JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, November 30, 2025

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

The gift Tom Stoppard gave to me — and to all who adore him

Talya Zax in Forward

Tom Stoppard, the brilliant playwright who passed away at 88, was adored not only for his intellectual prowess but for creating art that infused audiences with warmth and a refreshed understanding of life.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Jewish Law

Rabbis should stay out of politics.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman argues that rabbis should steer clear of political involvement to protect their spiritual authority and communal unity.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

Letter from the Bereaved Families

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Bereaved families from Israel's Religious-Zionist and Traditional communities have issued a public letter urging elected officials to oppose the Draft Exemption Law, which could provide yeshiva students in the Haredi community with an exemption from military service.

0 Politics History

How would Jews fleeing Europe have fared under Trump's anti-immigration policies?

Terrence Petty in Forward

The article explores the potential fate of Jewish and other refugees had they faced the anti-immigration policies under Donald Trump's administration, likening these policies to a form of racial purity code reminiscent of Nazi values.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

Palestinian restaurant opening near Columbia names its location to honor girl killed in Gaza, campus protesters

Grace Gilson in Forward

A new Palestinian restaurant in New York City, Ayat NYC, has named its new Morningside Heights location "Hinds Hall" in solidarity with pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University.

Israel ›

0 Israel Torah

The old Israel is gone. It’s time to build a better one.

Avi Mayer in Future of Jewish

Avi Mayer reflects on the current state of Israel, drawing parallels between recent events and Torah narratives from Genesis.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism History

Why People Think Jews Love Money

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

The persistent stereotype associating Jews with money has caused significant harm throughout history and continues to fuel antisemitism today.

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