JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Israel ›

0 Israel History

The world thinks Israel is collapsing. Reality suggests otherwise.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Exploring the narrative of Israel's current state, Nachum Kaplan emphasizes that contrary to global perceptions of collapse, Israel is stronger than ever.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Trump, hosting Netanyahu in Florida, says next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan will begin ‘as quickly as we can’

Grace Gilson in Forward

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Florida to discuss the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan, which has seen slow progress since its inception.

0 Politics Israel

It's a classic trick of liars and crooks — and it's shaping Israel's response to war and disaster

Dan Perry in Forward

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism for his handling of accountability following the October 2023 Hamas attacks.

0 Politics Israel

Do NYTimes Photos Suggest Bias Toward Israel? Take A Look

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

Gary Rosenblatt critiques The New York Times' annual 'Year In Pictures' selection, highlighting what he perceives as an imbalance in their portrayal of the Israel-Gaza conflict.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Conservative influencers Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens sharply increased anti-Israel rhetoric in 2025, study finds

Grace Gilson in JTA

In 2025, prominent conservative influencers Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens have markedly raised their anti-Israel rhetoric, according to a study by the Jewish People Policy Institute.

0 Politics Culture

The Palestine Exception to Free Speech Rarely Ends with Palestine

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook

Ken Silverman explores Bari Weiss's career and her selective approach to free speech, focusing on what he terms the "Palestine Exception."

0 Politics Ethics

This is what happens when we confuse politics with religion.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman explores the complex interplay between politics and religion, emphasizing the dangers of conflating the two.

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s Somaliland recognition rattles Qatar and other critics

Matthew Shea in Jewish Insider

Israel's recent recognition of Somaliland as an independent state has sparked tension with Arab and Muslim nations, including Qatar, due to its implications on regional geopolitics.

Communities ›

0 Communities History

Gov. Hochul says she stepped in to block demolition of historic Brooklyn shul

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has intervened to stop the demolition of the historic Kingsbrook Synagogue in Brooklyn, part of a nearly century-old Jewish hospital complex.

0 Communities Culture

13 notable Jewish New Yorkers we lost in 2025

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

As 2025 ends, the New York Jewish Week honors 13 influential Jewish New Yorkers who passed away, each leaving a significant legacy.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Television/Film

We need to talk about that honey scene in ‘Marty Supreme’

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Josh Safdie's film "Marty Supreme" follows the journey of Marty Mauser, a Jewish table tennis player in the 1950s navigating personal and cultural challenges post-Holocaust.

History ›

0 History Politics

A Jewish-American exile behind the Iron Curtain, he never lost his love for East Germany

Terrence Petty in Forward

Victor Grossman, born Stephen Wechsler, was a Jewish-American who fled to East Germany during the Cold War after being exposed for his Communist affiliations.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

In Brigitte Bardot, a complicated legacy of movie stardom, activism, xenophobia and antisemitism

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress who recently passed away at 91, left a complex legacy marked by notable cinematic roles and a sharp ideological pivot to the far right.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Culture

Behold the Wizard of Oz

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin reflects on the ban his books received from the Gedolim, noting that the lack of specific reasons initially shielded the Gedolim's opinions from scrutiny.

0 Jewish Law Torah

Sarah Rindner in Jewish Review of Books

"The Riddler," directed by Michael Grynszpan, is a documentary exploring the enigmatic life of Monsieur Shoshani, a post-Holocaust Jewish scholar renowned for his mastery of Jewish tradition, philosophy, and numerous languages.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Being Pro-Israel in the Most Antisemitic Country

Jamie O Mahony in Future of Jewish

The article discusses the pervasive antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in Ireland, which has intensified since the October 7th attacks.