JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, September 29, 2025

Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

From devastation to hope: The power of shared values

eJewishPhilanthropy

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, Nechama, a Jewish disaster relief organization, partnered with Week of Compassion, a Christian disaster ministry, to provide aid based on shared values such as tikkun olam, the Jewish principle of repairing the world.

0 Communities Philosophy

In the wake of disaster, a love letter

eJewishPhilanthropy

Ashley Vandewart Lasher, the executive director of the Asheville Jewish Community Center, recounts her harrowing experience during Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina, emphasizing the impactful support her community received.

0 Communities Politics

New York’s Mass Flight From Reality

Armin Rosen in Tablet

Armin Rosen's article explores the apparent shift in New Yorkers' mindset and lifestyle towards a more 'normal' American identity, characterized by a surge in chain retailers, car ownership, and golf simulation businesses.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Philosophy

Leadership and the courage of accountability

eJewishPhilanthropy

Idana Goldberg dives into the topic of leadership accountability, drawing parallels between Talmudic teachings in Tractate Horayot and modern philanthropic practices.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

Wisdom and Goodness from the Gedolim?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critiques Rav Dov Landau's assertion that the survival of Israel is solely due to full-time Torah scholars.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Israel has no moral obligation to negotiate Gaza’s future with anyone.

Bob Goldberg in Future of Jewish

Bob Goldberg argues that Israel should not negotiate Gaza's future with external parties, particularly those that have historically supported Hamas.

0 Politics Communities

Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race, putting bloc of Jewish voters up for grabs

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Eric Adams has suspended his reelection bid for New York City mayor, disrupting the Jewish voter dynamic for the upcoming November elections.

0 Politics Israel

Jared Kushner returns to Middle East diplomacy, as Trump seeks breakthrough Gaza ceasefire deal

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Jared Kushner has stepped back into the spotlight of Middle East diplomacy as Donald Trump pursues a groundbreaking ceasefire deal in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Why a Palestinian State Cannot Happen

Emes Ve-Emunah

The piece evaluates recent international proposals for a Palestinian state, referencing statements by leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Mahmoud Abbas.

0 Politics History

Jews should retreat, before they force us out.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman advocates for a strategic Jewish retreat from non-supportive structures and societies, arguing historical precedents show the vulnerability of Jews relying on external acceptance or protection.

Art ›

0 Art History

In a bibliophile's paradise, a treasury of Jewish manuscripts recalls a time when books were truly beautiful

Mervyn Rothstein in Forward

The exhibition "Jewish Worlds Illuminated: A Treasury of Hebrew Manuscripts from The JTS Library" at the Grolier Club in Manhattan showcases over 100 Hebrew manuscripts spanning 800 years, revealing the diverse cultural influences on Jewish communities worldwide.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism History

Why a historian thinks Jews are living through a ‘high tide’ of American antisemitism

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Historian Pamela Nadell's new book, "Antisemitism, an American Tradition," argues against the notion that America has been a haven free from the pervasive effects of antisemitism.

Prayer ›

0 Prayer Philosophy

Running and Returning: A Personal Reflection on Prayer, Contemporary Poetry, and Yom Kippur’s Neilah Service

Yehoshua November in Lehrhaus

Yehoshua November reflects on the spiritual dynamics of prayer and poetry through the lens of Hasidic thought, particularly focusing on the dual processes of 'ratzo' (running) and 'shov' (returning).