run for Their Lives," a vigil for Israeli hostages.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The two things I fear most after the horrifying attack on Jews in Boulder

Emily Tamkin in Forward

Following a disturbing attack in Boulder where eight people, including a Holocaust survivor, were targeted with Molotov cocktails at a rally advocating for the release of Israeli hostages, Emily Tamkin voices two major fears.

0 Antisemitism Politics

‘Free Palestine’ Terrorism. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press

The article discusses a spate of violent antisemitic incidents in the U.S., beginning with a Molotov cocktail attack on Jewish marchers in Boulder, Colorado, protesting the prolonged detention of hostages by Hamas.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Several hospitalized with burns after man attacks pro-Israel gathering in Colorado

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Several people were hospitalized with burns following a violent attack at a pro-Israel gathering in Boulder, Colorado, which is being investigated as a terror incident by the FBI.

0 Antisemitism Politics

6 people injured in Boulder, Colorado, attack on demonstration for Israeli hostages

Philissa Cramer in JTA

A firebombing attack injured six senior citizens during a demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, organized to highlight the issue of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

‘Chilling and frightening’: Run for Their Lives organizers react to Boulder attack

Hannah Feuer in Forward

The article details the impact of the Boulder, Colorado, attack on the Run for Their Lives movement, which raises awareness for Hamas-held hostages in Gaza.

0 Communities Antisemitism

I picked a college close to home to feel safe. Here’s why I’m transferring to Israel.

Maddie Teitelman in JTA

Maddie Teitelman, a participant in JTA's Teen Journalism Fellowship, shares her experience at Western Washington University (WWU), revealing the antisemitism she faced despite initially choosing a college close to home for safety post-October 7 attacks.

Culture ›

0 Culture Television/Film

Is ‘Jew/Not a Jew’ Anyone’s Game?

Frederic J. Frommer in Moment

The playful yet controversial "Jew, Not a Jew" sketch from Saturday Night Live, created by Al Franken in 1988, remains a fixture in the conversation about Jewish identity in popular culture.

0 Culture Holidays

The Slow Death of Jewish Self-Respect

Forest Rain in Future of Jewish

Forest Rain critiques the lack of attention given to Shavuot, a pivotal Jewish holiday commemorating the receiving of the Torah, highlighting it as a reflection of a broader disconnection from Jewish identity.

Torah ›

0 Torah Jewish Law

5 Facts About the Torah They Didn't Teach You in Hebrew School

Future of Jewish

The article uncovers five lesser-known insights about the Torah, emphasizing its role as a living guide rather than merely a historical document.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

The Gaza Debate is Over

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart explores the evolving perspectives on Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting a shift in mainstream Western discourse where initial support has significantly diminished.