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0 Culture History

Gabriella Safran in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Photographing the Jewish Nation: Pictures from S. An-sky's Ethnographic Expeditions delves into Solomon Iudovin's photographs documenting traditional Jewish life at the request of S. An-sky, a Jewish journalist and revolutionary.

0 Television/Film Culture

No Sex in the City: On Srugim

Yair Rosenberg in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

"Srugim" is a unique Israeli show focusing on a group of modern Orthodox singles in Jerusalem, navigating the intersection of their faith with contemporary Israeli life.

0 Literature Culture

Why There Is No Jewish Narnia

Michael Weingrad in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

The essay delves into the lack of prominent Jewish writers in the fantasy genre and explores the absence of profoundly Jewish works in modern fantasy akin to Christian allegories like C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."

0 Culture Literature

Requiem for a Luftmentsh

Dara Horn in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Isaac Rosenfeld, a mid-century American Jewish intellectual known for his essays, novels, and cultural criticism, is explored in Steven Zipperstein's biography "Rosenfeld's Lives."

0 Food Culture

How To Make the Ultimate Hamantaschen for Purim

Joan Nathan in Tablet · 20 Feb 2013

Hamantaschen, the triangular cookies associated with Purim, are a relatively new addition to Jewish cuisine, originating in Bohemia two to three centuries ago.

0 Music Culture

Action Bronson Is My Grandfather

Jeff Weiss in Tablet · 8 Feb 2013

This nostalgic article draws a parallel between the author’s late grandfather and rapper Action Bronson, both sharing a raw, rebellious spirit.

0 History Culture

Columbia Disaster, a Decade Later

Noga Gur Arieh in Forward · 1 Feb 2013

The article reflects on the Columbia space shuttle disaster a decade later, focusing on the personal impact on the family of Israel's first astronaut, Ilan Ramon.

0 Holocaust Culture

Recreating a Mistake at a Berlin Memorial

Jillian Scheinfeld in Tablet · 30 Jan 2013

Three years ago, easyJet faced backlash for featuring a fashion editorial in its in-flight magazine that showcased models posing at Berlin's Jewish Museum and Holocaust Memorial adjacent to inappropriate text.

0 History Culture

Hitler’s Toilet Is in New Jersey: A Yacht’s Commode, in an Auto-Repair Shop

Alexander Aciman in Tablet · 29 Jan 2013

Florence, New Jersey, houses an unusual historical artifact: Adolf Hitler's toilet from his yacht, the Aviso Grille.

0 Food Culture

Kibbutz Cuisine Gets Its Due

Dana Kessler in Tablet · 16 Jan 2013

The Paris Cookbook Fair will feature Israeli authors Assi Haim and Ofer Vardi discussing the often overlooked kibbutz cuisine, highlighted in their popular book "Hederochel."

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Pants, Pants Revolution: How My First Pair of Jeans Redefined Modesty for Me

Simi Lampert in Tablet · 2 Jan 2013

In this deeply personal essay, the author narrates her journey from wearing skirts as a symbol of Orthodox modesty to embracing jeans, illustrating a cultural and religious shift within her personal life and broader Modern Orthodox circles.

0 Culture Food

Why Eating Chinese Food on Christmas Is a Sacred Tradition for American Jews

Marc Tracy in Tablet · 25 Dec 2012

Eating Chinese food on Christmas has become a sacred tradition for American Jews, blending cultural influences and asserting Jewish-American identity.

0 Culture

Giving Up Christmas as a Convert to Judaism

Annette Gendler in Tablet · 19 Dec 2012

The author, a convert to Judaism, reflects on giving up Christmas and embracing Hanukkah instead.

0 Holidays Culture

Our Jewish Christmas Traditions

Joan Nathan in Tablet · 17 Dec 2012

The author reflects on their Jewish family's unique Christmas traditions, including celebrating Hanukkah alongside a housekeeper's Christmas tree decorated by the children, attending holiday parties serving both Jewish and Christmas dishes, such as turkey with cranberries and sauerkraut casserole.

0 Prayer Culture

The Last Kaddish

Alter Yisrael Shimon Feuerman in Tablet · 10 Dec 2012

The author reflects on the completion of the mourning period and the final recitation of the Kaddish for his mother.

0 Culture Communities

After 75 Years, Stage Deli Serves Its Final Sandwich

Forward · 30 Nov 2012

The closure of New York's iconic Stage Deli after 75 years, located near Carnegie Hall, marks the end of an era in Jewish deli history.

0 Culture Art

Exploring 'Chai' Culture

Forward · 11 Nov 2012

"Bad Jews" a play by Joshua Harmon, explores the comedic scenario of three grandchildren vying for their late grandfather's cherished chai necklace, a symbol featuring Hebrew letters that represent life.

0 Literature Culture

Bond. Jew Bond.

Kinky Friedman in Tablet · 24 Oct 2012

Jerome Charyn's latest novel, "Under the Eye of God," weaves a thrilling narrative around Isaac Sidel, a former cop and New York mayor turned vice-president-elect of the United States.

0 Culture Literature

Rishon LeCheshbon

Jewish Action · 24 Sep 2012

Yossi Huttler's poem "Rishon LeCheshbon" reflects on the significance of a bar mitzvah occurring during Succos, a time of accountability and introspection.

0 Holidays Culture

Bark Mitzvah

Adam Chandler in Tablet · 19 Sep 2012

The author received an email with the subject "Bark Mitzvah" containing a video link and a reference to the current Jewish year, 5773.

0 Culture History

Shopping for Answers

Rachel Shukert in Tablet · 27 Jul 2012

The article discusses a resurgence of the old Jewish left in New York theater productions, focusing on works by Tony Kushner, Amy Herzog, and Dan Fishback.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Getting Grandma’s Blessing

Roni Handler in Tablet · 20 Jul 2012

A rabbi recounts the challenges faced when announcing her engagement to another rabbi, navigating family reactions, including her grandmother's refusal to accept her same-sex marriage.

0 Education Culture

My Jewish Education

Marc Tracy in Tablet · 13 Jul 2012

The author reflects on his time at Tablet Magazine and his journey in learning about Jewish culture while writing for The Scroll.

0 Food Culture

L.A.’s Jewish Top Foodie

Joan Nathan in Tablet · 27 Jun 2012

Jonathan Gold, a Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic, is known as L.A.'s top foodie for his unique approach to reviewing restaurants, especially focusing on off-the-beaten-track ethnic eateries.

0 Communities Culture

Hooking Up Gets Green-Lit

Bari Weiss in Tablet · 13 Jun 2012

During a group trip near David Ben-Gurion's grave, participants were asked to disclose their relationship status using colored M&M candies: red for unavailable, green for DTF, and yellow for somewhere in between.

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	Julia Gergely
	Cindy Scarr
	Beth Harpaz
	Mira Fox
	Leah Koenig
	Lior Zaltzman
	Jacob Gurvis
	PJ Grisar
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