JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Friday, September 26, 2025

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Leadership

In the fight against antisemitism, passion isn’t enough

eJewishPhilanthropy

Amid a resurgence of antisemitism in the United States, the Jewish community has responded with an outpouring of organization and funding, yet questions about efficacy remain.

0 Antisemitism Politics

TikTok’s U.S. takeover: Will it curb antisemitic content?

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

With TikTok's U.S. operations set to be taken over by new American owners, questions arise about the platform's approach to antisemitic content.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Post-Paramount sale, Shari Redstone is ‘full speed ahead’ on addressing antisemitism

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Shari Redstone, after selling Paramount, has intensified her efforts to combat antisemitism and support Israel.

Sports ›

0 Sports Politics

European soccer reportedly set to ban Israel over Gaza war, blocking it from World Cup qualification

Louis Keene in Forward

The European soccer governing body, UEFA, is reportedly considering a ban on Israel from international competition, which would block Israel from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Education ›

0 Education Philosophy

The West’s Missing Pages

Maggie Phillips in Tablet

St. John's College is launching a Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Classics (MAMEC) program, inspired by the rich intellectual traditions of Jewish and Muslim thought and their impact on the Western canon.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Let’s Block Everything

Marc Weitzmann in Tablet

Marc Weitzmann explores France's current social and political climate, marked by widespread dissatisfaction and protests against government economic policies, such as pension reforms and canceled holidays, intended to address national debt.

0 Politics Israel

I'm an economist. Zohran Mamdani's stance on Israel investments is misguided

Dany Bahar in Forward

Economist Dany Bahar critiques New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's advocacy for divesting city pension funds from Israel, labeling it as performative politics rather than a substantive policy issue.

0 Politics Israel

Unmasking Israel’s Enemies

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr's article delves into Israel's complex geopolitical tensions, primarily focusing on its challenging relations with Qatar and Turkey.

0 Politics Culture

Turning Point, USA?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, a consequential dialogue emerges about the intersection of politics, ideology, and media.

0 Politics Israel

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article examines the increasingly challenging global perception of Israel, emphasizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial role during recent military conflicts with Hamas in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

The United Nations hates Jews.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

In a sharply critical analysis, the article argues that the United Nations displays a systemic bias against Israel, exacerbated by the timing of a crucial Security Council meeting coinciding with Rosh Hashanah, effectively excluding Jewish participation.

History ›

0 History Holocaust

No, Israel is not born of the Holocaust.

Alan Mairson in Future of Jewish

Alan Mairson challenges the notion that the State of Israel was born out of the Holocaust, a narrative popularized by figures like journalist Ezra Klein.

0 History Culture

Ashkenazi Jews, there's 1,000 years of history you’ve been missing

Ilana Strauss in Forward

Ashkenazi Jews often overlook a significant chapter in their ancestry tracing back to ancient Israel, not directly to Germany and Eastern Europe, but through Italy where they lived for nearly 1,000 years following the Roman conquest of Judea in 63 BCE.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

Aron Bell, last of the Bielski brothers whose famed brigade saved 1,200 Jews, dies at 98

Grace Gilson in JTA

Aron Bell, the last surviving member of the Bielski brothers, passed away at 98.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Leadership

Forty years later: Celebrating the sisterhood of female clergy

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article reflects on the significant progress and ongoing challenges for female clergy within the Conservative Jewish movement, 40 years after the ordination of its first female rabbi.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Two Scripted Series About October 7 Are Coming to HBO Max and Paramount+

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

This year, the two-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks coinciding with Sukkot will be marked by the release of two scripted series on HBO Max and Paramount+.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

‘Eleanor the Great’ is a crowd-pleasing comedy with a queasy Holocaust concept

PJ Grisar in Forward

"Eleanor the Great," directed by Scarlett Johansson, is a comedic film that tackles the challenging subject of Holocaust identity with a storyline that revolves around a 94-year-old woman, Eleanor Morgenstein.

0 Television/Film Politics

‘South Park’ tackles Gaza, as Kyle’s mom tells Netanyahu he’s ‘making life for Jews miserable’

Philissa Cramer in JTA

South Park tackles the sensitive subject of the Gaza conflict in its latest episode, with Mrs. Broflovski, a Jewish character, confronting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

Tevi Troy in Tablet

In his review of Salvador Litvak's action film "Guns & Moses," Tevi Troy critiques the filmmaker's decision to avoid using real-world antisemitic villains, favoring instead generic Hollywood antagonists like businessmen and former military operatives.

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

Working to build interfaith bridges gives me hope

eJewishPhilanthropy

Amidst a climate of division and despair reported by the M Hope Study among Jewish communal professionals, Matt Fieldman finds his optimism rekindled through his work with Rekindle, an initiative fostering Black-Jewish community dialogue in America.

0 Communities Culture

From recreation to renewal: The role of Z3 in the evolution of JCCs as centers for Jewish belonging

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) have historically served as community hubs but have often lacked a strong focus on Jewish education and identity.

0 Communities Leadership

When My Synagogue Closed

Danny Groner in Lehrhaus

Danny Groner reflects on the closure of his synagogue in Riverdale, New York, attributing it to post-pandemic shifts in congregational needs and priorities.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Israel

We can feel brokenhearted for the suffering of the children of Isaac and of Ishmael. We must.

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl in Forward

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, during her Rosh Hashanah sermon at Central Synagogue, addresses the challenging conversation around Israel, balancing her love for Israel with empathy for Palestinian suffering.

0 Leadership Jewish Law

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article is a heartfelt tribute to Rabbi Dovid Kamenetsky ztzl, reflecting on his understated yet profound influence on those around him.

0 Leadership Education

‘We want YOU!’: A creative approach to investing in the rabbinic pipeline

eJewishPhilanthropy

Mem Global is addressing the decline in non-Orthodox rabbinic school enrollments by hosting a retreat in the Catskills aimed at inspiring young adults to consider careers in the rabbinate.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Itzhak Perlman celebrates his 80th birthday with a klezmer concert

Lisa Keys in JTA

Renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman celebrates his 80th birthday with a significant public concert at the Beacon Theater, performing his acclaimed klezmer work, 'In the Fiddler's House.'

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Torah

“No poetry will return to the lonely / what was lost, what was / stolen”: a drash for Rosh Hashanah

guestpost in Jewschool

Rachel Kaufman's Rosh Hashanah drash explores the limitations of language and accountability through the story of the Akedah (Binding of Isaac), juxtaposing it with the grief and resistance of the prophet Jeremiah's Rachel.

0 Philosophy Holidays

Enjoy the Work of Teshuvah

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr explores the concept of serving Hashem (God) with joy, especially during the High Holidays and the process of teshuvah (repentance).

0 Philosophy Torah

On the Honest Work of Becoming

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

Rivka Bennun Kay explores the Jewish tradition of wishing one to live until 120 years, drawing from both the Torah's mention of human mortality and the life of Moshe Rabbeinu.

Prayer ›

0 Prayer Philosophy

He’s with You

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

This article explores the frequency and significance of the word "Atah" ("You") in the Shemoneh Esreh, highlighting how it appears 35 times, more often than any other word.

Culture ›

0 Culture Ethics

Hello and Goodbye

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr's article, coordinated by Michal Frischman, reflects on the themes of beginnings and endings, using personal anecdotes from a trip to Georgia and Alabama.

0 Culture Ethics

Smoked Salmon Strata

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Leah Koenig shares her experience of participating in Rooted: A Jewish Day of Service for the Earth, describing both the beauty and challenges of environmental cleanup at Coney Island Creek.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Communities

Inbox: Issue 1080

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The issue highlights various aspects of community life and the challenges faced within it, from financial disparities to the choice of role models.

Science ›

0 Science Gender/Identity

There Are Only Two Gametes

Carole Hooven in Tablet

In her piece, Carole Hooven argues for the scientific validity of the binary gametic definition of sex, asserting that it is the sole framework applicable across all sexually reproducing species.

0 Science Education

The Real Jobs of the Future

Michael Lind in Tablet

An analysis by Michael Lind emphasizes that despite growing concerns about AI-induced job displacement, the focus will likely shift to service sectors, particularly healthcare roles like home-health aides.

0 Science Gender/Identity

There Are Only Two Gametes

Carole Hooven in Tablet

Carole Hooven, a former Harvard lecturer, discusses the controversies surrounding the definition of biological sex, centering on the gametic view which classifies organisms based on their production of sperm or eggs.