JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

British Jews could be offered asylum in the US, Trump’s UK-born Jewish lawyer says

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

British Jews might be offered asylum in the United States due to perceived antisemitic threats in the UK, as proposed by Trump’s lawyer Robert Garson, a Jewish attorney originally from Manchester.

0 Politics Holocaust

Are Jews Still Welcome in the White House?

Tevi Troy in Tablet

This article delves into the evolving state of Jewish participation in American political life, particularly in light of recent antisemitic incidents such as the query into whether Pennsylvania's Jewish Governor, Josh Shapiro, was an Israeli agent.

0 Politics Antisemitism

There's a vicious antisemitic precedent for Trump's demonization of Renée Nicole Good

Emily Tamkin in Forward

Emily Tamkin analyzes the Trump administration's unfounded efforts to link the shooting of Rene Nicole Good to George Soros, drawing parallels to antisemitic conspiracy theories in Hungary.

0 Politics Communities

Zionist Baby-Killers?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

In the aftermath of a tragic accident in Jerusalem, where two infants died due to toxic fumes at an unlicensed daycare, the response from charedi politicians has sparked controversy.

0 Politics Philosophy

A Lesson from Noam Chomsky about Israel and Iran

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook

Ken Silverman discusses the ethical perspectives of Noam Chomsky regarding human rights abuses in different countries, particularly focusing on Israel and Iran.

0 Politics History

Soviet propaganda still dominates the West.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman explores the continued influence of Soviet propaganda in shaping Western perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Why is AIPAC targeting Trump’s ICE funding?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is facing criticism for airing an attack ad against former Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski, who is running for a House seat in a New Jersey primary.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Communities

I Did the Outreach New York Is Proposing. It Didn’t Work.

Ariel Goldstein in Tablet

Ariel Goldstein critiques New York City's proposed initiative to address homelessness, drawing on her personal experience as a social worker in the field.

Literature ›

0 Literature Jewish Law

Oy Vey, Who Needs Another Biography of Philip Roth?

Elan Kluger in Tablet

Philip Roth's life and work are examined in the context of literary biography, exploring whether his complex and often controversial persona can be reconciled with his impressive literary contributions.

0 Literature Philosophy

This Might Be What Saves Us from AI

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

Rivka Bennun Kay, in her reflection on Kazuo Ishiguro's novel "Klara and the Sun," explores the themes of love, loneliness, and what it means to be human in the face of advancing AI.

Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

Mississippi’s Jewish community rallies after antisemitic arson

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider

In a powerful display of resilience and unity, Mississippi's Jewish community came together for Shabbat services in a Baptist church after an antisemitic arson attack heavily damaged Beth Israel Congregation, the sole synagogue in Jackson.

0 Communities History

I was in a high school production of ‘Anne Frank’ — today in Minnesota, I feel her fear more than ever

Jared Zeigler in Forward

Jared Zeigler reflects on the current tense climate in Minneapolis by drawing parallels to his experience as a high school actor in "The Diary of Anne Frank."

0 Communities History

Black and Jewish people were allies once. Can they be again?

Andrea Cooper in Forward

With increasing antisemitism and hate crimes targeting African Americans, the Rekindle Fellowship and initiatives like the Exodus Leadership Forum are reviving historic Black-Jewish alliances.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

British schools are erasing the Holocaust.

Leo Pearlman in Future of Jewish

Leo Pearlman addresses a troubling trend in British education where the recognition and teaching of the Holocaust are diminishing significantly, linked to rising antisemitic attitudes within educational institutions.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

His mother is Israeli, his father is Palestinian. His life? Complicated.

Noah Hirsch-Rechter in Forward

"In Between" is a one-man autobiographical show by Ibrahim Miari, exploring his complex identity as a person born to a Palestinian-Muslim father and a Jewish-Israeli mother, who converted to Islam to marry.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Judd Apatow on why Mel Brooks' influence 'will last as long as our jokes'

PJ Grisar in Forward

Mel Brooks, at 99, remains a seminal figure in comedy, with his influence extending well beyond his jokes into cultural and social commentary.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership History

“A Chabad Hasid in His Own Special Way”

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books

The new Hebrew biography by Zvi Yekutiel explores the multifaceted life of Zalman Shazar, Israel's third president, who lived as a unique blend of secular and religious identities.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Culture

The Surprising Lesson Israel Taught Me About Gender

Leigh Hartzman in Future of Jewish

Leigh Hartzman, reflecting on her son’s Bar Mitzvah in Israel, examines the stark differences between Western Jewish practices and Orthodox traditions in Israel, particularly the separation of genders during prayer.

History ›

0 History Communities

The Jewish women who kept Confederate graves from disappearing

Austin Albanese in Forward

The article delves into the historical efforts of Jewish women in Richmond, Virginia, who in 1866 established the Hebrew Ladies Memorial Association to care for the graves of Jewish Confederate soldiers.