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The article discusses The Hives, a Swedish rock band that rose to popularity during the early 2000s garage rock revival. The band gained attention with their...

The article discusses the threat to Israeli democracy and how it is not coming from Benjamin Netanyahu's government, but rather from the Supreme Court. The c...

The author reflects on his experience of studying Talmud and the pursuit of understanding its intricacies. He describes the efforts of his friend Chaim, a kn...

The author describes their experience at the Bentonville Film Festival in Bentonville, Arkansas, which is sponsored by Walmart. They note that the festival s...

The Jewish case for prison reform centers around the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Schneerson. The Rebbe advocated for both prison reform and ...

The author reflects on how Sephardic flavors from their Syrian background shaped their childhood, with foods like kibbeh hamdah and mujedra being common stap...

Robbie Robertson, guitarist and songwriter for The Band, passed away at the age of 80. Raised in Toronto with a Mohawk mother and an Anglo-Canadian father, R...

Chicago rapper King Von, who was tragically murdered in Atlanta in November 2020, is increasingly revealed to have been involved in criminal activities, cont...

This article provides a list of recommended beach reads. Some of the featured books include "Henderson the Rain King" by Saul Bellow, which explores the jour...

This article discusses the life and criminal career of Irving Wexler, also known as Waxey Gordon, a notorious gangster in New York City and Chicago during th...

Tractate Gittin, which discusses Jewish divorce documents (gett), is structured in a backward manner, starting with sending a gett overseas before addressing...

The article criticizes an open letter from LGBTQ rights groups, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and GLAAD, calling on social media platforms to censor anti-trans...

This text discusses the history and current situation of Leros, a Greek island in the Dodecanese archipelago. The author explores the island's past as a stra...

Kibbutz Kfar Masaryk in northern Israel is a finalist for the United Nations World Tourism Organization's designation of villages with cultural and heritage ...

The alt-right emerged as a radical, sometimes esoteric political ideology that gained national relevance during the 2016 campaign season and was associated w...

This article discusses the controversy surrounding the removal of Confederate monuments and the aftermath of the Charlottesville protests in 2017. It critici...

Ladan Zarabadi, a gender studies scholar and Iranian feminist, has encountered difficulties in US academia due to a prevailing progressive narrative on Iran ...

The article argues that Israeli settlements in the West Bank are not illegal according to international law, despite claims to the contrary. The author criti...

In Girl Ray's new album Prestige, the British indie-pop trio takes inspiration from the guitar-based disco of bands like Chic. The album reflects a nostalgia...

Australia is set to have Holocaust museums in every state and territory, thanks to funding promises from the government and philanthropic support from the Ga...

CIA Director William Burns has been elevated to President Biden's cabinet, but the move is largely symbolic and does not give Burns any new authorities. The ...

The article discusses the issue of gerontocracy in American politics, focusing on the age of politicians and the impact it has on policy-making. While it is ...

This poem, titled "Jonah," describes the biblical story of Jonah being swallowed by a sea creature and praying for forgiveness. The poet highlights the contr...

The article explores the enduring appeal of the biblical figure of Daniel. The author highlights how Daniel's story, found in the biblical Book of Daniel, ha...

A multifaith group of parents, including Muslim, Catholic, and Ukrainian Orthodox parents, is suing the Montgomery County Board of Education in Maryland, arg...

Lorrie Moore is a celebrated short-story writer known for her unique voice and ability to weave humor into devastating subject matter. Her stories often feat...

In July 2023, the Israeli government passed an amendment that prohibits judges from using the reasonableness test in reviewing governmental decisions. This h...

Chef Yuval Ben Neriah, the mastermind behind popular Israeli restaurants Taizu and A, has launched a new venture called Yama. Yama is a unique fish shop and ...

In a symposium on ending U.S. aid to Israel, the majority of participants argue in favor of keeping the aid, emphasizing its importance for the U.S.-Israel p...

The author reflects on the progress made in gender inclusivity and LGBTQ+ acceptance in Jewish summer camps. They share their own experiences as a camper and...

The article discusses the musical journey of Bethany Cosentino, the frontwoman of the indie band Best Coast. She gained popularity with her album "Crazy for ...

According to studies, participating in Jewish summer camp increases the likelihood of a child developing a strong Jewish identity. In 2022, almost 175,000 ki...

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, former chief rabbi of Moscow, has left Russia and settled in Israel due to pressure from Russian authorities to support Putin's wa...

The author discusses a passage in David Garrow's biography of Barack Obama that examines Obama's breakup with his long-time girlfriend, Sheila Miyoshi Jager....

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently discussed with IDF officials the concerns regarding Hezbollah provocations on the northern border. Reports...

The Defense Department recently ended the requirement for American service members to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Critics argue that the policy was damag...

The text discusses the culture of transgression and antinomianism in Western societies, focusing on the elites' push to dismantle traditions and impose new o...

Amram bar Sheshna, a Jewish scholar in the ninth century CE, wrote the first-ever Jewish prayer book known as Seder Rav Amram Gaon. This prayer book, which h...

The text explores the similarities between the Jewish and Armenian experiences and their struggles for survival. It discusses how both Israel and Armenia hav...

This article discusses the ongoing conflict between Yeshiva University (YU) and its LGBTQ+ students, who have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the inst...

This article tells the story of Marshall Chess, the son of the founders of Chess Records, a legendary label in the jazz and blues genre. Marshall grew up sur...

Cut Worms, the musical project of Max Clarke, is described as creating sonic snapshots in the direction of 1950s and 1960s folk music. The music is character...

A recent article in Tablet magazine argues for an end to US aid to Israel, claiming that the Biden administration's policies towards Israel undermine its nat...

The article discusses the question of whether U.S. military aid to Israel is a right-wing or left-wing issue. The authors argue that the focus should be on t...

The article discusses the significance of American military aid to Israel and how it has strengthened the U.S.-Israel relationship. It recounts a specific ev...

This article discusses the topic of foreign aid to Israel and argues that it primarily serves the interests of the United States, rather than benefiting Isra...

In this article, the authors discuss the idea of ending U.S. military assistance to Israel. They argue that the aid gives the U.S. too much control over Isra...

This article discusses the issue of Israel's dependence on U.S. military aid and argues that it is time for Israel to stop relying on such assistance. The au...

The author argues that the U.S.-Israel partnership is based on shared values and interests, and that U.S. military aid to Israel ensures Israel's ability to ...

During the Black Death in the 14th century, the Jewish population in Europe was greatly affected. They were accused of causing the plague and faced severe pe...