Jewish Review of Books
A Dissonant Moses in Berlin and Paris
29 Mar 2016
In 2015, amid a backdrop of European challenges including terrorism and anti-Semitism, Berlin's Komische Oper and Opra National de Paris staged Arnold Schoen...
29 Mar 2016
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The "Quo Vadis, Bibi?!?" Edition
24 Mar 2016
In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah address the unique state of the Israeli government, which appears both unstable and stable. They also explore the cas...
24 Mar 2016
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The "Bickering about Stickering" Edition
19 Nov 2015
In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah deliberate on Prime Minister Netanyahu's efforts to mend ties with American Jews, the EU's new guidelines on labeling...
19 Nov 2015
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The "They Really Don’t Like Us!" Edition
12 Nov 2015
In the discussion titled "They Really Don't Like Us!" in Haaretz, Noah, Don, and columnist Bradley Burston explore the strained relations between Israelis an...
12 Nov 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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How the music you choose to drive to can save your life
24 Oct 2015
Professor Warren Brodsky, a music psychologist from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and author of "Driving With Music: Cognitive-Behavioral Implications,"...
24 Oct 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
Forward
5 Rosh Hashanah Videos To Get You in the High Holiday Mood
9 Sep 2015
Five Rosh Hashanah-themed music videos are highlighted to enhance the High Holiday spirit. The list includes a variety of covers and original songs, such as ...
9 Sep 2015
Forward
Can Hip Hop Heal the Holy Land?
3 Sep 2015
Vice Media's docu-series "Hip Hop In The Holy Land" explores the diverse and often underrepresented voices in Israeli and Palestinian hip hop culture. Hosted...
3 Sep 2015
Unorthodox
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No Business Like Show Business Ep. 4
20 Aug 2015
Tablet's "No Business Like Show Business" episode 4 covers a range of Jewish-related topics, including the controversy around Jewish rapper Matisyahu being r...
20 Aug 2015
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"The Other Side of Israel" Edition
6 Aug 2015
In the podcast episode "The Other Side of Israel," Noah and guest Sandy Fox explore the diverse Israeli music scene as a reprieve from troubling news. They h...
6 Aug 2015
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The "How Far is J Street from my Street?" Edition
23 Jul 2015
In this edition, Don, Noah, and guest Ilene Prusher talk about the growing divide between the Israeli left and the American Pro-Israeli left, focusing on J S...
23 Jul 2015
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"The Peace Movement Stirs?" Edition
9 Jul 2015
In a discussion titled "The Peace Movement Stirs?", Don, Noah, and guest Ilene Prusher touch upon three significant topics: the controversy over a natural ga...
9 Jul 2015
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The "Labor’s Loser?!?" Edition
28 May 2015
In this episode, Allison, Don, and Noah address three significant topics, including the impact of social media outrage on a government official, the legacy o...
28 May 2015
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The "Fission Indecision" Edition
9 Apr 2015
In "The Fission Indecision" Edition from The Times of Israel, Miriam Herschlag, Professor Alon Tal, and Noah discuss how leftist Israelis should respond to t...
9 Apr 2015
Forward
Why I’m Paying $120 To See Rush
5 Mar 2015
The article discusses the author's decision to pay $120 to see the Canadian prog/hard rock band Rush in concert, possibly for the last time, despite the high...
5 Mar 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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Middle-of-the-road Judaism: The emergence of Modern Orthodoxy
13 Feb 2015
Dr. Ephraim Chamiel discusses his book on the emergence of Modern Orthodoxy, where Jewish philosophers aimed to blend tradition with modernity. Dr. Sonja Nar...
13 Feb 2015
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The “Jumpin’ Hegemony” Edition
11 Feb 2015
The discussion in "The Jumpin Hegemony Edition" covers several topics: (1) the reasons why Mizrahim tend to avoid affiliating with the political Left due to ...
11 Feb 2015
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The “Hell is Other People” Edition
28 Jan 2015
In this discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah cover significant topics including the cancellation of a Charlie Hebdo event by Israeli bookstore Steimatzky, the ...
28 Jan 2015
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The 'Where are the Women?' Edition
21 Jan 2015
In a podcast episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the Labor Party primaries, questioning if the party combining distributive justice and territorial compr...
21 Jan 2015
Tablet
The Holocaust Survivor Klezmer and Multicultural Band Does Las Vegas
23 Dec 2014
In a unique tribute to the resilience of survivors, Saul Dreier, a Holocaust survivor, formed a klezmer band to honor Alice Herz-Sommer, a fellow survivor re...
23 Dec 2014
Tablet
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
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The way the war ends
31 Jul 2014
The discussion reflects on the ways to end the war in Israel, questioning if Israeli demands for 'demilitarization' could prolong the conflict. It also consi...
31 Jul 2014
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The 'asymmetrical' edition
24 Jul 2014
In a discussion about asymmetry in various contexts, the article raises questions about Israel's military dominance becoming a weakness, and whether Hamas' v...
24 Jul 2014
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Letters to a young cadet contemplating conscientious objection
3 Jul 2014
Tzipi Livni and Yair Lapid are being questioned if they should resign from Netanyahu's government, especially since their initial goal of promoting peace see...
3 Jul 2014
Forward
Bob Dylan 'Like a Rolling Stone' Lyrics Fetch $2M at Auction
24 Jun 2014
Bob Dylan's handwritten lyrics for 'Like a Rolling Stone' were sold for just over $2 million at Sotheby's auction, setting a new record for rock music memora...
24 Jun 2014
Tablet
That New Kebab Joint’s Secret Ingredient? A Beloved Cult Star
27 May 2014
Avi Bitter, a former underground Mizrahi music star in Israel, gained fame through low-budget cult films and TV appearances after facing bankruptcy. With a n...
27 May 2014
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Drawing Lines & Drawing Conclusions
8 May 2014
In this podcast episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the exclusion of J-Street from the Conference of Presidents, the controversy surrounding alternative ...
8 May 2014
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Peace, Prosperity and Philanthropy
17 Apr 2014
In a discussion about peace, prosperity, and philanthropy, there is a focus on the reliance of the army on donations for supplies, the struggles of the peace...
17 Apr 2014
Tablet
‘Go Down, Moses’: Engaging With My Complex Musical Heritage at Passover
7 Apr 2014
The author reflects on his journey of engaging with his complex musical heritage at Passover, specifically exploring his experiences with negro spirituals an...
7 Apr 2014
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Trading Places, Taking Bribes & Playing with Knives
3 Apr 2014
The text discusses Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman's proposal to exchange blocs of population, questioning if it is sincere or a form of jest. It also exp...
3 Apr 2014
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Power & Money
27 Mar 2014
In a discussion by Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah, they explore the emergence of a moderate center in Israeli politics as suggested by journalist Yossi Klein ...
27 Mar 2014
Forward
Remembering Art Raymond, Who Provided Yiddishkeit in a Black Sombrero
14 Mar 2014
Art Raymond, a multifaceted American Jewish performer who passed away at 91, had a diverse career spanning Jewish and Latin music. Born Rosen in Brooklyn, he...
14 Mar 2014
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Screw You, Screw Them and Screw Us!
27 Feb 2014
In a discussion among Allison, Don, and Noah, the topics covered include the debate over whether Prime Minister Netanyahu should break away from his Likud op...
27 Feb 2014
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Press, Profs & Passports
20 Feb 2014
In the discussed episode titled "Press, Profs & Passports," the conversation revolves around the Israeli press's effectiveness, the involvement of academics ...
20 Feb 2014
Forward
Neshama Carlebach Isn’t Just Shlomo’s Daughter
13 Feb 2014
Neshama Carlebach, daughter of the famous Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, has made a name for herself beyond her father's legacy as a talented performer with a soulf...
13 Feb 2014
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Big, big love
6 Feb 2014
In a conversation by Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah, they discuss various topics including the prevalence of polygamy among the Bedouin in the Negev, the shor...
6 Feb 2014
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The curious case of the rabbis who didn’t bark
9 Jan 2014
In a discussion among Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah, they explore why Israeli rabbis have remained silent on Israel's liberal abortion policy, Israeli Prime ...
9 Jan 2014
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The “Best Laid Plans of Mice & Men” Edition
2 Jan 2014
In a recent discussion, Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah reflect on the events following PM Ariel Sharon's proposal for unilateral withdrawal from Gaza ten year...
2 Jan 2014
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The “Vision, Fission and Derision” Edition
12 Dec 2013
In a discussion led by Eilon, Noah, and Miriam Herschlag from The Times of Israel, several topics are covered: (1) Nelson Mandela's death and Israel's comple...
12 Dec 2013
Tablet
Thanksgivukkah Was Made for a Jewish Rapping Sous Chef From Queens
27 Nov 2013
"Thanksgivukkah Was Made for a Jewish Rapping Sous Chef From Queens" explores the whimsical and eclectic persona of Action Bronson, a Jewish-Albanian rapper ...
27 Nov 2013
Forward
Secret History of Paul McCartney, the Jewish Beatle
4 Nov 2013
Paul McCartney, renowned as one of The Beatles, has had significant connections with the Jewish community throughout his life and career. His late wife, Lind...
4 Nov 2013
Tablet
For a Brief Moment This Year, Chassidic House Party Blew Their Observant Fans’ Minds
23 Aug 2013
The Chassidic House Party, a brief yet impactful music ensemble, captivated the Hasidic community in Crown Heights with their fusion of traditional Jewish me...
23 Aug 2013
Tablet
Orthodox Singers With a Dream Get Their Own American Idol-style Reality Show
6 Aug 2013
"A Jewish Star" is an Orthodox Jewish singing competition modeled after American Idol, providing a unique platform for Jewish male singers within the constra...
6 Aug 2013
Tablet
After My Mother Died, Another Woman Took Me Under Her Jewish Wing
16 Jul 2013
The author reflects on their late mother's attributes and their journey into Judaism. Despite not having a Jewish mother figure, they found a mentor and mate...
16 Jul 2013
Jewish Review of Books
New Beats for Old Brooklyn
18 Mar 2013
Andy Statman's latest double CD album "Old Brooklyn" showcases his musical versatility as he seamlessly moves between bluegrass, blues, klezmer, Hasidic, and...
18 Mar 2013
Jewish Review of Books
Questioning in the Darkness
27 Feb 2013
Shloyme-Zanvl Rappoport, also known as S. An-sky, a writer and ethnographer a century ago, embarked on an ambitious survey aimed at documenting vanishing Jew...
27 Feb 2013
Jewish Review of Books
A Measure of Beauty
27 Feb 2013
Hadag Nahash, a prominent Israeli hip-hop band founded in Jerusalem in 1996, is known for its self-aggrandizing lyrics, social critiques, and unique use of H...
27 Feb 2013
Jewish Review of Books
Bob Dylan: Messiah or Escape Artist?
27 Feb 2013
Bob Dylan has long been a divisive figure within Judaism and beyond, with some viewing him as a messianic figure akin to a biblical prophet, while others see...
27 Feb 2013
Tablet
Action Bronson Is My Grandfather
8 Feb 2013
This nostalgic article draws a parallel between the author’s late grandfather and rapper Action Bronson, both sharing a raw, rebellious spirit. Despite their...
8 Feb 2013
Tablet
A Jewish Christmas Soundtrack
24 Dec 2012
Jewish songwriters have been highly influential in shaping the American Christmas music canon, with hits like "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin and "The Chr...
24 Dec 2012