Influence | JLDR

0 Politics Ethics

Opinion | Is Anyone Scarier than Elon Musk?

Nadine Epstein in Moment · 31 Oct

Nadine Epstein discusses why Elon Musk, despite his revolutionary influence in various industries, should not hold a government position.

0 Gender/Identity Television/Film

A New Andrea Dworkin Documentary

Eleanor J. Bader in Lilith · 28 Oct

Award-winning filmmaker Roberta Pyzel's 57-minute documentary, "Dworkin," revisits the influential work and thoughts of Andrea Dworkin, a formidable feminist writer and activist known for her impassioned critiques of patriarchy and sexual violence.

0 Politics History

Iran is the puppet master of the Middle East

Israel: State of a Nation · 27 Oct

Gregg Roman, the director of the Middle East Forum, argues that Iran plays a dominant and manipulative role in the Middle East by exercising significant influence over a range of regional actors and events.

0 Television/Film Politics

The Apprentice review: ‘What would Melania Trump say?’

Jewish Chronicle · 23 Oct

Ali Abbasi's film, 'The Apprentice,' explores the profound impact that Roy Cohn, a notorious attorney from the McCarthy era, had on Donald Trump's formative years as a property developer.

0 Politics History

How my odious cousin Roy Cohn was responsible for creating Donald Trump — and me

David L. Marcus in Forward · 8 Oct

David L. Marcus reflects on his relationship with his infamous cousin Roy Cohn, whose influence extended into shaping figures like Donald Trump, as depicted in the film "The Apprentice."

0 Literature Philosophy

Poem | “Leadership”

Robert Pinsky in Moment · 27 Sep

Robert Pinsky's poem "Leadership" explores the nuances of influence and authority through a vivid scene set in a youthful bar environment.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Q&A with Rabbi Dweck | September 2024

The Habura · 26 Sep

Rabbi Joseph Dweck addresses questions on various religious topics, including the influence of society on personal beliefs and the theological need for miracles.

0 Culture Education

TEXTing Live: The Rabbinic Panopticon

TEXTing · 29 Jul

Elana Stein Hain and Christine Hayes delve into how public scrutiny and rabbinic 'influencers' affect behavior through a close examination of classic rabbinic texts.

0 Communities Politics

David Weinraub // Brown & Weinraub

Nesanel Gantz in Ami · 3 Jan

The article discusses David Weinraub, a highly successful lobbyist and founder of the lobbying firm Brown & Weinraub.

0 Torah Communities

Parashah of the week: Lech Lecha

Jewish Chronicle · 26 Oct 2023

The discussion centers around the current events of tragedy and fear, emphasizing the importance of choosing positive influences in our lives, both physically and online.

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Another Soros

Yaakov Kirschen in JNS · 8 Sep 2023

The text suggests that Alex Soros, the son of George Soros, is seen as being similar to his father in terms of his influence due to his wealth.

0 Culture Politics

Comedians, Straussians, Victorians, and Idlers

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 27 Jun 2023

In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including favorite comedians, the impact of Leo Strauss on conservatism, the decline of Victorian values, and the issue of Americans reluctant to work.

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SOLOMON

Jewish Lives · 24 May 2023

In "Solomon: The Lure of Wisdom," biblical scholar Steven Weitzman explores the story of King Solomon and its significant impact on Western culture.

0 History Literature

#72 - Spinoza’s Complicated Family Situation

Jewish History Uncensored · 20 Jan 2022

This episode delves into the complex family situation of the renowned philosopher Spinoza.

0 Literature Language

Why Don’t You Write in Hebrew?

Poem in Sources · 20 Oct 2021

The author's note explores the complexities and challenges of deciding which language to write poetry in, torn between the Hebrew of their upbringing and English.

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The Eclipse of Jewish Cultural Power

Sapir · 1 Jul 2021

The author argues that American culture is currently experiencing a crisis, with the aesthetic impulse and intellectual engagement being overshadowed by a rigid progressive orthodoxy that values identity politics and inclusivity over artistic freedom and open dialogue.

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The George Soros Saga: Antisemitism, Conspiracies, and Influence

People of the Pod · 31 Jul 2020

In this text, the author discusses the controversial figure of George Soros, a Jewish billionaire philanthropist who has become a target of political attacks and antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Making China Pay

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 16 Apr 2020

Jonathan Schanzer discusses in his article "Countering a Corrupt China" how Beijing has increased its influence in international institutions and suggests strategies to reduce this influence following the COVID-19 outbreak.

0 Torah Leadership

On Mothers

Research and Translation by Eliyahu Krakowski in Jewish Action · 31 Aug 2018

The Jewish Area by Elena Flerova explores the profound influence of Jewish mothers on renowned Jewish leaders.

0 Politics Israel

Neighborhood Watch: Israel's Regional Threats

Israel Policy Pod · 20 Sep 2017

Professor Chuck Freilich, a former deputy national security advisor of Israel, discusses Israel's regional security concerns on the show "Neighborhood Watch."

0 Literature Culture

Oh captain, our captain: Walt Whitman's influence on Jewish-American poetry

Tel Aviv Review · 27 Nov 2015

Dr. Dara Barnat highlights Walt Whitman's impact on Jewish-American poets as they navigate their dual identity.

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