JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, September 1, 2025

Culture ›

0 Culture Israel

Tradition for Non-Traditional Jews

Steven Gotlib in Lehrhaus

Steven Gotlib reviews Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove's book, "For Such a Time as This: On Being Jewish Today," which addresses contemporary challenges facing the Jewish community, especially post-October 7, 2023.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Most people still don't understand Hamas' strategy.

Andrew Fox in Future of Jewish

The article delves into Hamas' strategic approach in the ongoing conflict with Israel, emphasizing the group's focus on survival rather than direct territorial victory.

0 Politics Israel

The Truth Matters

Emes Ve-Emunah

The piece explores the complex narrative surrounding Israel's military operations in Gaza, challenging the mainstream media portrayal that heavily criticizes Israeli actions and shifts blame for humanitarian conditions solely onto Israel.

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.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Ethics

The Best Approach to Teshuvah on the High Holidays

Kelsey Osgood in Hadassah

Reflecting on the themes of the High Holidays, Kelsey Osgood delves into the intricacies of teshuvah, or repentance, as explored in the poignant liturgy of Rosh Hashanah.