JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Workplaces open, schools remain shut — and Israeli parents pull out their hair over wartime Zoom classes

Philissa Cramer in Forward

As Israel grapples with wartime conditions, parents face the dual challenges of returning to work while managing their children's remote learning due to school closures.

0 Education Jewish Law

When the Law Misreads a Yeshivah

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Amid debates over Britain's Childrens Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which aims to redefine full-time education, the Anglican Bishop of Manchester emerged as a surprising ally to Britain's chareidi community.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Ted Cruz says GOP not ‘winning’ fight against antisemitism from figures like Tucker Carlson

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward

At a symposium hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition and National Review, Senator Ted Cruz expressed skepticism about the GOP's success in combating antisemitism within its ranks, notably from figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Belgian officials investigating synagogue explosion as possible act of terrorism

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

An early morning explosion outside a historic synagogue in Liège, Belgium has raised alarms of antisemitic terrorism, prompting a response from top Belgian officials including the Prime Minister.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

While Iran fires missiles, Israel moves entire hospitals underground.

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish

In response to escalating threats, Israel has ingeniously retrofitted underground parking lots into fully operational hospitals, showcasing a unique blend of logistical and medical expertise.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ted Cruz says GOP not ‘winning’ fight against antisemitism from figures like Tucker Carlson

Joseph Strauss in JTA

During a symposium hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition, Senator Ted Cruz expressed concern that the Republican Party is not effectively combatting antisemitism propagated by influential figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.

0 Politics Israel

An Unsimple War (they all are)

Jewdicious

The article reflects on the nuanced complexities of war, particularly examining the U.S. military strikes on Iran during Trump's presidency and its implications for Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Trump's Iran dithering puts Israel in an unprecedented position

Dan Perry in Forward

Israel finds itself in a precarious strategic situation amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, heavily influenced by the unpredictable decisions of U.S. President Donald Trump.

0 Politics History

Schrödinger’s Kurds

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article delves into the complex and contradictory position of the Kurds in U.S. foreign policy, particularly under the Trump administration.

0 Politics Israel

A War of Endurance and Will

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran, success is being gauged more by endurance and strategic objectives than by initial strikes.

0 Politics Culture

Mamdani hosts Mahmoud Khalil to break Ramadan fast

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA

Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia student, to break the Ramadan fast at Gracie Mansion.

0 Politics Israel

Jewish Democrats press for oversight as Trump’s Iran war rages on

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Jewish Democrats are actively seeking congressional oversight over President Trump's military actions against Iran amidst a war that sees the U.S. aligning with Israel's goals against Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities.

0 Politics Israel

AIPAC is targeting candidates who want to condition aid to Israel. Who has crossed its red line?

Joseph Strauss in JTA

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and its affiliated PACs are increasingly targeting U.S. politicians who advocate conditioning aid to Israel on changes in Israeli behavior.

0 Politics Ethics

In Israel’s missile war, some families run to shelters. Others have nowhere to go.

Philissa Cramer in Forward

In light of ongoing missile threats from Iran, disparities in bomb shelter access in Israel have been highlighted, revealing significant inequities between Jewish and Arab communities.

0 Politics Communities

In Israel’s missile war, some families run to shelters. Others have nowhere to go.

Theia Chatelle in JTA

The disparity in shelter access between Jewish and Arab communities in Israel has become glaringly apparent amidst recent missile conflicts, highlighting a persistent issue of inequity.

0 Politics Communities

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Amid the ongoing war challenges in Israel, an incident involving a group of yeshiva students traveling to Poland for a religious pilgrimage has sparked controversy.

0 Politics Communities

When observant Jews gathered to challenge Israel orthodoxy, verbal sparring and walkouts ensued

Hannah Feuer in Forward

The second annual Smol Emuni conference at Bnai Jeshurun in Manhattan gathered hundreds of observant Jews, providing a platform for those dissatisfied with the prevailing right-wing Orthodox discourse regarding Israeli and American politics.

0 Politics History

They say Israel is a liability for America. History suggests otherwise.

Matt Field in Future of Jewish

Israel's alliance with the United States is often criticized as being one-sided, but historically, it has provided substantial strategic benefits to the US.

0 Politics History

Can the US really bring Iranians democracy?

Larry Cohler-Esses in Forward

Larry Cohler-Esses explores the complex dynamics between Iranian dissidents seeking U.S. intervention and their fraught history with American policy in Iran.

0 Politics Education

Lawsuit says DOGE used ChatGPT to tag Jewish-themed humanities grants as ‘DEI’ before canceling them

Andrew Lapin in JTA

A class-action lawsuit accuses the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of employing ChatGPT to misclassify Jewish-themed humanities grants as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) during a federal spending reduction led by Elon Musk.

0 Politics Holocaust

International law is meaningless.

Ido Singer in Future of Jewish

Ido Singer, in a powerful guest essay, critiques the ineffectiveness of international law through personal and historical lenses.

Communities ›

0 Communities Education

Workplaces open, schools remain shut — and Israeli parents pull out their hair over wartime Zoom classes

Deborah Danan in JTA

Israeli parents are increasingly frustrated as schools remain closed due to wartime security measures while workplaces have reopened.

0 Communities History

What’s Jewish About Vietnam and Cambodia?

Rahel Musleah in Hadassah

Rahel Musleah explores the presence and history of Jewish communities in Vietnam and Cambodia, regions primarily known for their exotic landscapes and complex histories.

0 Communities Ethics

Letters of Love

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article explores the unexpected but profound impact of Chaya Greenstein, who, despite living in a nursing home for nearly two decades, managed to touch the lives of her peers through her thoughtful handwritten letters.

0 Communities Politics

Why embracing Jewish Peoplehood is a matter of urgency

eJewishPhilanthropy

Recent events in Israel and within the global Jewish community have underscored the urgency of reassessing the concept of Jewish Peoplehood.

0 Communities Culture

Naming the psychological crisis of Israelis living abroad

eJewishPhilanthropy

Israeli expatriates are grappling with a unique psychological strain following the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel and the subsequent ongoing conflicts.

0 Communities Politics

Missiles Over Levinsky

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet

The article explores the everyday experiences of Iranian Israelis living in Tel Aviv during the tumultuous period of missile exchanges between Iran and Israel.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Amy Sherman-Palladino to Adapt Jennifer Weiner Novel About Jewish Pop Stars For the Screen

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Amy Sherman-Palladino, renowned for her work on 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Mrs. Maisel', is set to adapt Jennifer Weiner's novel 'The Griffin Sisters Greatest Hits' into a film.

Torah ›

0 Torah Ethics

Parshas Vayakhel/Pekudei: 5786

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Reflecting on Parshas Vayakhel/Pekudei, Cindy Scarr draws a parallel between the Torah's description of the Mishkan's construction and the human pursuit of perfection.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Jewish Law

Keep, Clean, Kasther, or Sell?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr provides practical advice on preparing household items for Pesach (Passover) in this concise guide.

0 Holidays Culture

Family Living: Ready, Set, Pesach

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Preparing for Pesach is a significant task, with many Jewish families sharing personal strategies for managing the often overwhelming process.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Is it OK that only a third of American Jews are Zionists?

eJewishPhilanthropy

A survey shows only one-third of American Jews identify as Zionists, sparking debate about the evolving nature of Zionism in the Jewish community.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

The Appropriation of Jewish Renewal Discourse: How Zionist-Religious Hegemony Erases Israel’s Diverse Jewish Spectrum

David Sperber in Lehrhaus

David Sperber examines the discourse of Jewish renewal in Israel, critiquing the Zionist-religious appropriation that often sidelines non-Orthodox voices.

0 Culture Television/Film

Was Calvin Klein the Jewish Matchmaker Who Set Up JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette?

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

The FX series "Love Story" fictionalizes the romance of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, leading to urban legends about Jewish fashion designer Calvin Klein, born Richard Klein, playing matchmaker for the couple.