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Tablet Is Occupy Wall Street Anti-Semitic? 11 Oct 2011
The article discusses whether Occupy Wall Street is anti-Semitic, particularly referring to its origins linked to the magazine Adbusters, which previously pu...
11 Oct 2011
Forward South African Jews Struggle With Legacy of Apartheid 22 Sep 2011
South African Jews continue to grapple with the complex legacy of apartheid, where the community was divided between those who supported the regime for perce...
22 Sep 2011
Tablet Girls at War 7 Sep 2011
Ulpana High School in Maale Levona is not a typical girls' religious school. Founded by Gadi Ben Zimra and his wife Nurit, it aims to shape a new generation ...
7 Sep 2011
Tablet Q&A: Edward Luttwak 6 Sep 2011
Edward Luttwak, a prominent academic and strategic consultant, is known for his work in military strategy, Roman and Byzantine history, and economics. With a...
6 Sep 2011
Tablet But How’d They Get Wolf Blitzer? 1 Sep 2011
The documentary titled "Back Door Channels" provides a unique and unprecedented look into the 1979 Camp David Peace Accord and Treaty between Egypt and Israe...
1 Sep 2011
Tablet Ugandan Rabbi Loses Petition Over Votes 18 Aug 2011
In Uganda, Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, leader of the Abayudaya Jewish community, lost a petition challenging alleged vote-rigging and voter intimidation during his...
18 Aug 2011
Tablet Generation א 17 Aug 2011
Young urban Israelis initiated the recent tent-city protests in Israel, initially driven by rising housing costs but rooted in self-interest rather than genu...
17 Aug 2011
Tablet Fox News Blocks Fred Karger From Debate 10 Aug 2011
Fox News barred Jewish, openly gay Republican presidential candidate Fred Karger from participating in their debate despite him meeting the debate requiremen...
10 Aug 2011
Forward Solving the Mystery of Washington’s Famous Letter 15 Jun 2011
The article discusses the significance and mystery surrounding George Washington's famous letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, where W...
15 Jun 2011
Tablet You Can’t Start a Revolution on MySpace! 15 Jun 2011
Three major Left parties, the Communist Party U.S.A., the Socialist Party U.S.A., and the Democratic Socialists of America, discuss merging and starting a re...
15 Jun 2011
Tablet Opposition 2 Jun 2011
President Barack Obama's evolving approach to the Middle East was marked by a shift towards promoting universal values in his Arab Spring speech, departing f...
2 Jun 2011
Tablet Koch Test 1 Jun 2011
Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch, known for his influence in American politics, has a history of endorsing and criticizing presidential candidates based on...
1 Jun 2011
Tablet Politics and Poetry 26 May 2011
Stephen Marche explores the multifaceted political influence of William Shakespeare's works, which have historically served diverse ideological positions. Fr...
26 May 2011
Tablet Generation X 5 May 2011
The text highlights a tense yet enlightening encounter between Israeli and Arab journalists during a workshop in Madrid, showcasing different perspectives on...
5 May 2011
Tablet Election 28 Mar 2011
In Uganda, during election time, President Yoweri Museveni is running for another term with extensive advertising promoting his achievements. In the midst of...
28 Mar 2011
Forward The Lesson of the Triangle Trial 17 Mar 2011
Abraham Cahan, in his article originally published in 1911, reflects on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory trial, underscoring the power imbalance between worke...
17 Mar 2011
Forward The Blood of the Victims Calls to Us 15 Mar 2011
Abraham Cahan's 1911 article mourns the victims of the Triangle Waist Company fire, portraying it as a result of the capitalist system's negligence. Cahan ar...
15 Mar 2011
Tablet The Plot for America: Remembering Civil Rights Leader Joachim Prinz 25 Feb 2011
Rabbi Joachim Prinz, a prominent civil rights leader, faced persecution in Nazi Germany before emigrating to the United States. In America, he continued his ...
25 Feb 2011
Tablet Nation State 23 Feb 2011
The text discusses the role of nationalism in Egypt, particularly in the context of recent political events and the historical development of Egyptian nation...
23 Feb 2011
Tablet Rabbi Sizomu Loses Election, Alleges Rigging 22 Feb 2011
In Uganda, Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, a candidate in the general election, lost to the incumbent MP Yahaya Gudoi Wojje amid allegations of rigging and irregularit...
22 Feb 2011
Tablet Rabbi Sizomu Votes For Himself 18 Feb 2011
Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, running for parliament in Namanyoni, Uganda, is seen overseeing the installation of a polling station and casting his vote, garnering s...
18 Feb 2011
Tablet Qaddafi’s Captive 15 Feb 2011
Israeli citizen Rafram Raphael Chaddad, held captive for five months in Libya, was released after being arrested in Tripoli while on assignment for an Israel...
15 Feb 2011
Forward Egypt Army Fires Shots as Mubarak Protesters Clash 2 Feb 2011
Amid the 2011 Egyptian revolution, supporters of President Hosni Mubarak clashed violently with anti-government protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square. The conf...
2 Feb 2011
Tablet Borderline 1 Feb 2011
The Israeli media's intense coverage of Egypt's recent events reflects Israelis' deep concerns about the potential impact on their country. Key reasons for I...
1 Feb 2011
Tablet Standing Tall 18 Jan 2011
The article explores the impact of anti-Semitism on public officials, particularly in the aftermath of the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. It discusses ...
18 Jan 2011
Tablet Bleak House 2 Dec 2010
In recent years, the Palestinians have made gradual progress in building governing institutions, particularly under Prime Minister Salam Fayyad in the West B...
2 Dec 2010
Tablet Message 23 Nov 2010
A group of prominent Israeli artists declared their refusal to perform in a West Bank cultural center, sparking controversy and political intervention. Amid ...
23 Nov 2010
Tablet National Insecurity: The Case for Jonathan Pollard 16 Nov 2010
Jonathan Pollard, a former American naval intelligence analyst convicted of spying for Israel in 1987, has served the longest prison term in American history...
16 Nov 2010
Tablet Roadside Rage 22 Oct 2010
David Beeri, a former IDF officer, utilized legal loopholes like the Absentees Property Law to claim land in Silwan, an Arab neighborhood in Jerusalem, for J...
22 Oct 2010
Tablet Nobel Soul 13 Oct 2010
Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian Nobel laureate in Literature known for his sprawling novels and essays reflecting on Latin American life, has shown a deep i...
13 Oct 2010
Tablet Mind Games 7 Oct 2010
The text discusses how Israel, along with other nations, has struggled to grasp and adapt to the evolving landscape of global media warfare and information o...
7 Oct 2010
Forward How an Actor Died of the Blacklist 1 Sep 2010
Philip Loeb, a talented actor known for his Broadway performances and role in "The Goldbergs," tragically took his own life 55 years ago due to the debilitat...
1 Sep 2010
Tablet First Blood 1 Sep 2010
The article discusses revelations about key events in the FBI's early counterterrorism efforts and their connection to al-Qaida. It starts with the assassina...
1 Sep 2010
Tablet The Guns of August 6 Aug 2010
The text discusses the growing concern in Israel regarding the use of U.S.-supplied weapons by the Lebanese army against Israeli forces, following a deadly c...
6 Aug 2010
Tablet Up in Smoke 5 Aug 2010
In "Up in Smoke," Shalom Auslander humorously recounts a surreal encounter with an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who informs him that he is no longer considered Jewis...
5 Aug 2010
Tablet Of the People 3 Aug 2010
A recent Haaretz poll revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's popularity in Israel surged by 11 percent after the botched Gaza flotilla raid, with ...
3 Aug 2010
Tablet Wiki Bleak 30 Jul 2010
The text discusses the concept of responsibility preceding redemption, highlighting the importance of acknowledging past mistakes before achieving a brighter...
30 Jul 2010
Tablet Making History 26 Jul 2010
Israeli President Shimon Peres, mentored by David Ben-Gurion, had a complex political career marked by distrust, frequent election losses, and a reputation a...
26 Jul 2010
Tablet Homeland Insecurity 22 Jul 2010
The 2010 U.S. Assembly of Jews hosted the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network, attracting a younger demographic challenging traditional Jewish views on...
22 Jul 2010
Tablet The Hangover 16 Jul 2010
The author reflects on their experience of the World Cup in relation to the overwhelming fanaticism it brought to those around them, providing a temporary es...
16 Jul 2010
Tablet Extreme Makeover 16 Jun 2010
John Brennan, President Obama's counterterrorism advisor, has suggested reaching out to "moderate elements" within Hezbollah, a move consistent with the admi...
16 Jun 2010
Tablet In the Past 1 Jun 2010
The text discusses Israel's failed military raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla in the context of changing warfare tactics and public opinion dynamics. It highligh...
1 Jun 2010
Tablet Wrong Numbers 28 May 2010
The debate surrounding Israel among American Jews has intensified, with criticism directed at advocacy groups like AIPAC and the Anti-Defamation League for t...
28 May 2010
Tablet Obama Fêtes the Jews 28 May 2010
President Obama hosted a reception for Jewish American Heritage Month where Jewish figures like Sandy Koufax and Elena Kagan attended. The event featured kos...
28 May 2010
Tablet Ten Years After 26 May 2010
The article discusses Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon after a 22-year presence in 2000, highlighting the chaotic and abrupt nature of the retreat. The decis...
26 May 2010
Forward To the End, A Dyed-in-the-Wool Socialist 19 May 2010
Abraham Cahan was a pivotal figure in American Jewish socialist history, influencing both the Yiddish-speaking immigrant community and the broader American p...
19 May 2010
Tablet Jerusalem Daze 20 Apr 2010
In "Crossing Mandelbaum Gate," Kai Bird reflects on his childhood spent in the Middle East, mainly in Jerusalem, Beirut, and Saudi Arabia, due to his father'...
20 Apr 2010
Tablet Mass Appeal 13 Apr 2010
The text discusses the significant success and influence of Jews in Hollywood, finance, politics, and academia in the United States, while also highlighting ...
13 Apr 2010
Tablet Turkish Leader’s Selective Memory 19 Mar 2010
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces controversy over his response to the recognition of the Armenian genocide by the U.S. House of Representati...
19 Mar 2010
Forward ZOA Condemns U.C. Irvine After Oren Speech Interrupted by Protestors 16 Feb 2010
The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has called for Jewish students to avoid applying to the University of California, Irvine, after a speech by Israel'...
16 Feb 2010