Robert Zaretsky
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A Jewish prophet of the 1980s would be horrified to see that we didn't heed his warnings
1 Oct
Robert Zaretsky reflects on Neil Postman's prophetic warnings about the influence of media, particularly the shift from a reading culture to one dominated by...
1 Oct
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How 10/7 — like 9/11 before it — irrevocably changed the meaning of a pair of numbers
22 Sep
The article by Robert Zaretsky reviews the book "10/7: 100 Human Stories" by Lee Yaron, which reflects on the tragic events of October 7, the deadliest terro...
22 Sep
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In Germany, a disturbing rise for the far right and an eerie sense of deja-vu
5 Sep
The article examines the concerning rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in recent regional elections in Thuringia and Saxony, capturing...
5 Sep
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For the 900th time, an antisemitic attack is an attack on all of France
27 Aug
The article discusses the recent surge in antisemitic attacks in France, highlighting two incidents in Rouen and La Grande Motte, where synagogues were targe...
27 Aug
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Meet the new antisemitism, same as the old antisemitism
26 Aug
In this article, Robert Zaretsky discusses the resurgence of antisemitism in contemporary society, examining how Jews are increasingly finding their identity...
26 Aug
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Though cozy with antisemites, this movie star confronted his country's complicity in the Holocaust
20 Aug
Alain Delon, a legendary French actor known for his captivating screen presence, passed away at 88, leaving behind a legacy marked by controversies and compl...
20 Aug
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Why Florida's charge to scrutinize university syllabi for 'antisemitism or anti-Israel bias' is a joke
12 Aug
The State University System of Florida has mandated all its campuses to review course syllabi for antisemitism or anti-Israel bias by using specific keywords...
12 Aug
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Israel's use of torture is a travesty — just like it was for the French in Algeria 70 years ago
5 Aug
The article discusses the issue of torture in Israel, drawing parallels to the French use of torture during the Algerian war of independence. It highlights t...
5 Aug
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How a legendary Jewish sociologist's faith in reason is what we need in this dangerous, fist-pumping time
16 Jul
mile Durkheim, a French-Jewish sociologist, stood out for his belief in human reason and scientific fact, influencing modern thinkers like Jonathan Haidt. De...
16 Jul
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A hurricane named Beryl, an agonizing plight straight out of the Book of Job
11 Jul
In Houston, Hurricane Beryl left over a million people without power, drawing a comparison to the biblical story of Job seeking answers amid suffering. A fic...
11 Jul