JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Tuesday, April 7, 2026

History ›

0 History Politics

From pyramids to skyscrapers: Lessons of our ‘Great Diasporas’

eJewishPhilanthropy

Gidi Grinstein's article explores the enduring lessons from Jewish diasporas, emphasizing their relevance to American Jewry today.

0 History Jewish Law

Lane Igoudin in Tablet

"The Shochet" by Lane Igoudin offers a rare glimpse into the life of Pinye-Ber Goldenshteyn, an ordinary Jewish figure from the 19th-century Russian Pale of Settlement.

0 History Culture

The original anti-Zionists have been all but forgotten. Molly Crabapple wants to change that.

Debbie Nathan in Forward

Molly Crabapple's new book "Here Where We Live Is Our Country" revisits the largely forgotten legacy of the Bund, a socialist revolutionary group that once rivaled Zionism in Eastern Europe.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

The Multipolarity Trap

Park MacDougald in Tablet

Park MacDougald's article delves into the controversial topic of multipolarity and its implications on global politics.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Palestinian-French lawmaker arrested after praising 1972 bomber of Ben Gurion Airport

Grace Gilson in Forward

French Member of the European Parliament, Rima Hassan, has been detained and faces charges for allegedly advocating terrorism following her social media post quoting a perpetrator of the 1972 Ben Gurion Airport attack, which killed 26 people.

0 Politics Israel

I hope diaspora Jews have learned a thing or two.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article reflects on three critical lessons learned by diaspora Jews from recent geopolitical events.

0 Politics Communities

Israel antiwar protests spur intensifying government crackdown

Rachel Fink in Forward

Amidst ongoing conflict with Iran, Israel is seeing a surge in anti-war protests that the government attempts to suppress under the guise of wartime safety regulations.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Michigan Democrats, Jewish leaders uneasy over Senate candidate’s alliance with Hasan Piker

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, is facing backlash from Jewish leaders and fellow Democrats for campaigning with streamer Hasan Piker, who is accused of antisemitic rhetoric.

0 Politics Communities

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorses AOC’s opposition to funding Israel’s Iron Dome

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA

In a recent press conference, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed support for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's stance against U.S. military aid to Israel, particularly defensive aid for the Iron Dome system, which has been crucial in intercepting missile attacks during conflicts with Iran and Hezbollah.

0 Politics Communities

Wisconsin mosque leader detained by ICE in latest case tied to US antisemitism concerns

Grace Gilson in JTA

Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, has been detained by ICE following accusations of lying about past convictions related to his pro-Palestinian activities, which have been deemed by the Secretary of State as antithetical to U.S. interests in combating antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Defeating Hezbollah: How the Iran Proxy's Strategy Is Backfiring

Jewdicious

Hezbollah's strategy, perceived as a means to provoke Israel rather than win on the battlefield, is scrutinized for its underlying intentions and repercussions.

0 Politics Ethics

It’s OK to Want Trump to Lose This War

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook

Ken Silverman discusses the complex politics surrounding the notion of wanting a country's leader, specifically Donald Trump, to lose a war without desiring the nation itself to suffer defeat.

0 Politics Culture

Georgia political candidate apologizes for Passover ad that featured challah

Philissa Cramer in JTA

A controversy emerged when Nathalie Kanani, a Georgia state Senate candidate, included a challah in a Passover ad in the Atlanta Jewish Times, sparking criticism and discussions about cultural sensitivity.

0 Politics Israel

The Israeli Left’s Protest Addiction

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

In an essay by Vanessa Berg, published by Future of Jewish, the nature of Israeli protests is scrutinized, arguing that these are not truly anti-war demonstrations as claimed by participants but anti-government rallies stemming from the Israeli Left's frustration and dissatisfaction with the country's leadership.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Television/Film

Kubrick’s Angels

David Mikics in Tablet

In a reflection on the impact of Stanley Kubrick's films, particularly "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "A Clockwork Orange," David Mikics explores how these movies resonate with today's anxieties about technology and human nature.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Culture

Frankfurt cinema declines to participate in Jewish film festival, spurring backlash

Philissa Cramer in Forward

A decision by the Astor Film Lounge in Frankfurt not to participate in the city's Jewish Film Days has led to accusations of antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Israeli, Serbian leaders denounce antisemitic statements at Belgrade protest

Grace Gilson in Forward

Recent protests in Serbia have drawn international condemnation after a protester made antisemitic remarks targeting Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and linking Jews to his government.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Frankfurt cinema declines to participate in Jewish film festival, spurring backlash

Toby Axelrod in JTA

The Astor Film Lounge in Frankfurt has faced backlash after deciding not to host the Jewish Film Days this year, citing financial reasons due to low turnout last year.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Sponsors back out of London festival that invited Ye to headline despite record of antisemitism

Grace Gilson in JTA

The Wireless Festival in London faces significant backlash, including the withdrawal of major sponsors like Pepsi and Diageo, after announcing that Ye (formerly Kanye West) would headline the event, despite his documented history of antisemitic behavior.

0 Antisemitism Communities

As antisemitic attacks mount, Canadian Jews ask whether they still belong

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider

Canadian Jews are facing an escalating wave of antisemitic violence, marked by recent synagogue and restaurant attacks, sparking fear and concerns for their safety.

0 Antisemitism History

Hitler’s Third-World Appeal

Ben Koan in Future of Jewish

The essay by Ben Koan discusses the unsettling admiration for Hitler among certain Gen-Zers and groups like the "Groypers."

Culture ›

0 Culture Holidays

How Jewish Celebrities Celebrated Passover 2026

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Passover 2026 saw Jewish celebrities embracing the holiday with customary and creative celebrations, as shared on social media.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

This Christian conversion comedy should have left Jews out of it

Mira Fox in Forward

"Premarital," a new comedy starring Jim O'Heir, grapples with themes of religious humor and cultural identity as it depicts the comedic tension of a pastor's daughter bringing her non-religious, Jewish fiance home for a wedding.

0 Television/Film Culture

All the Jewish TV Coming in April 2026

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

April 2026 brings a diverse lineup of Jewish and Jew-ish television and films for streaming audiences to enjoy.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Jewish families and a rabbi ask to join lawsuit to block Oklahoma Jewish charter school

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

In Oklahoma, a group of seven residents, including a rabbi and Jewish families, backed by organizations like the ACLU, are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit to prevent the establishment of the nation's first Jewish public charter school.

Communities ›

0 Communities Jewish Law

The aliyah imperative and the philanthropic dilemma: Navigating the Modern Orthodox crossroads

eJewishPhilanthropy

In recent years, the Modern Orthodox (MO) community faces a pivotal choice: balancing the preservation of Diaspora institutions with the imperative of aliyah (immigration to Israel).

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Education

From character to calling: Finding future rabbis before they find themselves

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Dan Ross discusses the pressing need to identify and nurture potential future rabbis in the Jewish community before they even contemplate a rabbinic career.

Language ›

0 Language Communities

A Prayer for a Corpse

David Jager in Tablet

Samantha Ellis, an Iraqi Jewish Londoner, recounts her emotional journey to reclaim her lost heritage through her memoir, "Always Carry Salt."

Art ›

0 Art Antisemitism

Drawings For Genocide

eJewishPhilanthropy

In a troubling trend, recent art exhibits in the UK, Canada, and the US have sparked controversy for portraying antisemitic imagery under the guise of political critique.