Jewish Review of Books
Form Without Function
7 Apr 2025
"The Brutalist," a film by Brady Corbet, dives into the immigrant experience in post-World War II America through the lens of Hungarian Jewish architect Lász...
7 Apr 2025
Forward
Just 1 Jewish coach still in NCAA title contention as Todd Golden’s Florida faces Houston in men’s basketball final
6 Apr 2025
Todd Golden, the Jewish coach of the Florida Gators, leads his team to the NCAA men's basketball final after defeating Auburn, coached by fellow Jew Bruce Pe...
6 Apr 2025
Chabad.org
Rabbi Reveals What Made Him Write Bestselling Book
6 Apr 2025
In this podcast clip, a rabbi shares the inspiration behind his bestselling book, detailing how a combination of personal experiences and profound spiritual ...
6 Apr 2025
Hadassah
Chutzpah Girls With Mayim Bialik
6 Apr 2025
Join a dynamic online panel discussion moderated by Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein, featuring actor and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik. The eve...
6 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Trump Derangement Syndrome Works Both Ways
6 Apr 2025
The article addresses the polarized reactions within the Orthodox Jewish community towards Donald Trump's policies, particularly his foreign policies regardi...
6 Apr 2025
Chabad.org
Everything Jewish you need to know for the week of 4/6!
6 Apr 2025
In this episode of "Your Jewish Week," the hosts explore a variety of topics relevant to Jewish life and history, offering a diverse blend of cultural and hi...
6 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
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6 Apr 2025
Joshua Hoffman appeals on behalf of 'Future of Jewish,' an educational publication about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, which has been freely accessi...
6 Apr 2025
Jewdicious
Jews Are Here, Because We Fought. Always.
5 Apr 2025
Joanna Landau and Michael Golden's piece examines the historic resilience and courage of the Jewish people, linking the evocative story of Nachshon ben Amina...
5 Apr 2025
Forward
Texas bakery reportedly becomes first bagel shop to be named James Beard Award finalist
4 Apr 2025
Starship Bagel in Texas has become a finalist for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards under the Outstanding Bakery category, marking a notable achievement...
4 Apr 2025
Forward
How Marlene Dietrich saved me — or maybe my twin sister — and helped inspire me to become a lifelong activist
4 Apr 2025
Eleanor Rubin recounts her early life intertwined with Hollywood through her family's contact with Marlene Dietrich and other notable figures amidst the back...
4 Apr 2025
Moment
A House in Exile: Fire, Memory and the Enduring Spirit of Villa Aurora
4 Apr 2025
Villa Aurora, a Spanish Colonial Revival mansion in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades, embodies a rich history of German-Jewish exile and creative refuge. Initi...
4 Apr 2025
JTA
Noah Wyle, star of HBO’s ‘The Pitt,’ recites Shema on screen
4 Apr 2025
In a poignant moment for Jewish viewers, HBO's medical drama 'The Pitt' features a scene where the main character, Dr. Michael Robinavitch, recites the Shema...
4 Apr 2025
Kveller
This “APT” Passover Parody Is a Bop
4 Apr 2025
The veteran Jewish a cappella group Six13 has returned with a catchy Passover parody set to the tune of a K-pop song by Rosé of Blackpink and Bruno Mars. Tit...
4 Apr 2025
Jewish History Nerds
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The Star of David: A Symbol That Means Everything—and Nothing
4 Apr 2025
The Star of David, or Magen David, is a symbol of significant complexity, embodying various aspects of Jewish identity, pride, and historical trauma. Origina...
4 Apr 2025
Jewish History Nerds
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The Star of David: A Symbol That Means Everything—and Nothing
4 Apr 2025
Hosts Yael Steiner and Jonathan Schwab delve into the multifaceted history and symbolism of the Star of David, exploring its transition from a simple geometr...
4 Apr 2025
Jewish History Nerds
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The Star of David: A Symbol That Means Everything—and Nothing
4 Apr 2025
The podcast explores the Star of David's complex history, tracking its evolution from an ancient decorative motif to a powerful symbol of Jewish identity, in...
4 Apr 2025
JTA
The Ben of Ben & Jerry’s is asking Unilever to let his ice cream brand go
4 Apr 2025
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, is attempting to buy back the ice cream brand from its parent company, Unilever, following years of conflict over sal...
4 Apr 2025
JTA
Passover haggadahs have long included pictures of rabbit hunts. This year shows us why.
4 Apr 2025
Illustrations of rabbit hunts have long appeared in Passover Haggadot, serving both a ritual mnemonic and a symbolic thematic function. The intriguing images...
4 Apr 2025
Bonjour Chai
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Conscious Uncoupling
4 Apr 2025
Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy engage in a final discussion for "Bonjour Chai," covering the controversial documentaries "No Other Land" and "October 8" ...
4 Apr 2025
Lilith
What if Your C-Section Inspired Your Child’s Need to Escape?
3 Apr 2025
The piece explores the impact of maternal thoughts and experiences on children, raising questions about nature versus nurture. In a gathering of single Jewis...
3 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
From the River to the Screen, How 'Palestine' Became a Viral Fantasy
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the vast divergence between the physical reality of Palestine and its widespread virtual representation, which has been shaped significa...
3 Apr 2025
Forward
TIDBITS: Little girl finds 3,800-year old amulet near Beit Shemesh, Israel
3 Apr 2025
A young girl discovered a 3,800-year-old amulet near Beit Shemesh in Israel, an archaeological find that intrigued both locals and researchers. The ancient r...
3 Apr 2025
Menschwarmers
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Baseball's back, so here are the MLB's top Jewish players
3 Apr 2025
Major League Baseball's Jewish players are highlighted as the new baseball season begins, with discussions of trades, player movements, and standout athletes...
3 Apr 2025
JTA
Transgender rabbi Abby Stein’s coming-out story takes the spotlight in a new play
3 Apr 2025
Abby Chava Stein, the first openly transgender female rabbi from a Hasidic background, is the subject of "Becoming Eve," a new play adapted from her memoir. ...
3 Apr 2025
Kveller
Loehmann’s Might Be Coming Back. Will it Capture the Jewish Spirit of the Original?
3 Apr 2025
Loehmanns, the iconic off-price department store fondly regarded by many in the Jewish community, may be making a comeback as an online store. Although detai...
3 Apr 2025
JTA
Jewish Theological Seminary, Conservative Judaism’s flagship, launches an MFA for writers
3 Apr 2025
The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), known for training Conservative rabbis and scholars, is expanding its academic offerings by launching a Master of Fine...
3 Apr 2025
Jewdicious
When I Wired a Win On Finding the Afikoman
3 Apr 2025
The narrative reflects a childhood memory of strategically finding the afikoman at a Passover Seder, intertwining a humorous yet insightful critique of Jewis...
3 Apr 2025
Promised Podcast
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The “Status Quo Post” Edition
3 Apr 2025
This episode explores the recent anti-Hamas demonstrations in Gaza and reflects on the societal impacts of COVID-19 five years after the pandemic began. The ...
3 Apr 2025
JTA
Dara Horn’s gonzo, time-traveling children’s Passover book wants people to love living Jews
3 Apr 2025
Dara Horn's latest work, "One Little Goat: A Passover Catastrophe," is a middle-grade graphic novel that creatively combines history and Jewish tradition, ai...
3 Apr 2025
The Habura
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Q&A with Rabbi Dweck | Kitniyot, Shlissel Challa, Switching from Ashkenazi to Sepharadi (April 2025)
3 Apr 2025
Rabbi Dweck addresses various questions posed by the Jewish community, discussing topics such as framing suffering in one's relationship with God, and unders...
3 Apr 2025
Jewish History Nerds
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The Star of David: A Symbol That Means Everything—and Nothing
3 Apr 2025
The Star of David, also known as the hexagram, carries a complex legacy as both a symbol of Jewish identity and a historical motif used in various cultures. ...
3 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Reinventing Hebrew school? Think about your audience first
3 Apr 2025
In a bid to address plummeting Hebrew school enrollment and adapt to the diverse needs of self-identified unaffiliated Jewish families, a research initiative...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Is There a Future for American Jews?
3 Apr 2025
The future of American Jews is at a crossroads, marked by both demographic growth and challenges to cultural continuity. New Pew data shows an increase in Je...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Editor’s Note
3 Apr 2025
Sapir marks its second year with a focus on Zionism and continues to engage in bold dialogues within the Jewish community. The publication prides itself on e...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
The Merit of Meritocracy
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the concept of meritocracy, emphasizing the historical association of Jewish figures with intellectual and professional merit, evidenced...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Jews and Cancel Culture
3 Apr 2025
The essays in the Sapir journal issue argue that Jews should be particularly concerned about the impact of cancel culture on liberal democracy and Jewish val...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
From My Dinner with Andre to That Dinner with Kanye
3 Apr 2025
The article reflects on the cultural shift in America from the intellectually rich and discourse-driven environment exemplified by the film "My Dinner with A...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Why Is a Jewish Atheist Different from All Other Atheists?
3 Apr 2025
"Why Is a Jewish Atheist Different from All Other Atheists?" explores the unique position of Jewish atheists who actively identify with their Jewish heritage...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
How Funders Shape Jewish Culture
3 Apr 2025
Philanthropy plays a crucial role in shaping Jewish arts and culture, as funders like Mem Bernstein and Shayna Rose Triebwasser demonstrate through their res...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
An Iron Dome for Social Media
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the struggle against anti-Israel narratives on social media, particularly during conflicts like the May 2021 clash between Israel and Ha...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Why Israeli TV Is So Good
3 Apr 2025
Israeli TV has become internationally acclaimed for its nuanced portrayal of religious characters, a shift marked by the success of shows like "Srugim" and "...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Improbable Influencers
3 Apr 2025
Susan Alexandra, a New York-based brand known for Judaica-inspired fashion, has been vocal in its activism on social issues such as racial injustice and abor...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Faith & Fertility in Israel
3 Apr 2025
Israel stands as a global outlier in fertility rates among wealthy nations, maintaining a rate of around three children per woman, in stark contrast to decli...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Arab Modernizers
3 Apr 2025
The relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly since the signing of the Abraham Accords, illustrates a unique and burgeonin...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
A Hindu-Jewish Partnership
3 Apr 2025
In the light of recent antisemitic events, the article explores the potential alliance between Jewish and Hindu communities in America as both groups face ch...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Religious Christians
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the enduring bond between American Christians, particularly Protestants and Evangelicals, and their affinity for Israel, rooted in share...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Consumer Culture Has No Place at College
3 Apr 2025
This article critiques the consumerism permeating modern universities, drawing on Jewish educational models to propose a richer, covenantal approach. It cont...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Philip Roth: Portnoy’s Complaint
3 Apr 2025
Philip Roth's novel "Portnoy's Complaint" exemplifies the cultural crossroads of the late 1960s, blending Jewish stand-up comedy with literature and psychoan...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Jewish Masterpiece: Judaea Capta et Israel Liberata
3 Apr 2025
The article juxtaposes historical and contemporary images of Jewish suffering, particularly focusing on the Roman commemorative coin Judaea Capta and a moder...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Religious Diversity Can Reform Our Campuses
3 Apr 2025
As higher education grapples with financial strain, a shrinking pool of college-age students, and campus censorship, traditional forms of diversity have some...
3 Apr 2025