JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, June 7, 2026

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Ancient Jews knew what modern science eventually understood.

Future of Jewish

Professor Martin L. Yarmush explores the sophisticated systems-thinking found within the Talmud, arguing that ancient rabbinic reasoning anticipated many principles of modern systems theory and engineering.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

The Jewish Identity Crisis Nobody Wants to Talk About

Nina Saadat in Future of Jewish

Nina Saadat's essay examines a significant identity crisis within the American Jewish community, spurred by recent critiques of how Jews address antisemitism and Israel's PR.

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.

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.