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for Monday, December 23, 2024

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Literature ›

0 Literature Philosophy

Three Poems from “A Prayer of Six Wings”

Owen Lewis in Lehrhaus

Owen Lewis explores profound themes in his three poems from "A Prayer of Six Wings," weaving together Jewish historical, religious, and philosophical elements.

0 Literature Culture

What’s everybody reading? Readers suggest the defining Jewish books of the 21st century

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

In this exploration of Jewish literature suggested by readers, Andrew Silow-Carroll highlights key books that reflect the dynamics and challenges facing 21st-century Jewry.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Uber-Antisemite

Ehud Neor in Future of Jewish

Ehud Neor's essay explores the evolution and manifestation of modern antisemitism, exemplified by pro-Palestinian campus activism.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Devout Jewish Heroes? Or Rodfim?

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article discusses the recent incident of a mosque being torched in the West Bank, highlighting the broader implications of such revenge attacks by Jewish settlers on international perceptions of Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Israel must crush Palestinian hopes.

Richard Hanania in Future of Jewish

Richard Hanania's guest essay proposes that Israel's military strategy should aim to diminish Palestinian hope as a means to reduce future threats.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

Timothée Chalamet doesn’t talk much about his Judaism. But it turns out his grandfather was an important Jewish writer from the Bronx.

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Timothée Chalamet, despite seldom discussing his Jewish identity, has deep Jewish roots through his maternal grandfather, Harold "Hal" Flender.

0 Culture Food

Friends for dinner? No need to get stressed

Jewish Chronicle

Many hosts are shifting from elaborate, formal dinner parties to more relaxed, buffet-style gatherings that prioritize social interaction over meticulous planning.

0 Culture Holidays

The big Chanukah and Christmas clash: how will you celebrate?

Jewish Chronicle

This lighthearted piece humorously explores the rare occurrence this year where Hanukkah and Christmas overlap on the calendar.

0 Culture Literature

While Yiddish lives, Isaac Bashevis Singer’s ghost stories may flourish

PJ Grisar in Forward

Isaac Bashevis Singer's ghost stories, which intertwine Jewish mysticism and Yiddish folklore, are being celebrated in the play 'Bashevis Demons' at Theatre 154 in New York.

0 Culture History

Frankie’s Menorah (a Yiddish Hanukkah story)

Miriam Udel in Forward

In "Frankie's Menorah," a translated Yiddish Hanukkah story set against the backdrop of the 1849 California Gold Rush, two Jewish families—one German and the other Polish—navigate the tensions and bonding of their cultural differences.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Are these London’s most exclusive bagels?

Jewish Chronicle

Kleinsky's, a renowned deli from Cape Town, has opened its first UK branch in Mayfair, London, offering New York-style bagels and deli food.

0 Food Holidays

Glittery chocolate Chanukah cookies

Jewish Chronicle

Delve into the festive spirit of Chanukah with these glittery chocolate cookies, which can either be savored as plain biscuits or paired together with buttercream icing or gooey marshmallow fluff for a delectable sandwich treat.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Culture

Why the Lubavitcher Rebbe launched public menorah lightings

Jewish Chronicle

In the context of rising antisemitism, Jewish visibility has become a contentious issue, with many fearing to display outward signs of Jewish identity.

Israel ›

0 Israel Jewish Law

Prepare your Horses

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin challenges a common Charedi belief that Israel's military success is solely dependent on Torah study rather than military preparedness.

Communities ›

0 Communities Jewish Law

The Hardal Community Explained: Torah, Am Yisrael, and Redemption

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty

The Hardal community, often associated with yeshivas like Har Hamor and Mercaz Harav, blends the religious rigor of Haredi life with religious Zionism's nationalistic fervor.