JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Friday, March 20, 2026

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

Report on declining Jewish enrollment at Harvard raises alarm and sparks debate

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider

Jewish enrollment at Harvard University has declined to its lowest level since the pre-World War II era, evoking concerns and debates about the role of admission policies and campus culture.

Art ›

0 Art Culture

Anya Rubin’s Motherboard

David Jager in Tablet

Anya Rubin, an artist with a multifaceted cultural background, explores the digital realm through her innovative art that bridges technology and nature.

0 Art History

The Nazis didn't care that Paul Klee wasn't Jewish

Mira Fox in Forward

Paul Klee, a renowned German artist and a pivotal figure in abstract, surrealist, and expressionist art, is re-examined in "Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds," an exhibit at The Jewish Museum in New York.

Politics ›

0 Politics Culture

Court ruling reviving VOA sparks cautious hope for expanded Iran coverage

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

The recent court ruling overturning efforts to drastically reduce the Voice of America's (VOA) staff may allow the organization to enhance its Persian-language coverage, particularly vital amidst the ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and internet restrictions in Iran.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Joe Kent, now under investigation, insinuates to Tucker Carlson that Israel might have killed Charlie Kirk to stoke Iran war

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Joe Kent, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has made controversial insinuations linking Israel to the murder of right-wing pundit Charlie Kirk and suggested that Israel pressured the U.S. into wars with Iran and Iraq.

0 Politics Israel

JB Pritzker once donated to AIPAC. Now he says he wants nothing to do with it.

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a Jewish Democrat and former AIPAC donor, has vocally distanced himself from the pro-Israel lobbying group, criticizing its transformation into a politically partisan organization aligning with Trump-supporting candidates.

0 Politics Israel

JB Pritzker once donated to AIPAC. Now he says he wants nothing to do with it.

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, previously a donor to AIPAC, has distanced himself from the organization, criticizing its shift towards partisan politics, particularly its support for Donald Trump-aligned candidates.

0 Politics Israel

Ben Gurion airport shutdowns leave already disrupted passengers desperate

Rachel Fink in Forward

Amidst a military conflict involving multiple fronts, including Iran, air travel in Israel has become increasingly disrupted, with major cancellations at Ben Gurion Airport, leaving would-be passengers stranded.

0 Politics Culture

Can James Talarico’s faith-forward politics invigorate the Jewish religious left?

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

James Talarico, a Texas State Representative, is making waves with his blend of religious language and progressive politics, positioning himself as a leading figure in the religious left.

0 Politics Torah

The Middle East's Politics of Denial

Jeffrey Levine in Future of Jewish

The article by Jeffrey Levine explores the entrenched conflicts in the Middle East, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Pharaoh's hardened leadership during the Exodus.

0 Politics Israel

Are We Winning the War in Iran? Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press

The article delves into the ongoing conflict in Iran, focusing on whether victory is achievable and what it might entail.

0 Politics History

Daniel Miller in Tablet

Daniel Miller's article explores the symbolic and political displacement of Israel in global narratives, particularly through the lens of Palestinianism.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu has less than two weeks to pass a budget — or go to early elections

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressed to pass a budget and address political conflicts, particularly concerning Haredi conscription, or face early elections due to a legal deadline.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism History

There's a strange connection between antisemitism and failure.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Vanessa Berg's essay explores the recurrent link between societal failure and the rise of antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Threatening messages, and an arrest, bring antisemitism close to home for a New York rabbi

Grace Gilson in JTA

Rabbi Matt Cutler of Congregation Gates of Heaven in Schenectady, NY, faced antisemitic threats that were swiftly addressed by police, highlighting a broader climate of heightened vigilance in Jewish communities as global tensions rise.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Belgium deploys soldiers to Jewish sites as Britain charges 2 men with spying on Jews for Iran

Grace Gilson in JTA

A surge in international incidents targeting Jewish communities has prompted security responses across Europe.

Communities ›

0 Communities History

A History of Jewish Belonging

Moshe Taragin in 18forty

Moshe Taragin's article explores the multifaceted nature of Jewish communal identity through the concept of belonging, addressed via three distinct entities—eidah, Yisrael, and kahal.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Temple Israel’s photographer shares story behind haunting photos of attack aftermath

Andrew Lapin in JTA

In a powerful display of photojournalism, Emily Iris Elconin captured the haunting aftermath of an attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

0 Communities Politics

Traumatized by their last evacuation, many in Israel’s north are staying put despite renewed danger

Theia Chatelle in JTA

Residents in northern Israel, including those in kibbutzes like Metula and Shlomi near the Lebanese border, are choosing to remain in their communities despite the renewed conflict with Hezbollah.

0 Communities Leadership

Pluralism is a Jewish survival skill

eJewishPhilanthropy

In the face of increasing polarization in society and within Jewish communities, Rabbi David Singer advocates for pluralism as a crucial survival skill.

0 Communities Culture

West Bloomfield Iraqi Christians rushed to aid Temple Israel on a terrifying day. An open invitation for Shabbat followed.

Simone Saidmehr in Forward

In a heartwarming display of interfaith solidarity, West Bloomfield's Iraqi Christian Chaldean community rapidly responded to an attempted attack on Temple Israel by offering their Shenandoah Country Club as a refuge.

0 Communities Leadership

The vision persists

eJewishPhilanthropy

The Jewish Funders Network International Conference highlighted a shift in focus from innovation to addressing current crises, reflecting a new phase in the Jewish innovation landscape.

History ›

0 History Culture

Minus 2: A Wartime Vigil

Guest Contributor in Lilith

The article is a poignant reflection on the experience of sitting with a dying father in a hospital parking lot in Jerusalem, repurposed as a bomb shelter during a time of war.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Maggie Gyllenhaal Is Nostalgic About This Beloved Jewish Food

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Maggie Gyllenhaal shares her fondness for kasha varnishkes, a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish, as a nostalgic link to her childhood.

Culture ›

0 Culture Antisemitism

Artists Found the Most Jewish Way to Talk Antisemitism

Guest Contributor in Lilith

SHVILIM (Hebrew for "paths"), a project commissioned by the Ontario Arts Council, seeks to explore and articulate antisemitism by engaging a diverse team of artists and educators.

Torah ›

0 Torah Philosophy

Vayikra and the Shape of Sacrifice

18Forty Staff in 18forty

This 18Forty Parsha Guide delves into the sacrificial system in Vayikra, examining the deep human and theological underpinnings of these ancient rituals.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

Shirah Hadashah: A Review of Three Jewish Poets’ Inaugural Collections

Chesky Kopel in Lehrhaus

The review by Chesky Kopel delves into the inaugural collections of three American Jewish poets, reflecting the turbulent early 2020s.