JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Saturday, June 6, 2026

Education ›

0 Education Communities

Jewish School Should Cost the Same as Catholic School

The Cholent in The Cholent

The challenge of making Jewish day school education affordable in the U.S. is explored through a comparison with Catholic schools' funding models, as highlighted in a report by Melissa Rivkin and Deanne Etsekson.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Canada’s new council to tackle antisemitism divides Jewish groups

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion aimed at combating antisemitism, amid rising antisemitic hate crimes in Canada.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Some Jewish Republicans say Tucker Carlson is a diminished threat. Others worry he’ll run for president.

Joseph Strauss in JTA

At the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) gala, the discussion shifted from warning against right-wing antisemitic figures like Tucker Carlson to celebrating efforts to marginalize such voices within the Republican Party.

0 Politics Israel

Majority of House Democrats vote to defeat Lebanon war powers measure

Grace Gilson in JTA

House Democrats, led by critics like Rep. Rashida Tlaib, forced a vote on a resolution to remove U.S. troops from Lebanon, citing concerns over Israeli military actions.

0 Politics Israel

Israel gives in to the politics of debasement

Dan Perry in Forward

This piece by Dan Perry scrutinizes a recent episode in Israeli politics involving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial nomination of his personal lawyer, Michael Rabello, for the role of state comptroller.

0 Politics Israel

In the race for Jerry Nadler’s seat, much talk on Israel but little disagreement

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

In the Congressional race to succeed long-serving Rep. Jerry Nadler, candidates for New York's heavily Jewish district display rare agreement on Israel amidst a backdrop of contentious debates in other districts.

0 Politics Israel

The World's Obsession With Blaming Israel for Everything

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Vanessa Berg's essay critiques the tendency of Western politicians to scapegoat Israel for a range of global issues while ignoring domestic problems and the actions of authoritarian states.

0 Politics Communities

Can a Zionist organization embrace anti-Zionism?

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article critically examines the decision of Truah, a human rights organization with a large rabbinic membership, to invite a New York politician, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, known for his anti-Zionist stance, to speak at their recent gala.

0 Politics Israel

American Jewish leaders: Speak your minds now, please!

eJewishPhilanthropy

Yoni Shimshoni, a retired IDF brigadier general, calls on American Jewish leaders to vocalize their concerns about Israel's current government policies.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Jerusalem Pride march turns toward the Knesset as LGBTQ Israelis eye pivotal election

Theia Chatelle in Forward

In a politically charged atmosphere ahead of Israel's impending elections, the Jerusalem Pride march was notably redirected to conclude near the Knesset, signaling a symbolic stand for LGBTQ+ rights amidst the country's complex political landscape.

0 Politics Israel

Moshe Koppel in Tablet

Moshe Koppel explores the contentious topic of judicial reforms in Israel and the debate over the nature of democracy.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Canada continues to slap its Jews in the face.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish

Adam Hummel critiques Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech at Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto, arguing that the Prime Minister failed to directly address the increase in antisemitism or acknowledge the pivotal role of anti-Zionism in its growth.

Culture ›

0 Culture Jewish Law

Not everyone who is Jewish is a Jew.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman explores the complexities of modern Jewish identity, critiquing the trend of reshaping Judaism to fit individual preferences rather than embracing its historical and covenantal obligations.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Hadassah Magazine Wins 17 Rockower Awards, Its Biggest Year Yet

Arielle Kaplan in Hadassah

Hadassah Magazine celebrated a remarkable achievement by securing 17 Simon Rockower Awards, the prestigious honors for Jewish journalism conferred by the American Jewish Press Association.

0 Culture Jewish Law

My irrational, possibly problematic obsession with an $85 yarmulke

Louis Keene in Forward

Louis Keene delves into the complex social and cultural significance of wearing a yarmulke, spotlighting his infatuation with a designer $85 kippah from Rubenstein Paris.

0 Culture Ethics

In ‘Something We Said,’ Richard Pryor’s daughter finds words to discuss the unspeakable

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor's new book, "Something We Said," explores the complex history and personal facets of the n-word in America through an intimate lens, focusing on her father, renowned comedian Richard Pryor, a pivotal figure in its pop-culture narrative.

Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

8 Amazing Jewish NBA Players You Need To Know About

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Exploring the history and current presence of Jewish players in basketball, this article highlights the incredible contributions of Jewish athletes, both in the NBA and WNBA.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

How Iran is outsourcing terror plots against Jews

Simone Saidmehr in Forward

Iran's tactics in outsourcing terror plots against Jewish and Western targets have become a sophisticated web of online recruitment and proxy operations, as highlighted by the case against Iraqi national Mohammad Al-Saadi.

Communities ›

0 Communities History

They helped elect Los Angeles' first Black mayor; but to him, they were just Bob and Shirley

Sarah Diaz in Forward

Joshua Silverstein, a Black Jewish theater artist, shares the story of an Ashkenazi couple, Bob and Shirley, whose efforts helped elect Tom Bradley as Los Angeles' first Black mayor.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

“The Piano’s Open”

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books

David Assaf's new book, "Ima yekara li (Mother, my dear mother)," delves into the fascinating history and cultural significance of songs centered around the theme of "Mama" in Jewish music.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

A Hasidic wedding entertainer tries to keep up with the times — if his ego will let him

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Israeli director Gidi Dar returns to the Hasidic world in his new film, "The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan)," after a two-decade hiatus since his groundbreaking film "Ushpizin."

Art ›

0 Art Communities

In Altneu art exhibit, artists grapple with the end of American Jewry’s ‘Golden Age’

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider

The Altneu art exhibit on the Upper East Side explores themes of nostalgia and identity through the lens of American Jewish life.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Jewish Law

As AI reshapes society, Jewish leaders grapple with what comes next

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Jewish leaders are actively discussing the ethical implications and theological questions arising from the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into society.