JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, December 7, 2025

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

How the 'Occupied Palestinian Territories' Were Invented

David E. Firester, Ph.D. in Future of Jewish

David E. Firester's essay explores the origin of the phrase "Occupied Palestinian Territories," asserting it is a politically engineered term rather than a historical or legal designation.

0 Politics Israel

Ten Myths about Charedim and the IDF, Debunked

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin systematically debunks prevalent misconceptions about Charedi enlistment in the IDF.

0 Politics Israel

The ’I don’t support Israel’ conversation needs to stop.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman argues that the conversation about supporting or not supporting Israel is often misguided, as it misses the broader point of defending the shared values that Israel and other Western democracies embody.

0 Politics Leadership

Trump’s new White House ballroom architect is a Jewish immigrant who has advocated for refugees

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Shalom Baranes, a renowned Jewish architect and immigrant from Libya, has been chosen to lead the construction of the new East Wing ballroom at the White House, a project initiated by President Donald Trump.

Language ›

0 Language Culture

Hebrew is the coolest language so many people don't know about.

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

Hebrew is more than just a language; it is an essential element of Jewish civilization and identity.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

It’s time to reconsider what we know about Jewish birthing rituals

Olivia Haynie in Forward

The "First Light: Birth in the Jewish Tradition" exhibition at the Museum at Eldridge Street explores Jewish birthing customs, featuring works by artists like Tobi Kahn and Mark Podwal alongside historic ritual objects.

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