The author reflects on his journey in Jewish studies, starting with an interview with Gershom Scholem, who emphasized the need to breathe new life into the f...
"The Books of Jacob" by Olga Tokarczuk is a massive novel about Jacob Frank and his followers, a heretical movement in the 18th century. Frank was born in Po...
Amos Funkenstein was a heretic within the Jewish tradition who spent his life trying to understand the existence of God, even though he doubted it. He studie...
In this article, the author discusses the history of blood libel accusations against Jews and its connection to current conspiracy theories, such as the QAno...
This text is a personal reflection on the life of the author's father, a secular Jewish man with a passion for science and a connection to his Jewish heritag...
The text discusses the changing status of Jews in America over time, focusing on the concepts of melting pot and cultural pluralism as applied to the Jewish ...
The discussion delves into the topic of Jewish secularization in the 18th century, touching on books like "Secularism and Sabbateans." It explores how tradit...