JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Thursday, April 9, 2026

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Ceasefire and political pressure test U.S.-Israel Iran war pact

Simone Saidmehr in Forward

Amid a shaky ceasefire and political tensions, President Trump recently announced a temporary pause in hostilities with Iran, framed by disputes over Israel's military actions and strategic goals.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Why I interviewed Mahmoud Khalil

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Arno Rosenfeld's interview with Mahmoud Khalil provides insight into the evolving dynamics of protest movements concerning Israel and Palestine, specifically focusing on Khalil's moderate stance within these groups.

0 Politics Israel

The Iran war looks like a failure. Now comes the Trump-Netanyahu spin game

Dan Perry in Forward

Dan Perry's article examines the aftermath of a U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran, questioning the strategic gains following a fragile ceasefire.

0 Politics Israel

US and Iran agree to ‘fragile’ 2-week ceasefire; Israel says deal does not extend to Lebanon

Philissa Cramer in Forward

The article discusses a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran amidst a tense conflict that also involves Hezbollah in Lebanon.

0 Politics Antisemitism

In rallies taking on Israel, a defiant Hasan Piker boosts Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Hasan Piker, a controversial Twitch streamer often accused of antisemitism, joined Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul el-Sayed on campaign stops, drawing significant attention and criticism.

0 Politics Israel

How to Make Sense of the U.S.-Iran-Israel Ceasefire

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Amidst a temporary ceasefire, the article examines the complex dynamics between the U.S., Iran, and Israel, highlighting the fragile and tactical nature of the truce.

0 Politics Ethics

Jewish groups condemn Trump’s threat that a ‘whole civilization will die’ in Iran

Grace Gilson in Forward

President Donald Trump faced intense backlash from Jewish groups for his declaration on social media threatening the destruction of an entire civilization if Iran did not comply with his demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

0 Politics Communities

Is New York City's mayor connected to the Iranian regime?

Yusuf Roso in Future of Jewish

In this guest essay, Yusuf Roso, a Turkish Jew living in the U.S., raises concerns about New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani's potential ideological and strategic connections to Islamist movements similar to those that have transformed Turkey under Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Culture ›

0 Culture Ethics

I lost my dad at 12 — and found my Jewish identity in the spaces he left behind

Alex Brendle in JTA

Alex Brendle shares their personal journey of grappling with the loss of their father at age 12 and how it fostered a deeper connection to their Jewish identity.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

An 82-year-old Jewish recording legend on his film directing debut: 'I could have been good at this'

Simi Horwitz in Forward

Kenny Vance, an 82-year-old Jewish music legend, has made his film directing debut with 'Heart & Soul: a Love Story,' a documentary celebrating the pivotal but overlooked doo-wop and rock performers of the 1950s.

Communities ›

0 Communities Ethics

National support group for interfaith Jewish families guts staff amid funding crisis

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

18Doors, a nonprofit that supports interfaith Jewish families, has reduced its workforce significantly due to unexpected budgetary issues, retaining only four of its original 15 employees.