JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Communities ›

0 Communities Philosophy

Why humanity matters most: One Israeli foundation’s post-Oct. 7 experience

eJewishPhilanthropy

Navigating the chaotic aftermath of the October 7 attacks, The Neeman Foundation, an Israeli charitable institution, underscores the necessity of maintaining a human connection amid overwhelming pressures to manage burgeoning donations and urgent needs.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Literature

Legal Fictions III: A Narrative Reflection on Yevamot 1:4

Dovid Campbell in Lehrhaus

Natanel grows up knowing he must marry Rivka, daughter of Rav Elazar, but faces an insurmountable obstacle due to Talmudic law.

0 Jewish Law Leadership

We have an opportunity to revamp liberal rabbinic education and Jewish lay leadership

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Rebecca W. Sirbu argues that the current moment is ideal for reevaluating and reforming rabbinic education and synagogue structures, especially in light of increased interest in Jewish learning post-October 7th.

Politics ›

0 Politics Television/Film

Iran International holds Iranian regime accountable — from afar — with aggressive journalism

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Iran International, a leading Persian-language news outlet based in London, is leveraging its position to hold the Iranian regime accountable through aggressive journalism.

0 Politics Israel

Experts raise red flags over AI’s potential to disrupt Israel’s next election

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

As Israel prepares for potentially early national elections, experts are sounding alarms over the unchecked use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns.

0 Politics Culture

Buffalo Soldiers

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin draws a parallel between the 19th-century Buffalo Soldiers, Black American soldiers who overcame racial prejudice, and contemporary Israeli reservists facing societal challenges.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Left-wing Argentine lawmakers pledge allegiance to ‘free Palestine’ in their oaths of office

Juan Melamed in JTA

During recent swearing-in ceremonies in Argentina, several left-wing lawmakers deviated from traditional oaths, turning the event into a politically charged scene advocating for a free Palestine.

0 Politics Israel

‘International Law’ Isn’t Real

Adam Lehrer in Tablet

Adam Lehrer's article critically examines the notion of international law, arguing that it is often used more as a diplomatic tool or propaganda weapon than an enforceable legal framework.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

The KKK taught today’s anti-Zionists their favorite slur.

Matt Field in Future of Jewish

Matt Field examines the slur "Zio," which has resurfaced in modern discourse, particularly among anti-Zionists, without awareness of its origins as a term propagated by white supremacists like David Duke.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes admits 'at least 6 million' Jews were killed in Nazi Germany

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Nick Fuentes, a prominent right-wing extremist and known Holocaust denier, surprisingly acknowledged on Piers Morgan's talk show that at least 6 million Jews were killed in Nazi Germany, diverging from his previous claims dismissing the Holocaust as a hoax.

0 Antisemitism Literature

Facing antisemitism and exclusion, Jewish authors get a lifeline

Elana Sztokman in JTA

Jewish authors are facing increased exclusion from the literary world due to rising antisemitic sentiments, particularly linked to the political climate.

0 Antisemitism History

The Myth of Jewish Race (A History Written by Antisemites)

Future of Jewish

David Harris's excerpt from his book "Antisemitism: What Everyone Needs to Know" explores the evolution of antisemitic narratives, particularly the myth of Jewish racial identity.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Christian Support for Israel

Emes Ve-Emunah

There is concern about decreasing Christian support for Israel, particularly among younger Christians who are moving away from traditional evangelical doctrines.

Culture ›

0 Culture Holidays

A very New York gift guide for Hanukkah 2025

Lisa Keys in JTA

This curated Hanukkah gift guide offers a unique blend of New York City's cultural icons and Jewish heritage, perfect for anyone celebrating the holiday with a love for the Big Apple.

0 Culture History

Why an exhibit that honors the Oct. 7 hostages still draws crowds in the US, even after their release

Alanna E. Cooper in Forward

The Nova Music Festival Exhibition, a traveling exhibit featuring objects and testimonies from the tragic October 7, 2023, attack on a music festival, continues to draw significant crowds across the United States and beyond.

History ›

0 History Communities

Why small town Jews buried their dead in big cities — and what those journeys reveal today

Austin Albanese in Forward

In smaller American towns during the 19th and early 20th centuries, Jewish families often had to transport their deceased to larger cities to ensure a proper Jewish burial due to the lack of local Jewish cemeteries.

0 History Communities

When My Family Met America

Jewdicious

Michael Lewiss article chronicles his family's journey from Eastern Europe to the United States amidst the tumultuous backdrop of antisemitism and economic hardship.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy History

Fun Fact: The Qur’an is Zionist.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article explores the dichotomy within the Quran regarding Jewish relations, highlighting passages that both affirm and criticize the Jewish connection to the Land of Israel.

Education ›

0 Education Language

The changing field of synagogue Hebrew education comes into focus

eJewishPhilanthropy

The 2025 Hebrew Snapshot Survey highlights the significant shifts occurring in synagogue Hebrew education, emphasizing a move from a singular focus on prayer decoding to a broader, more engaging approach.