JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Saturday, January 17, 2026

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

The Nazis Through a New Lens

The Cholent in The Cholent

The discovery of the Hoecker Album, a photo collection depicting seemingly mundane activities of SS officers at Auschwitz, challenges conventional perceptions of the Nazis by illustrating their ability to merge daily life with heinous atrocities.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Israel does not need America. (It’s actually the other way around.)

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's commentary challenges the common perception that Israel is highly dependent on American support for its survival, arguing instead that Israel is a robust and independent state capable of managing its own security.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Nick Fuentes says his problem with Trump ‘is that he is not Hitler’

Joseph Strauss in Forward

Nick Fuentes, a notorious far-right figure and avowed antisemite, has criticized Donald Trump for not being extreme enough, asserting his admiration for Hitler and disappointment in Trump's policies.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Amid raids, vitriol and violence, the great replacement theory rears its head in Minneapolis

Joel Swanson in Forward

In Minneapolis, a crowdfunding effort for a controversial ICE agent, who killed a local resident, has highlighted the resurgence of antisemitic rhetoric tied to the great replacement conspiracy theory.

0 Politics Antisemitism

NYC’s first Jewish City Council leader could govern as a check on Mamdani. Here’s her plan to fight antisemitism

Hannah Feuer in Forward

Julie Menin, New York City's first Jewish City Council Speaker, has launched a plan to address antisemitism through a comprehensive proposal that includes legislation and increased funding.

0 Politics Culture

The Department of Labor told us to embrace 'Americanism.' What's that?

Mira Fox in Forward

The article explores the ambiguous term 'Americanism,' which historically has lacked a clear definition and been co-opted by various groups from U.S. founding figures to extremist organizations like the Ku Klux Klan.

0 Politics Communities

Amy Acton became a household name in Ohio — now, she wants to be governor

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Amy Acton, a former statewide health director known for her role during the COVID-19 pandemic, is running as a Democrat for governor of Ohio.

Communities ›

0 Communities Ethics

As a Jewish Mom in Minneapolis Right Now, ‘History Feels Too Close’

Daci Platt in Kveller

In Minneapolis, Jewish residents are grappling with the increasing presence of ICE raids, drawing unsettling parallels between current events and historical trauma.

0 Communities Culture

How the chicken man of Crown Heights became a Hasidic St. Francis of Assisi

Jon Kalish in Forward

Daniel Yeroshalmi, a 21-year-old member of Chabad in Crown Heights, embodies a modern-day Francis of Assisi through his unique urban homestead just 300 feet from Lubavitcher World Headquarters.

0 Communities Antisemitism

After synagogue arson, Jackson’s Jews find solidarity, and complexity, at interfaith prayer service

Grace Gilson in JTA

In the aftermath of a devastating arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, the local Jewish community found solidarity through an interfaith prayer service.

0 Communities Antisemitism

How bridge-building through service can heal divides — and curb antisemitism

eJewishPhilanthropy

In an inspiring reflection on social cohesion, Cindy Greenberg, the president of Repair the World, highlights the transformative power of service as a tool to bridge divides and combat antisemitism.

Culture ›

0 Culture Holidays

How Alvin Ailey’s 'Revelations' evokes Yom Kippur for me

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Olivia Haynie explores the parallels between Alvin Ailey's renowned dance work "Revelations" and the Jewish observance of Yom Kippur.

0 Culture History

Everything You Didn't Know About Jewish Names

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

Jewish naming traditions have evolved significantly over thousands of years, shifting from single biblical names imbued with meaning or divine reference, to modern Hebrew and vernacular names, and more recently, to surnames imposed by non-Jewish authorities.

0 Culture Politics

Faking Main Street

Judith Miller in Tablet

Bentonville, Arkansas, has become a burgeoning economic and cultural hub, largely due to the presence of Walmart, a company known for its controversial labor practices.

0 Culture Ethics

Katherine Dee in Tablet

In "Uninvited Eyes," Katherine Dee explores the disturbing world of pro-anorexia websites and their intersection with anorexia fetishism from the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Culture

Jewish caricature in Ukrainian Christmas tradition resurfaces at New Jersey church, drawing criticism

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

A Ukrainian Christmas pageant in New Jersey drew criticism for including a Hasidic Jewish caricature that perpetuates antisemitic stereotypes.

0 Antisemitism Torah

Fighting fire with fire

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article explores the symbolic and literal meanings of fire within Judaism, contrasting its warmth and eternal symbolism with its destruction in acts of antisemitic violence, such as the burning of Beth Israel Synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi.

0 Antisemitism Israel

The Antisemites Who Swear They Aren’t Antisemites

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Vanessa Berg's essay explores how contemporary antisemitism manifests subtly through selective empathy and moral inversions.

Literature ›

0 Literature History

REVIEW: ‘The Red House’

Robert Nagler Miller in Hadassah

In her latest novel, "The Red House," Mary Morris masterfully explores themes of hidden identity, family secrets, and intergenerational trauma through the story of Laura Wilkins, a woman seeking to unravel her mother's mysterious disappearance.

Sports ›

0 Sports Jewish Law

Alex Bregman, who drew a Jewish star on his cap after Oct. 7, inks $175M deal with the Cubs

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Jewish baseball star Alex Bregman has signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, making it the second-largest contract for a Jewish player after Max Fried.

0 Sports Israel

Israel likely to send a bobsledding team to the Winter Olympic Games for the first time

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

Israel is on the verge of debuting its bobsled team at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, marking a significant milestone for the country's winter sports.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Politics

Rejecting Kahanists and rebuffing anti-Zionists, a new leader of the New Israel Fund makes its case for liberal democracy

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Mickey Gitzin, the newly appointed interim president of the New Israel Fund (NIF), steps into his role amid increasing polarization over Israel’s democratic identity and growing anti-Zionist sentiment.

Torah ›

0 Torah Culture

Frogs Challenge Rationalism

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin explores the Midrashic tale of the plague of frogs in Egypt, highlighting its challenge to rationalist interpretations.

Food ›

0 Food History

Emily Hamilton in Tablet

Emily Hamilton's piece is an elegiac tribute to the enduring significance of herring in Jewish and Danish culture, exploring how this humble fish connects her to cherished childhood memories and Denmark's historical identity.

0 Food Culture

Sharpen Your Knives

Jacob Soll in Tablet

In an evocative exploration of culinary culture, Jacob Soll argues that the authenticity and skill behind great cooking are more tied to the sharpness of knives rather than their luxurious appearance.