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Tablet Sinning Against Each Other 26 Jul 2012
The author recounts his experience of signing a letter urging Prime Minister Netanyahu not to adopt the Levy Commission Report, believing it may alienate Ame...
26 Jul 2012
Tablet Signs of Splintering as #j14 Anniversary Nears 13 Jul 2012
As the anniversary of the #j14 protests approaches, there are signs of splintering within the movement in Israel. The organization Yisrael Hofshit, led by Mi...
13 Jul 2012
Tablet Fell in Love With the (Religious) Girl 13 Jul 2012
In a recent article in Tablet Magazine, various topics were discussed, including a personal story of falling in love with a religious girl, a conversation wi...
13 Jul 2012
Tablet Daybreak: 200 Reported Killed in Syrian Town 13 Jul 2012
A farming village in central Syria was reportedly shelled by Assad's army, resulting in the deaths of about 200 people. The unrest in Syria has had unexpecte...
13 Jul 2012
Tablet Replacing Tal Law Proves Tal Order (Sorry) 12 Jul 2012
The text discusses the ongoing saga of replacing the Tal Law in Israel, which aimed to draft more Haredim and Arab Israelis for civil and military service. P...
12 Jul 2012
Tablet My Less Equal Israel 29 Jun 2012
The author reflects on his father's experiences in Israel post-World War II, highlighting issues of inequality and favoritism towards certain groups in Israe...
29 Jun 2012
Tablet Hump Day, at Last 14 Jun 2012
Participants on a Birthright Israel trip experienced a memorable night at a Bedouin tent in Kfar Hanokdim, owned by Israeli Jews but operated by Bedouins. Th...
14 Jun 2012
Tablet 1967 All Over Again? 9 May 2012
The sudden expansion of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government to include Shaul Mofaz and Kadima members has evoked parallels to th...
9 May 2012
Tablet Romney Would Have Bush-Like Foreign Policy 9 May 2012
The article discusses how Mitt Romney, as a potential Republican presidential candidate, may adopt a foreign policy similar to that of the Bush administratio...
9 May 2012
Tablet Who Leaked Israeli Iran Plan? 4 Apr 2012
Experts are debating whether the United States leaked information to dissuade Israel from attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, with claims that the White Ho...
4 Apr 2012
Tablet On Iran, Obama’s Leaky Ship Prompts Response 2 Apr 2012
Analysis of recent reports on Irans nuclear program and potential military actions by Israel and the United States reveals a complex web of perspectives and ...
2 Apr 2012
Tablet How Azerbaijan Can Help Israel Can Attack Iran 29 Mar 2012
Israel and Azerbaijan share a strategic relationship based on oil trade and animosity towards Iran, culminating in a recent $1.6 billion defense agreement. S...
29 Mar 2012
Tablet J Street Dispatch: Tuesday 25 Mar 2012
Former New Republic editor Peter Beinart spoke at J Street's annual conference, advocating for a Zionist boycott of products from beyond the Green Line and t...
25 Mar 2012
Tablet No, Not That Baijan, Azerbaijan! 27 Feb 2012
Israel recently signed a $1.6 billion arms deal with Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic strategically located near Iran and known for its ties to Israel am...
27 Feb 2012
Tablet Caucus 23 Dec 2011
Two Israeli businessmen, Rony Fuchs and Zeev Frenkiel, got involved in a $100 million financial dispute in Georgia dating back 15 years, involving an energy ...
23 Dec 2011
Forward Khalidi: One State Exists Already 5 Dec 2011
Palestinian intellectual Rashid Khalidi argues that a one-state situation exists between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean, with Israel exerting control...
5 Dec 2011
Tablet Giving Thanks 23 Nov 2011
Academic oncologists in Israel who trained in the U.S. cherish the Thanksgiving celebrations they experienced there, prompting a new tradition of "seudat-hod...
23 Nov 2011
Tablet Sundown: Beck Gets Brandeis Award (Really) 15 Nov 2011
Glenn Beck received the Louis D. Brandeis Award from the Zionist Organization of America, sparking mixed reactions. The Times Magazine cover for an article o...
15 Nov 2011
Tablet Grand Strategy 9 Nov 2011
Robert Blackwill, along with Walter B. Slocombe, authors of a paper titled "Israel: A Strategic Asset for the United States," argue that the alliance between...
9 Nov 2011
Tablet Settled 1 Nov 2011
Gilad Sharon's book "Settled" delves into his father Ariel Sharon's impactful role in settlement efforts, particularly in Judea, Samaria, and other crucial a...
1 Nov 2011
Tablet The Narrows 27 Oct 2011
Born in 1886 in Russian-ruled Poland, David Ben-Gurion played a crucial role in the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, facing numerous challenges ...
27 Oct 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 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
Forward A Win for Israel at Tribeca Film Festival 2 May 2011
Israeli director Alma Harel's film 'Bombay Beach' triumphed at New York's Tribeca Film Festival, winning the top award in the documentary feature category al...
2 May 2011
Tablet Passion 23 Mar 2011
Elizabeth Taylor's death prompts reflections on her remarkable life, marked by tumultuous relationships, health challenges, and enduring glamour. Despite her...
23 Mar 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 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 Pen Pal 2 Nov 2010
Saul Bellow's letters, showcased in the collection "Saul Bellow: Letters," offer insights into the famed writer's views and relationships throughout his life...
2 Nov 2010
Tablet Today on Tablet 8 Oct 2010
In a recent article on Tablet Magazine, topics discussed include an interview with Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni on politics and Israeli-Diaspora rel...
8 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
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 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 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 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 Israelis Corner the Vuvuzela Market 16 Jun 2010
Israeli entrepreneurs have found success by capitalizing on the global demand for vuvuzelas, the loud plastic horns used by South African fans during World C...
16 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 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
Tablet Drowning in Numbers 14 May 2010
The author reflects on significant numbers that have shaped his Jewish identity, ranging from experiencing a divine connection at 10 to grappling with manhoo...
14 May 2010
Tablet Stations of the Fork 22 Apr 2010
Israeli cuisine is explored through a culinary journey in Israel, showcasing the country's transition from humble, traditional dishes to high-end, globally i...
22 Apr 2010
Tablet Up in Arms 10 Mar 2010
In "Up in Arms," the discussion revolves around the history of Jewish terrorism in Israel, spanning from the Mandate period to contemporary times. The text d...
10 Mar 2010
Tablet How To Prevent Plane Bombings? Ask Israel 4 Jan 2010
The text discusses the issue of preventing plane bombings by examining Israel's stringent security measures at airports, contrasting them with American pract...
4 Jan 2010
Tablet Uproar Over Holocaust Pope’s Road to Sainthood 21 Dec 2009
Jewish groups are expressing outrage over Pope Benedict XVI advancing Pope Pius XII towards sainthood, with concerns that Pius did not do enough to prevent t...
21 Dec 2009
Tablet Spielberg Plans ‘Docudrama’ at Israeli Hospital 4 Dec 2009
Steven Spielberg, in collaboration with Phil Rosenthal, is planning a reality docudrama centered around Jerusalem's Shaare Tzedek Medical Center, a bustling ...
4 Dec 2009
Tablet 900 New Homes Approved for East Jerusalem 18 Nov 2009
A plan to establish 900 new homes in Gilo, a neighborhood in East Jerusalem, has stirred significant international criticism, including a notable rebuke from...
18 Nov 2009
Tablet U.S. Soldiers Impressed By Informal IDF 17 Nov 2009
The recent Exercise Juniper Cobra, a joint missile-defense training operation, highlighted cultural differences between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and ...
17 Nov 2009
Tablet Gordon Robertson to Speak at Birthright Alum Event 6 Nov 2009
The upcoming Birthright NEXT event will feature Gordon Robertson, CEO of the Christian Broadcasting Network and son of Rev. Pat Robertson, as a keynote speak...
6 Nov 2009
Tablet U.S.-Israel Military Exercise Counters Iran 27 Oct 2009
The joint U.S.-Israeli military exercise known as Juniper Cobra highlights the strategic military cooperation between the two nations amidst ongoing tensions...
27 Oct 2009
Tablet Columnist Says Obama Screwed Up on Peace Push 19 Oct 2009
Jerusalem Post columnist Khaled Abu-Toameh highlighted President Barack Obama's missteps in Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations during a talk at Columbia ...
19 Oct 2009
Tablet Generation Z 14 Oct 2009
The article delves into the intriguing history of Israeli ambassador Michael Oren and his fellow Zionist activists during their university days at Columbia U...
14 Oct 2009
Forward How I’m Losing My Love For Israel 16 Sep 2009
Jay Michaelson reflects on his evolving relationship with Israel, expressing a waning love due to personal exhaustion from complex political realities and ch...
16 Sep 2009