JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Friday, April 10, 2026

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Israelis uncertain if Iran war made them safer after ceasefire brings combat to an inconclusive halt

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

The article discusses the mixed feelings among Israelis regarding a recent ceasefire with Iran after a military campaign aimed at curtailing Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Atlanta movie exec who complained of 'nasty Jews' is running for Congress

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Ryan Millsap, an Atlanta film executive embroiled in controversy over antisemitic and racist remarks, is now vying for a congressional seat in Georgia.

0 Politics Israel

Jewish leader of UK’s Green Party calls to end trade, diplomatic ties with Israel

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Zack Polanski, a Jewish leader of the UK’s Green Party, has sparked controversy by calling for the UK government to sever trade and diplomatic ties with Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Mahmoud Khalil's anti-Zionist case to Jews shows the case for skepticism

Nadav Ziv in Forward

Nadav Ziv critically examines Mahmoud Khalil's promises of a peaceful Palestinian state that includes a secure future for Jews, highlighting the disconnect between Khalil's reassurances and Jewish fears rooted in historical and contemporary realities.

0 Politics Communities

Mahmoud Khalil's reassurances are bad for Jews but even worse for Palestinians

Zach Iscol in Forward

Zach Iscol critiques Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's stance as counterproductive for both Jewish and Palestinian communities.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A new anti-Zionist PAC has endorsed candidates who believe Jews were behind 9/11

Joseph Strauss in JTA

The Anti-Zionist America PAC (AZAPAC), led by Michael Rectenwald, presents a controversial alternative to traditional pro-Israel PACs like AIPAC, aiming to "de-Zionize" the U.S. government by endorsing candidates against military aid to Israel.

0 Politics Leadership

This is Netanyahu’s legacy-defining moment.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Benjamin Netanyahu faces a pivotal moment in his political career as he navigates a complex geopolitical situation involving a ceasefire with Iran and strained relations with the United States.

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.

Israel ›

0 Israel Communities

Israel needs diaspora Jews more than we think.

Nadav Eyal in Future of Jewish

Nadav Eyal explores the evolving relationship between Israeli Jews and the Diaspora, highlighting an urgent need for re-evaluation.

Literature ›

0 Literature History

A new book explores the vibrancy of pre-war Warsaw

Julia M. Klein in Forward

Judy Batalion's debut novel, "The Last Woman of Warsaw," set in pre-World War II Warsaw, delves into the friendship between two Jewish women amidst a vibrant yet politically charged city.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

In ‘Yes!,’ Israeli director Nadav Lapid skewers his country’s ‘moral abyss’ after Oct. 7

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's latest film, "Yes!," presents a provocative and satirical depiction of Israel following the events of October 7.

Culture ›

0 Culture Antisemitism

Jonah Hill’s cancel culture dramedy makes an antisemitism exception — all about Kanye

PJ Grisar in Forward

Jonah Hill's latest film, "Outcome," a drama exploring cancel culture, features a provocative depiction of Kanye West's antisemitism.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

My family and friends questioned why I wanted to visit Israel. That's why I wanted to go.

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Philissa Cramer, a non-Jewish journalism student, reflects on her journey to Poland rather than Israel due to geopolitical tensions, as part of a program aimed at understanding antisemitism and the Holocaust.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

My family and friends questioned why I wanted to visit Israel. That’s why I wanted to go.

Lucía Alonso in JTA

Lucía Alonso, a non-Jewish journalism student, shares her experience of visiting Poland to study the Holocaust and its implications on current antisemitism, after her trip to Israel was postponed due to conflict.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity History

How two advice columnists with the same name counseled, comforted and inspired millions of women

Sarah Fishman in Forward

Les Deux Marcelles, Marcelle Auclair and Marcelle Sgal, are celebrated pioneer advice columnists whose work in postwar France inspired countless women to challenge traditional norms and embrace independence.