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The text delves into the complexity of Jewish identity and practice, emphasizing that for many Jews today, Judaism no longer feels like a native language due...

James Salter, a prolific writer known for his spare war stories and magnum opus "All That Is," recounts his transformation from Jewish roots as Horowitz at W...

The article reflects on Jon Stewart's return to 'The Daily Show' and highlights some of his most notable Jewish-themed comedic moments. Particularly, it ment...

The Chassidic House Party, a brief yet impactful music ensemble, captivated the Hasidic community in Crown Heights with their fusion of traditional Jewish me...

Israel's culinary landscape is experiencing an Asian-inspired revolution, with restaurants like Taizu offering a fusion of street foods from Southeast Asian ...

The article discusses the resurgence of the Jewish American Princess (JAP) stereotype in the reality TV show "Princesses: Long Island" on Bravo. The show fol...

The author discusses their preference for buttery single-crust fruit pies over traditional double-crusted ones, inspired by family recipes and Jewish cookboo...

The text discusses the author's personal commitment to caring for the dead by singing to them as part of their involvement in a chevra kadisha, a sacred buri...

"Commie Camp" is a documentary showcasing Camp Kinderland, a Jewish socialist summer camp in the Berkshires. The film captures the camp's unique mix of ideal...

The text is a personal reflection on the author's experience caring for his father as he faces declining health. The author grapples with the role reversal o...

Francesca Segal's novel "The Innocents" explores the complexities of Jewish life in North West London, focusing on protagonist Adam Newman's struggle between...

The text discusses the pervasive culture of surveillance in society, highlighting the collaboration between private industry and government agencies like the...

Issa Kassissieh, known as Issa 6, is a legendary figure in Jerusalem's Old City, hailed as the city's greatest basketball player. Born in the Judean Hills, I...

Author Anita Diamant, under lockdown in Newton near Boston following the bombings at the Boston Marathon, describes the eerie quiet amid a citywide manhunt f...

A memoir titled "The Lord Is My Shepherd" reflects on a third-generation American assimilated Jewish family's journey back to their Jewish roots. The author'...

Jennifer Abadi, cookbook author and culinary instructor, delves into Syrian Passover traditions, offering insights into Syrian-Jewish cuisine and Passover fa...

The text discusses the trend of beards in fashion and the historical significance of beards in Jewish culture. It highlights how Jews have a longstanding tra...

"Chicken Marbella," a dish from The Silver Palate Cookbook, has become a popular main course at Passover Seders for many families, combining prunes, olives, ...

In "Jewhooing the Sixties: American Celebrity and Jewish Identity," the author David E. Kaufman examines the intersection of Jewish identity and celebrity th...

"The Haggadah of the Kaifeng Jews of China" is a scholarly monograph that explores the unique Passover Haggadah of the vanished community of Chinese Jews in ...

Andy Statman's latest double CD album "Old Brooklyn" showcases his musical versatility as he seamlessly moves between bluegrass, blues, klezmer, Hasidic, and...

After the death of their grandfather, the author's family faced an emotional Passover with limited space, which led to unexpected occurrences. On the sixth n...

"Jerusalem: A Cookbook" by Ottolenghi and Tamimi and "Breaking Bread in the Galilee" by Abbie Rosner offer insights into the diverse food cultures of Jerusal...

"Poets of the Tribe" by Alan Mintz delves into the realm of 20th-century American Hebrew poetry, shedding light on forgotten poets like Benjamin Silkiner and...

The text explores various parenting philosophies and challenges the prevailing notion that parental nurture significantly shapes children's outcomes. It high...

Project Mah Jongg, curated by Melissa Martens, initially displayed at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York and has since traveled to various Jewish muse...

In a recent discussion, Bernard Lewis criticized the dominance of Saidian views in American academia regarding Middle Eastern studies. Jacob Lassner's new bo...

"The World Without You" by Joshua Henkin follows a family, the Frankels, as they gather for the memorial of their beloved son and brother Leo, who was killed...

Jorge Luis Borges, a renowned Argentinian writer, was accused of being Jewish in a fascist magazine in 1934. He responded wittily, reflecting on the possibil...

In the discourse from Letters, Spring 2012, the focus is on the placement of altars in Christian churches and bimahs in synagogues, particularly through the ...

A symposium discusses the revolutionary events in the Middle East since the Tunisian protests and their implications for Israel, exploring various books and ...

Joan Nathan's "Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" delves into the complex and diverse world of Jewish-French culinary cul...

The text discusses the challenges and intricacies of translating the works of Yiddish writer Chaim Grade, highlighting the need for knowledge of Yiddish, Eng...

Stephen Prothero challenges the notion that all religions teach the same thing by highlighting the vast differences in beliefs and practices among the world'...

David Ruderman, a professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania, challenges the prevailing view of Jewish history as made up of separate local narra...

Lionel Trilling, a prominent Jewish intellectual, faced criticism for not depicting Jewish characters in his work, despite having Eastern European Jewish her...

Photographing the Jewish Nation: Pictures from S. An-sky's Ethnographic Expeditions delves into Solomon Iudovin's photographs documenting traditional Jewish ...

Judith Shulevitz discusses the concept of a modern version of the Sabbath in her book "The Sabbath World," exploring the idea of ritualized behavior to pause...

"Life is with People" is a significant portrayal of Eastern European Jewish life that nostalgically captures the essence of shtetl culture in a buoyant and a...

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

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...

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

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

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

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 R...

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 an...

Florence, New Jersey, houses an unusual historical artifact: Adolf Hitler's toilet from his yacht, the Aviso Grille. After the vessel was scrapped post-WWII,...

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

In this deeply personal essay, the author narrates her journey from wearing skirts as a symbol of Orthodox modesty to embracing jeans, illustrating a cultura...

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