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The text discusses the author's experience visiting Judy Chicago's retrospective exhibition, "Herstory," at the New Museum in New York City, reflecting on Ch...

Larry Harlow, the son of Jewish parents in the Latin music scene, played a key role in the success of Fania Records, a groundbreaking label that defined Lati...

The text discusses the challenges facing American universities and higher education, emphasizing the need for reform in the face of changing societal demands...

In his 1967 essay, Professor Isadore Twersky challenged previous views on Maimonides by rejecting both Leo Strauss's idea that Maimonides was primarily a phi...

Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old U.S. airman, self-immolated in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, with differing interpretations of his action. Some v...

Eliran Abergel, a police officer defending Kibbutz Beeri from Hamas terrorists, was killed in action, leaving his wife Eden pregnant with their first child. ...

The text discusses the changing perception of citizenship and its significance, particularly in the context of a Chinese non-citizen being appointed to a San...

"The Rebels Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Frantz Fanon" by Adam Shatz delves into the remarkable life of Frantz Fanon, exploring his journey from a medi...

Seth Barrett Tillman, a legal scholar and Orthodox Jew, challenges conventional narratives in American jurisprudence by arguing that the president is not an ...

A woman reflects on her childhood experiences in a Hasidic Chabad sect during Purim, where she challenged gender norms by dressing as a Yoeli, a character fr...

Senator Chuck Schumer, often referencing the Hebrew word "shomer" meaning guardian in relation to his surname, has positioned himself as a prominent Jewish f...

During a celebration for Simchat Torah in Alumim, a religious kibbutz near Gaza, residents were abruptly attacked by rockets from Gaza, followed by a ground ...

Catharine Beecher, in 1829, used the story of Queen Esther from the Purim narrative as a model for advocating for Native Americans. She highlighted Esther's ...

Germany is facing challenges reminiscent of its past, with issues such as a migrant influx, economic stagnation, and political divisions. The Alternative for...

Robert Kagan's article in Foreign Affairs raised concerns about the resurgence of far-right nationalism in Germany, attributing it in part to the weakening o...

Leonard Bernstein's profound connection to Israel began even before its establishment as a state. In 1947, he visited British Palestine and was captivated by...

An artist recounts his journey from holding negative views on Israel to changing his perspective through personal experiences in Tel Aviv. Interacting with I...

Yuval Bitton, a young dentist, diagnosed Yahya Sinwar, a Palestinian who would later lead Hamas in Gaza, with a life-threatening brain tumor while in Israeli...

The author describes a concerning rise in antisemitism at UC Berkeley, particularly through actions by groups like Graduate Students for Justice in Palestine...

Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebrated by over 300 million people worldwide, including Iranian Americans, begins at the vernal equinox with rituals such as ...

Growing up with a non-Jewish name in Iran, the author was prompted to choose a Hebrew name at her New York wedding, ultimately settling on Ketura before late...

The Persian-style fruit leather known as lavashak has recently gained widespread popularity, particularly driven by social media platforms. Originating in Ir...

"Cyrus Field Willard created a utopian colony, Brotherhood, influenced by Edward Bellamy's novel. Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr., the author of 'Dune,' learned...

Amid escalating violence in Gaza, there is global condemnation of Israel's actions, with criticism ranging from accusations of genocide to apartheid. The tex...

The text discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the reactions it has elicited worldwide. There is criticism of Israel and accusations of apartheid and ge...

The text discusses the author's experience of heightened security measures at their synagogue due to threats of violence, leading to Jewish women learning sh...

In the debate between Salo Wittmayer Baron and Yitzhak Baer concerning the nature of Jewish diaspora, Baron, advocating a positive view of American multicult...

Moyshe Nadir's 1919 satirical Yiddish story "Nutose and Protose" humorously depicts a man convinced by a peculiar individual to adopt vegetarianism, ultimate...

The mental health crisis in Israel following the Oct. 7 massacre by Hamas at the Nova music festival has led to a surge in PTSD, anxiety, and depression amon...

The text discusses instances of antisemitism, particularly in the context of legal rulings affecting Jewish practices in Europe. It highlights a European Cou...

Two individuals, an American woman visiting her nieces and a woman who returned home to play a Nova survivor in a television series, bond over shared experie...

The Metropolitan Opera's recent adaptation of Giuseppe Verdi's "The Force of Destiny" by Mariusz Trelnsky was criticized for its misguided portrayal, focusin...

When discussing death with young children, especially in the context of Jewish beliefs, it can be challenging to find the right approach. A mother shares her...

The Gaza Ministry of Health has been accused of falsifying casualty numbers during the conflict, with concerns raised about the credibility of the reported f...

In 1973 during the Yom Kippur War, Hillel Unsdorfer, a devout Israeli soldier, and his unit of 42 men bravely defended a bunker along the Suez Canal against ...

In August 2015, the author visited the Village, a performing arts school near Gaza in Israel, to paint and support talented young musicians in the region. Th...

The text reflects on experiences of antisemitism in Guatemala, highlighting a childhood encounter with a boy who called the author "Israel" in a derogatory m...

The article discusses the challenges of social fragmentation and disconnection in America due to factors like individualism, economic growth, and digital spa...

This personal narrative explores the author's journey as an African American Jew navigating identity and acceptance within the Jewish community. Initially he...

Tablet has a collection of stories about death and mourning, exploring Jewish rituals and personal experiences of loss. The articles cover topics like Jewish...

The text describes the horrific events of October 7th, 2023, where Hamas carried out a brutal assault on Israelis, inflicting unimaginable cruelty, torture, ...

Leeks have a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, who valued them for various reasons ranging from culin...

Joseph Roth, a Jewish writer born in Brody in 1894, is portrayed as the chronicler of a lost world in the town's historical context. Brody, once a thriving J...

The text discusses the author's initial disappointment with the Talmudic focus on seemingly mundane topics like laws about damages and cows, questioning the ...

Ralph Waldo Emerson, a significant American thinker, is portrayed as a challenging and thought-provoking figure in James Marcus' new biography. Emerson's ess...

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Gershon Hacohen believes in winning wars and has been a strong dissenting voice in Israeli military circles. He warned about the consequence...

The recent surge of anti-Israel activism on American university campuses has taken on a more radical and sometimes antisemitic tone, fueled by the growing pr...

The text discusses concerns about the decline in academic standards and intellectual diversity at elite universities like Harvard, Penn, and MIT due to the i...

The text delves into a poignant account of a mother's deathbed plea to her daughter not to raise her children Jewish due to fears of danger and anti-Semitism...

The text explores the concept of everyday Ashkenazi magic and its presence in Jewish life in Eastern Europe, focusing on elements like spells, divination, an...