Robert Zaretsky
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A great Israeli author's searing reflection on Oct. 7 would be a must-read — if you could find it in English
17 May
Dror Mishani's latest work, "The Ground Floor," diverges from his celebrated crime novels to offer a raw, journal-style reflection on the events following Oc...
17 May
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In this Hegelian age, we should be talking about Herzl, not Trump
30 Apr
In exploring the philosophical concepts of Hegelianism and how they relate to contemporary figures like Donald Trump, Robert Zaretsky posits that rather than...
30 Apr
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No, Pete Hegseth and Itamar Ben-Gvir don't look alike — but that's where the differences end
28 Apr
Pete Hegseth and Itamar Ben-Gvir, despite distinct appearances, share unsettling similarities in their political roles and approaches. Both figures embody a ...
28 Apr
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Shackled, imprisoned and subjected to false accusations, Kilmar Abrego Garcia recalls the fate of Captain Alfred Dreyfus
21 Apr
The piece juxtaposes the historical Dreyfus Affair with contemporary events surrounding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, linking both to themes of injustice and antisem...
21 Apr
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Trump's followers see a savior, but Jewish historians know a false messiah when they see one
12 Apr
Robert Zaretsky draws a parallel between the perceived messianic enthusiasm surrounding Donald Trump and the historical episode of Sabbatai Zevi, the 17th-ce...
12 Apr
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Following an Orwellian 'Liberation Day,' is a doublethinking America on its way to becoming another Oceania?
7 Apr
Robert Zaretsky explores the chilling parallels between George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984" and contemporary America, emphasizing how antisemitism, totali...
7 Apr
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Marine Le Pen may be headed to prison — antisemitism and xenophobia still roam freely
2 Apr
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally, recently faced a significant legal setback with a guilty verdict for embezzling European Union fu...
2 Apr
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So much to say about Israeli violence, so little to say about violence against Jews
29 Mar
Robert Zaretsky reviews Pankaj Mishra's book "The World After Gaza: A History," offering a critical look at Mishra's narrative which seems more personal and ...
29 Mar
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In the Trump administration and Israel, a grotesque display of virility coupled with a loss of humanity
28 Mar
Robert Zaretsky draws parallels between the aggressive rhetoric and toxic displays of virility in the Trump administration and the Israeli government, highli...
28 Mar
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On the left as well as the right, a thick residue of antisemitism in France
26 Mar
In France, contemporary politics reveal a persistent undercurrent of antisemitism, which affects both leftist and rightist parties. Although laws against hat...
26 Mar