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Tablet 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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