JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Saturday, October 11, 2025

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Bari’s Picks of the Week: Make Reading Great Again

Bari Weiss in The Free Press

Bari Weiss presents a week of engaging content at The Free Press, highlighting a range of cultural and political topics.

0 Culture Communities

In Brooklyn, a shared studio empowers Mizrahi women artists

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Muse Brooklyn, founded by Lenore Mizrachi-Cohen, is a unique coworking space in Gravesend, Brooklyn, designed specifically for Jewish women artists, particularly from the local Syrian Jewish community.

0 Culture Education

The Forward Announces Launch of the Sy Syms Endowment for Journalistic Excellence

The Forward in Forward

The Forward, a preeminent voice in Jewish journalism with a deep history dating back to its founding as a Yiddish-language daily in 1897, announced the creation of the Sy Syms Endowment for Journalistic Excellence.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Antisemitic Thing About Antisemitic Things

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the persistent, shifting nature of antisemitism, highlighting how contemporary forms still mirror historical prejudices even in modern contexts.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Could Seattle Be Manchester?

The Cholent in The Cholent

The piece reflects on increasing antisemitic incidents in Seattle, drawing parallels to events in Manchester, England, where tensions during Jewish holidays have been marked by harassment and violence, exposing deeper communal fears.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

Is the ADL Inadvertently Making Antisemitism Worse?

Tanner Nau in The Free Press

A new study by the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI), in collaboration with Rutgers University's Social Perception Lab, questions the effectiveness of the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) approach to combating antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Programmed to Hate Israel

Nicole Lampert in Future of Jewish

In this essay, Nicole Lampert explores the pervasive and deep-rooted antisemitism that surged following the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Minneapolis synagogue targeted with antisemitic, pro-Hamas graffiti on Oct. 7 anniversary

Lonny Goldsmith in JTA

On the anniversary of Hamas's attack on Israel, a Minneapolis synagogue, Temple Israel, was vandalized with antisemitic and pro-Hamas graffiti, sparking outrage and condemnation from community leaders and local officials.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

US Jews who revile Trump’s domestic policies say he must be praised for Gaza deal

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The article explores the complex reactions of American Jews to former President Donald Trump's diplomatic success in brokering a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, which facilitated the return of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘Jewish donors play into all the stereotypes,’ Charlie Kirk wrote in leaked text messages before his murder

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, shortly before his murder, expressed frustrations in leaked text messages about Jewish donors, accusing them of bullying him and perpetuating stereotypes.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ro Khanna distances himself after posting documentary clip featuring antisemitic influencer

Grace Gilson in Forward

California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna faced backlash after sharing a documentary clip featuring antisemitic influencer Ian Carroll.

0 Politics Communities

The Cautious Optimism of Waiting for a Ceasefire

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Amidst a tentative ceasefire in a prolonged conflict, this reflective piece explores the emotional state of Israeli and Jewish communities as they await the return of hostages after a deal brokered by President Trump.

0 Politics Communities

Squeezed out in Gaza, PA’s Abbas embraces Israeli peace activists in Ramallah

Steven Davidson in JTA

In a historic meeting, Israeli and Palestinian peace activists gathered with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah to celebrate a recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

Trump plans Israel trip as IDF withdrawal in Gaza triggers 72-hour clock for hostage release

Philissa Cramer in JTA

President Donald Trump plans to visit Israel soon to mark the recent ceasefire agreement he helped negotiate in the ongoing Gaza conflict.

0 Politics Holocaust

Jewish philanthropy’s missing front

eJewishPhilanthropy

In the aftermath of the tragic October 7, 2023 attacks, there is a concerning gap in the Jewish response framework: a comprehensive legal strategy.

0 Politics Israel

This ceasefire is proof that we need new strategies.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Author Joshua Hoffman critiques the recent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, highlighting both emotional relief and strategic disappointment.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

MIT’s Jewish president rejects Trump’s offer of ‘priority’ funding in exchange for policy changes

Grace Gilson in Forward

MIT President Sally Kornbluth, who is Jewish, has made headlines by becoming the first university leader to reject an offer from the Trump administration.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Ethics

‘Conversion therapy is having a moment’ — what will that mean for LGBTQ+ Jews?

Nora Berman in Forward

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating its stance on the controversial practice of conversion therapy in the case Chiles v. Salazar.

0 Gender/Identity Jewish Law

Finding Happiness - Gay People, Sex, and Marriage

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article discusses the complex issue faced by Orthodox Jewish gay individuals in reconciling their sexual orientation with traditional Halachic prohibitions against homosexual acts.

History ›

0 History Ethics

The end of the war in Gaza is bringing tears of joy — and sorrow. How can we handle it all?

Rabbi Elie Kaunfer in JTA

Rabbi Elie Kaunfer reflects on the emotional complexities following the anticipated end of the war in Gaza and the return of hostages.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

Satire on 'Saturday Night Live' used to be a deadly weapon; is it still enough in the Trump era?

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Robert Zaretsky explores the enduring impact and evolving role of satire, particularly through the lens of Lorne Michaels and his creation, Saturday Night Live (SNL).

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

Zabar’s devoted fans mourn Saul Zabar, who transformed his family’s Jewish grocery into an NYC institution

Grace Gilson in JTA

Saul Zabar, a pivotal figure in New York City's food scene, has passed away at 97, leaving a legacy that transcends culinary boundaries.

0 Communities Politics

Supporting work toward a shared society is vital for Israel

eJewishPhilanthropy

In the wake of the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel, Tamara Serwer Caldas advocates for the importance of building a shared society among Jewish and Arab Israelis, an effort embodied by organizations like Givat Haviva.