JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

Can we plan for an American Jewish future?

eJewishPhilanthropy

In an exploration of the American Jewish community's future, Jewish leaders and thinkers conducted "war games" to envision possible scenarios for the next 25 years.

0 Communities Food

Harlem's queen of Ethiopian Jewish cuisine knows that the histories of Jews and Africans are inseparable

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward

Beejhy Barhany, the owner of Tsion Cafe in Harlem, is intertwining the histories of African and Jewish cultures through Ethiopian Jewish cuisine.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

Jewish funders must refocus on Ukraine before it’s too late

eJewishPhilanthropy

Karyn Grossman Gershon, CEO of Project Kesher, emphasizes the urgency for Jewish philanthropists to recommit support to Ukraine amidst its ongoing war with Russia.

0 Politics Israel

25 countries call for ‘immediate’ end to Gaza war, citing mounting death toll at aid distribution sites

Grace Gilson in JTA

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified as recent events have led to the highest recorded death toll among aid-seekers.

0 Politics Israel

The biggest threat to Israel is Jewish defeatism.

Forest Rain in Future of Jewish

Forest Rain, an Israeli branding expert, argues that Jewish defeatism poses a significant threat to Israel, potentially more damaging than external anti-Israel sentiments.

0 Politics Education

Judge in Trump-Harvard case questions tie between antisemitism allegations and federal funding cuts

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

A federal court case in Boston is evaluating the Trump administration's decision to freeze over $2 billion in federal research funding to Harvard University, based on allegations that the institution inadequately addressed antisemitism on its campus.

0 Politics Israel

AOC faces backlash, vandalism after voting against cutting US aid from Israel’s Iron Dome

Grace Gilson in JTA

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced criticism from her political base following her vote against a proposed amendment that aimed to cut $500 million in funding to Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system.

0 Politics Ethics

Why a Gaza doctor's striking video about starving babies has gone viral

Mira Fox in Forward

A poignant video featuring Dr. Ali Alhaj Salem, a NICU specialist in Gaza, has gained widespread attention due to its stark depiction of infants suffering in a neonatal intensive care unit amidst an ongoing humanitarian crisis.

0 Politics Education

NEA board rejects members’ proposal to sever ties with ADL

Grace Gilson in JTA

The National Education Association (NEA), the leading teachers union in the U.S., has opted against a proposal by its delegates to sever ties with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

0 Politics Israel

More deaths than Kishinev, Sharpeville or Bloody Sunday. Every Day.

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart discusses the ongoing violence in Gaza, highlighting the staggering number of Palestinian casualties and comparing it to historical massacres like Sharpeville and Bloody Sunday.

0 Politics Israel

Don't disgrace Israel with politics.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman argues that Israel's identity should not be reduced to the political drama that often dominates discussions about the country.

0 Politics Holocaust

It is not genocide: A response to Omer Bartov

eJewishPhilanthropy

In their article, Michael Berenbaum and Menachem Z. Rosensaft challenge historian Omer Bartov's assertions that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Cuomo says key factor in his primary loss was Mamdani’s support from young, Jewish, and pro-Palestinian voters

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Andrew Cuomo has attributed his loss in the New York City mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani's support from young Jewish and pro-Palestinian voters.

Culture ›

0 Culture Gender/Identity

When Did Men Become Drama Queens?

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet

Liel Leibovitz critiques the transformation of modern masculinity in public discourse, where men, historically valuing rationality and stoicism, now engage in theatrical emotional displays online.

0 Culture Science

Inside Out: Glowing and Healthy

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article offers an in-depth night-time skincare routine tailored for individuals with oily, acne-prone skin, emphasizing the importance of thorough but gentle cleansing.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Liev Schreiber and Carol Kane Play Orthodox Jews in Upcoming Darren Aronofsky Film

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Director Darren Aronofsky returns to his roots in Jewish-themed storytelling with his latest film "Caught Stealing," premiering on August 29.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist and ‘father figure’ to Barbra Streisand, dies at 99

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Alan Bergman, the Oscar-winning lyricist known for his collaborations with Barbra Streisand, has passed away at the age of 99.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Jewish Law

Tishah B’Av: Endless Sorrow, Eternal Hope

Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik in Jewish Action

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's insightful examination of Tisha B'Av uncovers its dual nature as both a day of mourning and one of hope.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Antisemitism Unbound

Emes Ve-Emunah

Antisemitism has surged globally, with the Israel-Gaza conflict being a significant catalyst for this increase.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Fake empathy is fueling antisemitism.

Future of Jewish

Dr. Kira Stein introduces the concept of "empathicide," where empathy is manipulated to exclude or dehumanize, particularly in the context of anti-Zionism and antisemitism.

Science ›

0 Science Gender/Identity

How a trailblazing Jewish scientist is still revolutionizing the world of astronomy

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

American Jewish astronomer Vera Rubin, honored by the Chilean observatory bearing her name, revolutionized our understanding of the universe with her groundbreaking study of galactic motion.

Art ›

0 Art History

Meet the Jewish architects who designed NYC’s iconic art deco buildings

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

New York City's iconic art deco skyline owes much to the influence of Jewish architects who contributed to this distinctive style during its peak in the 1920s and 1930s.

Education ›

0 Education Communities

How a network of sci-tech schools in Israel offers a model for Haredi integration

eJewishPhilanthropy

The Israel Sci-Tech School Network (ISTS) is pioneering a successful model for integrating Haredi individuals into the Israeli army and workforce without sacrificing their religious traditions.