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The Jewish Question in French Politics
2 Jun 2024
The text discusses the Jewish question in French politics, focusing on the challenges faced by a French Jewish family in deciding whether to stay in France d...
2 Jun 2024
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The French Rabbi of Brokenness
2 Jun 2024
Delphine Horvilleur, the rabbi of Synagogue Beaugrenelle in Paris, France, and a prominent figure in liberal Judaism, has authored a book titled "Living with...
2 Jun 2024
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The Many Lives of Arielle Dombasle
2 Jun 2024
Arielle Dombasle is a versatile artist known for her talents in singing, acting, directing, and more, considered a gay icon and muse by many. She draws inspi...
2 Jun 2024
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Tablet Paris: An Introduction
2 Jun 2024
Tablet Paris discusses the resilience and pride of French Jews in the face of challenges, contrasting it with the current schism within American Jewry post-O...
2 Jun 2024
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The Spirit of Shvues
31 May 2024
Shvues is a multifaceted holiday representing the giving of the Torah, the harvest festival, and a pilgrimage holiday. It involves customs like learning Tora...
31 May 2024
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Why Gays (and Others) Should Still Read ‘Faggots’
31 May 2024
"Faggots" by Larry Kramer is a satirical novel set in the pre-AIDS gay scene in New York and delves into the lives of characters like Abe Bronstein and Fred ...
31 May 2024
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Mob Education at the Ivies
31 May 2024
A current Princeton student shares their experience of being assaulted by an anti-Israel protester on campus and the subsequent lack of institutional support...
31 May 2024
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G.I. Jew
31 May 2024
Brothers Yarden and Elad Stefansky developed Giborey Israel, a line of action figures called G.I. Jews, inspired by real-life Israeli heroes like IDF soldier...
31 May 2024
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Israel’s Great Strategic Failure
30 May 2024
The text discusses Israel's strategic failures regarding its policies towards Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. It highlights the criticism of Israel's handling...
30 May 2024
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The Empty Apartment
30 May 2024
After a reclusive man's passing, his meticulously emptied apartment stirs curiosity among neighbors. A stranger arrives, inheritor of the apartment, haunted ...
30 May 2024
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Tie a Yellow Ribbon
30 May 2024
Crafters around the world, from New York to Tel Aviv to Paris, are coming together to knit yellow ribbons with varying designs to show solidarity with the 12...
30 May 2024
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The Spy Who Never Came in From the Cold
30 May 2024
William Buckley, the CIA station chief in Lebanon, spent his last morning on March 16, 1984 in Beirut following his routine before being abducted that day. D...
30 May 2024
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Live by the Law or Die on the Cross
29 May 2024
The text discusses the author's journey from a progressive upbringing to questioning Israel's stance in the academic world. Raised in a politically active Je...
29 May 2024
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This Moment
29 May 2024
At dawn on October 7, 2023, in Sinai, a family enjoys their last day of vacation. The father stays in bed as his son, daughter, and their friends watch the s...
29 May 2024
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We Got Lost in Gaza
28 May 2024
Maya Arad reminisces about her childhood in Kibbutz Nachal Oz, recalling a prank orchestrated by her daughter's inventive father during a bonfire celebration...
28 May 2024
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The Rise of Kosher Wagyu Beef
28 May 2024
Kosher restaurants are increasingly incorporating wagyu beef, a highly marbled and luxurious Japanese cattle breed, into their menus, a trend that has long b...
28 May 2024
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The 500
25 May 2024
In the midst of challenges facing American Jewish students on university campuses, a group of 500 Jewish students at Columbia University penned a letter asse...
25 May 2024
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Will John Wayne Ride to Our Emotional Rescue?
24 May 2024
In a discussion reflecting on the importance of patriotism and traditional values in a postmodern world driven by emotions, the text emphasizes the significa...
24 May 2024
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Who Were the Students of the Great Lithuanian Yeshivas?
24 May 2024
Before the First World War, students from Western countries rarely attended Lithuanian yeshivas due to political unrest in the region. However, after the war...
24 May 2024
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What Nellie Saw
23 May 2024
Nellie Bowles' "Morning After the Revolution" discusses the failures and absurdities of progressive movements following George Floyd's killing, critiquing as...
23 May 2024
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The End of a School Year Like No Other
23 May 2024
Jewish college students share reflections on facing anti-Semitism on campuses across the U.S. triggered by the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7. The experiences highl...
23 May 2024
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Israel Is Succeeding in Gaza
23 May 2024
The article argues that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are successfully applying unique operational tactics in Gaza to achieve their strategic aims of defea...
23 May 2024
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The Ugly Lessons of October 7
22 May 2024
Hamas's brutal terrorist attack on October 7 has paradoxically garnered significant support for the Palestinian cause, particularly among top Democratic poli...
22 May 2024
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Do You Actually Hate Jews?
22 May 2024
The author, a Roman Catholic American with experience in the Middle East, reflects on the contrast between Israel and its neighbors, highlighting Israel's de...
22 May 2024
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Replaying the Survival Game
22 May 2024
"Replay: Past and Present" discusses Jordan Mechner's works, focusing on his 1997 game The Last Express featuring a Jewish character, Anna, and his graphic m...
22 May 2024
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How to Be a Better Ally
21 May 2024
The text discusses the challenges faced by supporters of Israel regarding portraying their stance in international media, especially amidst the conflict in G...
21 May 2024
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What Is an Editor?
21 May 2024
An editor, as described by Joan Didion and Robert Gottlieb, plays a crucial yet ambiguous role in helping writers shape their ideas and achieve their goals. ...
21 May 2024
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The Gantz Ultimatum
20 May 2024
Benny Gantz, the leader of Israel's National Unity Party, issued an ultimatum to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding a new war strategy or his resig...
20 May 2024
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The Orthodox Church’s Northern Exposure
20 May 2024
The Orthodox Church's presence in Alaska, with its mixture of Greek, English, and Slavonic languages, celebrates the Orthodox Christian feast of Pascha in a ...
20 May 2024
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Don’t Cry for Me
17 May 2024
Onions have played a significant role in human history and remain a versatile and widely used vegetable today. Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and J...
17 May 2024
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Schumann’s Most Jewish Songs
16 May 2024
Matthias Goerne and Evgeny Kissin performed a captivating program of Schumann and Brahms songs at Carnegie Hall, featuring texts by Heinrich Heine, aligning ...
16 May 2024
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The Left’s Campus Protest Scam
16 May 2024
The article discusses how campus protests often serve as a platform for leftist groups to push for increased jobs, resources, and power for progressive profe...
16 May 2024
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Sinwar in Exchange for Rafah
16 May 2024
The text discusses the Biden administration's offer to trade Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader, for guarantees to keep Israeli military out of Rafah. It hi...
16 May 2024
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Columbia’s Jewish Commencement
15 May 2024
In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a commencement oration in Hebrew at St. Paul's Church in Manhattan, und...
15 May 2024
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How Hamas Saved Egypt
15 May 2024
Hamas' conflict with Israel, particularly the events of Oct. 7, which resulted in casualties on both sides, inadvertently sparked international financial aid...
15 May 2024
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Columbia’s Jewish Commencement
15 May 2024
In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a significant Hebrew commencement oration at St. Paul's Church in Manha...
15 May 2024
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The Illustrated Hostage Diary of Moran Stella Yanai
15 May 2024
Moran Stella Yanai recounts her harrowing experience of being violently kidnapped by Hamas after attending a festival in Beersheba. Moran endured 54 days of ...
15 May 2024
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Cousins
14 May 2024
The text discusses the close relationship between the author and his cousin Bernie, who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday. Bernie, a WWII veteran and fo...
14 May 2024
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The Legacy of the Maalot Massacre
14 May 2024
The Maalot Massacre that took place 50 years ago continues to haunt communities in Tzfat and Maalot, with various memorials and places bearing witness to the...
14 May 2024
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The Gates of Gaza
14 May 2024
In the analysis of military strategies and conflicts involving Israel, the text delves into various incidents and strategic shifts. It begins with an assassi...
14 May 2024
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How a South African Dish Became a Staple of the IDF
13 May 2024
Poyke, a meal cooked over a campfire and often enjoyed in the IDF, has become a staple that brings soldiers together. The dish originated from Afrikaans potj...
13 May 2024
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The Jewish Oyster Problem
13 May 2024
The discussion revolves around the concept of Jewish powerlessness and its impact on Jewish identity and moral development. The text explores how historical ...
13 May 2024
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The Americans Fighting—and Dying—for Israel
10 May 2024
The text discusses the stories of Omer Balva, Rose Lubin, and Yonatan Dean Chaim, U.S.-born lone soldiers who died while serving in the Israel Defense Forces...
10 May 2024
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Is the Backlash to Universities Becoming Real?
10 May 2024
Republican politicians, led by figures like DeSantis, are pushing back against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at universities, passing la...
10 May 2024
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Saul Steinberg’s Beach House
10 May 2024
Saul Steinberg, a Romanian architecture student and cartoonist, found himself interned in Villa Tonelli, Italy during the early 1940s under fascist rule, fac...
10 May 2024
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Haunted by Weimar
9 May 2024
During the Weimar Republic, Hitler raised concerns about the limits on amending the constitution, especially regarding President Hindenburg's term extension ...
9 May 2024
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After Gaza
9 May 2024
As Israel was engaged in a military operation in Gaza following violence from Hamas, the Biden administration began discussing plans for the future once the ...
9 May 2024
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Why We Worry
9 May 2024
This text delves into the theme of worry among Jewish mothers, exploring the roots and reasons behind this common characteristic. It highlights personal stor...
9 May 2024
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The Gantz Megillah
8 May 2024
The text discusses the complex relationship between the U.S., Israel, and key political figures like Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz. It highlights tensio...
8 May 2024
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Israel’s Love Affair With India
7 May 2024
India and Israel have developed a robust defense partnership in recent years, exemplified by the production of the Drishti-10 Starliner UAV, a collaboration ...
7 May 2024