JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, September 22, 2025

Communities ›

0 Communities Leadership

A time for renewal and responsibility

eJewishPhilanthropy

Momentum, an organization dedicated to empowering Jewish women since 2007, plays a crucial role in connecting Jewish women globally and fostering leadership amidst crises.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Communities

Rosh Hashanah, resilience and a lesson for an uncertain world

Contributing Author in eJewishPhilanthropy

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur remind us of the uncertainty of the future, as emphasized by the somber liturgy of Unetaneh Tokef, which declares that our destinies are beyond our control.

0 Holidays Prayer

Pesichah, the Keys to Eternity

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr's article explores the spiritual journey from Tishah B'Av to Yom Kippur, emphasizing themes of joy and achievement in one's service to God (avodas Hashem).

0 Holidays Torah

What It’s All About

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr's reflective piece in Mishpacha Magazine delves into the spiritual journey of Yom Kippur, contrasting it with the lessons of Pesach.

Torah ›

0 Torah Philosophy

Trial by Water: Exodus and the Akeidah

Yisroel Benporat in Lehrhaus

Yisroel Benporat explores a novel interpretation of the Splitting of the Sea in Exodus, arguing it parallels the biblical episode of the Akeidah—the Binding of Isaac.

Politics ›

0 Politics Culture

JD Vance’s Sharp-Elbowed Theology

Tony Badran in Tablet

Tony Badran's article discusses the theological and cultural rifts within the American political right, focusing on figures like Tucker Carlson and JD Vance.

0 Politics Israel

And then they recognized Islamist supremacy.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article critiques recent moves by the UK, Canada, and Australia to recognize Palestinian statehood without preconditions, arguing that such decisions effectively reward Hamas' violent resistance against Israel and undermine sensible diplomacy.

0 Politics Israel

The Crazies On All Sides

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critiques the political posturing and extremism surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the paradoxical international stances on Palestinian statehood while acknowledging the internal contradictions among Israeli leaders.

0 Politics Israel

Maintaining the Courage of Our Convictions

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article discusses the declining support for Israel among both American political leaders and the Jewish community, attributing this shift to rising antisemitism and recent geopolitical events, specifically the conflict involving Gaza.

0 Politics Communities

In Charlie Kirk, Orthodox Jews found a champion — and a wedge

Louis Keene in Forward

Charlie Kirk, a divisive conservative figure, has been posthumously acclaimed by some within the Orthodox Jewish community, despite his controversial and, at times, antisemitic remarks.

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s survival depends on one thing: ending ’Palestine.’

Yonatan Daon-Stern in Future of Jewish

Yonatan Daon-Stern's essay argues passionately that Israel's survival and the safety of the Jewish people depend on decisively ending the recognition and existence of Palestine as a state.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Holidays

On The Eve Of The Days Of Awe, Struggling With ‘Uncertain Faith’

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

On the brink of the High Holy Days, the author reflects on the tension between faith and uncertainty amidst troubling world events, particularly concerning Israel's geopolitical situation.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Culture

Everyone Has a Different Plate

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In a thought-provoking article, a trio of experts—Sara Eisemann, Abby Delouya, and Tsippy Kraus—offer insights into leading a mindful, compassionate life.

Literature ›

0 Literature Music

Sam Sussman fashions a mother-son love story with a side helping of Bob Dylan

Seth Rogovoy in Forward

Sam Sussman's novel, "Boy from the North Country," mixes fiction and potential autobiography as it navigates a mother-son relationship amid rumors of being the son of Bob Dylan.