JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, April 13, 2026

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

Shaking off the tyranny of the successful past

eJewishPhilanthropy

Todd Polikoff, CEO of the Aaron Family JCC of Dallas, draws on Peter Drucker's management insights to address the challenges Jewish nonprofits face as they evolve.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law History

The Many Hats of Heresy: Epikorsut and Minut in the Writings of the Sages

Elisha Price in Lehrhaus

Elisha Price explores the intricate definitions of heretical categories within rabbinic writings, focusing on the terms "minim" and "epikorsim" as outlined by Maimonides.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Seven Myths About the Iran War

Michael Doran in Tablet

Michael Doran challenges the prevailing narratives around Trump's foreign policy decisions on Iran, arguing against seven key myths propagated by both progressives and isolationists.

0 Politics History

The Paranoid Prophet of Loserdom

Marc Weitzmann in Tablet

In this exploration of Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin, Marc Weitzmann traces the complex web of influences and ideologies that shape Dugin's vision and its impact on global politics.

0 Politics Education

I’m probably going to be on the government’s list of Jews at UPenn

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Olivia Haynie reflects on the changes she observed at the University of Pennsylvania regarding activism and tensions surrounding Israel and Gaza.

0 Politics Culture

Iran’s regime is obsessed with Jeffrey Epstein

Simone Saidmehr in Forward

Amid escalating tensions with the U.S., the Iranian regime has latched onto the figure of Jeffrey Epstein in its anti-Western propaganda, merging his notorious image with conspiracy theories involving Baal, an ancient deity mischaracterized in some narratives as a symbol of moral corruption.

0 Politics Israel

The Zionist Question of Our Time: What now becomes possible?

Avi Mayer in Future of Jewish

Avi Mayer's essay reflects on the current geopolitical dynamics following a two-week pause in the Middle Eastern conflict, primarily focusing on Iran's expanding military capabilities and its implications for regional security.

Culture ›

0 Culture Food

From trauma to table: An Israeli duo uses food therapy and song to foster connection

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider

Hananel Edri and Merav Oren have creatively merged culinary arts with music in 'Soul and Roll,' an innovative initiative that leverages traditional food and therapeutic experiences to foster community connection.

0 Culture Communities

Learning to Farbreng with Rabbi Steinsaltz

Cody Fitzpatrick in 18forty

Celebrating Jewish community and spiritual growth, the article shares experiences of a meaningful farbrengen, guided by the teachings of Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz.

Israel ›

0 Israel Communities

In Israel, 'fine' means something different.

Ido Singer in Future of Jewish

Ido Singer reflects on the unique meaning of 'fine' in Israel by recounting his and his family's experiences during the Gulf War missile attacks of 1991, and contrasting them with the current security situation faced by his sister in Pardes Hana.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

He saved dozens of kids in Auschwitz — he kept it a secret for nearly the rest of his life

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Judith Richter embarked on a journey to unveil her father Erno Zvi Spiegel's untold heroism during the Holocaust after discovering his story in a LIFE Magazine article.