JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Thursday, January 22, 2026

Education ›

0 Education Leadership

Longtime dean of Ziegler School retiring as Conservative seminary plots new course

Louis Keene in Forward

Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson's retirement marks a significant transition for the Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies in Los Angeles, which he helped shape into a prominent institution within Conservative Judaism.

0 Education Torah

5 Ways to Transmit Tradition to a Skeptical Generation

18Forty Staff in 18forty

Transmitting Jewish tradition to skeptical modern audiences involves inviting questions and engaging through actions.

0 Education Communities

Teaching about Iranian Jews today

eJewishPhilanthropy

Dan Osborn highlights the overlooked history of Iranian Jews, advocating for their inclusion in American educational curriculums to reflect a fuller picture of Jewish diversity.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics History

Rejoicing at the Downfall of Enemies: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Israel

Michael Kurin in Lehrhaus

Michael Kurin explores the complex Jewish perspective on rejoicing at the downfall of enemies, a topic rekindled by recent conflicts involving Israel.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Andrew Tate insists he wasn’t really singing Ye’s ‘Heil Hitler.’ Others who were with him are doubling down.

Joseph Strauss in JTA

A controversial incident involving far-right influencers, including Andrew and Tristan Tate, arose after they were filmed during a live stream with figures like Nick Fuentes and Myron Gaines, who propagated antisemitic remarks and gestures.

0 Antisemitism Communities

How an ‘all-American boy’ became a Mississippi synagogue arson suspect

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Stephen Spencer Pittman's sudden shift from a typical all-American teen to an arson suspect has puzzled his community and investigators.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

Tragedies and Hate

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article addresses a troubling increase in tragic deaths among Charedi youth in Israel, highlighting the community's inclination to blame secular and leftist Zionist courts instead of acknowledging internal shortcomings.

0 Antisemitism Education

Survey shows half of Irish adults do not know 6 million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust

Grace Gilson in JTA

A recent survey by the Claims Conference reveals disconcerting levels of Holocaust ignorance and denial in Ireland, with half of Irish adults unaware that 6 million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust, and 17% believing the death toll is exaggerated.

Politics ›

0 Politics Ethics

The Genocide Slur Is Not Just for Jews

John Spencer in Tablet

John Spencer critiques the frequent, casual use of the term "genocide" to describe Israel's military actions in Gaza, arguing it poses broader dangers for global military operations.

0 Politics Israel

Paige Cognetti running in Josh Shapiro’s footsteps in key Pa. swing district

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Paige Cognetti, the Democratic mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, is campaigning to unseat Republican Representative Rob Bresnahan by adopting a strongly pro-Israel stance in a key swing district.

0 Politics Israel

The Hidden Truth Behind Gaza's Board of Peace

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Gaza's strategic importance and the formation of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace highlights a shift in global diplomacy, possibly representing a move towards a reimagined international governance system that might challenge the role of the United Nations.

0 Politics Torah

Invoking Torah, Minnesota Jews mobilize against ICE operations

Andrew Lapin in JTA

With Torah readings focused on Exodus, Minnesota's Jewish community is invoking biblical teachings to mobilize against aggressive ICE operations in the region.

0 Politics Israel

Is the 'Board of Peace' just another Trump scam, or a real move toward Middle East peace?

Dan Perry in Forward

Dan Perry critically examines Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace," involving figures like Benjamin Netanyahu and possibly Vladimir Putin.

0 Politics Culture

Israeli comedian Guy Hochman’s NYC show canceled amid protests, one day after he was detained in Canada

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA

Israeli comedian Guy Hochman's show at the Broadway Comedy Club in NYC was canceled due to protests organized by pro-Palestinian groups, including Jewish Voice for Peace NYC.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ despite misgivings about Qatari, Turkish participation

Grace Gilson in JTA

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to join President Donald Trump's newly formed Board of Peace, a controversial global body designed to oversee the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

0 Politics Culture

The obsession with 'Palestine' is out of control.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Vanessa Berg critiques the disproportionate focus on Palestinian narratives in global culture, particularly in film.

0 Politics Israel

J Street hopes to capitalize on growing Democratic frustration with Israel

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

J Street aims to harness growing Democratic discontent with Israel for increased influence in U.S.-Israel relations.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mourner’s Kaddish for Bondi Beach victims recited in Australian parliament as tougher hate crime laws pass

Grace Gilson in Forward

Following a deadly attack during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach that left 15 people dead, Australian parliamentarian Mark Dreyfus delivered a poignant tribute in Parliament by reciting the Mourners Kaddish in memory of the victims.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Antisemitism

Julie Menin wants to be a bridge in the Mamdani era

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Julie Menin, the newly-elected Jewish Speaker of the New York City Council, aims to be a unifying force amid rising tensions, particularly surrounding issues of antisemitism and her relationship with the city's Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani.

0 Leadership Education

The rabbinate isn’t in crisis because of text — it’s about leadership

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi David Baum argues that the challenges facing the contemporary rabbinate are not rooted in insufficient textual mastery, but rather in a lack of leadership training suited to today's complex realities.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

When ‘All In the Family’ Tackled Antisemitism with the Best Yiddish Curse

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

In a memorable 1971 episode of Norman Lear's groundbreaking sitcom "All in the Family," the show cleverly tackled antisemitism using humor and cultural representation.

0 Television/Film Culture

Judd Apatow grew up idolizing Mel Brooks. Now he’s telling Brooks’ story in an HBO documentary.

Stephen Silver in JTA

Judd Apatow, a renowned Jewish filmmaker, pays homage to comedy legend Mel Brooks in a new two-part HBO documentary, "Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man!"

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

San Diego Jewish groups decry disinvitation of rabbi from MLK Day event over ‘concerns about potential disruption related to Zionism’

Grace Gilson in JTA

San Diego Jewish groups have criticized the organizers of a local Martin Luther King Day event after Rabbi Hanan Leberman was disinvited.

0 Communities Culture

How a Persian Jewish immigrant became the rodeo king of California

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

David Halimi, a Persian Jewish immigrant, has carved out a unique American success story in Chico, California, as a rodeo producer and entrepreneur.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Communities

Intersectionality is a Bitch

Guest Contributor in Lilith

Cristina D. Ramirez reflects on the challenges and nuances of living as a Latina Jew in a predominantly Christian, Spanish-speaking environment.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Sunny Guava Curd

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Leah Koenig presents a vibrant winter recipe for "Sunny Guava Curd," developed by Gabriella Stern, which brings a touch of tropical flavor to the cold season.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Ethics

The Sde Teiman incident: a retrospective

Ari Zivotofsky in Lehrhaus

The article revisits the controversial Sde Teiman incident, where Israeli reservists were accused of abusing a detained Hamas terrorist.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Argentina’s chief Sephardic rabbi reaffirms century-old ban on local conversions, sparking backlash

Juan Melamed in JTA

Argentina's Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yosef Chehebar reaffirmed a century-old ban on local conversions, allowing them only if conducted in Israel.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Art

This Holocaust survivor turned creativity into an act of resistance.

Lee Tanenbaum in Future of Jewish

Joseph Bau, a Holocaust survivor and artist, used creativity as a means of resistance against oppression.