JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, January 26, 2026

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Communities

At Sundance, the AIDS crisis through the eyes of a bar mitzvah boy

PJ Grisar in Forward

Moshe Rosenthal's film "Tell Me Everything," showcased at the Sundance Film Festival, explores the intricate dynamics within a family amid the AIDS crisis through the eyes of Boaz, a soon-to-be bar mitzvah boy in the 1980s and 1990s.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

A Story Well Lived

Thomas P. Balázs in Lehrhaus

Thomas P. Balázs explores how Judaism provides a path to infuse daily routines with spiritual significance, contrasting it with Western philosophies of seeking intense experiences for a vibrant life.

Culture ›

0 Culture Gender/Identity

How the Internet Remade the Latin Mass

Maggie Phillips in Tablet

The article delves into the resurgence of the traditional Latin Mass (TLM) within the Catholic Church, especially among young people and online communities, and how this trend intersects with issues of gender and ideology.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Antisemitism, anti-Israel rhetoric a key feature of Saudi Arabia’s regional realignment

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

Saudi Arabia's recent pivot towards anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric, highlighted by state-sanctioned media outlets, signifies a shift in its regional alignments.

0 Politics Communities

Tahesha Way campaigns as close ally of Jewish community in pivotal N.J. special election

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

In the pivotal New Jersey special election, Tahesha Way is campaigning as a close ally of the Jewish community, emphasizing her commitment to fighting antisemitism, supporting Israel, and strengthening U.S.-Israel relations.

0 Politics Ethics

I'm a rabbi arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. The Book of Exodus shows us how this ends

Emma Kippley-Ogman in Forward

Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman reflects on her recent arrest alongside multifaith clergy while protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in Minneapolis.

0 Politics Ethics

Antisemitism’s Favorite Jew

Lucy in Future of Jewish

The essay by Lucy Tabrizi critically examines the concept of the "good Jew"—a term used to describe Jews who align with anti-Zionist movements by denouncing Israeli policies and by extension, Jewish peoplehood itself.

0 Politics Philosophy

Drunk with power, Donald Trump follows the dictates of Athenian commanders — and a certain Jewish philosopher

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

The piece explores the concept of power dynamics through historical and philosophical lenses, drawing parallels between the actions of Donald Trump and the ancient Athenians in Thucydides' works.

0 Politics Israel

Canada is learning what Israel learned a long time ago.

Guy Goldstein in Future of Jewish

Guy Goldstein's essay draws parallels between Canada and Israel in adapting to changes in the global order, highlighting Israel's earlier shift away from a rules-based international system perceived as flawed.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Antisemitism laws can protect you, but you have to understand them

eJewishPhilanthropy

The persistence of antisemitism, despite data indicating a plateau, reveals a deeply-rooted societal issue that continues to threaten Jewish communities globally.

Communities ›

0 Communities Leadership

After Minneapolis shooting, local Jewish service channels a city’s grief — and resolve

Robin Washington in Forward

Amidst the shock of Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents in Minneapolis, the Jewish community gathered virtually for a Havdalah service to process the grief and chaos.

0 Communities Antisemitism

More than 8,500 people have donated to support Mississippi synagogue damaged in arson attack

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, recently suffered a devastating arson attack that destroyed parts of the synagogue, including its library and offices.

History ›

0 History Holocaust

He could have avoided persecution in Nazi Germany — he got bar mitzvahed instead

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Gerd Pips Phillipsohn, born to a Jewish father and an Aryan mother in Nazi Germany, chose to embrace his Jewish identity through a bar mitzvah, despite the precariousness brought about by the Nuremberg Laws, which stripped Jews of citizenship.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Education

The Bibliophile Who Reshaped American Jewry

Cody Fitzpatrick in 18forty

David Eliezrie's biography, "Undaunted," chronicles the impactful journey of Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, as he challenged prevailing attitudes about American Jewry and worked to transform the nation into a bastion of Torah learning.