Tel Aviv Review
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And the Lord said to Moses (thought bubble)
7 Nov 2015
Assaf Gamzou, curator at the Israeli Cartoon Museum, discusses a new exhibition showcasing Bible stories depicted in caricatures, exploring the connection be...
7 Nov 2015
Unorthodox
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Our Cats, Our Horas Ep. 14
5 Nov 2015
This episode of Unorthodox features journalist Alyssa Katz discussing her book "The Influence Machine" about the powerful political influence of the U.S. Cha...
5 Nov 2015
Unorthodox
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Our Cats, Our Horas Ep. 14
5 Nov 2015
This episode of Unorthodox features journalists and poets discussing the intricate dynamics of Jewish identity and influence, both in politics and personal l...
5 Nov 2015
Forward
Nathan Fielder’s Holocaust Awareness Windbreakers Are a Hit With Celebs
3 Nov 2015
Canadian comedian Nathan Fielder launched a line of windbreakers called Summit Ice, with proceeds supporting the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. Initia...
3 Nov 2015
Forward
Revisiting the Sheva Berakhot, Or Seven Blessings on Marriage
29 Oct 2015
Julie R. Enszer reflects on the Sheva Berakhot, or Seven Blessings, recited during Jewish wedding ceremonies, through the lens of same-sex marriage and her p...
29 Oct 2015
Unorthodox
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Animal Kingdom Ep. 13
29 Oct 2015
This episode of Unorthodox explores bear culture within the gay community through a conversation with Wayne Hoffman, addressing how this subculture offers a ...
29 Oct 2015
Tablet
Beef Up Your Pumpkin
28 Oct 2015
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 st...
28 Oct 2015
Forward
Andy Kaufman Lives! (Through His Hologram)
25 Oct 2015
A new hologram show by Hologram USA will bring Jewish comedian Andy Kaufman back to the stage, tapping into the cult belief that he faked his death in 1984 a...
25 Oct 2015
Unorthodox
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You Do You Ep. 12
22 Oct 2015
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss James Franco's bar mitzvah fundraiser, a viral video on Jewish identity, and Shulem Deen's memoir about leav...
22 Oct 2015
Tablet
Nothing Like a Mother
21 Oct 2015
The author reflects on their challenging relationship with their Israeli mother, longing for a more conventional and gentle maternal figure. After the mother...
21 Oct 2015
Forward
How Geraldine Brooks Was Inspired by King David and Leonard Cohen
20 Oct 2015
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Geraldine Brooks discusses her novel "The Secret Chord," which explores the life of the biblical King David, drawing inspirat...
20 Oct 2015
Forward
Marlee Matlin Explains How Her Bat Mitzvah Led to Her Oscar
20 Oct 2015
Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin discusses her current role in the Broadway revival of "Spring Awakening," which includes a cast of deaf actors who sign t...
20 Oct 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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YIVO and the making of modern Jewish culture
16 Oct 2015
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 Ma...
16 Oct 2015
Unorthodox
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School Spirit Ep. 11
15 Oct 2015
In this lively episode, recorded at Yale University, philosopher Shelly Kagan discusses his consequentialist views and debates gun control in the context of ...
15 Oct 2015
Unorthodox
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Text Messages Ep. 10
8 Oct 2015
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 ...
8 Oct 2015
Unorthodox
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Text Messages Ep. 10
8 Oct 2015
In this episode of Unorthodox, hosts discuss topics from Amy Schumer's lucrative book deal and Ralph Lauren's career transition to Mahmoud Abbas's contentiou...
8 Oct 2015
Tablet
Bringing Israeli Cuisine to American Kitchens
7 Oct 2015
Israeli cuisine has gained popularity in America largely due to the success of Philadelphia-based chef Michael Solomonov and his restaurant Zahav. The releas...
7 Oct 2015
Tablet
Bar Refaeli Marries Billionaire, Tries to Set No-Fly Zone Over Wedding Ceremony
1 Oct 2015
Supermodel Bar Refaeli married billionaire businessman Adi Ezra at a lavish wedding in northern Israel, which prompted extreme security measures including a ...
1 Oct 2015
Tablet
Move Over, Matzo Balls. Here Come Kreplach, the Metaphysical Dumplings.
1 Oct 2015
Hoshana Rabbah, a holiday on the seventh day of Sukkot, involves beating willow branches as a ritual symbolizing various interpretations, including expressin...
1 Oct 2015
Tablet
The Etrog
25 Sep 2015
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, ...
25 Sep 2015
Promised Podcast
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The “Portmania” Edition
24 Sep 2015
Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the government's proposals to increase penalties for stone-throwing after a tragic death, questioning how to handle children p...
24 Sep 2015
Unorthodox
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Law and Order Ep. 9
24 Sep 2015
This episode of Unorthodox addresses a range of contentious and thought-provoking topics, from Ann Coulter's inflammatory comments about Jews to the controve...
24 Sep 2015
Tablet
Yom Kippur in a Buddhist Monastery
22 Sep 2015
This text describes a Jewish traveler's experience observing Yom Kippur at a Buddhist meditation center in India. Despite seeking a departure from his Orthod...
22 Sep 2015
Forward
Theo Bikel, Prophet of His People
18 Sep 2015
Theo Bikel, a prolific actor and singer, epitomized the qualities of a modern Jewish prophet through his activist efforts for justice and morality. As descri...
18 Sep 2015
Tablet
Wishing You a Mazel Tov
18 Sep 2015
A Jewish magazine is inviting readers to share their personal milestones and events from the year 5776 in a special feature reminiscent of traditional synago...
18 Sep 2015
Unorthodox
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Chai Fashion Ep. 8
17 Sep 2015
In Chai Fashion Ep. 8, the Unorthodox podcast discusses various Jewish topics, including a controversial New York Times feature linking Jewish lawmakers who ...
17 Sep 2015
Unorthodox
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Chai Fashion Ep. 8
17 Sep 2015
This episode of Unorthodox dives into the controversy over the Iran Deal vote and its Jewish connections, and features guests from the fashion and lexicograp...
17 Sep 2015
Jewish Review of Books
“I Am Talking to You Like King Solomon”
16 Sep 2015
"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 Nabok...
16 Sep 2015
Jewish Review of Books
The Great Whitefish Way
16 Sep 2015
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. The...
16 Sep 2015
Tablet
It Smokes a Man
16 Sep 2015
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 i...
16 Sep 2015
Tablet
Tablet’s High Holiday Emoji Guide
11 Sep 2015
Celebrate the Jewish High Holidays with a fun twist using emojis to enhance your greetings and conversations! From sending wishes for a sweet new year with a...
11 Sep 2015
Unorthodox
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Holy Ground Ep. 7
10 Sep 2015
In this lively episode of Unorthodox, the hosts delve into topical Jewish and American issues, discussing school closures for Jewish holidays and the complex...
10 Sep 2015
Tablet
Return of the Egg Cream
9 Sep 2015
Egg creams are making a comeback, as highlighted by Kathleen Squires in the Wall Street Journal, despite not containing eggs or cream. The drink's revival is...
9 Sep 2015
Unorthodox
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Hard to Say I'm Sorry Ep. 6
3 Sep 2015
In episode 6 of Unorthodox, a Yom Kippur special, host Mark Oppenheimer, writer Shira Telushkin, and Esther Werdiger from Tablet discuss the complexities of ...
3 Sep 2015
Unorthodox
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Hard to Say I'm Sorry Ep. 6
3 Sep 2015
In this Yom Kippur-themed episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the nuances and difficulties of apologies within and beyond Jewish tradition. They discuss...
3 Sep 2015
Tablet
Noah Kales Puts the Jew in Jiu-Jitsu
2 Sep 2015
Thirteen-year-old Noah Kales, a Jewish jiu-jitsu prodigy from Toronto, defies stereotypes with his impressive achievements in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, having won...
2 Sep 2015
Forward
Backstage With Michelle Lee's 'Wicked' Madame Morrible
31 Aug 2015
Michelle Lee, a twice Tony-nominated actress, discusses her role as Madame Morrible in the Broadway musical 'Wicked' during an interview in her dressing room...
31 Aug 2015
Unorthodox
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Did You Hear The One About Ep. 5
27 Aug 2015
This episode of Unorthodox explores a range of topics from the week's Jewish news, including cultural curiosities such as Israeli spy animals and contemporar...
27 Aug 2015
Tablet
Walden, Revisited
24 Aug 2015
The article reflects on the author's attendance at Camp Walden's 100th reunion, a Jewish summer camp with deep roots in ethical and secular values. Founded b...
24 Aug 2015
Unorthodox
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No Business Like Show Business Ep. 4
20 Aug 2015
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss Matisyahu's controversial removal from a Spanish festival, Jewish support for the Iran deal in Hollywood, an...
20 Aug 2015
Tablet
Inspiration in the Form of an Empty Freezer
17 Aug 2015
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. The ruge...
17 Aug 2015
Unorthodox
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All's Fair in Love and J-War Ep. 3
13 Aug 2015
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 minis...
13 Aug 2015
Unorthodox
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All's Fair in Love and J-War Ep. 3
13 Aug 2015
This episode of Unorthodox dives into the contentious world of Jewish dating apps, the controversy over a Nazi-themed romance novel, and the disarming blend ...
13 Aug 2015
Jewish Action
To Sharpen Understanding
12 Aug 2015
The text discusses the integration of Torah study and general secular wisdom, focusing on the ideological and practical aspects of this relationship. The aut...
12 Aug 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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The step-sister of Yiddish culture: Judeo-Arabic literature in Tunisia
7 Aug 2015
Prof. Yosef Toby discusses Judeo-Arabic literature in Tunisia, highlighting the cultural richness of Tunisian Jews during a golden age and their struggle bet...
7 Aug 2015
Tablet
An Ode to the Israeli Summer Camp Sexpot
7 Aug 2015
The article is a nostalgic reflection on the complex dynamics of Jewish summer camps in America, particularly focusing on the presence of the charismatic Isr...
7 Aug 2015
Unorthodox
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Return of the Shiksa Ep. 2
6 Aug 2015
In episode 2 of "Return of the Shiksa," Host Mark Oppenheimer and Tablet staffers Stephanie Butnick and Liel Leibovitz discuss the European Maccabiah Games h...
6 Aug 2015
Unorthodox
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Return of the Shiksa Ep. 2
6 Aug 2015
This episode navigates the intersection of Jewish culture, politics, and humor as the hosts discuss the European Maccabiah Games held in Berlin, critique Mik...
6 Aug 2015
Unorthodox
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Sandler vs. Samberg: Ep 1
30 Jul 2015
In this episode of Sandler vs. Samberg, a discussion led by Mark Oppenheimer and Tablet staffers covers various topics including gay marriage in Israel, the ...
30 Jul 2015
Tablet
Doctorow and Poe
28 Jul 2015
The text discusses the significance of initials in E.L. Doctorow's name, revealing that the "E" stands for Edgar, honoring Edgar Allan Poe, a favorite writer...
28 Jul 2015