JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Thursday, October 9, 2025

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Is the War in Gaza Finally Over?

The Free Press in The Free Press

Former President Donald Trump announced a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, initiating a potential resolution to the Gaza conflict by releasing hostages and partially withdrawing Israeli troops in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

0 Politics History

The answered prayers of Trump’s artful ceasefire deal

Rob Eshman in Forward

President Donald Trump's recent peace deal announcement marks a significant step towards resolving the long-standing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

Deal to release ‘ALL of the hostages’ from Gaza has been struck, Trump announces

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Israeli and American officials have announced a significant breakthrough in hostilities as an agreement is reached with Hamas for the release of dozens of Israeli hostages, marking a potential step towards a lasting peace.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israelis Are Running Through the Halls of the Pentagon!

Lee Smith in Tablet

The article discusses the controversy arising from Tucker Carlson's claims of Israeli influence over the U.S. Pentagon, suggesting it is a tactic to undermine the Trump administration and its ties with allies like Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Why Won’t Peace Protesters Give Peace a Chance?

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib in The Free Press

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib challenges Western pro-Palestine activists for their inconsistency in responding to a proposed U.S.-brokered plan that aims to end the conflict in Gaza, highlighting their hesitation to support an initiative some perceive as colonial.

0 Politics History

If Hitler had TikTok, the Nazis might have won.

Lucy in Future of Jewish

The essay reflects on the potential impact of modern social media tools like TikTok and Instagram on World War II, positing that if such platforms existed then, Nazi propaganda could have shaped global opinion against the Allies by showcasing German civilian suffering, thus altering the war's outcome.

0 Politics Communities

As Slovenia takes a hard line against Israel, its tiny Jewish community feels increasingly isolated

Larry Luxner in JTA

Slovenia's increasingly pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel policies have left its small Jewish community feeling marginalized and isolated.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Israel

It was once Sweden’s only news broadcast — what did it say about Israel?

Olivia Haynie in Forward

A new documentary, "Israel and Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989," compiles three and a half hours of footage from Sweden's public broadcaster Sveriges Television AB, chronicling three pivotal decades of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

Has the Jewish joke become an endangered species — Òu sont les blagues d'antan?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

Sociologist Michel Wieviorka's book, "The Last Jewish Joke," ponders whether the humor that has been a staple of Jewish culture is fading.

0 Culture Politics

Why Alana Haim wears a Star of David in ‘One Battle After Another’

PJ Grisar in Forward

Alana Haim's character in "One Battle After Another" wears a Star of David necklace as a subtle, yet impactful statement on Jewish identity and intersectionality in revolutionary activism.

0 Culture History

What Jews Do Best

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish

Adam Hummel's essay weaves the story of Ephraim Hertzano, the creator of Rummikub, into the broader narrative of Jewish resilience and creativity in the face of adversity.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

A bespectacled, Jewish hypochondriac with literary pretensions and a creepy fascination with his stepson's girlfriend — Guess who?

Jennifer Gilmore in Forward

Jennifer Gilmore provides an analysis of Woody Allen's debut novel, "What's with Baum?", against the backdrop of Allen's controversial personal history.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

Many smaller NYC congregations rent their space. As real estate prices soar, how do they find a home?

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Congregations in Manhattan face the challenge of securing affordable worship spaces due to soaring real estate prices.

0 Communities Antisemitism

We are all October 8th Jews now.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's reflective piece articulates the profound shift in Jewish consciousness following the events of October 7th, 2023, in southern Israel.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Culture

In Israel, a struggle to reconcile grief and joy as Sukkot and Oct. 7 coincide

Deborah Danan in JTA

Amid the second anniversary of a Hamas attack, Israelis faced the complex task of balancing the joy of Sukkot with the deep grief of remembrance.