Stuart Halpern

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Tablet Built to Last 4 Oct 2023
The New York Coliseum, built by Robert Moses in 1956, was demolished in 1999 after standing for fewer years than its namesake in Rome. The author reflects on...
4 Oct 2023
Tablet The Shofar of Dreams 13 Sep 2023
Rabbi Shlomo Goren, the chief rabbi of the Israeli Defense Forces, had two significant experiences blowing the shofar in historic locations. In 1956, a shofa...
13 Sep 2023
Tablet Why Everyone Loves Daniel 9 Aug 2023
The article explores the enduring appeal of the biblical figure of Daniel. The author highlights how Daniel's story, found in the biblical Book of Daniel, ha...
9 Aug 2023
Tablet The Food After the Flood 26 Jul 2023
The permission to eat meat granted by God to humanity after Noah's Ark is often overlooked. Jewish commentators throughout history have provided various inte...
26 Jul 2023
Tablet The Shepherd of American Courage 3 Jul 2023
The American colonists found inspiration in the biblical figure King David as they sought reassurance that their fight for independence was in line with God'...
3 Jul 2023
Tablet Moses Is Missing 25 May 2023
The author points out the absence of Moses in the celebration of Shavuot, a holiday that commemorates the giving of the law. The Torah portion of Yitro revea...
25 May 2023
Jewish Review of Books Where She Has Gone 23 May 2023
Ilana Pardes' book, "Ruth: A Migrant's Tale," explores the biblical story of Ruth and its various interpretations throughout history. The book tells the stor...
23 May 2023
Tablet America’s Favorite Prophet 31 Mar 2023
The article discusses the figure of Elijah in American political and cultural history. Elijah, the biblical prophet, has been invoked by various figures thro...
31 Mar 2023
Tablet The Joy of Purim—Alcohol Not Included 2 Mar 2023
"The Joy of Purim—Alcohol Not Included" explores the author's personal struggle with the tradition of drinking on Purim and the deeper meaning behind the joy...
2 Mar 2023
Jewish Review of Books A Comic Megillah? 1 Mar 2023
Koren Publishers has released a graphic novel adaptation of the Book of Esther, called "The Koren Tanakh Graphic Novel Esther." The novel is aimed at a young...
1 Mar 2023