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Tablet Seven Jews Who Should Win the Nobel Prize in Literature This Week (But Probably Won’t) 2 Oct 2017
The text discusses the anticipation surrounding the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature, highlighting several Jewish authors who are considered des...
2 Oct 2017
Forward This Year, We Must Address The Moral Crisis Of Our Jewish Generation 20 Sep 2017
Sarah Brammer-Shlay, a member of the IfNotNow movement, highlights the need to address a moral crisis within the Jewish community regarding the Israeli occup...
20 Sep 2017
Tel Aviv Review headphones Are You There, Allah? It's Me, Haroon 18 Sep 2017
Haroon Moghul, a Muslim American with bipolar disorder, delves into his struggles growing up Muslim in America post-9/11 and his journey to becoming a public...
18 Sep 2017
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast #114: The Not-So-Much Fake News Edition 18 Sep 2017
In TanakhCast #114, the podcast delves into the exploration and discussion of four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, aimi...
18 Sep 2017
Jewish Review of Books The Lowells and the Jews 18 Sep 2017
The article discusses the complex relationship between the Lowell family, Harvard University, and the Jewish community. It delves into the conflicting views ...
18 Sep 2017
Jewish Review of Books Swimming in an Inky Sea 18 Sep 2017
In 1923, Rabbi Yehuda Meir Shapiro introduced the Daf Yomi program, encouraging daily study of a page of Talmud for seven and a half years. Ilana Kurshan's m...
18 Sep 2017
Jewish Review of Books Letters, Fall 2017 18 Sep 2017
The Fall 2017 issue of Letters covers various topics related to Jewish identity and education. It discusses the origins of the trope equating Israelis with N...
18 Sep 2017
Jewish Action Exploring the Power Of Prayer 15 Sep 2017
The text discusses various aspects of prayer in Jewish tradition. It includes articles on approaches to prayer education, interviews with rabbis about prayer...
15 Sep 2017
Jewish Action Praying to the Wrong God? An Old/New Approach to Tefillah Education 15 Sep 2017
Rafi Eis discusses the challenges in teaching tefillah (prayer) effectively in Jewish education, emphasizing the need to address not only human aspects but a...
15 Sep 2017
Jewish Action Engaging the Teenage Soul: Introducing the NCSY Siddur 15 Sep 2017
NCSY has created a unique Siddur aimed at revolutionizing teenage prayer experiences, filled with stories, questions, and images to inspire young people's co...
15 Sep 2017
Jewish Action Engaging the Teenage Soul: Introducing the NCSY Siddur 15 Sep 2017
NCSY has introduced a groundbreaking siddur designed to engage and inspire teenagers in prayer, featuring stories, questions, and images to help them connect...
15 Sep 2017
Jewish Action Rescued by the Tufts of Their Hair 15 Sep 2017
"Rescued by the Tufts of Their Hair" by Rav Haim Sabato takes readers through the story of Tzion, a soldier, and his journey from a poor orphan in Hatikvah Q...
15 Sep 2017
Tablet The Real Reason Why Being Jewish is Expensive, and What to Do About It 14 Sep 2017
The author discusses the high costs associated with being Jewish, including expenses for synagogue membership, day school tuition, and kosher food. Drawing p...
14 Sep 2017
Tel Aviv Review headphones Hebrew: The Revival of a Not-So-Dead Language 11 Sep 2017
Professor Lewis Glinert of Dartmouth College discusses his book "The Story of Hebrew," exploring the 3,500-year history of Hebrew from presumed death to its ...
11 Sep 2017
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast #113: The Sight Gag Edition 4 Sep 2017
In TanakhCast #113, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The discussions involve reflecti...
4 Sep 2017
Tablet Suzi at Yale 22 Aug 2017
In 1960, a scandal involving Yale University students engaging in inappropriate behavior with a 14-year-old girl named Suzi gained widespread media attention...
22 Aug 2017
Lehrhaus Rav Hayyim and the Love of Lernen 21 Aug 2017
Rabbi Hayyim Soloveitchik's innovative method of Talmud study, known as the Brisker method, became popular in Lithuanian yeshivot in the early 20th century. ...
21 Aug 2017
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast #112: The Rough Justice Edition 21 Aug 2017
In TanakhCast #112, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering texts from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, aiming for a comprehensive...
21 Aug 2017
Tel Aviv Review headphones War Before Wars: Nationalism and Violence in the Balkans, 1912-1913 18 Aug 2017
Professor Cathie Carmichael from the University of East Anglia discussed the political turmoil in the Balkans before World War I during an international work...
18 Aug 2017
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast #111: The Mabovitz Edition 7 Aug 2017
In TanakhCast #111, the Mabovitz Edition, the podcast delves into the Tanakh by discussing four chapters every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concludi...
7 Aug 2017
Unorthodox headphones Betting the House: Ep. 99 31 Jul 2017
In this episode of "Betting the House," recorded live at JCC Manhattan, special guests Harry Enten and Haroon Moghul are featured. Harry Enten, a political w...
31 Jul 2017
Tablet Jewish Summer Camp Flies Palestinian Flag, Teaches Kids Bad Lesson in Politics 31 Jul 2017
Camp Solomon Schechter, a prominent Jewish summer camp, recently caused controversy by hosting Palestinian children and flying the Palestinian flag alongside...
31 Jul 2017
Tel Aviv Review headphones Stripped: Citizenship in America and the Revocation Thereof 28 Jul 2017
Dr. Ben Herzog, a lecturer in Israel Studies at Ben Gurion University, explores the topic of citizenship revocation in America from the colonial era to the W...
28 Jul 2017
Tablet Satisfying Refugees’ Thirst for Education 27 Jul 2017
The Schoolhouse in south Tel Aviv offers adult education to refugees from Eritrea and Sudan, among other countries, providing hope and opportunities for thos...
27 Jul 2017
Forward How Do You Help A Child Who’s Feeling Homesick At Summer Camp? 24 Jul 2017
The article discusses how to help a child feeling homesick at summer camp, using a story of a young boy anxious about being homesick and being left behind. T...
24 Jul 2017
Unorthodox headphones The Cat’s Meow: Ep. 97 13 Jul 2017
In episode 97 of "The Cats Meow," the hosts discuss topics such as Birthright, Hobby Lobby, and Jay-Z, along with introducing historian Jenna Weissman Joseli...
13 Jul 2017
Lehrhaus Rabbi Norman Lamm’s Theology of Anti-Racism 13 Jul 2017
Rabbi Norman Lamm's theology of anti-racism focused on the responsibilities of those with power and freedom in society, particularly in addressing the issue ...
13 Jul 2017
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast #109: The Speaker of Parables Edition 10 Jul 2017
TanakhCast #109 explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering texts from Genesis to 2 Chronicles in a reflective and analytical manner. The pod...
10 Jul 2017
Lehrhaus The Earth-Shattering Faith of Rav Shagar 3 Jul 2017
Rav Shagar, a unique and influential Israeli thinker, sought to bridge the gap between Torah truths and modern/postmodern culture, addressing contemporary in...
3 Jul 2017
Tel Aviv Review headphones The Tel Aviv Review LIVE in New York: Timothy Snyder on Tyranny 30 Jun 2017
Yale University's Professor Timothy Snyder discusses his bestselling book "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century" in an interview with the Te...
30 Jun 2017
Unorthodox headphones Notes on Camp: Ep. 96 29 Jun 2017
In episode 96 of Unorthodox, the podcast explores the world of Jewish summer camps with guests sharing their experiences and insights. Sandy Fox discusses th...
29 Jun 2017
Unorthodox headphones Notes on Camp: Ep. 96 29 Jun 2017
This episode of Unorthodox delves into the unique culture of Jewish summer camps, unpacking the blend of Jewish ideology, historical developments, and person...
29 Jun 2017
Jewish Review of Books “I Am Impossible”: An Exchange Between Jacob Taubes and Arthur A. Cohen  28 Jun 2017
Jacob Taubes and Arthur A. Cohen, both with deep connections to Jewish scholarship and thought, engaged in a heated exchange in 1977 in Paris regarding Simon...
28 Jun 2017
Jewish Review of Books The Closing of the American Mind Now 28 Jun 2017
Allan Bloom's influential book "The Closing of the American Mind" ignited a firestorm of controversy when published in 1987, criticizing higher education for...
28 Jun 2017
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast #108: The City Mouse Edition 26 Jun 2017
TanakhCast #108: The City Mouse Edition is a recurring podcast that examines 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and concluding i...
26 Jun 2017
Forward Gourmet Kosher Restaurant Set To Open At Tulane 7 Jun 2017
Rimon, a gourmet kosher restaurant, is set to open at Tulane University, offering kosher-keeping students and the general public healthy and delicious dishes...
7 Jun 2017
Tablet A Prayer in the Forest 7 Jun 2017
The author recounts a night when they got lost in the woods during a camp sleepover, leading them to seek solace in reciting Psalms, particularly Psalm 23, f...
7 Jun 2017
Promised Podcast headphones The "That War" Edition 1 Jun 2017
In this "That War" edition, the discussion revolves around significant topics such as reflecting on the Six Day War's 50th anniversary, questioning the effec...
1 Jun 2017
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast #106: The Bittersweet Edition 29 May 2017
In TanakhCast #106: The Bittersweet Edition, a podcast examines the Tanakh through four chapters every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, highlighting ...
29 May 2017
Tablet Inside Noah’s Ark—the Playground, That Is 22 May 2017
The Skirball Cultural Center's Noah's Ark exhibit in Los Angeles offers a unique and engaging experience for visitors. Featuring a 65-foot ark and interactiv...
22 May 2017
Tel Aviv Review headphones Attempting to Solve the Scholem Enigma 19 May 2017
Dr. Amir Engel, a lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, examines the intriguing legacy of Gershom Scholem, a prominent scholar of Jewish mysticism ...
19 May 2017
Lehrhaus Facts are Like Fish: A Response to The Arrival of Rabbi Soloveitchik in America: A Documentary Report 12 May 2017
In response to a documentary report on Rabbi Soloveitchik's arrival in America, Tovah Lichtenstein critiques the focus on trivial details like her sister's n...
12 May 2017
Tel Aviv Review headphones Portnoy and I: Philip Roth's Great American Moment 12 May 2017
Bernard Avishai reflects on his book "Promiscuous: 'Portnoy's Complaint and Our Doomed Pursuit of Happiness," exploring how Philip Roth's famous novel impact...
12 May 2017
Tel Aviv Review headphones The Matriarchs: Russian, Palestinian and Jewish Mothers in Israel 8 May 2017
Dr. Deborah Golden and Dr. Lauren Erdreich, along with Dr. Sveta Roberman, discuss their new book "Mothering, Education and Culture: Russian, Palestinian, an...
8 May 2017
Lehrhaus The Pedagogical Imagination of a Subversive Conservative: Rabbi Soloveitchik’s Arrival as an Educational Visionary 4 May 2017
Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, a young rabbi, displayed remarkable vision and innovation in his educational manifesto outlined in a short article in a Boston ...
4 May 2017
Lehrhaus On the Educational Mission of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik 3 May 2017
Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik embarked on a mission to revitalize Jewish education in Boston, particularly through Maimonides School, emphasizing the synthesi...
3 May 2017
Tel Aviv Review headphones Ruth, a Leader of Biblical Magnitude 1 May 2017
Dr. Yael Ziegler, in her book "Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy," delves into the character of Ruth from the Bible, shedding light on her complexity as a fe...
1 May 2017
Lehrhaus Rabbi Warns Jews on Education: Advises Blend of Secular Study 27 Apr 2017
Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, in a 1932 interview, highlights the challenge facing Orthodox Jews in blending traditional Jewish religious study with modern s...
27 Apr 2017
Lehrhaus The Arrival of Rabbi Soloveitchik in America: A Documentary Report 27 Apr 2017
Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, a prominent figure in Jewish thought, arrived in the United States in 1932 with his family, after leaving Berlin amidst restric...
27 Apr 2017
Tablet Blow Up the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe 21 Apr 2017
The article discusses the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, designed by Peter Eisenman, and its connection to visitor behavior, tourist acti...
21 Apr 2017