JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, May 10, 2026

Literature ›

0 Literature Holocaust

The Most Tragically Beautiful Book I’ve Ever Read

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish

Adam Hummel's guest essay reflects on "When We See You Again," a profound book by Rachel Goldberg-Polin, exploring her grief over her son Hersh's tragic death during his captivity by Hamas.

Politics ›

0 Politics Education

Debating Zionism is good for Jews, actually

Noam Pianko in Forward

Noam Pianko explores the rich history of debate over Zionism at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), highlighting how this discourse has navigated the complexities of Jewish identity, nationalism, and statehood.

0 Politics History

The History They Hope You Never Learn About 'From the River to the Sea'

Future of Jewish

Mitch Schneider's essay delves deep into the historical slogan 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,' often used in anti-Israel protests.

0 Politics Antisemitism

In heavily Jewish Manhattan district, Dem congressional candidates divided over Israel, antisemitic protests

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

As the Democratic primary for Manhattan's open House seat approaches, key divisions have surfaced among candidates regarding Israel and antisemitism, reflecting the issues' significance in the area's heavily Jewish population.

0 Politics Communities

For the first time in my life, I’m afraid for us Jews.

Gary Rosenblatt in Future of Jewish

In an eloquent yet sobering essay, veteran Jewish journalist Gary Rosenblatt addresses the increasing vulnerability and fear experienced by American Jews today, exacerbated by rising antisemitism and divisive opinions on Israel.

0 Politics Education

I discovered anti-Zionism at the University of Michigan. I'm glad it lives on there

Gayle Kirshenbaum in Forward

Gayle Kirshenbaum reflects on the evolution of anti-Zionist sentiment at her alma mater, the University of Michigan.

0 Politics Culture

DOGE’s cuts to Jewish humanities grants were unconstitutional, judge rules

Andrew Lapin in JTA

A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) 2025 cancellation of many federal humanities grants, including several focused on Jewish projects, was unconstitutional.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

What the private equity takeover means for the bagel industry

Mira Fox in Forward

Private equity firms are rapidly investing in the bagel industry, raising questions about the impact on the traditional craft of making iconic New York bagels.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Music

Michael Jackson biopic revives legend of Jewish music mogul who battled MTV’s ‘color barrier’

Stephen Silver in JTA

The newly released Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," highlights the role of Jewish music executive Walter Yetnikoff in breaking MTV's racial barriers.

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