JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

Places › United States › Massachusetts ›

Martha's Vineyard

Follow Martha's Vineyard and get notified when new items are published about this location.

0 Communities Education

A New York Jewish childhood at the Dalton School where privilege met progressivism

Holly Cowan Shulman in Forward · 24 Apr

Holly Cowan Shulman reflects on her upbringing as a Jewish child attending the prestigious Dalton School in Manhattan during the mid-20th century.

0 History Education

With DEI out of favor, advocates push to honor the Jewish philanthropist who built 5,000 schools for Black children

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 15 Apr

The rediscovery of Julius Rosenwald's legacy highlights his pivotal role in funding nearly 5,000 schools for Black children during the Jim Crow era, an effort that is being revered amid current anti-DEI sentiments.

0 Television/Film Culture

A Very Jewish Movie Starring Amanda Peet Is Coming

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 20 Mar

"Fantasy Life" is an upcoming Jewish-themed film starring Amanda Peet, set for release on April 3.

0 Politics Culture

Sandwich Man and the Liberal Crack-Up

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Aug 2025

The podcast episode explores the frenzy among Trump's critics over his response to crime in Washington, D.C., examining how irrational opposition to Trump is symbolized by incidents like a man throwing a sandwich at an officer.

0 Television/Film Culture

‘Jaws’ has been secretly Jewish for half a century

PJ Grisar in Forward · 10 Jul 2025

Steven Spielberg's "Jaws," celebrating its 50th anniversary, holds more Jewish elements than initially perceived.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Does DeSantis support Jews or go easy on antisemites?

Jordan Levin in Forward · 27 Oct 2022

The article explores Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' ambiguous stance on antisemitism amid rising incidents of white supremacy and antisemitic acts in the state.

0 Culture Television/Film

Can Spielberg’s ‘Jaws’ Solve a 44-Year Old Murder?

Forward · 9 Aug 2018

In 1974, Steven Spielberg faced numerous challenges while filming "Jaws" on Martha's Vineyard, but another mystery from that summer has stirred interest due to an unusual theory.