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Uzi Rebhun's analysis in "Jews and the American Religious Landscape" delves into American Jewry's demographics, intermarriage, socioeconomic status, religiou...

The article discusses the intersection of Judaism, Esperanto, and the life of Dr. Ludwig Zamenhof, a Jewish ophthalmologist who invented Esperanto as a unive...

"Are Clothes Modern?" was an exhibition organized by architect Bernard Rudofsky in 1944 at New York's Museum of Modern Art to critique contemporary mass-prod...

Yehoshua November's latest poetry collection, "Two Worlds Exist," delves into the challenges of everyday life through the lens of being a Lubavitch Hasid, fa...

The text discusses the friendship between the renowned Talmudic scholar Saul Lieberman and the great Yiddish writer Chaim Grade, shedding light on their conn...

"Gur Alroey's book 'An Unpromising Land' focuses on the typical Jewish immigrants to Palestine in the early 20th century, highlighting that most were seeking...

Itamar Rabinovich's biography, "Yitzhak Rabin: Soldier, Leader, Statesman," provides a detailed account of Yitzhak Rabin's life and his impact on Israel's hi...

Isaac Deutscher, a former Gerer Hasid who became a prominent Marxist journalist and historian, underwent a transformative journey from his Jewish roots to a ...

Shahram Amiri, an Iranian scientist who defected to the U.S. in 2009 after providing information on Iran's nuclear program to the CIA, later claimed he was k...

In Leonard Cohen's song "The Future," the idea of repentance is pondered, leading to a discussion on how the concept of repentance as we know it today is not...

Hillel Halkin's book delves into the topic of love, death, and immortality, touching on ancient Israelite burial practices, the concept of Sheol as an afterl...

Michael Doran's book delves into the complex relationship between American diplomacy and Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser during the mid-20th century. It h...

The text discusses the concept of Jewish excellence through the lens of three influential figures: David Ben-Gurion, Leo Strauss, and Joseph Soloveitchik. It...

The modern portrayal of golems in popular culture, such as in the game Pokmon GO, deviates from the traditional Jewish concept of a golem as a magically crea...

Naomi Seidman's book, "The Marriage Plot: Or, How Jews Fell in Love with Love, and with Literature," explores the historical shift in Jewish marriage practic...

Nietzsche's views on Jews and Judaism have sparked conflicting interpretations, with some seeing him as anti-Semitic and others as philo-Semitic. Robert C. H...

"Masha Gessen's book 'Where the Jews Aren't' dives into the complex history of the Soviet Union's Jewish Autonomous Region, Birobidzhan. The book explores th...

"The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel" by Uri Bar-Joseph delves into the fascinating story of Ashraf Marwan, an Egyptian who became Israel's most val...

Bernard-Henri Lévy (BHL), a prominent French intellectual known as a philosophe, explores the connection between Judaism, his personal life, and political ac...

The text discusses the Jewish past of Salonica (now Thessaloniki) and the ongoing struggle to remember and honor it amidst desecration and anti-Semitism. The...

The article discusses the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition "Jerusalem 1000-1400: Every People Under Heaven," focusing on the diverse and crowded natur...

The text discusses the nature of jokes, particularly in Jewish culture, contrasting the serenity advocated by Epicurus with the prevalent irony, skepticism, ...

The menorah, with its 3000-year history and intricate design, holds a unique place as a religious symbol. Steven Fine explores how the menorah became a symbo...

In the Winter 2017 issue of "Letters," various topics are discussed by readers and responded to by authors. One reader praises a review of Cynthia Ozick's es...

The text discusses the concept of golems in Jewish folklore and how it has been used in modern contexts. It explores the usage of the term by white nationali...

Bob Dylan's Jewish identity, though at times obscured by his persona as a Gentile cowboy or folk revolutionary, holds deep roots in his upbringing in a small...

"Waiting for Moshe Right" discusses the portrayal of Modern Orthodox Jewish singles in the web series "Soon by You," highlighting the challenges and humor in...

During the tumultuous years leading up to and during the Holocaust in Europe, Rabbi Kalman Chameides of Katowice, Poland, played a significant role in safegu...

In a debate between Rabbis Jonathan Sacks and Shlomo Riskin, the topic of the Hasmoneans and their legacy is discussed. Sacks argues against the toxic mix of...

The Jewish Review of Books recently held its 2nd annual conference at Yeshiva University Museum, featuring engaging discussions between prominent readers and...

Leonard Cohen's latest album "You Want It Darker" delves into his Jewish roots, showcasing his connection to his youth in Montreal and the cantorial traditio...

The text touches on the history and culture of the Marmorsher Jewish community from Marmarosh, highlighting their unique religious practices and experiences ...

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin reviews Jonathan Sacks's book, "Not in God's Name," acknowledging its exploration of religious violence but critiquing its treatment of h...

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin reviewed Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' book "Not in God's Name: Confronting Religious Violence," highlighting a perceived belief in Jewish powerl...

The text discusses the landmark exhibition "By Dawn's Early Light," curated by Adam D. Mendelsohn and Dale Rosengarten at Princeton University, which explore...

During the Nuremberg trials in 1945, psychologists like Douglas Kelley and Gustave Gilbert conducted interviews and Rorschach tests on high-profile Nazi pris...

In response to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks's book "Not in Gods Name," Rabbi Shlomo Riskin argues that Sacks rejects political encroachment on religion but does not ...

In Jonathan Safran Foer's novel "Here I Am," the story follows the unraveling of a marriage between Jacob and Julia, marked by infidelity and a series of sho...

In this article, the author discusses Cynthia Ozick's obsession with fame and recognition in her writing. Despite being an accomplished author, Ozick continu...

Adam Kirsch's book "The People and the Books" explores the rich tapestry of Jewish literature from Moses to Sholem Aleichem, highlighting key figures like Di...

In 1944, American Zionism faced a pivotal moment as support for the cause shifted from a bipartisan stance to becoming a political battleground between Repub...

Denial and the Defense of Truth: The text discusses the installation "The Evidence Room" at the International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, featuring a...

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks engaged in a discourse regarding the relationship between religion, power, and politics in Judaism. The discussi...

The text explores the historical practice of all-night study vigils in Jewish communities, focusing on the tikkun observed on the first night of Shavuot and ...

Rabbi Shmelke of Nikolsburg encountered the Angel of Death at the German border in the 1770s, warning him that spreading Hasidism in Western Europe would lea...

Adina Hoffman discusses the architectural contributions and lives of three significant figures in Jerusalem during the British Mandate period (1920-1948). Sh...

"Stars in the Ring" by Mike Silver explores the history of Jewish boxers in the United States during the sport's Golden Age, highlighting the significant pre...

Matti Friedman reflects on his time at Outpost Pumpkin in Lebanon, exploring the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Hezbollah's influence i...

The text discusses the impact of the controversial exhibition "Harlem on My Mind" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1969, highlighting how it polarized va...

Primo Levi, a chemist and writer, is renowned for his Holocaust memoir "If This Is a Man," detailing his time in Auschwitz. His profound works cover a wide r...