JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Torah ›

0 Torah Jewish Law

If you think you know the Torah, read this.

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

Exploring the profound layers and historical context of the Torah, this piece delves into the multi-dimensional nature of Torah interpretation, known as PaRDeS, and the meticulous tradition of Torah preservation.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

How phase one of the Gaza peace plan is beginning to fray

Hannah Feuer in Forward

Hannah Feuer examines the precarious state of the first phase of President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, which lacks detailed implementation measures and has thus far proven fragile.

0 Politics Israel

Trump drew Arab leaders into a historic peace agreement. Too bad about the one glaring caveat

Dan Perry in Forward

The Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity represented a significant diplomatic move with Arab leaders and an attempt to reshape the Middle Eastern conflict landscape.

0 Politics History

'They're fed up': Post-ceasefire, Israel faces an enormous political reckoning

Rob Eshman in Forward

In the aftermath of a ceasefire and the release of hostages between Israel and Hamas, Israeli citizens, like David Levy, are facing a profound political reckoning.

0 Politics Israel

Sympathy for Palestinians

Jewdicious

The article discusses the complexities surrounding the 25th anniversary of Hamas in Gaza, highlighting the challenges in achieving lasting peace in the region.

0 Politics Communities

Meet the 83-year-old Jewish activist who stars in Zohran Mamdani’s campaign ads

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Rosalind Petchesky, an 83-year-old Jewish activist from the Upper West Side, has become a key figure in Zohran Mamdani's political campaign, appearing in his announcement videos and sharing in his progressive, anti-Zionist platform.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Trump administration is targeting Jewish organizations — what are we prepared to do?

Jay Michaelson in Forward

Under the Trump administration, two Jewish-led organizations, IfNotNow and Jewish Voice for Peace, face potential investigations and legal actions as part of a broader crackdown on left-leaning groups allegedly involved in protests that escalated into violence.

0 Politics Israel

Iran, Abraham Accords and Bibi’s trial: What Trump said in his historic Knesset speech

Philissa Cramer in Forward

President Donald Trump's speech to the Israeli Knesset on October 13, 2025, came just after the release of the remaining Israeli hostages from Gaza, marking a significant moment in the US-brokered ceasefire to end the war.

0 Politics Israel

A Transformed Middle East. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press

The article from The Free Press highlights a significant 24 hours of diplomatic activity in the Middle East, spotlighting a peace deal orchestrated by former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

With hostages home, the filmmaker behind ‘Torn’ says his documentary about NYC’s poster wars remains sadly relevant

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Nim Shapira’s documentary, "Torn," explores the contentious poster wars in New York City, where posters of Israeli hostages were put up and subsequently torn down.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Project Esther created a blueprint for Trump to fight antisemitism. The ‘Shofar Report’ is a liberal response.

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

The Shofar Report, released by the Nexus Project, serves as a liberal counter to the conservative Project Esther proposed by the Heritage Foundation for tackling antisemitism.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

How new laws are shaping what schools teach about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Hannah Feuer in Forward

The landscape of teaching the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in U.S. schools is becoming increasingly fraught with legal and ideological battles.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

The real war has just begun.

Guy Goldstein in Future of Jewish

Guy Goldstein argues that, despite a ceasefire in Gaza, the real battle for Israel's legitimacy and Jewish safety has intensified globally.

Communities ›

0 Communities Holidays

Jews let go of hostage rituals with gratitude and grief

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward

Jewish communities worldwide are grappling with the transition from rituals developed during the hostage crisis following the October 7, 2023 attacks.

0 Communities Politics

Letting go: Jews retire hostage rituals with gratitude and grief

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Congregation Beth El in New Jersey, like many synagogues, developed new rituals in response to the Israel-Hamas war that began on October 7, 2023, including prayers and symbols for the hostages.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

For Jews, it's time to celebrate — and then strategize.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Following the joyous return of Israeli hostages on Simchat Torah, Joshua Hoffman emphasizes the vital need for strategic renewal within the Jewish community.