Shalom Auslander

No bio yet for Shalom Auslander.
person_add Follow Shalom Auslander

Members receive (at most) weekly emails summarizing new content published by the authors they follow.


Tablet The Jewish N-Word 16 Jan
This article discusses the overuse and degradation of the word "Nazi" in contemporary discourse. The author argues that the word has lost its power and signi...
16 Jan
Tablet Consider the Ostrich 3 Jun 2020
The author reflects on their addiction to watching news during times of crisis, particularly after September 11th and during the COVID-19 pandemic. They desc...
3 Jun 2020
Tablet Curious George Finkelstein 15 Jan 2013
The article discusses the author's experiences with a rabbi named George Finkelstein who was accused of abusing his power by wrestling with students and enga...
15 Jan 2013
Tablet Home for the Holiday 16 Nov 2011
The author discusses their plans for Thanksgiving, reflecting on their estrangement from their families. They reach out to friends who also have complex fami...
16 Nov 2011
Tablet Sorry God 6 Oct 2011
The text expresses a plea for God to take responsibility and apologize for the suffering inflicted on humanity, enumerating sins and injustices attributed to...
6 Oct 2011
Tablet Two Strikes 4 Aug 2011
In the provocative essay "Two Strikes," Shalom Auslander proposes a hypothetical constitutional amendment allowing each adult in the United States to commit ...
4 Aug 2011
Tablet Sad Sack 7 Jul 2011
Shalom Auslander, in a reflective and humorous piece, contemplates the nature and role of testicles as he turns 41, considering the idea of removing them due...
7 Jul 2011
Tablet Man Up: Coping With the Holiday Barbecue That Gets Summer Started 2 Jun 2011
The author expresses reluctance towards social gatherings like barbecues, proposing the idea of a holiday called "Fuck-Off Day" where everyone stays home. De...
2 Jun 2011
Tablet Family Plea 5 May 2011
The text is a humorous and satirical plea to God from individuals lamenting about the challenges and frustrations of dealing with difficult mothers and the c...
5 May 2011
Tablet Calvin and Sobs 7 Apr 2011
Shalom Auslander reflects on John Calvin's idea of total depravity while on vacation with his family. He contemplates the inherent human flaws and the inevit...
7 Apr 2011