JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, November 23, 2025

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

When Friends Support Enemies

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critiques recent political actions by figures such as Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting their unexpected endorsements that contradict strong support for Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is now a crime in New York City.

Bob Goldberg in Future of Jewish

In "Israel is now a crime in New York City," Bob Goldberg highlights a disturbing incident outside the Park East Synagogue where a Nefesh B’Nefesh seminar drew protests.

0 Politics Israel

Trump says he and Mamdani ‘didn’t discuss’ NYC mayor-elect’s vow to arrest Netanyahu during congenial meeting

Joseph Strauss in JTA

The meeting between Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was amicable, despite the contentious political backdrop.

0 Politics Israel

There’s something missing from John Fetterman’s memoir: Israel

Louis Keene in Forward

John Fetterman's memoir, "Unfettered," surprisingly offers minimal focus on the senator's prominent, albeit controversial, support for Israel.

0 Politics Leadership

Mark Mellman, pollster who championed Democrats and Israel, dies

Ron Kampeas in Forward

Mark Mellman, a prominent Democratic pollster and staunch advocate for pro-Israel policies within the Democratic Party, passed away after a lengthy illness.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

VIDEO: Peter, Paul and Mary’s “Light One Candle” — in Yiddish

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward

The Mlotek siblings—Rabbi Avram, Elisha, and Sarah—have released a Yiddish version of the beloved Hanukkah song "Light One Candle," originally by Peter, Paul and Mary.

Culture ›

0 Culture Philosophy

Jews and Christians need each other now more than ever.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Amidst rising global challenges, the article argues that Jews and Christians must unite to preserve and advance their shared Judeo-Christian civilization.

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

How a wedding in Oklahoma taught a group of police officers and SWAT team members to care about Judaism and Israel

Carla Singer in Forward

In an unexpected twist, a Jewish wedding in Oklahoma, attended by a diverse group of police officers, SWAT team members, and emergency personnel, became a catalyst for cross-cultural understanding and support for Israel.

0 Communities History

How a Russian samovar connects me to the old country — and my black market dealing great-great-grandmother

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Olivia Haynie reflects on how a Russian samovar in her family connects her to her Jewish ancestry and the story of her great-great-grandmother, Rivka Silberberg, who fled from the Pale of Settlement to the United States before World War I. This samovar, a relic of late 19th and early 20th-century Russian Jewish immigrant culture, symbolizes not only comfort and familiarity but also the forced migration and survival choices of her ancestors.

History ›

0 History Israel

10 Unbelievable Stories About Israel

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

This engaging article from Future of Jewish showcases ten astonishing stories from Israel's history, highlighting the nation's remarkable combination of audacity, ingenuity, and survival instincts.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Germany’s antisemitism czar says slogans like ‘From the river to the sea’ should be illegal

Shira Li Bartov in Forward

Felix Klein, Germany's Antisemitism Commissioner, has proposed legislation to criminalize pro-Palestinian slogans like "From the river to the sea," arguing they pose a threat to Israel and, by extension, are antisemitic.

Editors' Note

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by Matt Sienkiewicz

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