JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, August 31, 2025

Politics ›

0 Politics Culture

Who are the People of the Land?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin's article addresses a disturbing call for genocide by Palestinian-American author Susan Abulhawa, highlighting the paradox of a human rights activist advocating such violence.

0 Politics Israel

The war against Israeli politicians is beyond absurd.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article by Joshua Hoffman critiques the disproportionate scrutiny and criticism faced by Israeli politicians, particularly Benjamin Netanyahu, on the global stage.

Culture ›

0 Culture Sports

Forget being caught on camera at a Coldplay concert — he was caught on shabbos at Yankee Stadium

Joshua Prager in Forward

Joshua Prager recounts an episode from 2001 when he was inadvertently caught on national television attending a Yankees game on Shabbat, despite not yet disclosing to his family that he was no longer shomer Shabbat.

0 Culture Holidays

The Jewish Secret to a Better Life

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article delves into the experience and broader appeal of Shabbat, a weekly day of rest observed by Jews, emphasizing that it offers benefits even to non-Jews.

0 Culture Politics

Sidelined at Pride celebrations, pro-Israel LGBTQ Jews find breathing room in Tel Aviv

Deborah Danan in JTA

In the context of intensified geopolitical tensions, LGBTQ Jews involved in pro-Israel activities find themselves facing increasing alienation within their communities abroad, with many seeking refuge in Israel.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

A Colorado march for hostages was firebombed and is now relocating amid ongoing harassment by anti-Israel protesters

Grace Gilson in Forward

The Boulder, Colorado chapter of "Run For Their Lives," a global initiative advocating for Israeli hostages held by Hamas, has decided to keep its demonstration locations undisclosed following a violent attack and continuous harassment.

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

Holocaust inversion is hate disguised as activism.

Snail Amar in Future of Jewish

In "Holocaust inversion is hate disguised as activism," Snail Amar critiques how political cartoons, like one by Ann Telnaes, utilize Holocaust imagery to cast Israel in a Nazi-like role, arguing this is a form of antisemitism masquerading as critique.