JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, October 5, 2025

Art ›

0 Art Holidays

Julian Alper — Painting the Etrog: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of Etrog Painting

Julian Alper in Lehrhaus

Julian Alper explores the symbolism of etrog and lulav through the lens of Jewish art, specifically focusing on paintings by Marc Chagall and Paula Gans.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Israel’s Forgotten Army

Jacob Siegel in Tablet

The IDF reserves, known as miluim, faced significant shortages and outdated equipment when called to action on October 7, 2023, to combat incursions and attacks from Hamas and Hezbollah.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Politics

Who Is Nick Land?

Daniel Miller in Tablet

Nick Land is a provocative thinker known for his accelerationist philosophy, suggesting a future driven by hyperintelligent capitalism that transcends humanity.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

I'm Israeli. She's Palestinian. There's a devastatingly simple reason why we've bonded during this war

Judith Hertog in Forward

Judith Hertog shares her unexpected emotional connection with Amna, a Palestinian from East Jerusalem, amidst the war between Israel and Iran.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Global War Against the Jews

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman passionately argues that antisemitism is a persistent, global phenomenon, misconstrued and underestimated by leaders and media who fail to understand its enduring nature.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Islamism kills Jews. The West pretends not to notice.

Matthew Nouriel in Future of Jewish

Matthew Nouriel's guest essay tackles the issue of Islamic antisemitism, criticizing Western reluctance to address its impact on Jewish communities worldwide.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

The Curious Case of the Kohein Club

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Nachum Sparks, a brilliant detective with a keen eye for detail, navigates the bustling streets of Jerusalem during Sukkot while solving mysteries.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Soundtrack of Serenity

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

International music icon Yaakov Shwekey, producer Doni Gross, and author Yisroel Besser have created a unique project that blends music and storytelling to capture the essence of Shabbat.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Hamas made a remarkable offer — because Trump laid a remarkable trap

Dan Perry in Forward

Hamas has signaled a willingness to negotiate a resolution to the Gaza conflict in alignment with Israel's terms.

0 Politics Israel

They're lying to us about the Gaza flotillas.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Greta Thunberg, known for her climate activism, has recently been involved with the Global Sumud Flotilla, a convoy aiming to challenge the Israeli blockade of Gaza.