JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Education ›

0 Education Communities

‘We’ll always have day school’: The relationship between Jewish nostalgia and Jewish fluency

eJewishPhilanthropy

Exploring the intertwined relationship between Jewish nostalgia and fluency, the piece reflects on the critical role Jewish day schools play in fostering strong Jewish identities.

0 Education Politics

Mamdani opposes Zionism, but wants New York public schools to teach about it

Hannah Feuer in Forward

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, while identifying as an anti-Zionist, supports implementing the "Hidden Voices" curriculum which educates K-12 students about Jewish Americans and their historical connection to Israel.

0 Education Culture

Calendar Conundrum

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Jewish day schools are grappling with scheduling challenges due to shifting timelines between the Hebrew and secular calendars, particularly when Rosh Chodesh Elul falls in mid-August.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Ethics

German government pledges record $1B in funding for Holocaust survivor home care

Grace Gilson in JTA

The German government has committed a historic $1.08 billion to support home care for Holocaust survivors, addressing the increasing needs of an aging survivor population.

Culture ›

0 Culture Jewish Law

Stop Giving Your Jewish Kids Dumb Names

Rina Raphael in Tablet

Jewish naming traditions are undergoing radical changes, as contemporary parents increasingly opt for unique and unconventional names rather than time-honored ones linked with heritage and cultural significance.

0 Culture Philosophy

Shopping with Soul

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Exploring the deeper meaning of clothing and shopping through a Jewish lens, the article delves into the teachings of the Alshich regarding how material choices like clothing relate to spiritual values.

Literature ›

0 Literature History

Maurice Sendak’s Scary Monsters

Kathryn Wolf in Tablet

Maurice Sendak, the renowned illustrator and author of children's literature, is celebrated for his daring approach to storytelling, revealing childhood anxieties through the lens of his Jewish heritage and family history.

0 Literature History

Was the ‘Yiddish Sherlock Holmes’ the first Jewish superhero?

PJ Grisar in Forward

The adventures of Max Spitzkopf, the Yiddish-speaking detective from early 20th-century Austria-Hungary, offer a glimpse into a unique chapter of Jewish cultural history.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

The Cinema of October 7th

Orian Morris in Tablet

Nadav Lapid's latest film, "Yes!," features a provocative examination of Israeli society, continuing his tradition of merging political critique with avant-garde cinematic style.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

In HBO's new Stephen King series, the Holocaust is fuel for jump scares

Olivia Haynie in Forward

The HBO Max series "It: Welcome to Derry," a prequel to the movie "It," controversially uses the Holocaust to heighten horror elements in its narrative.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

China’s War on Christians

Bob Fu in Tablet

The article details China's severe crackdown on the Zion House Church, a prominent Christian movement in China, marking the most significant suppression of Christianity since the Cultural Revolution.

0 Communities Education

Sponsored: Remaking Jewish Life on the Eastside

The Cholent in The Cholent

An innovative Jewish collective named Barnabie Point is emerging on Mercer Island, uniting the Herzl-Ner Tamid synagogue (HNT) and Jewish Day School (JDS) into one campus.

0 Communities Education

End of Gaza war offers a historic opportunity to reengage young Jews worldwide

eJewishPhilanthropy

After the agreement ending the Gaza war, there is a unique opportunity to reengage young Jews globally, addressing the growing disconnect with Israel exacerbated by the pandemic and conflict.

0 Communities Ethics

Leverage the potential of legacy giving to sustain Jewish communities

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish organizations, amid an era of uncertainty, are encouraged to adopt legacy giving as a strategy to ensure their future sustainability.

0 Communities Sports

The Minyanaires

Jay Neugeboren in Tablet

Jay Neugeboren reminisces about his time with the "Minyanaires," a youth basketball team linked to Congregation Shaare Torah in 1950s Brooklyn.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

For some reason, 'the Jews' make societies go mad.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article critiques the global moral hysteria against Israel and the Jewish people, arguing that it parallels historical mass delusions like McCarthyism and the witch trials.

0 Politics Leadership

Rabbis Angela Buchdahl and Elliot Cosgrove show the split in the pulpit over political endorsements

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward

The contentious New York City mayoral race has brought to light differing perspectives among Jewish rabbis regarding political endorsements.

0 Politics Leadership

The Art of the Kneel

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

This political analysis explores the power dynamics within NATO in light of President Donald Trump's policies and unconventional diplomacy.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Zohran Mamdani, a little-known assemblyman from Queens, is gaining unexpected traction in the NYC mayoral race, igniting controversy due to his extremist policies and rhetoric that many see as dangerously anti-Israel and antisemitic.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

In the Mamdani-Cuomo race, why should I choose safety as a Jew over safety as a woman?

Emily Tamkin in Forward

The upcoming New York City mayoral debate between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and candidate Zohran Mamdani has sparked a complex discussion on the intersection of Jewish and gender safety.

0 Politics Ethics

Why Mamdani is Bad for the Jews and Bad for New York

Emes Ve-Emunah

In a critical analysis of New York's mayoral race, concerns are raised about the possibility of a staunchly anti-Israel candidate, Mamdani, becoming the city's mayor.

0 Politics Communities

Cuomo narrows Mamdani’s lead, as older voters flock to the polls for early voting

JTA

New York City's upcoming election sees a narrowing lead for Zohran Mamdani, with Andrew Cuomo gaining ground as early voting shows a strong turnout among older voters.

0 Politics Communities

The Charedim Go All-Out

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Following the 2021 conflict with Hamas, Israeli society has been grappling with manpower shortages in the IDF.

0 Politics Culture

Why Jewish teens aren’t speaking out about the NYC mayoral election, despite their strong feelings

Avery Simon in JTA

Jewish teens in New York City are not publicly expressing their views on the NYC mayoral election due to concerns over privacy and potential backlash in a polarized political climate.

0 Politics Communities

Prominent Orthodox politician swaps endorsement of Sliwa for Cuomo as NYC mayoral election nears

Grace Gilson in Forward

Dov Hikind, a prominent former New York State Assemblyman known for his support of Jewish causes, has shifted his endorsement in the NYC mayoral race from Curtis Sliwa to Andrew Cuomo.

0 Politics Communities

US soldiers stationed in Kiryat Gat turn sleepy Israeli city into an unexpected hotspot

Deborah Danan in JTA

Kiryat Gat, a traditionally quiet Israeli city, has become an unexpected hotspot due to the presence of U.S. soldiers part of a multinational center monitoring the Gaza ceasefire.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Tucker Carlson hosts Nick Fuentes for a friendly conversation about ‘these Zionist Jews’

Andrew Lapin in Forward

In a recent controversial interview on Tucker Carlson's talk show, notorious antisemite and white nationalist Nick Fuentes discussed his beliefs regarding Jews, Israel, and conservatism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Harvard conservative magazine is shut down after publishing article laced with Nazi rhetoric

Grace Gilson in JTA

Harvard's conservative magazine, Harvard Salient, came under fire and was suspended after publishing an article that mirrored Nazi rhetoric from Adolf Hitler's 1939 speech.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Rabbi Daniel Walker and Manchester's Jewish community are grappling with the trauma of a terrorist attack on Yom Kippur, when a gunman stormed Heaton Park shul, killing two congregants and injuring others.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Neo-Nazis raise money for Georgia man wearing Nazi uniform who allegedly assaulted UGA student

Grace Gilson in JTA

Kenneth Leland Morgan, a Georgia man wearing a Nazi uniform, was arrested after allegedly assaulting a University of Georgia student, Grace Lang, who attempted to remove his swastika armband.

0 Antisemitism History

Jews cannot afford to be naïve about the hatred that never died.

Tzlil Berko in Future of Jewish

Tzlil Berko recounts a personal encounter with antisemitism on a Washington, D.C. train, emphasizing the pervasive and enduring nature of Jew-hatred.

0 Antisemitism Music

British Airways breaks ties with Louis Theroux after interview with ‘Death to the IDF’ artist Bob Vylan

Grace Gilson in Forward

British Airways has ended its sponsorship of Louis Theroux's podcast following his contentious interview with punk musician Bobby Vylan.

Science ›

0 Science History

They Saved Millions of Lives

Jewdicious

Jonas Salk, born in 1914 to Jewish parents in New York City, became a pivotal figure in virology after a career-defining project on the influenza virus during medical school.

0 Science Communities

Where There’s Smoke

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In a dystopian setting dubbed the "Dark Spring," where resources like electricity are scarce, protagonist Chanala Price, who works at Mishkan Ohr, discovers a breakthrough technology called Q-Flow.

Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

It’s so cool that Sandy Koufax was there for that

Louis Keene in Forward

In a dramatic and exhaustive World Series game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, legendary Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax was present to witness Clayton Kershaw, a close friend and his possible successor, finally shine in postseason play.

Torah ›

0 Torah Philosophy

Parshas Lech Lacha: 5786

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr delves into a fascinating interpretation of Avraham’s recognition of Sarah’s beauty in Parshas Lech Lacha.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Culture

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr explores the concept of achieving a peaceful state of mind by drawing from the Innate Health theory, which suggests that our thoughts are merely subjective experiences rather than reflections of reality.

Music ›

0 Music Holidays

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr reflects on the timelessness and sacredness of traditional Jewish music as highlighted during Simchas Torah celebrations.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Saucy Moroccan Fish Tacos

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Leah Koenig introduces a creative culinary twist with Saucy Moroccan Fish Tacos, integrating traditional North African-Jewish flavors into a Mexican-inspired dish.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

It’s not too late for post-Oct. 7 leadership do-overs

eJewishPhilanthropy

In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks, Jewish community leaders faced the challenge of balancing organizational missions with the personal and emotional trauma experienced by their teams.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Culture

The world is more Jewish than we realized.

Eric Buesing in Future of Jewish

Throughout history, Jews have persevered through exile and persecution, often concealing their identities.