JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, August 10, 2025

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel is the world's favorite double standard.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Nachum Kaplan's essay critiques the prevalent double standards Israel faces on the global stage, likening this treatment to modern antisemitism's "three Ds": double standards, delegitimization, and dehumanization.

0 Politics Communities

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

In "The Eighth War," Natan Slifkin describes a new internal conflict in Israel, framed as a 'war' declared by the charedi community against the state.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Jewish sources say a lot about conquering Gaza City.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman explores the complex historical and halachic dimensions surrounding Israel's military decisions regarding Gaza City.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Argentine lawmaker indicted over anti-Israel social media posts, in a first

Juan Melamed in JTA

Vanina Biasi, an Argentine lawmaker from the left-wing Workers Party, has become the first legislator in Argentina to be indicted for antisemitism over social media posts comparing Israel to the Nazi regime and labeling it a genocide state.

Culture ›

0 Culture Communities

"Hello, Muddah, Hello Faddah..."

Jewdicious

Reflecting on the iconic 1963 song "Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah" by Alan Sherman, this piece captures the Jewish cultural undertones of the era and connects them with personal experiences of sending children to Jewish sleepaway camp.

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

On a tour of Hasidic Brooklyn, this rabbi doesn't have all the answers — but he knows who does

Clara Shapiro in Forward

In this captivating narrative, Clara Shapiro recounts her immersive experience on a guided tour of Hasidic Crown Heights in Brooklyn, led by Rabbi Mayer Friedman.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Politics

Which school of philosophy provides the best guide for how to think about Gaza?

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

In an exploration of philosophical perspectives on the moral implications of the Gaza conflict, Robert Zaretsky reflects on teachings from the Torah and compares them with Western philosophical theories.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Communities

The Jewish status quo is dead. Here’s what comes next.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish

Adam Hummel, a lawyer from Toronto, outlines strategies for redefining Jewish identity and community strength in response to rising antisemitism, notably after October 7th events.