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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...

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 ...

The author shares their personal experience of being shocked by their defibrillator during Kol Nidre services, which reminded them of their mortality and the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The author recounts two personal stories that shaped their understanding of forgiveness and atonement. The first story takes place at the 1976 Montreal Olymp...

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...

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...

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...

The Alyias Donation Book, a unique device used in synagogue fundraising during the early 20th century, sheds light on the practice of shnuddering. Shnudderin...

Zoya Cherkassky, an Israeli artist, recently had a show called "The Arrival of Foreign Professionals" which explores scenes from the African diaspora in Euro...

The author reflects on their experience of observing two days for Jewish holidays while growing up outside of Israel, and the adjustments and challenges they...

Els Salomon-Prins Bendheim inherited a remarkable library from her grandfather, Eliezer Liepman Philip Prins. The library contained over 6,000 manuscripts, p...

The author discusses the joy of receiving a gift of Yiddish poetry and a vintage Yiddish notebook. The notebook contains useful Yiddish words and Hebrew scri...

The author recounts a conversation with Philippe Vergne, the director of the Dia Art Foundation, during which he was offered a job managing a book on the art...

The Jewish culinary history of South Carolina dates back to the late 1600s when Sephardic Jews, exiled from Spain and Portugal during the Inquisition, sought...

Rabbi Shlomo Goren, the chief rabbi of the Israeli Defense Forces, had two significant experiences blowing the shofar in historic locations. In 1956, a shofa...

The author reflects on reading Isaac Babel's Odessa Stories in Odessa and how it shapes his perception of the city. He observes the similarities between the ...

The article discusses the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and the possibility of returning pandemic restrictions, such as school closures and mask mandates. ...

Tablet Magazine highlights the work of the Aleph Institute, an organization that provides support to incarcerated individuals and their families, while advoc...

The Babyn Yar Memorial Foundation (BYMF) in Ukraine is receiving recognition and support for its work despite the recent resignation of artistic director Ily...

Jonathan Landes, inspired by his son's beekeeping endeavors in the US, started a small urban beekeeping company called Chevra Honey in Melbourne, Australia. ...

The article discusses the issue of government surveillance and censorship in the United States. It argues that the government collects massive amounts of dat...

The author reflects on their search for Jewish identity and how they find meaning in food. They describe Shelsky's, a small shop in Brooklyn, as their "synag...

Israeli cuisine is evolving to focus on regional produce and a farm-to-table approach. Chefs like Shirel Berger of Opa and Roee Dori of Rouge are redefining ...

Vladimir Nabokov's views on religion and religious conversion are explored in his writing and personal background. Coming from a diverse religious background...

The Orthodox Church is facing a new challenge to its authority from online influencers within its own ranks. These influencers, often young and male, engage ...

The author recounts two separate experiences during the wars in Israel. In 1967, while visiting Kfar Blum, the author encounters a undermanned local defense ...

Tablet Magazine is highlighting the work of the Aleph Institute, an organization that provides support to incarcerated individuals and their families as well...

Shelby Foote, a prominent American writer, is often recognized for his extensive trilogy on the Civil War. Despite his Jewish heritage on his mother's side, ...

Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrazhanovsky has resigned as the artistic director of the Babyn Yar Memorial Foundation (BYMF) in Kyiv after the Ukrainian Security S...

The article discusses the growing divide between the stated foreign policies of the United States and the policies being implemented on the ground, particula...

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many synagogues have shifted to online platforms like Zoom for worship, classes, and meetings. Temple Micah in Washington, D.C.,...

The American theater industry is undergoing significant changes, particularly accelerated by the pandemic. Younger, ambitious activists are reshaping the ind...

New York City public schools will now begin each day with two to five minutes of breathing exercises instead of prayer, as announced by Mayor Eric Adams. Thi...

"Chain-Gang All-Stars" by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah has received widespread praise as a provocative and powerful novel, but this article presents a dissenting...

The author, a person with dual Israeli and American identities, found solace and acceptance in her cultural heritage through the connection to Israeli food. ...

The custom of placing stones on Jewish graves is explored in this article. The author reflects on the weight and significance of these stones, suggesting tha...

This article explores the modern-day Orthodox Jewish community that flocks to Woodbourne, New York, in the Catskills for a summer getaway. The author intervi...

The preeminence of the Jewish-liberal alliance in American politics is being threatened by the rise of Jewish progressives. While still a minority within the...

The author reflects on their journey of exploring their Ukrainian Jewish heritage and grappling with their identity. They recount their discovery of their gr...

The article discusses the historical significance of coffeehouses in Jewish culture. Beginning in Europe in the 18th century, coffeehouses served as a replac...

Documents submitted to a federal court lawsuit reveal that Qatar made substantial bribes to FIFA committee members in order to secure the hosting rights for ...

Mitchell Silk, a Nadvorna Hasid, is a unique figure in both the Orthodox Jewish and political spheres. Silk was the first Hasidic Jew to hold a Senate-confir...

Jewish education has evolved significantly over the past century. In the early 1900s, Jewish education lacked appeal and struggled to attract both students a...

A group of Jewish leaders and artists are reviving the old Ashkenazi custom of measuring graves, known as feldmestn, to create dedicated candles that connect...

This text explores the significance of the song "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" by The Band and compares it to a recent viral song by Oliver Anthony ca...

The term "baal teshuvah" refers to secular or non-Orthodox Jews who become Orthodox. A study found that 42% of modern Orthodox Jews in America are baal teshu...