JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, November 24, 2025

Culture ›

0 Culture Leadership

New York City sets Guinness record for largest-ever Shabbat dinner, with 2,800 at the table

Lisa Keys in JTA

New York City has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest-ever Shabbat dinner, organized by Temple Emanu-El's Streicker Center at the Javits Center, with 2,761 participants.

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 Politics

The dangerous logic behind Mamdani’s synagogue critique

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabba Daphne Lazar Price, executive director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, critiques Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdanis' stance on a recent Nefesh B'Nefesh event at Park East Synagogue, arguing that his criticism undermines the sanctity of Jewish communal spaces.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Ethics

The Laws of Asmakhta Are Already Written in Our Hearts

Yonah Lavery-Yisraeli in Lehrhaus

Yonah Lavery-Yisraeli explores the Talmudic concept of asmakhta, a nuanced area of Jewish law dealing with commitments that appear binding but aren't genuinely so.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Udo Kier Was the Last of His Kind

Adam Lehrer in Tablet

The article reflects on the career and influence of Udo Kier, a distinctive German actor known for his mesmerizing performances in both avant-garde and mainstream cinema.

0 Television/Film Politics

In 'Nuremberg,' a potent warning about our current politics of denial

Laurie Winer in Forward

Laurie Winer analyzes the film "Nuremberg," which uses historical narratives to draw disturbing parallels between the Nuremberg Trials of Nazi leaders and today's political climate in the United States.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Viral ‘Prison Rape’ That Never Happened

Gadi Taub in Tablet

A high-profile scandal involving the arrest of Israeli reservists on false rape allegations against a Palestinian terrorist at the Sde Teiman facility has rocked Israel.

0 Politics History

The Painful Tragedy of Jews Who Reject Zionism

Samuel J. Hyde in Future of Jewish

Samuel J. Hyde explores the complex and historically rooted phenomenon of Jewish anti-Zionism, distinguishing it from modern movements against Zionism.

0 Politics History

The Judeo-Christian Values of America

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article explores the concept of "Judeo-Christian values" as a foundational element of American ethics, tracing its roots back to the nation's founding and highlighting the United States' historical acceptance of Jews, despite instances of Christian antisemitism.

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.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

'We Need To Make Them Scared'

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

The article reflects on a recent anti-Zionist protest outside New York City's Park East Synagogue and the controversial response from mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

How Black music brought me closer to Judaism

Peter Himmelman in Forward

Peter Himmelman reflects on his unique fusion of Jewish identity and Black music, recounting how his grandmother introduced him to his first Black guitar teacher, blending soulful rhythms with Jewish melodies.

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.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

They had status, safety and power — and still chose to defy Hitler

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Jonathan Freedland's book, "The Traitors Circle," explores the little-known story of a group of elite Germans who risked their status, safety, and power to resist the Nazi regime.