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Tablet The Biden Administration Tries to Hide What It Knew About an Impending Massacre, While Leaving U.S. Backing for Iran Untouched 16 Oct 2023
The Biden administration is facing criticism and questions about its knowledge of and response to the recent Hamas assault on Israel. Leaks from U.S. intelli...
16 Oct 2023
Tablet Talking to Your Kids About What’s Happening in Israel 13 Oct 2023
The article discusses the challenges faced by parents in talking to their children about the situation in Israel. It highlights the importance of parents reg...
13 Oct 2023
Tablet The Nihilism of Antisemitism 13 Oct 2023
The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Israel and argues that it is not about geopolitical issues such as settlements or disputed territories, but rat...
13 Oct 2023
Tablet ‘The Konceptsia’ 13 Oct 2023
The text discusses the concept of "Konceptsia," which refers to the overarching perspectives and assumptions that shape intelligence and military organizatio...
13 Oct 2023
Tablet Stop Being Shocked—Once and for All 13 Oct 2023
Stop Being Shocked Once and for All is an article that highlights the systematic erosion of institutions and the rise of dangerous ideologies in America. The...
13 Oct 2023
Tablet More Than a Hot Meal 13 Oct 2023
In the midst of the recent conflict in Israel, the Israeli hospitality industry has mobilized to provide food, shelter, and support to those affected by the ...
13 Oct 2023
Tablet Was Biden’s Speech as Pro-Israel as You Think? 12 Oct 2023
President Biden's recent speech on the terrorist attack on Israel failed to mention Iran, the chief sponsor and funder of Hamas. This omission suggests that ...
12 Oct 2023
Tablet Choosing Between My Two Identities 12 Oct 2023
The author, who identifies as both African American and Jewish American, expresses their struggle in the face of recent events related to Israel and Palestin...
12 Oct 2023
Tablet How Hamas Fooled the Experts 12 Oct 2023
For years, experts in Washington and Jerusalem saw Hamas as a pragmatic political operator, despite its extreme rhetoric and violent actions. This view has b...
12 Oct 2023
Tablet You Are Not Alone 12 Oct 2023
In the aftermath of a recent Hamas attack on Israel, Jews around the world have been closely following the news and experiencing a sense of emotional upheava...
12 Oct 2023
Tablet How to Be an Ally 11 Oct 2023
The author reflects on their experience as a non-Jewish person amid the recent attacks by Hamas and discusses the importance of allyship during this time. Th...
11 Oct 2023
Tablet Israel at War 11 Oct 2023
In this article, the author discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Israel has called up 300,000 reservists and its forces are poise...
11 Oct 2023
Tablet Gaza, My Lost Home 11 Oct 2023
The author reflects on their father's hope for a peaceful two-state solution in Israel and Palestine, but expresses relief that their father did not witness ...
11 Oct 2023
Tablet The Savage Nihilism of ‘Free Palestine’ 10 Oct 2023
The text argues that the slogan and policy of "Free Palestine" has always implied the mass murder of Jews. The idea of Palestinian national liberation is oft...
10 Oct 2023
Tablet The Testimonies Archive 10 Oct 2023
This text is a collection of firsthand testimonies from survivors of a tragedy that occurred in Israel on October 7, 2023. Hamas terrorists breached the Gaza...
10 Oct 2023
Tablet Why Are All of You Silent? 10 Oct 2023
The author discusses the response of different groups of people to the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. They criticize the silence of many non-Jews ...
10 Oct 2023
Tablet Israel’s War: What Happened, What’s Next 10 Oct 2023
In this discussion moderated by Liel Leibovitz, a panel of analysts from Tablet Magazine's Middle East team examines the recent devastating attacks in Israel...
10 Oct 2023
Tablet Hamas Takes ‘Dozens’ of Americans Hostage in Gaza 10 Oct 2023
Hamas has taken dozens of American hostages in Gaza, marking the largest mass abduction of Americans since 1979. The hostages are being used as human shields...
10 Oct 2023
Tablet Hamas’ War on Israel: Everything You Need to Know 9 Oct 2023
The shocking attack in southern Israel resulted in the most deadly killing of Jews since the Holocaust and has transformed Israel and the Middle East. Hamas ...
9 Oct 2023
Tablet Eyewitness Account of the Rave Massacre 8 Oct 2023
The eyewitness account describes the horrifying attack on the Supernova music festival in Israel. The attack began with loud explosions, followed by terroris...
8 Oct 2023
Tablet The Hamas Holocaust 8 Oct 2023
This article discusses the recent Hamas attacks on Israel and compares the horrifying events to the Holocaust. It highlights the failure of the Israeli gover...
8 Oct 2023
Tablet Israel’s Intelligence Failure 8 Oct 2023
The article discusses Israel's intelligence failure that led to a deadly surprise offensive by Hamas. Israel mistakenly believed that Hamas had prioritized t...
8 Oct 2023
Tablet Why the Iran Deal Matters 8 Oct 2023
The text discusses the Iran Deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and its significance. It argues that the purpose of the...
8 Oct 2023
Tablet America’s Betrayal of Israel 7 Oct 2023
The article criticizes the United States for betraying Israel and contributing to the current conflict with Hamas. It argues that the US has pursued a foreig...
7 Oct 2023
Tablet A Brief Education in What Just Happened in Israel 7 Oct 2023
This article provides a brief overview of recent events in Israel and suggests that the United States, under the Biden administration, has played a significa...
7 Oct 2023
Tablet Tempted by the Fruit 5 Oct 2023
This text explores the various myths, traditions, and symbolism associated with apples in different cultures, including Jewish tradition. While it is commonl...
5 Oct 2023
Tablet Built to Last 4 Oct 2023
The New York Coliseum, built by Robert Moses in 1956, was demolished in 1999 after standing for fewer years than its namesake in Rome. The author reflects on...
4 Oct 2023
Tablet The Antidote to Ableism 4 Oct 2023
Rabbi Julia Watts Belser, a disabled woman, approaches Torah and Jewish tradition from a disability perspective, aiming to center the wisdom of queer, femini...
4 Oct 2023
Tablet The Chained Reader 3 Oct 2023
The author reflects on his experience of reading his own article online and noticing a significant difference in how it appeared compared to the physical pri...
3 Oct 2023
Tablet The Girl With the Afro 3 Oct 2023
The author reflects on her experience as the only nonwhite Jewish girl in her community during her bat mitzvah in 1982. She recalls the hurtful taunts and ex...
3 Oct 2023
Tablet The Ruthless Racketeer 2 Oct 2023
Louis "Lepke" Buchalter was a notorious racketeer and gangster from the Lower East Side of New York City. He and his partner Jacob "Gurrah" Shapiro dominated...
2 Oct 2023
Tablet Antisemitica 2 Oct 2023
The trade in antisemitica, objects with antisemitic imagery, is widespread and profitable, taking place at auction houses, antique shops, and online platform...
2 Oct 2023
Tablet High-Level Iranian Spy Ring Busted in Washington 2 Oct 2023
Purloined Iranian government emails reveal that the now-suspended Iran envoy Robert Malley funded and directed an Iranian intelligence operation to influence...
2 Oct 2023
Tablet Need Help Building Your Sukkah? 28 Sep 2023
The Sukkah Boys, founded by Billy Klein and Zuzz Rapp in Melbourne, Australia, is a service that builds and fixes sukkahs. What started as a favor to friends...
28 Sep 2023
Tablet Introducing Beautifully Jewish 28 Sep 2023
Beautifully Jewish is a monthly audio series that explores Jewish material culture, focusing on ritual objects such as Shabbat candlesticks, menorahs, challa...
28 Sep 2023
Tablet The Last Gasps of American Labor 27 Sep 2023
The decline of organized labor in the American private sector is a major problem that threatens the middle class. In the past, unions were able to force empl...
27 Sep 2023
Tablet The Book of Paradise, Found 27 Sep 2023
The article discusses the significance of Yiddish folklore and its connection to Jewish culture and literature. It focuses on the work of writer Itzik Manger...
27 Sep 2023
Tablet The Art of Humblebrag 26 Sep 2023
The article discusses the author's mixed feelings of envy and admiration towards Ben Lerner, a successful writer. The author reflects on the cultural unconsc...
26 Sep 2023
Tablet The Nanny vs. The Nanny State 26 Sep 2023
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) poses a threat to workers in the entertainment industry, as studios seek to use AI to exploit and expropriate their ...
26 Sep 2023
Tablet Avi Shlaim’s Fantasy Land 26 Sep 2023
The article discusses Avi Shlaim's book, "Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew", which intertwines his personal story with the history of Iraq and the Arab-I...
26 Sep 2023
Tablet How to Have Fun Breaking the Fast 22 Sep 2023
In his book "I Could Nosh: Classic Jew-ish Recipes Revamped for Every Day," Jake Cohen encourages a fun and enjoyable approach to Jewish cooking, including t...
22 Sep 2023
Tablet During Kol Nidre, a Shocking Reminder of My Mortality 22 Sep 2023
The author shares their personal experience of being shocked by their defibrillator during Kol Nidre services, which reminded them of their mortality and the...
22 Sep 2023
Tablet Leonard Cohen at Queen’s Park 21 Sep 2023
This article reflects on Leonard Cohen's early career as both a poet and a musician. The author recalls attending a love-in event in 1967 where Cohen perform...
21 Sep 2023
Tablet The Ghosts Between Us and God 21 Sep 2023
This text explores the question of how to reconcile faith in God with the realities of the Holocaust. The author reflects on the Book of Psalms, which is oft...
21 Sep 2023
Tablet Reading Jonah Backward 21 Sep 2023
The Book of Jonah is best understood by reading it backward, as the moral of the story is revealed in the last two verses. The book is about God's ability to...
21 Sep 2023
Tablet The Cult of ‘Antizionism’ 20 Sep 2023
The Cult of Antizionism is an article that discusses the establishment of the Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism (ICSZ) by a group of anti-Israel ac...
20 Sep 2023
Tablet A Tale of Two Atonements 20 Sep 2023
The author recounts two personal stories that shaped their understanding of forgiveness and atonement. The first story takes place at the 1976 Montreal Olymp...
20 Sep 2023
Tablet The Survivors’ Temple 19 Sep 2023
This personal essay reflects on the experiences of the author's survivor parents attending a High Holidays-only prayer community at the Riverside Plaza Hotel...
19 Sep 2023
Tablet Norman Manea’s Exiled Shadow 19 Sep 2023
In "Exiled Shadow," an autobiographical novel by Norman Manea, the author tells his own story as a Romanian Jew who survived a concentration camp in Transnis...
19 Sep 2023
Tablet The Rise of the Yom Kippur Appeal 18 Sep 2023
The Alyias Donation Book, a unique device used in synagogue fundraising during the early 20th century, sheds light on the practice of shnuddering. Shnudderin...
18 Sep 2023