JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Communities ›

0 Communities Education

A cure for Jewish communal burnout? Ancient Jewish wisdom

eJewishPhilanthropy

Amidst increasing antisemitism and societal polarization, Jewish communal professionals face burnout, threatening the infrastructure of Jewish life.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Building systems of care

eJewishPhilanthropy

Elisheva Thompson emphasizes the crucial role of robust organizational systems in supporting Jewish communal professionals.

0 Communities Ethics

Fund the talent, or forget the cause

eJewishPhilanthropy

In the Jewish nonprofit sector, there is a pressing need to address worker burnout and prioritize the well-being of employees.

0 Communities History

October 7 Survivors, Then and Now

Lee Yaron in Hadassah

Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Lee Yaron documents the deeply personal stories of those affected by the conflict between Israel and Hamas through interviews conducted over two years.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

Thanks but no thanks: What Jewish professionals really want

eJewishPhilanthropy

In "Thanks but no thanks: What Jewish professionals really want," leadership consultant Nahma Nadich articulates the crisis facing Jewish communal professionals, often overwhelmed by unsustainable work demands and blurred boundaries between personal and professional lives.

0 Leadership History

Rabbi Berel Wein, ZTL

Emes Ve-Emunah

Rabbi Berel Wein, ZTL, who passed away on August 16, 2025, was a towering figure in the Jewish world and known for his clear and independent thinking.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

A Palestinian Coloring Book

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin discusses a controversial Palestinian coloring book, emphasizing its unique approach of integrating flora and fauna significant to Palestinian identity.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

A New Graphic Novel Reimagines Surrogacy

Amy Klein in Hadassah

A new graphic novel, "A Tale of Two Surrogates: A Graphic Narrative on Assisted Reproduction," co-authored by Israeli anthropologist Elly Teman and American sociologist Zsuzsa Berend, moves beyond the typical sensationalized narratives of surrogacy to explore stories motivated by altruism.

0 Culture Food

Persian Jews Find Solace in the Kitchen

Adeena Sussman in Hadassah

Faced with the geopolitical tension between Israel and Iran, Persian Jews like Arielle Nir Mamiye and Nicole Dayani find solace in their culinary heritage, using cooking as a means to navigate their complex cultural identities.

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

Negotiations for next U.S.-Israel aid deal faces uphill battle with changing political tides

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

As the expiration of the current U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which provides substantial military aid to Israel, approaches, negotiations for a new deal face significant challenges amidst changing political dynamics.

0 Politics History

The world’s ‘good Jews’ are history’s bad guys.

Future of Jewish

Dinah Bucholz explores the concept of "good Jews" throughout history, suggesting that those who distance themselves from Zionism and their Jewish heritage in pursuit of acceptance ultimately fail to be seen as heroes or maintain a Jewish lineage.

0 Politics History

Choosing Between October 6 and October 8

Yossi Klein Halevi in Hadassah

Yossi Klein Halevi reflects on the profound historical and existential shifts for Jews after October 7, the day of Hamas's attack on Israel.

0 Politics Israel

No, You Don’t Support the Two State Solution

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart critiques the often-cited support for a two-state solution by American politicians and Jewish leaders, arguing it is largely insincere given their inaction towards Israeli settlement expansions that undermine a viable Palestinian state.

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.

Torah ›

0 Torah Education

New Humash features Rabbi Sacks’ posthumously published translations

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

Koren Publishers is releasing a posthumous edition of the Koren Shalem Humash featuring new translations and insights by the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Dovid Bashevkin in Tablet

Dovid Bashevkin explores the enduring relevance of idolatry in a modern context while recounting his childhood memories of Avraham's iconoclastic tale.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Communities

Where to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in New York City in 2025

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

The article provides a comprehensive guide to celebrating Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in New York City in 2025, outlining various opportunities across different boroughs.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Israel

Eli Sharabi: From Rock Bottom to Choosing Life

Ruth Marks Eglash in Hadassah

Eli Sharabi's memoir, "Hostage," recounts his harrowing 491-day captivity by Hamas in Gaza, starting from the brutal October 7, 2023 massacre at Kibbutz Beeri.

Education ›

0 Education Gender/Identity

A New Approach to Raising Jewish Teens

Shuli Karkowsky and Elizabeth Mandel in Hadassah

Shuli Karkowsky and Elizabeth Mandel discuss their work with Moving Traditions and jGirls+ Magazine, which aims to transform how Jewish teens engage with leadership and power.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Carole King’s Musical Stardust

Jane Eisner in Hadassah

Carole King's groundbreaking 1971 album "Tapestry" revolutionized the singer-songwriter movement, providing a voice for many during a turbulent American era.

Literature ›

0 Literature History

He escaped the Holocaust and 'Matzoh Island,' but America was no promised land

Dan Friedman in Forward

Karen Bermann's book, "The Art of Being a Stranger," offers a unique fusion of memoir, art, and poetic reflection on her family history, focusing on her father Fritz, a Holocaust survivor.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

‘Purify Our Hearts to Serve You in Truth’: Rav Amital’s Guide to Elul

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

Rivka Bennun Kay explores the teachings of Rabbi Yehuda Amital on spiritual introspection during the month of Elul, drawing from his book "When God is Near."

Israel ›

0 Israel Culture

Without Israel, we’re not really the Jewish People.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the intrinsic relationship between Jews and the land of Israel, positing that this connection is vital for Jewish identity and survival.