JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Friday, January 2, 2026

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mayor Zohran Mamdani reassures Jewish New Yorkers at inauguration: ‘I will protect you’

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Newly-sworn-in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor, emphasized his commitment to diversity and protecting Jewish communities during his inauguration.

0 Politics Israel

How Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani’s politics shaped New York City’s new mayor

Grace Gilson in JTA

New York City's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is heavily influenced by his parents' pro-Palestinian politics, a backdrop that contextualizes his democratic socialist stances as well as his support for BDS.

Culture ›

0 Culture Education

26 Jewish Things You Should Try in 2026

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

2026 offers Jewish individuals a chance to explore their heritage in novel ways, from spiritual practices like Jewish meditation and Shabbat hosting to engaging with the Talmud through Daf Yomi.

0 Culture Communities

These Were the Most Popular Names in Israel In 2025

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

As Israel's Population and Immigration Authority releases its most popular names of 2025, shifts are observed with traditionally favored names like Esther, Noam, and Moshe being replaced by Ella, Ari, and Michael.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Education

At Illinois Holocaust Museum, teens learn the Shoah’s Jewish history — and how to apply its lessons to today

Orlie Weitzman in JTA

The Illinois Holocaust Museum hosts an annual Student Leadership Day, focusing on teaching teenagers about the Holocaust and inspiring them to be leaders in addressing contemporary injustices.

0 Holocaust Culture

Gidon Lev Is a TikTok Star — and a Holocaust Survivor

Thasanya Jayasumana in Kveller

Gidon Lev, a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor, has become an unexpected TikTok sensation, blending his harrowing experiences with an infectious optimism.

Torah ›

0 Torah Ethics

5 Ways Yaakov’s Final Words Teach Us to Leave a Lasting Legacy

18Forty Staff in 18forty

The article explores the enduring lessons from Yaakov's final words in Parashat Vayechi, focusing on the concept of leaving a legacy.

Communities ›

0 Communities Jewish Law

An Empty Place at the Jewish Table: Why Are Young Jews Dropping Out?

Steve Lipman in Lehrhaus

In "An Empty Place at the Jewish Table," Steve Lipman explores the growing trend of young Jews from Orthodox backgrounds distancing themselves from traditional observance.