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The text discusses the author's experience attending a protest in Israel against a judicial reform bill. The protest reflects the ongoing cultural and politi...

The text discusses the escalating war in Odessa, particularly focusing on the Russian bombing of the Transfiguration Cathedral and the termination of the Bla...

This article discusses the prevalence of hatred towards religious Jews and the unfair portrayal of Haredi Jews in the media. It highlights a recent incident ...

The San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee has submitted a 400-page plan to address alleged discrimination against Black San Francisca...

The article discusses the Naomi Prawer Kadar International Yiddish Summer Program at Tel Aviv University, where the author taught a course on Yiddish moderni...

This article discusses the contrasting attitudes towards Judaism of two Jewish physicists, J. Robert Oppenheimer and Isidor Rabi. While Oppenheimer was not a...

The caper bush, known for its ability to grow in poor soil and arid conditions, has a long history around the Mediterranean. It was mentioned in ancient text...

The author describes his experience living in a condo village in Baltimore, which has been populated by a growing community of ultra-Orthodox Jews. He observ...

Israel's relationship with Russia has been fragile, but the invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin has made it even more complicated. The United States pressu...

This article describes the author's search for information about her grandmothers, who were Holocaust victims. Despite finding limited information about thei...

The text discusses how social media companies, particularly Facebook (now known as Meta), have altered their content moderation policies due to pressure from...

The author discusses the need for Israelis and American Jews to learn how to communicate in order to bridge the divide between them. They use the analogy of ...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 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....

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...