JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, October 26, 2025

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

The war is over, but I don’t feel relief.

Daniel Saunders in Future of Jewish

Daniel Saunders reflects on the emotional and psychological aftermath following the conclusion of the Israel-Hamas conflict, expressing a persistent sense of brokenness rather than relief.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Leonard Bernstein wrote a love song to the White House; now it's an elegy

Talya Zax in Forward

Leonard Bernstein's musical, "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue," portrayed American history as inclusive, highlighting the contributions of women and Black servants to the White House's story, despite its short-lived Broadway run.

0 Culture Philosophy

Diversity is overrated. Yeah, I said it.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article by Joshua Hoffman critiques the modern Western emphasis on diversity, arguing that it has become an end in itself rather than a means to a better society.

0 Culture Politics

Israelis are not cartoons. We’re real people.

Julie Gray in Future of Jewish

Julie Gray, an ex-Californian living in Israel, reflects on the complexity and depth of Israeli identity and culture that often gets obscured by international caricatures and stereotypes.

Politics ›

0 Politics Leadership

As 1000+ rabbis sign anti-Mamdani letter, others decry mounting ‘red lines’ in Jewish communities

Joseph Strauss in Forward

Amid the New York City mayoral race, thousands of rabbis and cantors have signed a letter against Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, highlighting tensions over anti-Zionism in the Jewish community.

0 Politics Communities

Mamdani has created 'great fear,' and Jewish voters are 'more motivated than I have ever seen,' Cuomo says

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Andrew Cuomo, engaged in the New York City mayoral race, is focusing on Jewish voters concerned about Zohran Mamdani's controversial positions on Israel.

0 Politics Leadership

These rabbis didn’t sign their colleagues’ anti-Mamdani letter. Here’s why.

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Tensions arose among American rabbinic leaders over a letter condemning anti-Zionist political figures, which was signed by 1,000 rabbis and cantors nationwide.

Art ›

0 Art Culture

The Jewish Museum has just completed a major renovation. Here are 7 highlights.

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

The Jewish Museum on Fifth Avenue has reopened after a $14.5 million renovation, unveiling new exhibits and educational spaces.

History ›

0 History Politics

The World War II origins of the White House East Wing, now demolished

Hannah Feuer in Forward

The demolition of the East Wing of the White House in October 2025 marks the end of a piece of World War II history that included a hidden bunker constructed during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency.

Editors' Note

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