JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Home Improvements

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critiques Israel's housing lottery system that has been manipulated to favor the Haredi community over IDF reservists, specifically charedi politicians like Yitzchok Goldknopf tilting housing benefits towards those avoiding military service.

0 Politics Communities

Park Slope Food Coop votes for Israel boycott

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn has voted in favor of boycotting Israeli products, with 67% approval from the nearly 7,000 members who participated.

0 Politics Culture

Reading for Pleasure

The Editors in Tablet

Giuliano da Empoli's latest work, "The Hour of the Predator," offers insights into the intertwined world of politics and technology as seen through his European perspective.

0 Politics Israel

Trump Tries to Cut Bait in Iran

Park MacDougald in Tablet

The article analyzes the evolving U.S.-Iran relations amid reports of a potential memorandum of understanding to de-escalate tensions.

0 Politics Communities

New York lawmakers approve 50-foot buffer around houses of worship in challenge to Mamdani

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

New York State has adopted a new law establishing a 50-foot buffer zone around houses of worship and educational centers, criminalizing protest activities that could incite fear for safety.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The internet has turned Israel into the world’s favorite conspiracy theory.

Future of Jewish

The article by Lucy Tabrizi explores the troubling spread of anti-Israel conspiracy theories online, highlighting how misinformation about Israel proliferates rapidly across social media.

0 Politics Israel

Jewish legislator counters ‘Not on Our Dime’ act

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA

Political tensions within New York's Jewish and pro-Israel communities are inflamed as Assembly member Michael Novakhov relaunches his "Not on Our Dollar" bill.

0 Politics Israel

Pro-Israel groups grapple with the future of Israel funding

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

The future of U.S. military aid to Israel, a historically pivotal aspect of U.S.-Israel relations, is facing scrutiny as political dynamics evolve and Israel's economic maturity grows.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Trump administration again sues UCLA over antisemitism, alleging ‘hostile educational environment’

Andrew Lapin in Forward

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against UCLA for the second time, accusing the university of fostering an antisemitic environment by ignoring the harassment of Jewish and Israeli students.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Australian Jews report harassment, intimidation after testifying before commission investigating Bondi attack

Kelly Hartog in JTA

Witnesses who testified about the Bondi Beach terror attack during the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Australia have faced significant online harassment and threats, prompting legal warnings from the commission.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

The Antiprophet

Maggie Phillips in Tablet

Ryan Burge, a political scientist and Baptist minister, critiques the idea of a religious revival among young Americans, arguing that current religious engagement lacks depth.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Resilience and belonging at work: The importance of Jewish ERGs in a challenging time

eJewishPhilanthropy

Melissa Garlick discusses the critical role Jewish Employee Resource Groups (JERGs) play in enhancing resilience and belonging for Jewish individuals in the workplace, particularly during challenging times.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Engaging men and boys in Jewish life: What we know, what we don’t know and what we can do

eJewishPhilanthropy

Reflecting on the challenges men face in contemporary society, Zack Wainer and Isaac Kurtz address the underrepresentation of men in Jewish communal life and leadership, contrasting with efforts to promote gender equity that have predominantly focused on women.

Culture ›

0 Culture Language

This Yiddish Word Fills Us With So Much Pride and Contentment

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

In a heartwarming reflection, Lior Zaltzman explores the Yiddish word ‘naches,’ which captures the joy and pride derived from the achievements of loved ones.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Woody Allen’s biggest fans were easy marks for a fake monologue about antisemitism

PJ Grisar in Forward

A fake monologue attributed to Woody Allen, criticizing pro-Palestinian activists and antisemitism, recently went viral despite being fabricated.

0 Culture Politics

Garry Trudeau was a prep school kid from New England, but he identified with the Jewish outsider in 'Doonesbury'

Joshua Kendall in Forward

Garry Trudeau, creator of the Doonesbury comic strip, was a New England prep school alum who, despite his insider status, deeply identified with the Jewish outsider archetype through his character Mark Slackmeyer.

0 Culture Antisemitism

The Loyalty Test Hidden Inside Conversations About Israel

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Vanessa Berg's essay explores the implicit loyalty test imposed on Jews when they discuss Israel in social settings, highlighting a unique scrutiny that accompanies discussions about Jewish identity and politics.

Education ›

0 Education Jewish Law

More than a GPA: Inside the movement to end letter grades in Jewish education

Debra Rubin in JTA

Oakland Hebrew Day School, along with a growing number of Jewish schools, is replacing traditional grading systems with narrative feedback focusing on student growth.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

A stronger shekel has become a pressing problem for Americans building lives in Israel

Theia Chatelle in JTA

The strengthening of the Israeli shekel against the U.S. dollar is creating financial challenges for American immigrants in Israel and local nonprofits relying on foreign donations.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy History

The Biggest Difference Between Islam and Every Other Major Religion

A. C. Rosenthal in Future of Jewish

A. C. Rosenthal's essay discusses the unique aspects of Islam compared to other major religions, focusing on its legal frameworks concerning non-believers.