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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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 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
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Pantyhose Are Like Torahs
26 Jul 2024
In "Pantyhose Are Like Torahs," the author recounts a story from their youth about struggling to wear pantyhose, drawing parallels between the process of wea...
26 Jul 2024
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Learn This Term: ‘Whole of Society’
25 Jul 2024
The term "whole of society" is crucial in understanding current American politics, popularized by the Obama administration a decade ago. This approach blurs ...
25 Jul 2024
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Wikipedia’s Jewish Problem
25 Jul 2024
A group of Wikipedia editors and administrators criticized the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for its reliability on issues related to Israel, Zionism, antisem...
25 Jul 2024
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Iran Is Still Trying to Kill American Officials
25 Jul 2024
The text discusses how Iran continues to pose a threat to American officials, particularly targeting former Trump administration officials for assassination ...
25 Jul 2024
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Nabokov’s Love Affair
25 Jul 2024
Vladimir Nabokov, a prominent Russian-born author, led a life marked by tragedy and an enduring connection to Jewish heritage. Nabokov's family history refle...
25 Jul 2024
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The Space We Need Now
24 Jul 2024
The text reflects the author's personal journey as a Jew growing up in various environments, highlighting the challenges faced due to religious differences a...
24 Jul 2024
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The Ex-Nazi Sympathizer Who Built Israel’s Secret Nuclear Site
24 Jul 2024
The exhibition "Tomer Ganihar/Philip Johnson: Transparent Secrets" at the Israel Museum showcases photographs by Tomer Ganihar of the Soreq Nuclear Research ...
24 Jul 2024
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My Son Was the First American Killed by Hamas
23 Jul 2024
The article recounts the tragic story of David Boim, the first American killed by Hamas in 1996, as told by his mother. She highlights the pain of losing her...
23 Jul 2024
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The Making of ‘Morning Star’
23 Jul 2024
The text details composer Ricky Ian Gordon's journey in creating the opera "Morning Star" in collaboration with librettist William Hoffman. Inspired by a fam...
23 Jul 2024
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A Mistress of Simplicity and Disguise
22 Jul 2024
Sonia Delaunay, a renowned artist known for her abstract and kinetic work, especially in fabric design, lived a life of simplicity and disguise. Despite her ...
22 Jul 2024
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‘We Shouldn’t Need a Crisis to Know We’re One People’
22 Jul 2024
Muhamad El Atrash, a Bedouin Israeli sergeant-major in the IDF, was declared missing after Hamas attacked Nahal Oz on Oct. 7 but was later determined to have...
22 Jul 2024
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Who Normalized Political Violence in America?
19 Jul 2024
The text delves into the normalization of political violence in America and various actors' roles in perpetuating this climate, including discussions about i...
19 Jul 2024
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Old Spice
19 Jul 2024
Cinnamon, a spice mentioned in the Bible, has a rich history and was highly prized for its healing properties dating back over 3,000 years. It traveled aroun...
19 Jul 2024
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Unforgiven
18 Jul 2024
José Pérez, a Catholic in the process of converting to Judaism and a Federal Police agent, infiltrated the Argentina Zionist Organization (AZO) in Buenos Air...
18 Jul 2024
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The Birth of a Folk Hero
18 Jul 2024
The text discusses how former President Donald Trump's response to a recent attack has transformed him into a folk hero for many Americans, reflecting on the...
18 Jul 2024
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Uncover the Blood in Buenos Aires
18 Jul 2024
The article reflects on the 30th anniversary of the AMIA Jewish community center bombing in Buenos Aires that killed 85 individuals and injured 300, being th...
18 Jul 2024
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From Shtetl to Pogrom
18 Jul 2024
Issachar Ber Ryback, a Ukrainian Jewish artist, synthesized modernism with Jewish themes to create a national Jewish art. His Shtetl series depicted the hars...
18 Jul 2024
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The Lebanon War Is Coming
17 Jul 2024
Israel is facing a significant threat from Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shiite terrorist group in Lebanon, as evidenced by recent attacks including rockets ...
17 Jul 2024
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A Tallit of My Own
17 Jul 2024
After a journey that spanned several decades, a woman shares her path to Judaism, culminating in a meaningful conversion experience including learning under ...
17 Jul 2024
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Bride of Los Alamos
16 Jul 2024
"Bride of Los Alamos" is a personal reflection on a family's connection to the Manhattan Project, focusing on the perspective of the author's grandmother, Fr...
16 Jul 2024
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Now, the Danger on the Left Must Be Stopped
16 Jul 2024
The author argues that the danger posed by the left in French politics must now be confronted, following the containment of the National Rally party. The foc...
16 Jul 2024
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The French Election
16 Jul 2024
A 12-year-old Jewish girl in Courbevoie, France, was brutally attacked and raped by boys of the same age who discovered her true identity after she had been ...
16 Jul 2024
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Drinking With J.D. Vance
16 Jul 2024
The article describes a chance encounter at the National Conservativism Conference where the author, a journalist covering the event, meets J.D. Vance, the R...
16 Jul 2024
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The Portal
15 Jul 2024
The article discusses a photograph of a bloodied President Trump post-assassination attempt, portraying his persona and political implications. It challenges...
15 Jul 2024
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In Drohobych
12 Jul 2024
In the text "In Drohobych," the author describes their experiences in Lviv and Drohobych amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In Lviv, the ongoing conflict ...
12 Jul 2024
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Holy Delmore
11 Jul 2024
Delmore Schwartz, a prominent Jewish writer associated with the New York intellectuals, made a significant impact with his short story "In Dreams Begin Respo...
11 Jul 2024
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The Egoz Boys
11 Jul 2024
The article discusses the experiences of members of the Egoz unit in the Israel Defense Forces, known for their expertise in guerrilla warfare and special re...
11 Jul 2024
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A Return to Mount Olympus
11 Jul 2024
The resurgence of interest in ancient Greek polytheism, part of the broader neo-pagan movement, is being observed, with practitioners influenced by pop cultu...
11 Jul 2024
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Reclaiming the Urban Virtue of Judging
10 Jul 2024
The text discusses the importance of judgment in urban communities and how a rejection of criminal justice's core function of judgment has led to societal ch...
10 Jul 2024
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‘The Time to Stay Silent Was Over’
9 Jul 2024
The text discusses the author's journey of connecting with the Jewish community, particularly through encounters with Jewish individuals and experiences in I...
9 Jul 2024
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The Lost World of ‘The Shochet’
8 Jul 2024
"The Lost World of The Shochet" explores the memoir "Der Shochet" by Pinkhes-Dov Goldenshteyn, offering a glimpse into 19th-century Ukraine and Crimea throug...
8 Jul 2024