JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

The Party’s Over

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

Gary Rosenblatt critiques Ben Rhodes' opinion piece in The New York Times, which argues that Democrats should cease supporting Israel due to moral and political misalignments.

0 Politics Israel

Pope Leo meets with Erdogan, says two-state solution is the ‘only’ path forward in Middle East

Grace Gilson in Forward

Pope Leo XIV, in his first international tour since taking office, has emphasized a two-state solution as the only viable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

0 Politics Jewish Law

"Better to be a Torah Student in America than Israel!"

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critiques Aryeh Ehrlich's condemnation of Israeli government policies that impact charedi yeshiva students.

0 Politics Communities

Compromise - the Art of Peaceful Coexistence

Emes Ve-Emunah

Debates intensify over a proposed Israeli legislation that would grant permanent IDF draft exemptions to Charedi men engaged in Torah study.

0 Politics History

Israel's Miracle Mission

Jewdicious

A compelling account of an intricate Israeli intelligence operation that ultimately led to the capture of Dr. Marwan al-Hams, a Hamas military doctor thought responsible for concealing the body of IDF Lieutenant Hadar Goldin since 2014.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Trump administration’s dangerous obsession with Jews

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook

Ken Silverman's article critiques the Trump administration's policies, highlighting its focus on providing unique protections against antisemitism in higher education, as outlined in its agreement with Northwestern University.

0 Politics History

After facing criticism, Dublin tables proposal to rename Herzog Park — for now

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Dublin City Council's controversial proposal to rename Herzog Park, honoring Chaim Herzog, has been temporarily shelved amid significant criticism.

0 Politics Leadership

Netanyahu’s pardon request is a staggering act of hypocrisy — and it should be granted, with one condition

Dan Perry in Forward

Dan Perry criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a presidential pardon as an act of hypocrisy, given his previous stance on serving while under indictment.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Critical Difference Between Islamophobia and Antisemitism

Zain de Ville in Future of Jewish

Zain de Ville's essay contrasts the dynamics of antisemitism with the contemporary discourse surrounding Islamophobia.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Too many Jews keep making this dangerous mistake about Israel.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article by Joshua Hoffman highlights the complex and often contentious relationship between Diaspora Jews and Israel, emphasizing the danger of conflating support for Israel with agreement with its current government.

Art ›

0 Art History

Rare 14th-century Hebrew Bible will hit the auction block at Sotheby’s

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

A rare 14th-century handwritten Hebrew Bible from Toledo, Spain, adorned with elaborate calligraphic art and micrographic Masorah, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's New York, with an estimated value of $1.5 to $2.5 million.

0 Art Politics

She was a dancer who leapt to the top of her field — then the Trump administration fired her

Stav Ziv in Forward

The article details the story of Jane Rabinovitz Raleigh, who rose from an intern to Director of Dance Programming at the Kennedy Center before being dismissed during Donald Trump's second term as President, amidst efforts to reshape the esteemed cultural institution.

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

Meet Zevi Eckhaus, the Jewish college football bowl-bound quarterback who prays at the 18-yard line

Joseph Strauss in Forward

Zevi Eckhaus, the Jewish starting quarterback for the Washington State Cougars, uniquely integrates his Orthodox Jewish faith with his football career by praying at the 18-yard line, a nod to the significance of the number in Judaism.

0 Sports Communities

Getting to know Zevi Eckhaus, the bowl-bound Jewish quarterback who prays at the 18-yard line

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Zevi Eckhaus, the Jewish starting quarterback for the Washington State Cougars, uniquely combines his athletic pursuits with his faith.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Cory Booker has long embraced Jewish tradition. Now he has married a Jewish woman.

Grace Gilson in Forward

Senator Cory Booker, known for his affinity with Jewish traditions, has married Alexis Lewis, a Jewish real estate professional, in an interfaith ceremony under a chuppah.

0 Culture Communities

How My Favorite Book Brought Me Closer to My Family This Thanksgiving

Cody Fitzpatrick in 18forty

Cody Fitzpatrick shares how Stephen Dubner's memoir "Choosing My Religion" has been instrumental in rekindling a connection with his Jewish heritage and family.

0 Culture Communities

Now that Saul Zabar is gone, what will become of the 'Over 95' club at NYC's leading appetizing store?

Len Berk in Forward

The article reflects on the passing of Saul Zabar and its impact on the legendary Zabar's store on New York's Upper West Side.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Northwestern agrees to pay $75M, void encampment deal to end Trump’s antisemitism investigation

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Northwestern University will pay $75 million to the Trump administration in a settlement to end an antisemitism investigation, regaining access to nearly $800 million in federal funds that had been frozen.

Communities ›

0 Communities Leadership

How a troublemaking private school dropout became the Johnny Appleseed of tech

Jon Kalish in Forward

David Lerner, co-founder of Tekserve, is remembered fondly as a complex yet benevolent figure in New York's tech scene.

0 Communities Culture

Moving to Israel isn’t easy, but it’s life-changing.

Hether Warshauer in Future of Jewish

Hether Warshauer's personal essay reflects on the challenges and profound life changes she experienced after making Aliyah, or immigrating to Israel.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Six months after Yaron Lischinsky’s murder, his parents reflect on Israeli Embassy staffer’s life and legacy

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Six months after the tragic murder of Yaron Lischinsky and his girlfriend Sarah Milgrim, Yaron's parents, Daniel and Ruth Lischinsky, visited Washington, D.C., to honor their son's life and legacy.

0 Communities Antisemitism

‘Make a friend before you need a friend’

eJewishPhilanthropy

The narrative emphasizes the importance of interfaith collaboration, illustrated through the swift community response to a firebombing at the residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro during Passover.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

What Philip Roth taught me about my life as a Jewish man, despite his own imperfections

Stephen Daniel Arnoff in JTA

Stephen Daniel Arnoff reflects on the profound influence that Philip Roth, a prolific Jewish-American novelist, had on his understanding of life, masculinity, and Jewish identity.

0 Literature Culture

5 things I’ve learned about the role Jewish books play in our lives

eJewishPhilanthropy

Reflecting on the 100th anniversary of Jewish Book Month, Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen, host of The Five Books podcast, shares insights into how Jewish literature connects us to our past, broadens our understanding of history, fosters belonging, invites conversations across generations, and imagines a future for Jewish identity.