Aviya Kushner
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Why 'schlub' seems to be the word of the year
19 Sep
Exploring the surge of the word 'schlub' in modern discourse, Aviya Kushner delves into its usage to describe unkempt or incompetent individuals, predominant...
19 Sep
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What Jews and Bill Clinton talk about when they talk about 'class'
22 Aug
The article explores how discussions at the Democratic National Convention around the term "class" resonate differently within American Jewish communities. W...
22 Aug
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They're celebrating the Olympics in Paris, but the war in the Middle East feels close at hand
8 Aug
The author reflects on the tense atmosphere in Paris during the Olympics, with the looming threat of war in the Middle East adding to the security concerns. ...
8 Aug
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How it feels to leave Israel when an attack is coming and every airline is canceling flights
6 Aug
As tensions rise in Israel with fears of an imminent attack by Iran coinciding with the observance of Tisha B'Av, a Jewish day of mourning, the author grappl...
6 Aug
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As Israel braces for attack, ordinary citizens fear that Netanyahu has destroyed a country and a dream
5 Aug
In a piece by Aviya Kushner, an encounter with an elderly woman in Israel sparks reflections on the current political climate under Benjamin Netanyahu's lead...
5 Aug
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In a Tel Aviv jewelry store, a green necklace tells the story of life in Israel during wartime
2 Aug
In a Tel Aviv jewelry store, a woman's emotional purchase of a green necklace amid ongoing warfare in Israel prompts reflections on the struggles and fears f...
2 Aug
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A masterful new Kafka book will bring you closer to the writer than ever before
2 Aug
The article discusses a new book, "Kafka: Selected Stories," which offers a masterful translation by Mark Harman, bringing readers closer to Franz Kafka's wo...
2 Aug
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Trump's lies are more dangerous than ever — does Jewish law have a solution?
28 Jun
The article discusses the dangerous impact of lies, particularly in the context of former President Donald Trump's behavior during a recent debate, emphasizi...
28 Jun
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Why Hebrew is showing up in unexpected places — and why that matters
6 Jun
The article discusses the increasing appearance of Hebrew in English-language books, highlighting works such as "Unalone" by Jessica Jacobs, "The Safekeep" b...
6 Jun
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Why it matters that Biden says antisemitism has become 'ferocious'
8 May
President Biden addressed the rise of antisemitism in America, describing it as "ferocious" during a speech at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, highlighti...
8 May