JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, May 18, 2026

History ›

0 History Politics

Molly Crabapple’s book is well researched but ideologically biased

Mikhail Krutikov in Forward

Molly Crabapple's book, "Here Where We Live Is Our Country," presents an engaging history of the Jewish Labor Bund, underscoring its 130-year legacy through vibrant storytelling focused on figures like her great-grandfather, Sam Rothbord.

0 History Antisemitism

France's Jews are leaving en masse — again.

Melissa Brodsky in Future of Jewish

The essay by Melissa Brodsky explores the historical pattern of Jewish expulsion and readmission in France, drawing parallels to the current climate that is leading many French Jews to leave once more.

Politics ›

0 Politics Culture

Eurovision just exposed the truth about Israel and Europe.

Hen Mazzig in Future of Jewish

The article by Hen Mazzig analyzes Israel's participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, highlighting the cultural and political dynamics surrounding it.

0 Politics Culture

At Trump’s Christian revival on the National Mall, one rabbi made a Jewish case for America

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

At a Christian revival dubbed Rededicate 250 on the National Mall, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, the sole Jewish speaker, made a compelling case for America's exceptionalism through a Jewish lens.

0 Politics Culture

At Eurovision, Israel's near triumph shows the limits of tolerance

Anna Goldenberg in Forward

The article delves into the complexities of Israel's participation in the politically charged atmosphere of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Vienna.

Israel ›

0 Israel Antisemitism

What my non-Jewish friends taught me about the promise of Israel

Contributing Author in eJewishPhilanthropy

Brian M. Seymour reflects on the complexities of supporting Israel and pursuing justice, inspired by his recent travels with non-Jewish leaders to Israel.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Communities

California judge says Kars4Kids misled donors by omitting Orthodox Jewish mission from ads

Grace Gilson in Forward

A recent California Superior Court ruling mandates Kars4Kids, a Jewish car-donation charity, to disclose its funding focus on Orthodox Jewish programs in its advertisements, particularly in California where it has been masking such information.

Culture ›

0 Culture Gender/Identity

It looks like a kaffiyeh, but this pro-Israel influencer wants you to wear a sudra

Simone Saidmehr in Forward

Rudy Rochman, a pro-Israel influencer, is on a mission to revive the sudra, a traditional Middle Eastern Jewish garment, as a symbol of Jewish identity and pride.