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Antifa Must Obey the Law
10 Sep 2024
The article is a firsthand account by Ben West, a county commissioner and U.S. Navy Reserve officer, discussing the legal and social challenges posed by the ...
10 Sep 2024
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Middle Eastern Pantry Essentials
10 Sep 2024
Michael Solomonov introduces essential Middle Eastern pantry staples, emphasizing their versatility and cultural significance. Pomegranate molasses, a syrup ...
10 Sep 2024
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Between the Temples
9 Sep 2024
"Between the Temples" is a modern cinematic exploration of cultural contradictions within 21st-century American Judaism, framed as a screwball romantic comed...
9 Sep 2024
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Talking Torah
9 Sep 2024
Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer have published a book that stems from their podcast discussing the weekly Torah portion, highlighting the interplay bet...
9 Sep 2024
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When Your Therapist Hates Israel
6 Sep 2024
The article delves into the challenges Jewish clients and therapists face in therapeutic relationships when navigating sensitive political topics like the Is...
6 Sep 2024
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Join the Tablet Audience Team
5 Sep 2024
Tablet Magazine is looking to expand its audience editorial team by hiring a creative and driven video producer. This role, based in New York City with remot...
5 Sep 2024
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The Crisis of Performative Kitsch
5 Sep 2024
Olivier Roy's book, "The Crisis of Culture: Identity Politics and the Empire of Norms," explores the pervasive issue of cultural appropriation and how global...
5 Sep 2024
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Notes on Jewish Camp
4 Sep 2024
The article explores the intersection of Jewish culture and the concept of "Camp," as characterized by Susan Sontag's seminal "Notes on Camp," first publishe...
4 Sep 2024
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Our Hersh
4 Sep 2024
In an evocative personal reflection, the writer delves into the emotional connection felt between her son and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American hostage in Is...
4 Sep 2024
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I Was Raped Because I Am Jewish
4 Sep 2024
This harrowing personal account details the intersection of antisemitism and sexual violence through the experiences of a Jewish woman in Texas, echoing a gl...
4 Sep 2024
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‘Bring Them Home’ Is Bringing Us to the Brink
3 Sep 2024
The protests in Israel, particularly in Tel Aviv, reflect a deep division within Israeli society, as tens of thousands demand the return of Israeli hostages ...
3 Sep 2024
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Bracing Themselves to Go Back to School
3 Sep 2024
The article explores the challenges and sentiments of Jewish college students returning to campuses for a new academic year. Many faced harassment and antise...
3 Sep 2024
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The MAD Files
2 Sep 2024
The article offers an engaging exploration of MAD magazine's influence from its inception in the early 1950s. It details how MAD, originally a comic, evolved...
2 Sep 2024
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The Men Who Weren’t There
30 Aug 2024
This article explores the historical narrative of Jewish husbands mysteriously vanishing in the early 20th century, focusing on their impact on families and ...
30 Aug 2024
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Out of Chaos, a Dancing Star
30 Aug 2024
The essay "Out of Chaos, a Dancing Star" is a reflective piece that explores the author's complex relationship with his father, Ethan, through a series of re...
30 Aug 2024
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Collateral Damage
28 Aug 2024
"Collateral Damage" explores the intense culture of Talmudic study within yeshivas and raises ethical questions around the concept of collateral damage in wa...
28 Aug 2024
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Bowls of Therapy
27 Aug 2024
In the face of ongoing political and social turmoil in Israel, ceramic studios have emerged as sanctuaries for creative expression and emotional healing. The...
27 Aug 2024
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My Grandfather’s Leg
27 Aug 2024
"My Grandfather's Leg" is a poignant recollection of life in the Jewish quarter of Sanaa, Yemen, during the early 20th century, through the narrative of the ...
27 Aug 2024
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The Rabbi
26 Aug 2024
This narrative explores the inner world and experiences of a rabbi as he navigates the complexities of faith, personal longing, and community leadership. It ...
26 Aug 2024
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Back to School in Wartime
23 Aug 2024
The article "Back to School in Wartime" describes the challenges faced by the Israeli town of Sderot's educational system as the community prepares for the n...
23 Aug 2024
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Back to the Future in the Catskills
21 Aug 2024
The author reflects on childhood memories of family vacations to Kutshers Country Club in the Catskills and the sense of community and nostalgia associated w...
21 Aug 2024
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Marx Was a Jew
21 Aug 2024
The discussed text delves into the complex relationship between Karl Marx's Jewish identity and his views on Judaism. It highlights a scene from The Stranger...
21 Aug 2024
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The Democrats in Chicago
20 Aug 2024
The text discusses a rally in Chicago organized by various radical groups aiming to protest against Israel's actions in Gaza and criticize the Democratic Par...
20 Aug 2024
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Who is the Dalang?
20 Aug 2024
Wayang kulit, a traditional shadow puppet theater in Indonesia, features the revered dalang, or puppeteer, who narrates stories lasting up to eight hours, of...
20 Aug 2024
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What Dr. Ruth Gave Me
19 Aug 2024
The text reflects on the author's experiences with Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a German Jewish Holocaust survivor and renowned sex therapist, who played a significa...
19 Aug 2024
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Ukraine Defies the U.S. to Launch a Showy Offensive Into Russia
19 Aug 2024
Ukraine's bold incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast on August 6 captured attention by recapturing the battlefield initiative, prompting Russia to evacuate ci...
19 Aug 2024
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Something Borrowed
16 Aug 2024
Tu B'Av, a festive day falling on the 15th of Av, often marked with celebrations and customs, is likened to the Jewish Valentine's Day in Israel. Originating...
16 Aug 2024
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The Last Man in Metula
15 Aug 2024
Yaniv Elahdifs comes from a longstanding family in northern Israel that traces its roots back to fleeing the Spanish Inquisition 21 generations ago. Growing ...
15 Aug 2024
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The Hybrid American Future That Wasn’t
15 Aug 2024
The discussion delves into the complexities surrounding Kamala Harris's ethnic identity, with Trump questioning her background, and various groups interpreti...
15 Aug 2024
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Yazidis’ Long and Winding Road to Justice
13 Aug 2024
The story revolves around Nawaf Haskan, a Yazidi poet and activist who witnessed the atrocities committed by ISIS against his community, including the tragic...
13 Aug 2024
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The IDF’s Boot Is on Hamas’ Throat
13 Aug 2024
The IDF's military campaign in Gaza, known as Operation Swords of Iron, has faced skepticism from Western media, with claims that Israel is not winning again...
13 Aug 2024
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‘Having Children Just Didn’t Make Sense to Me’
13 Aug 2024
In a recent discussion, Jewish Americans who have chosen not to have children shared their experiences. Despite societal and cultural expectations, including...
13 Aug 2024
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Holding Fast
12 Aug 2024
The article discusses the historical significance of national fasting in American history, drawing parallels to the Jewish fast day of Tisha B'Av. It highlig...
12 Aug 2024
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The Anti-Israel Sanctions Machine
12 Aug 2024
President Biden has established an interagency team dedicated to imposing sanctions on Israel, a historic move not credited as such. These sanctions aim to w...
12 Aug 2024
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Robbie Robertson’s Tailor
9 Aug 2024
In the late 1950s, talent broker Harold the Colonel Kudlets brought Rompin Ronnie Hawkins and Levon Helm to Canada to perform, including at tough bars like t...
9 Aug 2024
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Tisha B’Av’s Camp Revival
9 Aug 2024
Tisha B'Av, the somber fast day marking the destruction of the Temples, has experienced a revival in modern America, primarily through Jewish summer camps wh...
9 Aug 2024
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‘The Church Can Wait’
8 Aug 2024
Following a devastating wildfire in Maui in 2023, significant economic and human losses occurred, impacting tourism and historic sites in Lahaina, including ...
8 Aug 2024
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Mourning the Children Killed in Majdal Shams
6 Aug 2024
In Majdal Shams, a Druze town mourning the loss of 12 children killed by a rocket strike during a Hezbollah attack, the community grieves together, emphasizi...
6 Aug 2024
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Brighton Beach Memoirs
5 Aug 2024
The text explores the cultural dynamics of Brighton Beach, a post-Soviet community in Brooklyn, focusing on the experiences of individuals from diverse ethni...
5 Aug 2024
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The New Yorker’s Fact Crisis
5 Aug 2024
The article discusses the rise of antisemitism and conspiracy theories, particularly in Western societies, despite efforts to combat ignorance through educat...
5 Aug 2024
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The Origins of Anti-Zionism
5 Aug 2024
Rabbi Elmer Berger, a staunch anti-Zionist, rejected the concept of a Jewish people and promoted the American Council for Judaism (ACJ), advocating for Jews ...
5 Aug 2024
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The Simple Pleasures of Bananas and Cream
2 Aug 2024
The text reminisces about the author's close relationship with their grandmother, Grandma Molly, who taught them to cook and made every dish feel special. Th...
2 Aug 2024
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The Sabaya
2 Aug 2024
The text discusses the term "sabaya" used by both Islamic State militants against Yazidi women and Hamas militants against Israeli female soldiers, highlight...
2 Aug 2024
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Terrence Malick From Hell
1 Aug 2024
Harmony Korine's latest film "Aggro Dr1ft" is highlighted for its mesmerizing and experimental color scheme, drawing parallels to various cinematic influence...
1 Aug 2024
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The Ottoman American Empire
1 Aug 2024
The text discusses the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's assertion that Israel has lost sovereignty in its northern region due to Hezbollah attacks, i...
1 Aug 2024
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Zombie Anti-Zionism
31 Jul 2024
The text discusses the historical context of Soviet anti-Zionist propaganda and its influence on global leftist discourse, especially in relation to Israel. ...
31 Jul 2024
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The Sounds of Summer
31 Jul 2024
The text discusses the significance of Jewish music and cultural events during the summer, highlighting various artists and performances. It mentions experie...
31 Jul 2024
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The Genius of Translation
30 Jul 2024
Nathaniel Rudavsky-Brody's translations of Romanian francophone poet-philosopher Benjamin Fondane and French writer Paul Valéry have been highly praised for ...
30 Jul 2024
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He the People
29 Jul 2024
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency, suggesting that people strongly feel she should be the nominee, despi...
29 Jul 2024
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Flirting in Yiddish
29 Jul 2024
The text reflects on a gathering of Holocaust survivors and their children, exploring themes of loss, identity, and the yearning for life and continuity amid...
29 Jul 2024