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Alana Newhouse reflects on the shifting landscape of Jewish identity and community in the U.S., highlighting the diverse demographics and beliefs within the ...

Rawan Osman, who was born to secular Muslim parents in Syria and raised in Lebanon, has become a vocal advocate for Israel on social media. Once an admitted ...

Hunter S. Thompson, celebrated for 'Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72', was more than the iconic, drug-addled persona he later became known for. I...

Jeremy England explores the perceived divide between science and biblical religion, asserting that Genesis offers profound insights that relate to scientific...

Armin Rosen's commentary highlights the enduring challenges within political journalism, drawing parallels between past and present media dynamics. Using Kam...

Norman Mailer, a complex figure in American literary and political discourse, engaged with the challenges of his era by proposing radical solutions such as a...

In the wake of the October 7 tragedy, during Simchat Torah, many Jews turned to the Torah for solace and strength, leading to the Simchat Torah Challenge, a ...

In "The Tunnel," David Samuels delves into the psyche of a person living in a surreal underground world beneath New York City, blending aspects of urban isol...

Jamie Betesh Carter reflects on the personal and communal significance of the High Holidays, particularly the 10 Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Ki...

Rav Nissen Mangel, a Holocaust survivor, attributes his survival to numerous miracles during the Holocaust, including the moldy bread that functioned as a na...

Marco Roth's Creation Lake is a multi-layered novel disguising itself as a spy narrative while satirizing the very genre it inhabits. The story focuses on Sa...

The article explores the Talmudic concept of arevut, emphasizing the deep sense of mutual responsibility among Israelis, which transcended into a powerful ph...

In the wake of the tragic murder of Shani Gabay during the events of October 7, a new initiative by the Tel Aviv-based culinary organization Asif seeks to pr...

Through the poignant discussions of a group of young Jews living in the Bronx, Julia Kornberg's narrative delves into the perpetual question of Judaism's sur...

Iris Haim's story is one of resilience and forgiveness in the face of personal tragedy. Her son Yotam was mistakenly killed by Israeli forces while trying to...

Alex Joffe explores the unsettling parallel between Neolithic headhunting rituals and the modern-day violence perpetrated by groups like Hamas, particularly ...

Roseanne Benjamin shares her journey of becoming a cantor, reflecting on her first High Holiday assignment at a small synagogue in Connecticut. As a fourth-y...

Dara Horn reflects on a tumultuous year and finds unexpected solace in a visit to the Eldridge Street Synagogue. There, she encounters a mosaic by artist Mar...

Exploring the historical and cultural significance of Swiss chard, this piece delves into its prominence in Mediterranean diets and Jewish culinary tradition...

Bernard-Henri Lévy discusses Israel's recent strategic military actions, particularly its operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which have significant geo...

Tevi Troy reflects on a personal tradition of reading in synagogue during the High Holidays, a practice dating back in his family. Given the extensive time s...

The article discusses the systemic issues plaguing post-apartheid South Africa, primarily focusing on its economic and social decline under the African Natio...

Judith Miller examines the cyclical emergence of Holocaust-themed films and plays, noting contemporary creators' struggles due to the diminishing firsthand a...

Exploring the multifaceted history and cultural significance of the mezuzah, the article delves into its dual role as both a religious commandment and a vess...

Malka Z. Simkovich recounts unsettling incidents of antisemitism impacting her family and broader Jewish communities in educational settings in Skokie, Illin...

In a bold and strategic move, Israel took the unprecedented step of targeting Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, markin...

David Salle, a prominent contemporary painter from a Jewish family in Kansas, rose to fame in the 1980s New York art scene. Salle's work, characterized by a ...

The contentious relationship between Jewish members and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) highlights broad...

Elisa Albert writes a reflective essay on the cancellation of a literary panel due to anti-Zionist sentiment from fellow authors. She explores the complex na...

Liel Leibovitz argues that Jews in New York City should support Mayor Eric Adams amid his indictment by the federal government. Leibovitz suggests that Adams...

This opinion piece by David Samuels delves deep into the intersection of conspiracy theories and American culture, particularly highlighting the potential da...

Tablet magazine hosted a Rosh Hashanah dessert contest to celebrate the diverse culinary traditions within Jewish families. Readers submitted a variety of re...

Moshe Ridler's life story is a poignant narrative of survival and resilience. As a child, he endured the horrors of the Holocaust, losing most of his family ...

Reflecting on the concept of meritocracy, Itxu Díaz illustrates its transformative power through personal and societal examples, including his own mother's j...

Eitan Fischberger highlights the troubling conflation of journalism and propaganda, particularly in the portrayal of the Gaza conflict. He criticizes Western...

Amit Soussana, a 40-year-old lawyer, recounts her harrowing experience during the October 7 hostage crisis initiated by Hamas attacks near Kfar Aza. The stor...

Censorship, particularly through cancel culture, is a significant theme in contemporary literature, especially among Jewish authors who have a historical awa...

Jewish professors in American universities are grappling with heightened expectations and challenges following the escalation of antisemitism since October 7...

Shai Goldman reflects on contrasting educational experiences between his gap year at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel and his subsequent studies at Columbia Uni...

David P. Goldman explores the intellectual history and implications of Francis Fukuyama's "end of history" thesis, linking it to a lineage of philosophical i...

Latino conversions to Islam are increasingly prevalent in the U.S., with many drawn to the faith's emphasis on family and direct connection to God, contrasti...

The article explores the early stages of the Sabbatian movement, led by the charismatic figure Sabbatai Zevi, using new insights derived from rare print mate...

Jay P. Greene asserts that the increasing number of international students at U.S. universities—now constituting up to a third at elite institutions—poses si...

Reflecting on the joyous Simchat Torah celebrations on October 6, 2023, Diana Fersko highlights the subsequent challenges faced by the Reform Jewish communit...

Marco Roth's article explores the novels 'The Coin' by Yasmin Zaher and 'The Scream' by Mayaan Eitan, which delve into the existential disorientation of youn...

In recent months, Shabbat observance among American Jews has evolved beyond traditional family and religious settings to embrace modern, communal, and inclus...

Following the events of October 7, a troubling surge of antisemitic incidents has been documented in New Zealand, with reports from the Holocaust Centre in W...

Judith Butler, once critical of both gender voluntarism and essentialism, has shifted her stance towards accepting the mainstream view that combines features...

The article explores the poignant trend of commemorative stickers in Israel, honoring those who lost their lives in the recent conflict with Hamas and Hezbol...

A welcome-back dinner hosted by Hillel for students at Baruch College was disrupted by a group of protesters who harassed attendees with chants and threats, ...