JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, June 8, 2026

Communities ›

0 Communities Philosophy

Making recovery real: Philanthropy’s next opportunity in northern Israel

eJewishPhilanthropy

Philanthropy has played a crucial role in addressing the immediate needs in northern Israel during a crisis, stepping in where the government could not initially, to support displaced families and struggling communities.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

Jewish New Yorkers should not boycott Mamdani

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Jill Jacobs argues against the Jewish establishment's decision to boycott New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani due to his pro-Palestinian stance.

0 Politics Israel

Why the War Against Iran Suddenly Stopped

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article explores why the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran halted unexpectedly, despite significant progress in weakening Iran's military infrastructure and leadership.

0 Politics Israel

Trump urges Iran to make a deal after Iran fires missiles at Israel for first time in 2 months

Philissa Cramer in Forward

In a significant escalation, Iran fired multiple missile barrages toward northern Israel for the first time since April, ostensibly in retaliation for an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah installation in Beirut.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Maine Democrats are poised to nominate Graham Platner, as Jewish Democrats withhold support

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Maine Democrats are gearing up to nominate Graham Platner for the U.S. Senate race against incumbent Republican Susan Collins, despite controversies surrounding Platner's candidacy.

0 Politics Israel

Is the US a Paper Tiger?

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article critically examines the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, emphasizing the necessity of regime change in Iran to eliminate what is portrayed as a persistent threat to global security.

0 Politics Israel

Progressive Jews are trying out post-Zionism. There's one big flaw in their approach

Nadav Ziv in Forward

Progressive Jewish groups in America have formed the Jewish Diaspora Movement (JDM), seeking to create a new vision for Jewish identity that moves away from Zionism in response to feelings of alienation from state-centric ideologies.

0 Politics Israel

It's time for Jews who love Israel to give up on Zionism

Walter Ruby in Forward

Walter Ruby, a former democratic Zionist, advocates for a move towards post-Zionism in response to the current political and humanitarian crisis in Israel and Palestine.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Culture

Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Disclaimers: A Halakhic Appraisal of Mentalism

Steven Gotlib in Lehrhaus

In this exploration of mentalism through a halakhic lens, Steven Gotlib delves into the ethical complexities of performing acts that involve seemingly supernatural feats, emphasizing the line between entertainment and deception.

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 Israel

Israeli startup founders receive warm reception at New York Tech Week

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider

During New York Tech Week, Israeli startup founders were warmly received, showcasing Israel's strong position in the technology and innovation sectors.

0 Culture Communities

The Bookstores That Taught Me Jerusalem

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

Rivka Bennun Kay's reflective journey through Jerusalem's bookstores unveils a hidden tapestry of Jewish life and vibrant literary culture in the city.

0 Culture Politics

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Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is a publication dedicated to offering nuanced and contextual insights into Judaism, Israel, and Jewish global affairs.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

A Jewish way to mark the 250th: A close reading of America’s ‘sacred’ texts

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

In anticipation of America’s 250th birthday, religious groups are reevaluating foundational American documents through a Jewish lens.