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Summer Camp Turned Me From an Awkward Girl Into a Confident Young Woman
24 Jun 2015
The author recounts her transformative experience at a Reform Jewish summer camp in 1988, where she initially felt awkward and self-conscious but was profoun...
24 Jun 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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Stranger among us: An Israeli's study of the UK Palestinian diaspora
20 Jun 2015
Dr. Amira Halperin, an Israeli communications scholar, has conducted a unique study on the UK Palestinian diaspora, being the first Israeli researcher to do ...
20 Jun 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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Never again? East German and radical left West German attitudes to Israel
19 Jun 2015
Professor Jeffrey Herf discusses the attitudes of East Germany and the radical left in West Germany towards Israel from 1967 to 1989, exploring how these vie...
19 Jun 2015
Jewish Review of Books
New Gleanings from an Old Book
17 Jun 2015
In Alon Shevut, the Herzog Academic College hosts an annual seminar on Tanakh, the Jewish Bible, where participants engage in intense study and debate. This ...
17 Jun 2015
Jewish Review of Books
Give Ear O Ye Heavens
17 Jun 2015
Benjamin Harshav, a renowned scholar of Hebrew and Yiddish literature, passed away at 86, leaving a significant legacy in literary studies. His book, "Three ...
17 Jun 2015
Jewish Review of Books
The Life of the Flying Aperçu
17 Jun 2015
Morris Dickstein's memoir "The Life of the Flying Aperu" provides an insightful account of his sentimental education, focusing on his Jewish identity and int...
17 Jun 2015
Promised Podcast
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The "Everybody Hates the Jews!" edition
11 Jun 2015
In a discussion centered around the theme "Everybody Hates the Jews," Allison, Don, and Noah explore the high cost of the Israel-Palestine conflict, with a s...
11 Jun 2015
Jewish Action
To Sleep, Perchance to Dream
4 Jun 2015
Insomnia affects nearly half of Americans and can be exacerbated by anxiety and worries about sleep, especially among religious individuals for whom lack of ...
4 Jun 2015
Tablet
Where School Lunch Comes With a Side of Jewish Learning
1 Jun 2015
The Jewish Culture Club at North Springs Charter School of Arts and Sciences near Atlanta provides a unique and organized Jewish community within a public sc...
1 Jun 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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Multiculturalism in Israel: Literary Perspectives
8 May 2015
Dr. Adia Mendelson-Moaz discusses multiculturalism in Israel through literary works by various groups such as Arabs, Mizrahis, Russians, and Ethiopians, emph...
8 May 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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Terrorism in Cyberspace: The next generation
17 Apr 2015
Prof. Gabriel Weimann from the University of Haifa discusses the evolution of terrorist communication on the Internet with host Gilad Halpern. Dr. Caroline L...
17 Apr 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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All her daughters: The story of Jerusalem's legendary headmistress
4 Mar 2015
Prof. Laura Schor explores the life of Annie Landau, a prominent figure in Jerusalem during a tumultuous period, in her book "The Best School in Jerusalem: A...
4 Mar 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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Israel's Bedouin and the line between tradition and modernity
27 Feb 2015
Dr. Sarab Abu Rabia-Queder, a researcher at Ben-Gurion University, discusses the impact of education on Bedouin women in Israel, highlighting their navigatio...
27 Feb 2015
Forward
Yeshiva U. Finally Closes Deal To Shed Burden of Money-Losing Einstein Medical School
4 Feb 2015
Yeshiva University faced a financial crisis exacerbated by its money-losing medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, draining $90 million from it...
4 Feb 2015
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #59: The Writerly Text Edition
3 Feb 2015
In TanakhCast #59, the focus is on exploring and reflecting on 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, a journey that begins in Genesis and culminates in 2...
3 Feb 2015
Tablet
The Zionist Dream in the Poconos
30 Jan 2015
Camp Massad in the Poconos, founded by the Shulsinger family in 1941, aimed to instill Zionism in American youth through a Hebrew-immersive experience, empha...
30 Jan 2015
Tablet
Six Children’s Books for Martin Luther King Day
14 Jan 2015
In preparation for Martin Luther King Day, here are six recommended children's books that explore the life and impact of Martin Luther King Jr. across variou...
14 Jan 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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You're in the army now: How Judaism fell back in love with the military
29 Dec 2014
Professor Stuart Cohen discusses how World War One significantly shifted the Jewish perspective on military service, leading to a renewed appreciation for th...
29 Dec 2014
Tablet
Give Your Latkes a Taste of Texas
15 Dec 2014
The author reflects on their Jewish identity through various life stages, highlighting their connection to Jewish culture, particularly through food. They sh...
15 Dec 2014
Forward
Award-Winning Retired MIT Professor Dumped Over Sexual Harassment Claims
10 Dec 2014
MIT has parted ways with retired professor Walter Lewin, known for his award-winning teaching and popular online lectures, following a sexual harassment inve...
10 Dec 2014
Jewish Review of Books
Accounting for the Soul
9 Dec 2014
In Edith Brotman's book "Mussar Yoga," a unique combination of the Jewish ethical movement of Mussar and yoga practice is explored, aiming to cultivate ethic...
9 Dec 2014
Jewish Review of Books
Mashed Potatoes and Meatloaf
9 Dec 2014
"A Dual Inheritance" by Joanna Hershon follows the lives of two Harvard friends, Hugh and Ed, representing contrasts in upbringing and character. The narrati...
9 Dec 2014
Tel Aviv Review
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Political science: Early Israeli-German scientific exchanges
4 Dec 2014
Prof. Ute Deichmann discusses the early Israeli-German scientific exchanges and their role in paving the way for normalization of diplomatic relations betwee...
4 Dec 2014
Tel Aviv Review
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Why the Internet didn't kill the TV star
28 Nov 2014
Jerome Bourdon, a communications professor at Tel Aviv University, explains the significance of the peoplemeter's evolution from a commercial data tool to a ...
28 Nov 2014
Tel Aviv Review
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Why we stayed: Confessions of postwar Polish Jews
20 Nov 2014
Professor Marian Turski discusses postwar Jewish life in Poland and why he and a few other Polish Jews stayed in the country despite efforts to displace them...
20 Nov 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #55: The Bulwark Against Injustice Edition
7 Nov 2014
In TanakhCast #55, the focus is on discussing 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, in a thoughtful and reflective manner. ...
7 Nov 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #54: The Nina and A113 Edition
29 Oct 2014
In TanakhCast #54, the discussion revolves around exploring and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, ranging from Genesis to 2 Chronicl...
29 Oct 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #53: The War is Hell Edition
15 Oct 2014
In TanakhCast #53: The War is Hell Edition, a podcast delves into the Tanakh, examining four chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, though it...
15 Oct 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #52: The WMD and AAH Edition
29 Sep 2014
TanakhCast #52 is part of a series that delves into the Tanakh, exploring four chapters at a time from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast encourages patien...
29 Sep 2014
Jewish Review of Books
The Digression
16 Sep 2014
The text reflects on the final days of the author's father, a man who found solace and purpose in philosophy throughout his life. As he faces a terminal illn...
16 Sep 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #51: The Meaningful Echo Edition
15 Sep 2014
In TanakhCast #51: The Meaningful Echo Edition, a podcast delves into the Tanakh with discussions on 4 chapters of the text every two weeks, from Genesis to ...
15 Sep 2014
Tel Aviv Review
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Jews and words: A millennia-long love story
12 Sep 2014
Dr. Fania Oz-Salzberger, a historian at Haifa University and a prominent intellectual in Israel, discusses the book "Jews and Words," co-authored with her fa...
12 Sep 2014
Promised Podcast
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The '988 acres of land' edition
4 Sep 2014
In their discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah address the Israeli government's appropriation of 988 acres of land from Palestinian villages for a new settlemen...
4 Sep 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #50: The Siyum Special Edition!
3 Sep 2014
In this special edition of TanakhCast, the podcast explores the Tanakh over the course of several episodes, delving into four chapters at a time from Genesis...
3 Sep 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast: The Taxonomy of Endings Edition!
18 Aug 2014
"TanakhCast: The Taxonomy of Endings Edition" is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, covering 4 chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The...
18 Aug 2014
Tablet
The Best Writing Advice Judy Blume Ever Got
8 Aug 2014
Beloved author Judy Blume, known for her groundbreaking young adult novels, is currently working on a new adult novel set to publish in 2015. Amid the stress...
8 Aug 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast: The I’ma Get Medieval on Your Ass Edition!
4 Aug 2014
TanakhCast is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, examining 4 chapters at a time from Genesis to 2 Chronicles every two weeks. The podcast takes a thought...
4 Aug 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast: The Remembering and the Telling Episode!
29 Jul 2014
TanakhCast is a podcast that discusses 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast explores and reflects on these cha...
29 Jul 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast: The Disposable Female Bodies Edition!
17 Jul 2014
"TanakhCast: The Disposable Female Bodies Edition!" is a podcast that delves into sections of the Tanakh every two weeks, exploring and reflecting on four ch...
17 Jul 2014
Forward
Holocaust Survivors’ Stories as Cartoons
11 Jul 2014
Nasya Kamrat, filmmaker and granddaughter of Holocaust survivor Irving Kamrat, is working on an animated documentary project called "Unspeakable," aiming to ...
11 Jul 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast: The Redeem My Blood Edition!
3 Jul 2014
"TanakhCast: The Redeem My Blood Edition" is a bi-weekly podcast that delves into and discusses 4 chapters of the Tanakh, spanning from Genesis to 2 Chronicl...
3 Jul 2014
Tablet
The Jerusalem School That Turned Superstitious Jews Into Proper Brits
1 Jul 2014
An exhibition and book commemorating the Evelina de Rothschild School in Jerusalem shed light on its British principal, Annie Landau's transformative impact ...
1 Jul 2014
Tablet
Changing the Equation for Orthodox Women Studying Math and Science
26 Jun 2014
Malka Schaps, a Haredi theoretical mathematician, made history as Israel's first female Haredi dean at Bar-Ilan University. Raised in the U.S. as Mary Kramer...
26 Jun 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast: The Moral Hazard Edition!
23 Jun 2014
The podcast TanakhCast focuses on discussing 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, exploring moral themes and complexities ...
23 Jun 2014
Jewish Action
After Pew: What Will It Take to Save American Jewry
16 Jun 2014
The discussion after the Pew Research report highlights the concerning rate of intermarriage among American Jews, with 58% overall and even higher among non-...
16 Jun 2014
Jewish Review of Books
Something Was Missing
15 Jun 2014
Ruth Calderon's entrance into the Knesset sparked interest due to her unique inaugural speech, where she shared a Talmudic legend in its original Aramaic, hi...
15 Jun 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast: The Piece of My Heart Edition!
5 Jun 2014
"TanakhCast" is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh every two weeks, exploring 4 chapters at a time from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, in a deep and reflective ...
5 Jun 2014
Promised Podcast
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Hamas, Darwin & Google
5 Jun 2014
This article discusses various topics including the reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah in the Palestinian Authority, the concept of the right to be forgo...
5 Jun 2014
Tablet
On Shavuot, the Book of Ruth Offers Doctors a Prescription for Compassion
3 Jun 2014
During Shavuot, the Book of Ruth is traditionally read in synagogues and offers valuable lessons in compassion. The story of Ruth, a Moabite woman who conver...
3 Jun 2014
Tablet
Searching for Myself at Jerusalem’s Hippie Yeshiva
2 Jun 2014
The text describes the author's experience visiting the Diaspora Yeshiva in Jerusalem, known as the hippie yeshiva, during Shavuot. The yeshiva attracted ind...
2 Jun 2014