JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, November 2, 2025

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Politics

Angela Buchdahl, prominent NYC rabbi, ratchets up criticism of Mamdani — and cautions against Jewish infighting

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, a prominent leader at Manhattan's Central Synagogue, addressed the Jewish community's strife surrounding Zohran Mamdani's mayoral candidacy, which has sparked controversy due to his anti-Zionist comments.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

Maryland kosher pizzeria to furloughed federal workers: You can pay us back later

Grace Gilson in JTA

In response to the financial strain caused by a prolonged federal government shutdown, Ben Yehuda Pizza, a kosher pizzeria in Silver Spring, Maryland, has offered federal workers the option to defer payment for meals.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Rep. Randy Fine denounces Tucker Carlson as ‘most dangerous antisemite in America’

Joseph Strauss in JTA

At the Republican Jewish Coalition convention, Rep. Randy Fine, one of the few Jewish Republican Congress members, publicly denounced Tucker Carlson as a significant antisemitic threat in America.

0 Politics Communities

We’re Jews in Zohran Mamdani’s neighborhood. You don’t want NYC to be like this.

Asher Butler in Forward

In Astoria, Queens, Jewish residents express concern over the political choices of Zohran Mamdani, the local assemblyman, particularly regarding his stance on Israel and Palestine.

0 Politics Culture

I'm an Israeli who lives in New York. Here's why I'm voting for Mamdani

Libby Lenkinski in Forward

Libby Lenkinski, an Israeli living in New York, discusses her decision to support Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim and progressive candidate, in the New York City mayoral race.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Antisemitism

An Open Letter to My Non-Jewish Neighbours

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish

Adam Hummel's open letter to his non-Jewish neighbors addresses the evolving landscape of antisemitism and the moral silence surrounding it in Canada.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Politics

Forget Critical Race Theory. We need Critical Zionist Theory.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman proposes the establishment of "Critical Zionist Theory" as a framework to affirm Jewish identity, history, and the right to a sovereign nation, similar to how Critical Race Theory examines power and privilege.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Why Antisemitism Is ‘Moral Pornography’

Mary Eberstadt in The Free Press

Mary Eberstadt tackles the troubling resurgence of antisemitism on the right, linking it with moral debasement akin to pornography.

Art ›

0 Art Culture

Once, artists had the courage to stand for civilization. Now they fear their followers.

Yonatan Daon-Stern in Future of Jewish

The essay by Yonatan Daon-Stern reflects on the era when artists like Leonard Bernstein, Isaac Stern, and Mstislav Rostropovich were cultural heroes, embodying values and the spirit of civilization through their music.

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