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Op Nation
25 Sep 2024
This opinion piece by David Samuels delves deep into the intersection of conspiracy theories and American culture, particularly highlighting the potential da...
25 Sep 2024
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A Survivor’s Last Day
24 Sep 2024
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 ...
24 Sep 2024
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Meritocracy and Its Critics
24 Sep 2024
Reflecting on the concept of meritocracy, Itxu Díaz illustrates its transformative power through personal and societal examples, including his own mother's j...
24 Sep 2024
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The Illustrated Hostage Diary of Amit Soussana
23 Sep 2024
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...
23 Sep 2024
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A Cancellation Trilogy
23 Sep 2024
Censorship, particularly through cancel culture, is a significant theme in contemporary literature, especially among Jewish authors who have a historical awa...
23 Sep 2024
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The New Rules of Western Journalism
23 Sep 2024
Eitan Fischberger highlights the troubling conflation of journalism and propaganda, particularly in the portrayal of the Gaza conflict. He criticizes Western...
23 Sep 2024
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Jewish Professors Grapple With Shifting Roles on Campus
20 Sep 2024
Jewish professors in American universities are grappling with heightened expectations and challenges following the escalation of antisemitism since October 7...
20 Sep 2024
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Tale of Two Academies
20 Sep 2024
Shai Goldman reflects on contrasting educational experiences between his gap year at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel and his subsequent studies at Columbia Uni...
20 Sep 2024
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Right-Hegel Meets Left-Hegel
19 Sep 2024
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...
19 Sep 2024
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Growing Numbers of Latinos ‘Revert’ to Islam
18 Sep 2024
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...
18 Sep 2024
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The Man Riding a Lion
17 Sep 2024
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...
17 Sep 2024
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Educate Americans First
17 Sep 2024
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...
17 Sep 2024
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On Raising Good Jews
17 Sep 2024
Reflecting on the joyous Simchat Torah celebrations on October 6, 2023, Diana Fersko highlights the subsequent challenges faced by the Reform Jewish communit...
17 Sep 2024
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A Different Spin on Shabbat
16 Sep 2024
In recent months, Shabbat observance among American Jews has evolved beyond traditional family and religious settings to embrace modern, communal, and inclus...
16 Sep 2024
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Only Disconnect
16 Sep 2024
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...
16 Sep 2024
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In New Zealand, Antisemitism in the Classroom—and Beyond
13 Sep 2024
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...
13 Sep 2024
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Judith Butler vs. Judy!
12 Sep 2024
Judith Butler, once critical of both gender voluntarism and essentialism, has shifted her stance towards accepting the mainstream view that combines features...
12 Sep 2024
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Israelis Remember Their Dead—With Stickers
12 Sep 2024
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...
12 Sep 2024
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New York City’s Laboratory for Hate
11 Sep 2024
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, ...
11 Sep 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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‘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