JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, March 8, 2026

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Stop calling this Israel's war or America's war.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman argues against framing the conflict involving Israel, the U.S., and Iran as solely Israeli or American wars.

0 Politics Israel

War with Iran puts the US-Israel alliance at grave risk

Dan Perry in Forward

Dan Perry examines the precarious state of the U.S.-Israel alliance amid a tense conflict with Iran.

0 Politics Communities

Confronting a Khamenei vigil in NYC, Iranian protesters declare solidarity with Jews

Simone Saidmehr in Forward

In a stark showdown at New York City's Washington Square Park, a vigil commemorating the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei drew vigorous counterprotests, highlighting a tension-laden dynamic between Iranian expatriates and left-wing activists.

0 Politics History

During WWII, a heroic Jewish lawyer warned against the dangers of a dual state — is it coming true in Trump's America?

Terrence Petty in Forward

Ernst Fraenkel, a Jewish lawyer in Nazi Germany, remarkably defended anti-Nazi defendants despite the oppressive regime.

0 Politics History

What Liberals and Conservatives Get Wrong About the Islamic Republic

Samuel J. Hyde in Future of Jewish

Samuel J. Hyde critiques the Western approach to Iran's Islamic Republic, arguing that both liberals and conservatives fundamentally misunderstand revolutionary movements.

0 Politics Communities

Behind Ronnie Eldridge's sweet, motherly face, one of the toughest political minds in NYC

Jon Kalish in Forward

Ronnie Eldridge, a revered figure in New York City politics, passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy characterized by fierce advocacy and compassion.

0 Politics Communities

The Call Is (Still) Coming from Inside the House

The Cholent in The Cholent

In the aftermath of violent regional escalations, the article delves into the complex web of groups supporting the Palestinian cause, often with controversial associations to designated terrorist organizations.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Lev Parnas, Jewish Trump ally turned critic, running for Congress as a Democrat

Grace Gilson in Forward

Lev Parnas, formerly an associate of Rudy Giuliani and prominently involved in the Trump impeachment investigation, has announced his candidacy for Congress as a Democrat in Miami's 27th District.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

The Weekend Press: A Soldier’s Letters Home

The Free Press in The Free Press

The Weekend Press covers a variety of topics, emphasizing the human side of current global tensions, particularly through the lens of retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling's impending book release.

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

The Unique Ways Israelis Remember Their Fallen

Stacy Gittleman in Future of Jewish

Israelis commemorate their fallen soldiers in deeply personal and unique ways, contrasting sharply with American practices.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

Jewish groups ask Pentagon to stop Messianic chaplains from wearing Jewish insignia

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

U.S. military chaplaincy is embroiled in controversy as Jewish groups, led by the Aleph Institute, challenge the use of Jewish insignia by Messianic Jewish chaplains, who blend Jewish tradition with belief in Jesus.