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Tablet The Iran Reckoning: How We Got Here—and What Comes Next 17 Feb 2025
The video by Tablet Magazine, titled "The Iran Reckoning: How We Got Here and What Comes Next," focuses on the geopolitical dynamics involving Iran and its i...
17 Feb 2025
Tablet Canceled ... in Finland 11 Feb 2025
Izabella Tabarovsky discusses the cancellation of her speeches by two Finnish universities amidst a smear campaign labeling her as a pro-Israel extremist. Th...
11 Feb 2025
Tablet The Beauty of Bokser 7 Feb 2025
Carob, or "bokser," is a nutrient-rich, versatile legume with a deep historical and cultural significance within Jewish tradition, particularly linked to Tu ...
7 Feb 2025
Tablet One Saint’s Day 5 Feb 2025
The annual Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a vibrant cultural event that marks the end of the city's Christmas season, blendin...
5 Feb 2025
Tablet The End of ‘Palestine’ 5 Feb 2025
Lee Smith's article discusses President Donald Trump's radical policy proposal to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by relocating Palestinian populati...
5 Feb 2025
Tablet How—and Where—to Build an Oct. 7 Memorial 30 Jan 2025
In the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israeli kibbutzim and communities by Hamas, a concerted effort is underway to collect and preserve artifacts...
30 Jan 2025
Tablet Revelation at Auschwitz 27 Jan 2025
Observing the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, Menachem Z. Rosensaft challenges the Jewish community to integrate the Holocaust—a 'revelation at A...
27 Jan 2025
Tablet Tales of the Third Generation 27 Jan 2025
Jamie Betesh Carter reflects on the unique connection and responsibility that third-generation Holocaust survivors, or 3Gs, feel towards their family's histo...
27 Jan 2025
Tablet The Road From ‘Cheers’ to Church 16 Jan 2025
Rob Long, a former writer for the classic TV show Cheers, has embarked on a new path by attending Princeton Theological Seminary. Long, who returned to the E...
16 Jan 2025
Tablet Third Time’s a Charm 13 Jan 2025
Jeremy England explores the paradox of religious freedom for Jews in America versus Israel, particularly focusing on the restrictions on Jewish prayer at the...
13 Jan 2025
Tablet Jewish Food Influencers Grapple With Politics in the Kitchen 10 Jan 2025
In the wake of the October 7 attacks and a rise in global antisemitism, Jewish food influencers on Instagram are navigating the intersection of their craft a...
10 Jan 2025
Tablet War Songs 8 Jan 2025
Israel's long history of conflict has given rise to numerous war-related songs that capture the emotions and atmosphere of each period. The recent Oct. 7, 20...
8 Jan 2025
Tablet The Deep State Strikes Back! 8 Jan 2025
The article discusses the complex dynamics between Donald Trump's prospective national security team and the existing U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), amids...
8 Jan 2025
Tablet The Cool, Refreshing History of Mint 6 Jan 2025
Mint, with its deep historical roots, has been a beloved herb across various cultures, including Jewish ones since biblical times. While not directly mention...
6 Jan 2025
Tablet Jewish Moms Look Back at 2024 31 Dec 2024
In "Jewish Moms Look Back at 2024," Jewish mothers reflect on the complexities and challenges they faced over the past year while raising children in a world...
31 Dec 2024
Tablet Christmas, the Greatest Jewish American Holiday 24 Dec 2024
Christmas, far from being solely a Christian holiday, has been significantly influenced by Jewish contributions in America. Jewish songwriters created many c...
24 Dec 2024
Tablet Europe Is Canceling Christmas 23 Dec 2024
Concerns about the gradual "cancellation" of Christmas in various European nations are highlighted as part of a broader perceived erosion of the continent's ...
23 Dec 2024
Tablet Sea of Love 18 Dec 2024
Dovid Bashevkin reflects on his personal struggles while studying Tractate Bava Batra and explores the deeper themes within its pages, which at first seem mu...
18 Dec 2024
Tablet Beyond Green 17 Dec 2024
Michael Lind critiques progressive energy policies, arguing that their ambitious goals of transitioning completely to renewable energy, while banning fossil ...
17 Dec 2024
Tablet How to (Actually) Cook With Your Kids for Hanukkah 16 Dec 2024
Joan Nathan's updated book, "A Sweet Year: Jewish Celebrations and Festive Recipes for Kids and Their Families," aims to help families cook together, especia...
16 Dec 2024
Tablet Shabbat for Protestants 13 Dec 2024
In Southlake, Texas, Gateway Christian Church's October Shabbat gathering exemplifies a broader trend among evangelical Christians adopting Jewish practices....
13 Dec 2024
Tablet The EU Is Beset by Pesky Notions of Free Speech 9 Dec 2024
A recent crackdown on free speech in Germany highlights the tension between free speech and state control within the European administrative landscape. The G...
9 Dec 2024
Tablet Prayers at Pearl Harbor 6 Dec 2024
The article examines the transformation of Pearl Harbor's memory from a solemn site to a tourist attraction, reflecting broader changes in American religiosi...
6 Dec 2024
Tablet Novelist Boualem Sansal Is Being Murdered by the Algerian Government 5 Dec 2024
The Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, renowned for his candid critiques of Algerian and global issues, has been detained by the Algerian government on charge...
5 Dec 2024
Tablet Havana, 1939 4 Dec 2024
David Lehman's article recounts his uncle Leo Liebe's journey as a Jewish refugee during WWII. After escaping Nazi Germany, Leo lived in Havana, Cuba, in 193...
4 Dec 2024
Tablet The Re-Skilling of America 4 Dec 2024
Michael Lind argues that America's workforce is miscredentialed due to an over-emphasis on four-year college degrees. He points out that many jobs requiring ...
4 Dec 2024
Tablet The Fallen Soldier and the Fallen Coin 3 Dec 2024
In "The Fallen Soldier and the Fallen Coin," Hillel Kuttler poignantly captures the life and legacy of Gary Lalhruaikima Zolat, a 21-year-old Bnei Menashe so...
3 Dec 2024
Tablet We Are Stories 27 Nov 2024
In his poignant acceptance speech for the Berman Literature Prize, Jewish Guatemalan writer Eduardo Halfon reflects on the profound impact of tradition and s...
27 Nov 2024
Tablet Obama Plays a Dead Man’s Hand in Lebanon, and Wins 27 Nov 2024
Tony Badran critiques President Barack Obama's Middle East policy, focusing on a recent cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by U.S. m...
27 Nov 2024
Tablet A Sephardic Thanksgiving Dinner 27 Nov 2024
Jamie Betesh Carter reflects on the unique culinary blend of her Sephardic and Ashkenazi heritage, particularly how her family navigated these traditions dur...
27 Nov 2024
Tablet Ending ‘Race’ 26 Nov 2024
Michael Lind critiques the U.S. government's system of racial classifications mandated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and rooted in post-1960s ...
26 Nov 2024
Tablet The New Yorker’s Cavalcade of Ignorance 26 Nov 2024
Armin Rosen critiques The New Yorker's recent issue featuring various authors grappling with the state of America post-election, focusing on their collective...
26 Nov 2024
Tablet Back to Our Roots 21 Nov 2024
Ginger has played a significant role in Jewish culinary and medicinal traditions for thousands of years, dating back to influences from the Talmud and spanni...
21 Nov 2024
Tablet The St. Petersburg Traveling Circus 20 Nov 2024
Maxim D. Shrayer's narrative explores the journey of Art and Ilene, reflecting on their diverse cultural backgrounds and personal histories. Art, a Soviet im...
20 Nov 2024
Tablet Papers, Please! 18 Nov 2024
Michael Lind evaluates the contentious debate around a national ID system in the United States, which, he argues, could provide a technical solution to issue...
18 Nov 2024
Tablet Who Won the Jewish Vote? 14 Nov 2024
The article explores the complexities of analyzing the Jewish vote in the U.S. elections, focusing on discrepancies between various polls and examining shift...
14 Nov 2024
Tablet The IDF’s New Recruits 14 Nov 2024
Haim Traitel, a 19-year-old IDF sergeant from the Haredi-majority town of Bnai Brak, shares his experience of enlisting despite community opposition. His sto...
14 Nov 2024
Tablet Russian Terrorists and Their ‘Progressive’ Allies 13 Nov 2024
The article explores the emergence of modern political terrorism in prerevolutionary Russia, particularly during the early 1900s when left-wing terrorists en...
13 Nov 2024
Tablet Obama Isn’t Going Anywhere 12 Nov 2024
Lee Smith explores the enduring influence of Barack Obama in the current American political landscape, especially in relation to Donald Trump. Smith characte...
12 Nov 2024
Tablet ‘The Church Hasn’t Changed. But People Have Changed.’ 11 Nov 2024
Maggie Phillips explores the cultural and demographic evolution of Nome, Alaska, focusing on the impact of dwindling populations and climate change, as well ...
11 Nov 2024
Tablet Why America Stopped Winning Wars 8 Nov 2024
The piece by Dan Zamansky delves into why the United States ceased achieving decisive victories in wars post-World War II. Highlighting the nation's historic...
8 Nov 2024
Tablet Danny’s War 8 Nov 2024
Set during World War II, "Danny's War" by Jay Neugeboren narrates the intense experiences of soldiers Danny and his friend as they fight in a ferocious battl...
8 Nov 2024
Tablet S.Y. Agnon’s Secret Rabbi 7 Nov 2024
S.Y. Agnon, a Nobel laureate in literature, held Rabbi Samuel Shraga Feivel Bialoblocki in high esteem, referring to him uniquely as "my teacher and master."...
7 Nov 2024
Tablet The Obama Machine 1 Nov 2024
Michael Lind explores the transformation of the Democratic Party under Barack Obama, describing it as the emergence of a new political machine reminiscent of...
1 Nov 2024
Tablet The UN’s Kosher Stamp for Terror 1 Nov 2024
Recent Israeli moves to ban the U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) underscore rising concerns about its purported collusion with Hamas, evident in alleged ...
1 Nov 2024
Tablet Bubble-Wrapping Coates 31 Oct 2024
Ta-Nehisi Coates' recent interview on CBS, which featured challenging questions about his perspectives on Israel, sparked controversy, highlighting a trend o...
31 Oct 2024
Tablet The Durham Dilemma 30 Oct 2024
Josh Stein, the current North Carolina Attorney General and likely gubernatorial winner, represents a shift in Democratic leadership, focusing on moderation ...
30 Oct 2024
Tablet Frankenstein’s Creature Is Jewish. Dracula Is Goyish. 29 Oct 2024
Liel Leibovitz explores how Frankenstein’s creature can be understood as Jewish, contrasting with Dracula, who embodies non-Jewish ideals. Through analyzing ...
29 Oct 2024
Tablet Why Jews Are Voting for Donald Trump 28 Oct 2024
In a roundtable discussion, Jewish Trump supporters shared their motivations for backing him in the upcoming 2024 elections, despite some ambivalence about h...
28 Oct 2024
Tablet Jewpilled 28 Oct 2024
Alana Newhouse reflects on the shifting landscape of Jewish identity and community in the U.S., highlighting the diverse demographics and beliefs within the ...
28 Oct 2024