JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Education ›

0 Education Ethics

The Misuse of Expertise

Sapir

The article explores the evolving role of scholarly expertise in Jewish studies, contextualized within the broader academic shift from traditional Enlightenment ideals of objectivity to a more postmodern embrace of subjectivity and activism.

0 Education History

A Return to Teaching History

Sapir

The decline in teaching history within American education, exacerbated by policies like the No Child Left Behind Act, has led to dwindling knowledge among students and a reduction in history majors and teaching positions.

0 Education Jewish Law

Those Who Can, Teach

Sapir

As the Jewish education system, alongside broader American schools, face a profound crisis with teacher shortages and an over-reliance on digital technology, the article calls for a revival of traditional teaching values.

0 Education Communities

The state of Jewish education: Insights from leaders across the field

eJewishPhilanthropy

Leaders in Jewish education provide insights on the current state of the field, exploring advancements and challenges across various sectors since the pandemic.

0 Education Communities

How to build a future that is wiser than our present

eJewishPhilanthropy

David Bryfman, CEO of The Jewish Education Project, discusses the pivotal role of Jewish education in shaping a future that is wiser than the present.

Culture ›

0 Culture Education

Sapir

This collection of letters engages with key themes from the Winter 2026 issue of Sapir Journal.

0 Culture Politics

Islam in America

Sapir

The article explores the complexities of Muslim integration and identity in America following the societal shifts post-9/11, using the story of Zohran Mamdani, an emerging political figure in New York City, as a focal point.

0 Culture Politics

Tribeca Festival denounces pro-Israel celebrities’ red-carpet jokes about Israeli dog rape allegations

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Comedian Elon Gold and influencer Lizzy Savetsky sparked controversy with jokes referencing allegations of rape involving Israeli prison guards, made during the Tribeca Festival’s red carpet event.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

Jewish Masterpiece: American Pastoral

Sapir

Philip Roth's novel "American Pastoral" examines the complexities of Jewish identity through its protagonist, Seymour 'Swede' Levov, a well-assimilated American Jew.

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

To Age Not Alone

Sapir

Exploring the positive lens through which Jewish tradition views aging, this article contrasts Judaism's respect and value for elders with American society's tendency to marginalize older adults.

0 Communities Education

Cybersecurity is community security

eJewishPhilanthropy

Amid increasing cyber threats exacerbated by advancements in artificial intelligence, Jewish organizations are urged to prioritize their digital security alongside physical protection.

0 Communities Culture

How I Went to Jewish Summer Camp on the Cow Plan

Fern Reiss in Hadassah

In this nostalgic piece, Fern Reiss recounts how a fortuitous encounter with Camp Tel Yehudah in the 1970s steered her and her sister toward a deeper connection with their Jewish roots.

0 Communities Leadership

Donor fatigue isn’t about generosity. It’s about us.

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia tackled donor fatigue by shifting their fundraising strategy from event-driven approaches to focused engagement and cultivation.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Celebrated German Jewish bakery closes, saying ‘the hatred reached Berlin’ after Oct. 7

Toby Axelrod in Forward

The closure of the Jewish bakery Babka & Krantz in Berlin highlights the intersection of economic challenges and rising antisemitism.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Culture

The Religious Humbling of America

Sapir

Religious decline in America is framed as a public crisis impacting society's moral fabric.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

What the Pentagon Can Learn from the IDF

Sapir

The article discusses the evolving nature of warfare and the need for the United States to learn from Israel's adaptive defense strategies.

0 Israel Politics

Netanyahu was absolutely right to defy Trump.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Nachum Kaplan argues that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was justified in defying U.S. President Donald Trump’s request not to retaliate against Iran’s missile attacks.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Censorship Won’t Help the Jews

Sapir

Jewish Americans have traditionally been defenders of free speech, a stance exemplified by the case of a Jewish attorney, David Goldberger, defending neo-Nazis' right to march in Skokie, Illinois.

0 Politics Israel

Saving Conservatism from Nationalism

Sapir

The article examines the internal ideological battle within the American conservative movement, highlighting the rise of national conservatism (natcon) as a force challenging traditional conservatism and neoconservatism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Center Can Hold

Sapir

The article explores the decline of the political center in the United States, exacerbated by extreme polarization and its implications for American Jews.

0 Politics History

The Illusion of Realism

Sapir

The article argues against the dichotomy between ideals and realism in American foreign policy, highlighting how this division, popularized by thinkers like Hans Morgenthau and Henry Kissinger, is misleading and dangerous.

0 Politics Israel

A Lesson in Resilience for America

Sapir

In an April 2026 reflection, the author contrasts the disparate reactions of Americans and Israelis to a ceasefire in a conflict with Iran, highlighting differences in resilience and willingness to endure hardship.

0 Politics Communities

Milei praises ‘Judeo-Christian values’ at Chabad event as Argentina courts European Jews

Juan Melamed in Forward

Argentine President Javier Milei emphasized Judeo-Christian values at a notable Chabad-Lubavitch event, marking the yahrzeit of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.

0 Politics Israel

France bans Smotrich as 6 countries impose new sanctions over Israeli settler violence

Shira Li Bartov in Forward

France, alongside five other countries, has imposed sanctions on Israeli groups in response to increasing settler violence in the West Bank.

0 Politics Communities

Paris Is Burning

Itxu Díaz in Tablet

Itxu Díaz's article examines the social unrest in France, using the backdrop of violent celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's football victories to highlight deeper issues within French society.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Colombian President Gustavo Petro sparks outcry over tweet reading ‘Heil Hitler’

Grace Gilson in Forward

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has come under fierce criticism from both Israeli and Latin American leaders for tweeting "Heil Hitler," aiming to critique an op-ed supporting a right-wing candidate.

0 Politics Israel

The New Reality That American Jews Must Be Ready For

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article addresses the shifting dynamics surrounding American support for Israel, emphasizing the need for American Jews to adapt to an increasingly unstable political alliance between the United States and Israel.

0 Politics Ethics

How to Be a Dissident

Anna Solomon in Lilith

Gal Beckerman's book "How to Be a Dissident" offers a modern take on what it means to resist authoritarianism, emphasizing the value of individual moral reflection and storytelling over broad ideological frameworks.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The Greatest Disgrace

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critiques a new legislative initiative in Israel that equates full-time Torah study with military service, exempting charedi yeshiva students from the draft.

0 Politics Israel

Micah Lasher says he is ‘exhausted’ by focus on Israel in NY-12 race

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Micah Lasher, a candidate to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler in New York's 12th Congressional District, voiced his fatigue over the emphasis on Israel in the race, despite understanding its importance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel looms large as Maine heads to the polls in Graham Platner’s Senate primary

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Graham Platner's campaign for the Maine Democratic Senate nomination has been marked by significant controversy, particularly around his stance on Israel and involvement with AIPAC.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel Skewed In Back-To-Back Opeds

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

Gary Rosenblatt critiques two New York Times opinion pieces that he argues unfairly portray Israel as an aggressive expansionist in its conflicts with Lebanon and Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Thomas Massie calls for USS Liberty probe, elevating anti-Israel conspiracy theory to House floor

Grace Gilson in JTA

Republican Representative Thomas Massie used the anniversary of the 1967 USS Liberty incident to call for a new investigation into the attack, which has long been a focal point for anti-Israel conspiracy theories.

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s Biggest Threat

Yair Golan in Tablet

Israeli politician Yair Golan argues that Israel's most significant threat is not external enemies like Iran or Hamas, but an internal struggle over the nation's democratic and moral identity.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Will Avila Chevalier’s ‘beyond the pale’ views sink the DSA challenger’s campaign against Espaillat?

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a Democratic Socialist running against Rep. Adriano Espaillat in a New York primary, faces scrutiny over past controversial social media posts.

0 Politics Israel

Why I Refuse to Stop Fighting for Judicial Reform

Simcha Rothman in Tablet

Simcha Rothman argues for judicial reforms in Israel, asserting that the current system endows the Supreme Court with excessive power, allowing it to overturn legislature-backed by large Knesset majorities.

0 Politics Communities

‘This is sort of their normal’: Israelis confront yet another wartime flare after Iranian fire

Theia Chatelle in Forward

The piece captures life in Israel amid recurrent hostilities, framing it through personal and societal impacts.

0 Politics Israel

Dave Matthews pushes back on claims his criticism of Israel is antisemitic

Grace Gilson in Forward

Dave Matthews, frontman of the Dave Matthews Band, has defended himself against accusations of antisemitism following his criticisms of Israel’s policies, particularly regarding the West Bank and Gaza.

0 Politics History

The Biggest Lie About Iran

Future of Jewish

Lucy Tabrizi's guest essay argues against the common perception of the Islamic regime of Iran as a non-belligerent actor by detailing its history of aggression since the 1979 revolution.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Ethics

The Jewish Case for Public Service

Sapir

Exploring the intersection between Jewish faith and public service, the article highlights a personal journey of serving high-stakes national security roles while maintaining religious observance.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Promise of Something Better

Sapir

The article examines the significant changes in American Jewish identity from the postwar era to the present, marked by a dramatic rise in antisemitism and a shifting political landscape.

Art ›

0 Art Culture

An Intern’s Guide to Liana Finck

Guest Contributor in Lilith

Liana Finck's work, as highlighted by Lilith intern Lena Cohen-Greenberg, is a humorous and insightful portrayal of daily life's awkward realities, especially resonating with younger audiences.

0 Art Politics

Israel boycott battle intensifies at Venice Art Biennale, testing tradition of inclusion

Alex Ulam in Forward

The 2026 Venice Art Biennale has become a focal point in the ongoing debate over the intersection of politics and art, fueled by intense protests and a boycott movement against Israel's participation.

History ›

0 History Culture

A century-old Jerusalem photo album sparks search for forgotten images of the Western Wall

Deborah Danan in JTA

The discovery of a century-old photo album in Montreal has ignited a search for forgotten images of Jerusalem’s Western Wall.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

Their sons are fighting for Israel, and it's driving them mad

Simi Horwitz in Forward

Two poignant films, "Oxygen" and "A Burning Man," showcased at the Israel Film Center Festival, explore the deep anxiety of Israeli parents as their sons engage in military service amidst constant threats of war.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Communities

For many queer Jews, Pride has lost its joy

Joshua Simmons in Forward

Joshua Simmons shares insights from his experiences as a psychologist working with queer Jews, revealing a growing tension within these communities post the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.