JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, October 27, 2025

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

The ADL’s Medicine Is Causing the Disease

Joel Finkelstein in Tablet

Joel Finkelstein critiques the ADL's anti-bias education framework, arguing it exacerbates antisemitism by focusing on identity rather than universal moral principles.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

As Jewish writers face boycotts and bias, new initiative aims to boost their books

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Jewish authors have faced increasing boycotts and bias in the literary world, often linked to perceptions of their political positions on Israel.

0 Literature Culture

What the 18Forty Team is Reading After the Holidays

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

After Sukkot in Israel, known as acharei hachagim, life resumes its routine, shedding the festive chaos for the calming consistency of daily patterns.

0 Literature Culture

Philip Roth’s latest biographer wants Jews to read him again — without the guilt

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Historian Steven J. Zipperstein's new biography, 'Philip Roth: Stung by Life,' seeks to revisit Philip Roth's complex legacy and encourage a fresh look at his work free from guilt or scandal.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

With Gaza war over, Jewish Democrats work to repair frayed ties with their party

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Amid the aftermath of the Gaza conflict, Jewish Democrats are actively working to mend their strained relations within the Democratic Party, particularly concerning support for Israel.

0 Politics History

Does that Trump Time Magazine cover really reference a Nazi war criminal?

Terrence Petty in Forward

The article explores the controversy surrounding a Time Magazine cover featuring Donald Trump, which sparked online debates due to its resemblance to a 1963 Newsweek photo of Alfried Krupp, a convicted Nazi war criminal.

0 Politics History

Demanding loyalty of the U.S. military, Trump hungers for 'the kind of generals that Hitler had'

Terrence Petty in Forward

The article explores former President Donald Trump's controversial approach to military loyalty and deployment, particularly in relation to progressive U.S. cities like Portland, Oregon.

Torah ›

0 Torah Culture

Legal Fictions II: A Narrative Reflection on Shekalim 6:2

Dovid Campbell in Lehrhaus

Dovid Campbell's piece is a narrative exploration of a Mishnaic extract from Shekalim 6:2, contemplating the interplay between law and narrative within Jewish tradition.

Communities ›

0 Communities Philosophy

Results by the numbers: An imperative for end-of-year fundraising

Contributing Author in eJewishPhilanthropy

In the competitive end-of-year fundraising season, nonprofits need to stand out by utilizing data-driven strategies to tailor their campaigns effectively.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Culture

Taking the battle to social media

eJewishPhilanthropy

Amid rising antisemitism on social media, Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) and TalkIsrael are intensifying their efforts to promote Jewish and Israeli pride on college campuses through digital means.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Why does this Jewish music sound so Christian?

Mira Fox in Forward

Joe Buchanan's new album "Heaven and Earth," integrates Jewish prayer texts into country music, creating an unexpected fusion that some listeners mistake for Christian music.

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.