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Growing up in a Modern Orthodox Jewish household in Monsey, New York, Aviya Kushner was immersed in the study of Biblical Hebrew and ancient languages due to...

The discussion delves into the theme of resurrection in various contexts, drawing from T.S. Eliot's poetry, Christian beliefs, rabbinic Judaism, and a contem...

The article discusses the state of Conservative Judaism as portrayed by Rabbi Gordis, with some readers critiquing his negative stance and urging for recogni...

In 1843 in Boisk, outside Riga, the Hevrat Aggadeta celebrated finishing the Aggadeta with a lavish party. They committed to studying Ein Yaakov and hosted a...

Vladimir Jabotinsky's autobiography, "Story of My Life," previously available in Russian, will now be published in English thanks to a newly discovered annot...

These two poems by an unknown author express themes of love, death, and the power of mourning. The first poem reflects on the idea of weeping and finding sti...

Gershom Scholem, a highly influential Israeli intellectual, had a profound impact on a wide range of figures in Israel and abroad due to his work in the hist...

Yuval Noah Harari, a Hebrew University professor, has gained worldwide fame for his book "Sapiens," which traces the history of humankind with a focus on cog...

In 1977, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's groundbreaking visit to Israel took many by surprise, including Palestinian leaders who were aligned with the PLO. ...

The text explores the journey of talmudic prodigies like Harry Austryn Wolfson who turned to studying Spinoza, focusing on the Ethics and its influence. Wolf...

Dennis Ross, a prominent figure involved in U.S.-Israel relations for decades, presents a historical analysis in his book "Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.-Israel...

Maya Arad, a prominent Hebrew writer living outside Israel, creates novels that focus on the lives of the professional class rather than the typical big issu...

Robert Capa, the renowned photojournalist, captured iconic moments in history, including Israel's establishment in 1948 by David Ben-Gurion. Despite controve...

Avraham Halfi, a lesser-known but influential Israeli poet whose works were often sung by Arik Einstein, is the subject of the recent documentary "Chayav mel...

The article discusses Rabbi Farber's defiance against the Israeli Chief Rabbinate by conducting non-Rabbanut weddings and the legal implications of such acti...

The text discusses the talmudic tractate Taanit which explores Jewish perspectives on the natural world and resources, comparing the climate and resources of...

The text discusses how British reports in the 1930s highlighting water scarcity in Palestine to limit Jewish immigration inadvertently drove Zionist efforts ...

"The Muses of Bashevis Singer" is a documentary exploring Isaac Bashevis Singer's relationships with translators and women to solve his translation challenge...

The text discusses the complex dynamics in Jerusalem as seen through the lens of a walk around the city. It highlights the daily interactions and tensions be...

The text discusses the historical context of the Middle East, highlighting the impact of the Sykes-Picot Agreement on the region's borders. It emphasizes the...

John J. Clayton, a prolific writer known for his engaging novels and short stories, particularly in his recent collection "Many Seconds into the Future: Ten ...

The discussion delves into the significance and interpretations of the Song of Songs in Jewish tradition. Rabbi Akiva's reverence for the book as the "Holy o...

The discussion revolves around various perspectives on King David in Jewish history and biblical literature. David is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible,...

"Letters to Vra" by Vladimir Nabokov, translated and edited by Olga Voronina and Brian Boyd, offers a window into the passionate and vulnerable side of Nabok...

Fania Lewando, a chef and owner of Vilna's Vegetarian-Dietetic Restaurant in pre-Holocaust Poland, highlighted the benefits of plant-based foods in her 1938 ...

Bruno Schulz, a renowned writer and illustrator from pre-war Poland, met a tragic end during the Holocaust. Despite being recognized as a great stylist in hi...

Michael Oren, a former Israeli ambassador to the United States, found himself embroiled in controversy over a reported incident involving a Christmas ham, sh...

The text discusses the Israelization of Judaism and the Jewish community in France, particularly in light of increasing anti-Semitic attacks. Following terro...

Reflecting on the parallels between the Conservative Judaism movement and the Zionist enterprise, the author explores the intellectual richness and challenge...

The Altneuschul, or Old-New Synagogue in Prague, is surrounded by folklore that speaks of old stones from the Temple in Jerusalem, the creation of a golem by...

The text explores the intricate role of figures like Baron Max von Oppenheim in World War I, highlighting his involvement in German-Turkish politics and his ...

Larry David's play "Fish in the Dark" is a reflection of American Jewish comedy tradition, seen through the lens of Larry David's distinct style and wit. The...

Chana Bloch, renowned for her translations of Yehuda Amichai and others, shines in her own poetry as well. In her latest collection, themes of family, Jewish...

Renowned Israeli painter Yosl Bergner, son of prolific Yiddish poet Melekh Ravitch, is celebrated for his artistic talent and family legacy. Ravitch played a...

The text talks about God's promise to David, anointing him from the lineage of Jesse, sustaining his authority through spreading praise globally, establishin...

Harvey Shapiro's posthumous poetry collection, edited by Norman Finkelstein, reflects on themes of distance, silence, and spiritual inquiry. Shapiro, a city ...

The discussion in this excerpt primarily revolves around the history of Yiddish spelling reforms and the influence of the Soviet Union on these changes. Dara...

"The Case Against Academic Boycotts of Israel," edited by Cary Nelson and Gabriel Noah Brahm, delves into the passionate anti-Israel sentiments present on co...

"An Officer and a Spy" by Robert Harris reexamines the Dreyfus Affair from the perspective of Lieutenant-Colonel Marie-Georges Picquart, emphasizing his role...

"The Hilltop" by Assaf Gavron is a novel that offers insight into contemporary Israeli society and politics through the portrayal of a small illegal settleme...

The discussed texts delve into the historical pursuit of Jewish nationalism and identity across Europe and the United States before the establishment of Isra...

Howard Jacobson's novel "J: A Novel" delves into a fictional world where a past atrocity, known as WHAT HAPPENED, is deliberately suppressed, akin to histori...

Philip Roth's novella "The Ghost Writer" features a discussion between the character Nathan Zuckerman and the writer E.I. Lonoff, resembling Bernard Malamud ...

In 1919, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes famously changed his stance on free speech during the Abrams v. United States case, where five Russian-born Jewish ana...

The Death of Klinghoffer, an opera inspired by the 1985 Achille Lauro hijacking, has faced controversy for its depiction of the events and the character of L...

"Lincoln and the Jews" explores Abraham Lincoln's interactions with the Jewish community during the Civil War era. Despite most American Jews not having dire...

"Love in the Shadow of Death" tells the heartbreaking story of Valy and Karl, two young lovers separated by the events of World War II and the Holocaust. Thr...

The text discusses various letters in the Spring 2015 edition. It begins with Michael H. Traison praising David G. Roskies for recognizing Grayna Pawlak's co...

The text describes a reflection on favorite books, including works by Saul Bellow, Jeremy Bernstein, Moses of Narbonne, and Martin Buber, among others, that ...

Hasia Diner's book "Roads Taken" explores the challenging and significant role of Jewish peddlers in forging new communities across the world in the 19th and...