JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, August 4, 2025

Communities ›

0 Communities Philosophy

There’s no real competition in philanthropy, only collective impact

eJewishPhilanthropy

Following the traumatic events of October 7, 2023, numerous organizations mobilized to aid Israel, highlighting the power of collective impact in philanthropy.

Education ›

0 Education Jewish Law

A Different Kind of Ga’on, A Different Kind of Sod

Avi Schwartz in Lehrhaus

The article is a tribute to Rabbi Dr. Neil Danzig, a revered Talmudic scholar at the Jewish Theological Seminary, following his passing.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Epsteingate Is Russiagate 2.0

Lee Smith in Tablet

Lee Smith's article discusses the emergence of "Epsteingate" as a retaliatory narrative against the Trump administration, mirroring the tactics of "Russiagate."

0 Politics Antisemitism

About 60% of Jews think they will be less safe under Mamdani and prefer other candidates, poll finds

Shira Li Bartov in Forward

A poll conducted by New York Solidarity Network reveals that while Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani leads among Jewish voters with 37%, nearly 60% of Jewish respondents express concerns about their safety should Mamdani become mayor.

0 Politics History

Hamas just reminded us why Jews fight.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish

Adam Hummel's essay reflects on the recent release of images by Hamas showing emaciated Israeli hostages, drawing parallels to the themes of suffering and unity found in Tisha B’Av.

History ›

0 History Philosophy

This Jewish history will change how you see our future.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman explores an alternate history where the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem were never destroyed, suggesting how this might have significantly impacted Jewish life and global civilization.