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In episode 15 of "On a Mission," the podcast Unorthodox features editor-in-chief Alana Newhouse discussing Tablet's new print magazine and sharing insights from its upcoming issue.
Assaf Gamzou, curator at the Israeli Cartoon Museum, discusses a new exhibition showcasing Bible stories depicted in caricatures, exploring the connection between cartoons and Judaism.
This episode of Unorthodox features journalist Alyssa Katz discussing her book "The Influence Machine" about the powerful political influence of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The text discusses the author's experience with an Argentinian dish called carbonada criolla, a beef stew traditionally served in a pumpkin or squash.
The author reflects on their challenging relationship with their Israeli mother, longing for a more conventional and gentle maternal figure.
Dr. Cecile Kuznitz, director of Jewish Studies at Bard College, discusses the history of the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in her book "YIVO and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture."
In this episode of Unorthodox, hosted by Mark Oppenheimer with Tablet staffers Stephanie Butnick and Liel Leibovitz, Amy Schumer's book deal, Ralph Lauren's resignation, and Mahmoud Abbas's U.N. speech are discussed.
Israeli cuisine has gained popularity in America largely due to the success of Philadelphia-based chef Michael Solomonov and his restaurant Zahav.
Supermodel Bar Refaeli married billionaire businessman Adi Ezra at a lavish wedding in northern Israel, which prompted extreme security measures including a proposed no-fly zone over the venue at Carmel Forest Spa Resort.
Hoshana Rabbah, a holiday on the seventh day of Sukkot, involves beating willow branches as a ritual symbolizing various interpretations, including expressing remorse as it marks the end of the cosmic judgment process after Yom Kippur.
During the period between Elul and Sukkot, the mitzvah of Etrog holds great significance as Jews flock to stores in Meah Shearim to select their own etrogs, lulavs, and hadasim, with even the elderly making an effort to choose their own.
Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the government's proposals to increase penalties for stone-throwing after a tragic death, questioning how to handle children pelting with dangerous projectiles during protests.
This text describes a Jewish traveler's experience observing Yom Kippur at a Buddhist meditation center in India.
A Jewish magazine is inviting readers to share their personal milestones and events from the year 5776 in a special feature reminiscent of traditional synagogue newsletters.
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Larry David's play "Fish in the Dark" is a reflection of American Jewish comedy tradition, seen through the lens of Larry David's distinct style and wit.
"Letters to Vra" by Vladimir Nabokov, translated and edited by Olga Voronina and Brian Boyd, offers a window into the passionate and vulnerable side of Nabokov through his love letters to his wife, Vra.
Yitskhok Berliner, a Modernist Yiddish poet born in Poland in 1899 and eventually moving to Mexico, is known for his evocative poems about the marginalized in Mexico City, reflecting his Jewish background in a new linguistic environment.
Celebrate the Jewish High Holidays with a fun twist using emojis to enhance your greetings and conversations!
Egg creams are making a comeback, as highlighted by Kathleen Squires in the Wall Street Journal, despite not containing eggs or cream.
In episode 6 of Unorthodox, a Yom Kippur special, host Mark Oppenheimer, writer Shira Telushkin, and Esther Werdiger from Tablet discuss the complexities of apologies.
The text provides a recipe for Plum Pecan Rugelach by Margot Kahn, inspired by Anna Zylberberg's recipe, and a recipe for Red Plum Jam by Kate Lebo.
Staffers at Tablet delve into various topics such as legal battles between Jewish dating apps, a crowd-funded campaign to reelect Canada's Jewish prime minister, and a Nazi-themed romance novel.
The text discusses the integration of Torah study and general secular wisdom, focusing on the ideological and practical aspects of this relationship.
Prof. Yosef Toby discusses Judeo-Arabic literature in Tunisia, highlighting the cultural richness of Tunisian Jews during a golden age and their struggle between European influences and traditional values.

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