Robert Zaretsky
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Shunned by the right, targeted by the left, Eva Illouz confronts antisemitism masquerading as academic freedom
26 Nov
Eva Illouz, a notable sociologist and public intellectual, recently faced antisemitic actions masked as anti-Zionist sentiment at the Erasmus School in Rotte...
26 Nov
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Donald Trump says he foresees an 'everlasting peace' — Immanuel Kant would have found the flaws in that vision
24 Nov
Exploring the theme of peace in politics, Robert Zaretsky contrasts Donald Trump's claim of achieving 'everlasting peace' following the release of Israeli ho...
24 Nov
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Why a concert hall should be the last place for a protest — particularly an antisemitic one like this
8 Nov
The recent protest against pianist Andras Schiff and the Israel Philharmonic in Paris highlights the misuse of concert halls for antisemitic demonstrations. ...
8 Nov
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John Roberts will not save us — but we might just able to save ourselves
3 Nov
Leah Litman's new book, "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes," critiques the current state of the U...
3 Nov
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Satire on 'Saturday Night Live' used to be a deadly weapon; is it still enough in the Trump era?
10 Oct
Robert Zaretsky explores the enduring impact and evolving role of satire, particularly through the lens of Lorne Michaels and his creation, Saturday Night Li...
10 Oct
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If an antisemite chops down a memorial tree in Paris, how do we know it makes a sound?
20 Aug
This reflective piece revisits the tragic case of Ilan Halimi, a young French Jew tortured and murdered in 2006, and examines the recent antisemitic act of v...
20 Aug
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Should we fear that Trump is this generation's Neville Chamberlain? In a word, yes.
18 Aug
Robert Zaretsky critiques the parallels between Neville Chamberlain's 1938 appeasement of Hitler and Donald Trump's recent summit with Vladimir Putin in Alas...
18 Aug
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Which school of philosophy provides the best guide for how to think about Gaza?
9 Aug
In an exploration of philosophical perspectives on the moral implications of the Gaza conflict, Robert Zaretsky reflects on teachings from the Torah and comp...
9 Aug
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Recognizing Palestinian statehood, Emmanuel Macron once again reveals himself a master of bad timing
29 Jul
French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood is seen as poorly timed amid ongoing political tensions. Initially aspiring to...
29 Jul
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In a time of fear and despair, we can still feel and inspire awe
27 Jul
The reflection by Robert Zaretsky explores the multifaceted nature of awe, particularly in the context of the Jewish High Holidays, known as the Yamim Noraim...
27 Jul