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A Jewish Christmas in Manchester
21 Dec 2023
The author reflects on growing up in a Jewish family in Manchester during the 1950s and the complexities of celebrating Christmas as Jews. They discuss their...
21 Dec 2023
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Unorthodox in Israel: Behind the Scenes
21 Dec 2023
This article discusses the publication of daily dispatches from Israel by Unorthodox, which shares stories of mourning, healing, and unexpected togetherness....
21 Dec 2023
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The Dessert Connection
21 Dec 2023
This article explores the author's experience of celebrating Christmas with her Italian friend's family and the connection between two traditional desserts, ...
21 Dec 2023
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The Global Empire of Palestine
20 Dec 2023
This text discusses the global support for the Palestinian cause, particularly in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre in southern Israel. It highlights t...
20 Dec 2023
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John Steinbeck’s Promised Land
20 Dec 2023
As a journalist for Newsday, John Steinbeck visited Israel in the 1960s and was inspired by the country's energy, patriotism, and military prowess, in contra...
20 Dec 2023
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Holiday Spirit
20 Dec 2023
This discussion explores the complex relationship between American Jews and Christmas. In the 1950s and 60s, as Christmas became more secular, American Jews ...
20 Dec 2023
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To Live and Die for Artsakh
19 Dec 2023
The Armenian diaspora in Los Angeles, particularly in Glendale, is grappling with the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, known as Artsakh to Armenians. Many young...
19 Dec 2023
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An Ancient Fast Day’s Modern Resonance
19 Dec 2023
The article discusses the ancient siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonian forces, which is commemorated on the fast day of the 10th of Tevet. It draws parallels...
19 Dec 2023
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If I Must Die …
19 Dec 2023
Refaat Alareer, a Gazan poet and professor, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. He has been widely mourned and his final poem, "If I Must Die," ...
19 Dec 2023
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Our False Partners
19 Dec 2023
The author argues that left-wing antisemitism, fueled by a powerful ideology found in social media and academia, poses the greatest threat to the Jewish peop...
19 Dec 2023
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Jewish Voices for Hate
18 Dec 2023
The author recounts their personal experience of witnessing Jewish speakers promoting the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel fr...
18 Dec 2023
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Arise and Rebuild
18 Dec 2023
The Bachar family's home on Kibbutz Beeri was attacked by Hamas terrorists, resulting in the death of Dana and Carmel Bachar. Despite the devastation, the yo...
18 Dec 2023
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The Schnoz
18 Dec 2023
"Maestro," the latest film directed by Bradley Cooper, examines the life and love of composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein. The focus of the film is on Bernst...
18 Dec 2023
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Mission to Israel
15 Dec 2023
This article discusses a group of Syrian Jewish women who traveled to Israel to assist and show solidarity during the recent war. The women joined other miss...
15 Dec 2023
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American Jews Need to Stop Being Stupid About Politics
15 Dec 2023
The article argues that American Jews need to reassess their political affiliations and be more discerning about the support they give to political leaders a...
15 Dec 2023
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Tevye’s Forgotten Daughter
15 Dec 2023
This article discusses the lesser-known daughter of Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof, Shprintze. In the original Yiddish stories, Tevye actually had seven daug...
15 Dec 2023
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The Israeli Nightmare Finds Its Illustrator
15 Dec 2023
Israeli cartoonist Zeev Engelmayer, known for his irreverent and humorous style, has shifted his focus since the outbreak of war, using art as a way to cope ...
15 Dec 2023
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Iran Sponsored the October 7 Massacre. America Paid for It.
14 Dec 2023
In October 2021, Hamas carried out a massacre that claimed the lives of over 1,200 Israelis. Shortly after the attack, the Biden administration granted Iran ...
14 Dec 2023
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The Brief Reign of ‘Kid Dropper,’ the Lower East Side Gang Leader
14 Dec 2023
Nathan Kaplan, also known as Kid Dropper or Jack the Dropper, was a Jewish gangster who reigned over the Lower East Side of New York City for four years in t...
14 Dec 2023
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Sephardic Jews Make Global Connections
13 Dec 2023
Sephardic Jews, whose ancestors were expelled from Spain in 1492, have maintained their cultural and historical identity through oral history, community orga...
13 Dec 2023
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Once I’m Gone
13 Dec 2023
The article discusses a new documentary called "Nina & Irena," which explores the intergenerational silence and unspoken trauma between Holocaust survivors a...
13 Dec 2023
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College Students: Stay and Engage
12 Dec 2023
The author addresses the experiences of Jewish college students, highlighting both positive and negative aspects. While some students have embraced their Jud...
12 Dec 2023
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The Jewish Tolstoy of Berdychiv
12 Dec 2023
This article recounts the author's visit to Berdychiv, Ukraine, the hometown of Vasily Grossman, a renowned Jewish writer. The author explores the town's Hol...
12 Dec 2023
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College Presidents Are Lying About Free Speech
12 Dec 2023
The discussion around free speech on college campuses is misleading, as college administrators have been selectively applying the First Amendment to suit the...
12 Dec 2023
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A Plant-Based Quandary
12 Dec 2023
PLNT Burger is a restaurant that offers plant-based alternatives to classic American dishes, and it is 100% kosher and halal. The founders aim to make food a...
12 Dec 2023
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Yidl, Get Your Gun
11 Dec 2023
The author reflects on the recent rise of antisemitism and the call among some Jews to arm themselves for self-defense. The author recalls the Jewish Defense...
11 Dec 2023
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It’s Time for Congress to Open Harvard’s Books
11 Dec 2023
In recent congressional testimony, presidents from Harvard, MIT, and UPenn refused to denounce terrorism or clarify whether calls for the genocide of Jews co...
11 Dec 2023
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Arab Enslavement and Slaughter of Black Africans Must Stop
11 Dec 2023
The author highlights the enslavement and slaughter of Black Africans by Arab Muslims, drawing parallels between the recent Hamas attacks in Israel and histo...
11 Dec 2023
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Norman Lear, Pioneering Television Producer, Dies at 101
8 Dec 2023
Norman Lear, the pioneering television producer known for creating iconic shows like All in the Family, reflects on his experiences shaping television and hi...
8 Dec 2023
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Antony Blinken Is Hardly the Next Kissinger
8 Dec 2023
The article discusses the similarities between the October 7 massacre committed by Hamas and the Yom Kippur War in 1973. It highlights the intelligence failu...
8 Dec 2023
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Let the Sunshine In
8 Dec 2023
The text explores the significance of sunlight and its healing properties in Jewish tradition and beyond. It highlights the historical worship of the sun as ...
8 Dec 2023
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The Light of Your Return
8 Dec 2023
"The Light of Your Return" is a poem reflecting on the absence of resurrection despite the expectation of its arrival. The poem juxtaposes the closeness of t...
8 Dec 2023
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As Hanukkah Begins, a Call to Reconsider Jewish Giving
7 Dec 2023
This article calls on American Jews to reconsider their charitable giving and support for institutions that have shown indifference or hostility towards Jewi...
7 Dec 2023
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A Masterpiece of Thought and Feeling
7 Dec 2023
Bernard-Henri Lévy's film, "Glory to the Heroes," is the third installment in his trilogy covering the war in Ukraine. The film portrays ordinary people in e...
7 Dec 2023
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Do Black Hebrew Israelites Hate Jews?
7 Dec 2023
This article discusses the complex relationship between Black Hebrew Israelites (BHIs) and Jews, particularly in relation to antisemitism. While BHIs, who be...
7 Dec 2023
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Who Is ‘The Red One’?
7 Dec 2023
"Maoz Tzur," a popular Hanukkah song, recounts Jewish history and expresses longing for the restoration of the Temple in Jerusalem. The song references bibli...
7 Dec 2023
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More Light
7 Dec 2023
The author reflects on the recent tragedy and the emotions it evoked in the Jewish community. They received numerous words capturing suffering, sadness, and ...
7 Dec 2023
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Goodbye to Verdugo
7 Dec 2023
The author recounts their experience of moving from Hollywood to the quiet neighborhood of Verdugo Woodlands in Glendale, California. They describe their ini...
7 Dec 2023
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Let Your Jewish Light Shine
6 Dec 2023
The author reflects on the Hanukkah lesson learned from her mother - to shine her bright Jewish light and show the world who she is and what she believes in....
6 Dec 2023
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Why Israel Is Target #1 of the Global Left
6 Dec 2023
The text discusses how antisemitism has evolved to be conveyed through the language of human rights. This has resulted in the support of NGOs that claim to p...
6 Dec 2023
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How Israel Missed Its Chance to Eliminate the Leadership of Hamas
5 Dec 2023
The article discusses the concept of proportionality in war and argues that it has been misused to criticize Israel's actions in response to terrorist groups...
5 Dec 2023
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The Battle Cry of Hanukkah
5 Dec 2023
The author criticizes how Hanukkah has become commercialized and lost its true meaning of defiance and anti-assimilation. They emphasize that Hanukkah is not...
5 Dec 2023
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Survivors’ Stories—and Recipes
4 Dec 2023
This text discusses the significance of food in the lives of Holocaust survivors. Despite the scarcity of food during that horrific time, memories of food ga...
4 Dec 2023
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The Un-Conscientious Objectors
4 Dec 2023
The author reflects on their experience in a progressive school and criticizes the moral relativism and pacifism that was promoted. They argue that the rejec...
4 Dec 2023
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Pro-Palestine Mob Targets Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Ceremony
1 Dec 2023
A pro-Palestine mob targeted the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree ceremony in New York City, disrupting the event and engaging in violent confrontations wit...
1 Dec 2023
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The Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2023
1 Dec 2023
The best Jewish children's books of 2023 cover a wide range of themes and settings. One of the prominent themes this year is midrash, with many books retelli...
1 Dec 2023
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The Famed ‘Arab Street’ Comes to America
1 Dec 2023
Protests in the United States in support of Hamas and against Israel have been receiving funding from powerful progressive donors. The protests, organized by...
1 Dec 2023
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Visiting Hours
30 Nov 2023
Wanchai Monsana, a Thai worker who survived a Hamas attack, was admitted to an Israeli hospital severely burned and isolated from any support system. However...
30 Nov 2023
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Pallywood’s Latest Blockbuster
29 Nov 2023
The term "Pallywood" was coined in 2003 to describe staged scenes of Palestinians suffering violence supposedly at the hands of Israel. Recent discussions su...
29 Nov 2023
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Yiddish ‘Hygge’
29 Nov 2023
The article discusses the concept of "Yiddish hygge," which is a Jewish version of the Danish term "hygge," meaning convivial coziness and finding comfort in...
29 Nov 2023