JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, October 13, 2025

Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

The Mamdani Exodus

Yoni Weinberg in Tablet

In response to a rise in antisemitism, particularly following the October 7 events, Jewish New Yorkers in the creative industries are grappling with whether to leave the city they once felt was a safe haven.

0 Communities Politics

His son is due to be released from Gaza imminently. Ilan Dalal is grateful — and not just to Trump.

Deborah Danan in Forward

Amid anticipation for the release of Israeli hostages from Gaza, Ilan Dalal, father of captive Guy Gilboa-Dalal, and former captive Tal Shoham expressed gratitude to both Donald Trump and the Israeli government for negotiating their release.

0 Communities Politics

Walking for Freedom

Jewdicious

Hannah Creviston, alongside Baruch Meir, initiated a chapter of 'Run For Their Lives' in Scottsdale, Arizona, joining a global movement advocating for hostages in Israel.

0 Communities Education

‘Dialogue’ isn’t enough to fix what ails campuses. Jewish students like us need more.

JTA

Jewish college students Ari and Maya, attending Harvard and McGill respectively, describe the challenges of increased campus polarization, particularly after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Rep. Steve Cohen draws younger, far-left challenger hostile to Israel in primary

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Rep. Steve Cohen faces a new primary challenge from Justin Pearson, a far-left state legislator known for his outspoken opposition to U.S. military support for Israel.

0 Politics Ethics

Returning the Israeli hostages is not nearly enough.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The poignant article reflects on the tragic life of Roei Shalev, a survivor of the Nova festival attack, whose death underscores the deep-rooted trauma left by terrorism.

0 Politics Israel

As Israelis rally for hostages — for the last time, they hope — Trump's name is cheered and Netanyahu's is booed

Philissa Cramer in Forward

In Tel Aviv, Israelis gathered at Hostages Square in hopes of marking the final vigil for hostages captured by Hamas and held in Gaza for two years.

0 Politics Israel

Better Late Than Never

Emes Ve-Emunah

CBS News, historically criticized for anti-Israel bias, has named Bari Weiss as its new Editor-in-Chief, signaling a shift towards a more centrist editorial stance.

0 Politics Ethics

Credit Where Credit's Due

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin examines the complexities surrounding the release of hostages by Hamas and reflects on who deserves credit for this development.

0 Politics History

Witkoff weeps and Netanyahu is booed as Israelis rally for hostages, they hope for the last time

Philissa Cramer in JTA

In a remarkable display of emotion and solidarity, hundreds of thousands gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, hoping for the final time, to advocate for the release of Israeli hostages taken to Gaza two years ago.

Art ›

0 Art Communities

How Abe Kugielsky’s photos of Hasidic Brooklyn ended up on display in Grand Central Terminal

Grace Gilson in Forward

Abe Kugielsky, a Modern Orthodox Jewish photographer, has gained significant recognition for his work documenting the Hasidic Jewish community in Borough Park, Brooklyn.

0 Art Culture

You see an ugly ottoman or a faded armchair; she sees a lost history waiting to be revived

Stav Ziv in Forward

Ruti Wajnberg, a former product manager turned upholsterer, transforms old furniture into pieces filled with personal and historical significance from her Brooklyn studio.

Israel ›

0 Israel Education

Founding as an ongoing act: Arendt, authorship and Zionist future

eJewishPhilanthropy

The essay reflects on Hannah Arendt’s insights into the challenges of sustaining a revolution, applying her ideas to contemporary Zionism.

0 Israel History

From reactive urgency to proactive agency: Reclaiming Zionism in its proper context

eJewishPhilanthropy

Zohar Raviv argues for a transformative understanding of Zionism that transcends its recent survivalist narrative, emphasizing its roots as a proactive civilizational renaissance.

0 Israel Culture

Back to a Zionist future

eJewishPhilanthropy

Amidst global questioning of nation-states' relevance, this essay by Alex Pomson revisits the core tenets of Zionism, emphasizing its enduring significance.

0 Israel Politics

His son was released from Gaza after 738 days. Ilan Dalal is grateful — and not just to Trump.

Deborah Danan in JTA

After 738 days of captivity by Hamas, the father of recently-released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Ilan Dalal, expresses gratitude not only to former President Donald Trump but also to the Israeli government for facilitating his son's release.

0 Israel Communities

Israeli diasporas: The normalization of the Zionist project

eJewishPhilanthropy

Exploring the dynamics of Israeli diasporas, this essay discusses the evolving nature of the Zionist project and its implications on Jewish normalization.

0 Israel Politics

A Salute to the Men and Women Who Keep Israel Alive

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

As Israel grapples with the aftermath of the Seven Front War that began in October 2023, this poignant narrative delves into the experiences of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the nation's collective resolve in defending their homeland.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

Transforming workplace conflict: 7 lessons from JSJR’s pilot program

eJewishPhilanthropy

In response to the burnout and workforce challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable (JSJR), in collaboration with the Righteous Persons Foundation, launched the Organizational Change Initiative to improve workplace dynamics in Jewish nonprofits.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Education

Ameilut in the Age of AI

Max Hollander in Lehrhaus

Max Hollander explores the interplay between artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and the traditional Jewish value of 'ameilut ba-Torah' (toiling in Torah study).

0 Jewish Law History

Sarah Hurwitz wants Jews to stop apologizing and start learning

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Sarah Hurwitz, a former White House speechwriter, continues her exploration of Jewish identity with her new book, "As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us."

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Politics

The role of American Jewish philanthropy in Israel today

eJewishPhilanthropy

American Jewish philanthropy plays a crucial yet complex role in supporting Israel, a dynamic that has evolved since even before the state's founding.