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German Protestant Church Denounces Anti-Semitism of Founder Martin Luther
13 Nov 2015
The Evangelical Church in Germany, consisting of Lutheran, Reformed, and United churches, has officially distanced itself from the anti-Semitic views of its ...
13 Nov 2015
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A Very Jewish Civil War
11 Nov 2015
The article delves into the historical efforts to counter anti-Semitic claims that Jews avoided military service during the American Civil War. It highlights...
11 Nov 2015
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‘Spotlight’ Shows a Community at Its Worst, and Journalism at Its Best
5 Nov 2015
"Spotlight" is a powerful film that portrays the Boston Globe's investigative team, Spotlight, uncovering the sexual abuse of children by priests in the Bost...
5 Nov 2015
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School Spirit Ep. 11
15 Oct 2015
In a live show at the Slifka Center at Yale University, the Unorthodox podcast featured Shelly Kagan, a philosophy professor at Yale, known for being a tough...
15 Oct 2015
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When Ben Bernanke Dealt With Questions About Jewish 'Horns'
7 Oct 2015
In his memoir "The Courage to Act: A Memoir of a Crisis and Its Aftermath," former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke reflects on his experiences growing ...
7 Oct 2015
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Kiev’s Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial Torched; Assailant Remains At Large
17 Sep 2015
The Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial in Kiev, Ukraine, commemorating the massacre of 34,000 Jews by German SS troops in 1941, was recently torched by unidentified...
17 Sep 2015
Jewish Review of Books
The Israelization of Judaism and the Jews of France
16 Sep 2015
The text discusses the Israelization of Judaism and the Jewish community in France, particularly in light of increasing anti-Semitic attacks. Following terro...
16 Sep 2015
Jewish Review of Books
An Affair as We Don’t Know It
9 Sep 2015
"An Officer and a Spy" by Robert Harris reexamines the Dreyfus Affair from the perspective of Lieutenant-Colonel Marie-Georges Picquart, emphasizing his role...
9 Sep 2015
Jewish Review of Books
Going Under with Klinghoffer
9 Sep 2015
The Death of Klinghoffer, an opera inspired by the 1985 Achille Lauro hijacking, has faced controversy for its depiction of the events and the character of L...
9 Sep 2015
Jewish Review of Books
A Journey Through French Anti-Semitism
9 Sep 2015
The article discusses the rise of anti-Semitism in France, attributing it to a mix of historical Islamic anti-Judaism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and ...
9 Sep 2015
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When Leo Frank Was Lynched a Century Ago
17 Aug 2015
Leo Frank, a Jewish man from Atlanta, was wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in 1913 amidst anti-Semitic and anti-Northern sen...
17 Aug 2015
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The White House’s Iran Sell and the Jews: A Debate
12 Aug 2015
The article discusses a debate about the Obama Administration's tactics in selling the Iran deal and the perceived anti-Semitic undertones in the White House...
12 Aug 2015
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The White House’s Iran Sell and the Jews: A Debate
11 Aug 2015
Tabletseditors criticize the White House and its allies for allegedly smearing American Jews to promote the Iran nuclear deal, pointing to articles in The Ne...
11 Aug 2015
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With Iran Deal Under Review, the Obama Administration Tries to Bait Three Jewish Senators
3 Aug 2015
The New York Times has accused Republican lawmakers opposing the Iran nuclear deal of being more loyal to Israel's Prime Minister than to the U.S. President....
3 Aug 2015
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Greek Holocaust Memorial Vandalized Two Weeks After Unveiling
22 Jun 2015
Despite initial resistance, a Holocaust memorial honoring the 1,434 Jews of Kavala, Greece who perished in the Holocaust was unveiled after international pre...
22 Jun 2015
Jewish Review of Books
The View from Paris: A Rejoinder to Ethan Katz and Maud Mandel
17 Jun 2015
In a response to Ethan Katz and Maud Mandel, Shmuel Trigano critiques their perspective on French anti-Semitism, highlighting divergent opinions on the roots...
17 Jun 2015
Jewish Review of Books
Strange Journey: A Response to Shmuel Trigano
17 Jun 2015
In his article "Strange Journey: A Response to Shmuel Trigano," the author reflects on Shmuel Trigano's analysis of the rise of anti-Semitism in France, attr...
17 Jun 2015
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The Daemon in Mr. Bloom
28 May 2015
In "The Daemon in Mr. Bloom," the discussion revolves around T.S. Eliot's views on race, religion, and anti-Semitism in 1933, contrasting with the Jewish sch...
28 May 2015
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Calls Mandatory Vaccines 'Holocaust'
14 Apr 2015
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. caused controversy by likening mandatory vaccines to a Holocaust, specifically referencing autism in children as a result. Kennedy late...
14 Apr 2015
Jewish Review of Books
Jews of Dune
29 Mar 2015
Frank Herbert's iconic science fiction novel "Dune" presents a futuristic universe where religion is a potent force influenced by Judaism and other faiths, p...
29 Mar 2015
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Manchester’s New Jewish Ghetto
18 Mar 2015
The Jewish community in Manchester, a prominent Orthodox hub, is experiencing a surge in anti-Semitic incidents, including swastikas, abuse, and violence, wi...
18 Mar 2015
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Jewish Baseball Great Al Rosen Dies at 91
16 Mar 2015
Al Rosen, the Cleveland Indians' former third baseman known as the Hebrew Hammer, died at 91. Despite narrowly missing the batting Triple Crown, Rosen was re...
16 Mar 2015
Jewish Action
Jews Don’t Feel Safe in France: French Aliyah Soars
9 Mar 2015
A significant increase in French Jews making aliyah to Israel is driven by a growing sense of insecurity due to rising anti-Semitism in France. The Bchar fam...
9 Mar 2015
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Leonard Nimoy on Spock, Yiddish Theater, and the Vulcan Symbol’s Jewish Inspiration
27 Feb 2015
Leonard Nimoy, known for playing Mr. Spock in Star Trek, reflects on his Jewish upbringing and the impact of anti-Semitism he faced growing up in Boston. Rai...
27 Feb 2015
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Swastikas, 'Hitler,' Graffitied on Former Mauthausen Concentration Camp
2 Feb 2015
Swastikas and the word "Hitler" were found graffitied at the former Mauthausen concentration camp, now a museum and memorial. The graffiti, done with a felt ...
2 Feb 2015
Jewish Review of Books
Fateless: The Beilis Trial a Century Later
9 Dec 2014
In the Fateless: The Beilis Trial a Century Later, the text discusses Mendel Beilis's notorious trial in 1913, accused of a blood libel murder in Tsarist Rus...
9 Dec 2014
Jewish Review of Books
Why the Germans?
9 Dec 2014
Götz Aly's book "Why the Germans?" delves into the historical roots of German anti-Semitism leading to the Holocaust. Aly argues that envy of Jewish economic...
9 Dec 2014
Jewish Review of Books
Warped Fantasies
25 Nov 2014
The text discusses the prevalence of anti-Semitism in modern discourse, particularly in the context of criticisms leveled against Israel. It highlights examp...
25 Nov 2014
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Swiss Company Recalls Hitler Coffee Creamers
23 Oct 2014
A Swiss company, Migros, has issued an apology and recalled around 2,000 creamer packets featuring images of Hitler and Mussolini found in coffee shops in Sw...
23 Oct 2014
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Was the ‘Klinghoffer’ Premiere an ‘Operatic Kristallnacht’?
23 Oct 2014
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the Metropolitan Opera's staging of "The Death of Klinghoffer," focusing on the reactions to the opera abou...
23 Oct 2014
Jewish Review of Books
The Banality of Evil: The Demise of a Legend
16 Sep 2014
Hannah Arendt's analysis of the Adolf Eichmann trial in "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil" stirred controversy with her proposition th...
16 Sep 2014
Jewish Review of Books
Neither Friend nor Enemy: Israel in the EU
16 Sep 2014
An ex-member of the European Parliament reflects on the bias and hostility towards Israel among European political and academic elites. The discussion touche...
16 Sep 2014
Jewish Review of Books
Poland’s Jewish Problem: Vodka?
16 Sep 2014
In "Yankel's Tavern: Jews, Liquor, & Life in the Kingdom of Poland," Glenn Dynner challenges the myth of Jewish sobriety and explores the deep intertwining o...
16 Sep 2014
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Anti-Israel Protests Make the Case for Israel
22 Jul 2014
Recent anti-Israel protests across cities like Paris, Berlin, and London highlight a troubling resurgence of antisemitism, underscoring the necessity of Isra...
22 Jul 2014
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Teens Arrested for U.K. Jewish Cemetery Vandalism
30 Jun 2014
Two 13-year-old boys were arrested for vandalizing a Jewish cemetery in Manchester, England, where swastikas were painted on tombstones and 40 headstones wer...
30 Jun 2014
Jewish Review of Books
The Ukrainian Question
15 Jun 2014
The text discusses the complex historical and contemporary role of Ukrainian Jews in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting their involvement ...
15 Jun 2014
Jewish Review of Books
National Socialism, World Jewry, and the History of Being: Heidegger’s Black Notebooks
15 Jun 2014
Martin Heidegger's recently published Black Notebooks reveal his deep entanglement with National Socialism, anti-Semitism, and belief in the superiority of t...
15 Jun 2014
Jewish Review of Books
Nostalgia for the Numinous
15 Jun 2014
The text discusses the evolution of ideas on religion, atheism, and postmodernism, particularly through the analysis of Terry Eagleton's book "Culture and th...
15 Jun 2014
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My Favorite Anti-Semite: An American Jewish Reflection on Ty Cobb for Opening Day
28 Mar 2014
The article explores the duality of Ty Cobb, a legendary baseball player, and an anti-Semite. While Cobb was a supremely talented athlete, holding numerous r...
28 Mar 2014
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Menachem Beilis 'Blood Libel' Case Gets a New Hearing
17 Feb 2014
The article discusses the Menachem Beilis "Blood Libel" case that took place in Tsarist Russia over 100 years ago, where Beilis, a Jewish man, was wrongly ac...
17 Feb 2014
Jewish Review of Books
The Devil You Know
25 Nov 2013
Anti-Semitism, though once forced underground post-1945, has resurged in recent years, often disguised and submerged. Analyzing over 14,000 emails and letter...
25 Nov 2013
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My Favorite Anti-Semite: Frank Norris and the Most Horrifying Jew in American Literature
24 Oct 2013
The article focuses on the character Zerkow from Frank Norris' novel and its film adaptation, "Greed." Zerkow, a Jewish character, is depicted in a stereotyp...
24 Oct 2013
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Ulysses, James Joyce (1922)
17 Sep 2013
In James Joyce's "Ulysses," the protagonist Leopold Bloom, a Jew, embodies a modern-day Odysseus on a wandering journey. Bloom's Jewishness is subtly woven i...
17 Sep 2013
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More Nixon Tapes, More Anti-Jewish Sentiment
22 Aug 2013
The release of the final set of Nixon tapes by the Nixon Presidential Library continues to reveal the extent of President Nixon's anti-Jewish sentiment, with...
22 Aug 2013
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The Leo Frank Story
21 Aug 2013
The Leo Frank story, revolving around the trial, conviction, and lynching of Leo Frank in 1915, is seen as a pivotal moment in American Jewish history, spark...
21 Aug 2013
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Is Jewish Control Over the Slave Trade a Nation of Islam Lie or Scholarly Truth?
5 Aug 2013
The discussion surrounding Jewish involvement in the slave trade has been a contentious one, often fueled by groups like the Nation of Islam. The Nation of I...
5 Aug 2013
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Landlord's 'No Mezuzah' Rule Sparks Lawsuit
17 Jul 2013
Arye Sachs, an Orthodox Jewish man from North Babylon, Long Island, is suing his landlord for insisting he remove a mezuzah from his apartment's doorway. Sac...
17 Jul 2013
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Sephardi Stories, on the Record
1 May 2013
Sephardi Voices is an ongoing project dedicated to recording and archiving the testimonies of Jews displaced from North Africa and the Middle East in the 20t...
1 May 2013
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Sundown: Boston Shuls Cancel Shabbat Services
19 Apr 2013
Boston synagogues have canceled Shabbat services due to the ongoing manhunt for the suspect in the Boston Marathon attacks, while the suspects family members...
19 Apr 2013
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Sundown: ‘We Will Keep Going’
18 Apr 2013
President Obama reassured resilience in the face of adversity at a Boston Marathon bombing memorial. The Anti-Defamation League highlighted the resurgence of...
18 Apr 2013