JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, February 2, 2026

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

A border official mocked an attorney for observing Shabbat. Orthodox lawyers say the issue is not new.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

A recent derogatory incident involving an Orthodox Jewish attorney highlights ongoing challenges faced by observant Jewish lawyers in maintaining their religious practices within the legal profession.

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star

Jacob Gurvis in Forward

Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija has made history by becoming the first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star.

0 Sports Culture

Deni Avdija’s rise from Maccabi wunderkind to NBA All-Star is a dream come true for Israeli basketball fans like me

Moshe Halickman in JTA

Deni Avdija's journey from being a Maccabi Tel Aviv prodigy to an NBA All-Star has been nothing short of extraordinary for Israeli basketball fans.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Swing district Democratic congressional candidate in Omaha blasts rivals over their criticism of Israel

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

In the race for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district, Democrat Crystal Rhoades is focusing her campaign on supporting Israel, positioning herself against fellow Democrat John Cavanaugh, whom she criticizes for his stance on Israel.

0 Politics Israel

A Scoop of Anti-Israel Ice Cream

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish

In July 2021, Ben & Jerry's announced it would halt ice cream sales in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, citing ethical concerns over occupied territories.

0 Politics Communities

Democratic leader says GOP-led Congress boosted ICE funding while Jewish security is underfunded

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the GOP-controlled Congress at a New York Jewish gathering for prioritizing immigration enforcement funding over security grants for Jewish communities amidst rising antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Antisemitism speech sparks pushback from Jewish conservatives

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

Yoram Hazony, a prominent Israeli conservative intellectual, has sparked a contentious debate within the Jewish conservative community following his comments condemning antisemitic rhetoric from conservative figures like Tucker Carlson.

Torah ›

0 Torah Ethics

Tu b’Shvat and the Question We Can’t Keep Avoiding: Is the Tree of the Field a Human?

Aviva Lauer in Lehrhaus

Aviva Lauer's insightful exploration of Deuteronomy 20:19 connects the Jewish holiday of Tu bShvat with a broader ethical mandate against unnecessary destruction, extending from trees to human beings.

Culture ›

0 Culture Jewish Law

Creating rituals for the transitions of aging

eJewishPhilanthropy

As people live longer due to advances in science and medicine, there is a growing need for new Jewish rituals to mark the transitions of aging, a life stage not yet clearly defined.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

‘Reminds me of Anne Frank’: Jewish seniors and Holocaust survivors are offering to hide their Haitian caregivers

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Jewish seniors at Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Florida, many of whom are Holocaust survivors, have offered to hide Haitian caregivers who face potential deportation due to the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by the Trump administration.

0 Communities Culture

I’m not Jewish, but I love Israel — and I’m not ashamed to say it.

Liv Layne in Future of Jewish

Liv Layne, a Christian writer, shares her profound affection for Israel and its people, despite not having Jewish or Israeli heritage.

0 Communities Politics

With the last hostage released, is American Jewish unity over?

Rob Eshman in Forward

The release and return of Israeli hostages held in Gaza has brought a poignant end to a period of unity among American Jews, despite their varied views on Israel's military actions.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Why Jewish law cares about mother birds, baby goats and the bonds of animal families

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Beth Berkowitz's new book, "What Animals Teach Us About Families," examines the biblical and rabbinic laws concerning animal kinship and their implications for ethical living.