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The 17th of Tammuz is a day in the Jewish calendar that commemorates various historical tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people. It marks the beginnin...

This text discusses the Lviv pogrom that took place on July 1, 1941, in Ukraine. It explores the factors that led to the pogrom, including anti-Jewish sentim...

This article discusses the hypocrisy of the media's coverage of COVID-19 vaccines. It criticizes the media for popularizing vaccine resistance while now cond...

This article traces the culinary history and cultural significance of beets in Jewish cuisine. The debate over whether raw or cooked beets are beneficial for...

Jacob ben Isaac Luzzatto's second introduction to the second edition of Sefer Hasidim emphasizes the importance of the commandments and the Jewish people's u...

Private equity firm Blackstone has become the largest residential landlord in the U.S., with an estimated 300,000 rental units across the country. The firm's...

The author describes their experiences and observations during a summer in Chicago. They reflect on the tensions and frustrations they encounter, such as wit...

The author shares their experience of spending Memorial Day weekend in Pinehurst, North Carolina, a town known for its love of golf. The author reflects on t...

The author describes the annual weather phenomenon in Los Angeles known as "June Gloom," where the sky turns gray, temperatures drop, and seasonal depression...

The author argues that New York City is no longer a desirable place to live due to crime, high cost of living, and a deteriorating quality of life. They sugg...

The author reflects on the history of racial tensions and police brutality in Minneapolis, starting with the recent killing of George Floyd. They mention pre...

The article discusses the decline of traditional cities and the rise of suburbs and exurbs in the American urban landscape. It highlights how urban centers a...

The author describes the joys and challenges of experiencing summer in New York City. They suggest that living in an outer borough or escaping to a manor in ...

The American colonists found inspiration in the biblical figure King David as they sought reassurance that their fight for independence was in line with God'...

Arak is a Levantine distilled spirit made from grapes and aniseed, commonly consumed in Israel. It is often enjoyed mixed with cold water and ice, which give...

A college student and devout Lutheran, Ryan Turnipseed, faced the possibility of excommunication by his church after criticizing the church's new edition of ...

The band Home Is Where has released a new album called "the whaler," which explores the concept of a time loop with an emo perspective. The album tells the s...

The article discusses the challenges faced by American Jews during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in fitting into the American celebration of the Fou...

Over 500,000 Israeli expats live in the U.S., with large communities in New York, California, Florida, and New Jersey. They maintain their Hebrew language an...

The article discusses the influence of two Russian oligarchs, known as the Little Leonids, who control Russia's fashion and luxury markets. Born into Russia'...

Deadwood, South Dakota, known for its Wild West history and the HBO series, was home to a vibrant Jewish population in the late 1800s. The town attracted a d...

The article discusses the current state of discourse around vaccines and the polarization of opinions. It highlights the tendency to label those with differi...

The Re-Charging Reform Judaism conference held at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue discussed internal divisions and concerns within the Reform movement. Keynote s...

Aaron Kheriaty's book, "The New Abnormal: The Rise of the Biomedical Security State," criticizes the COVID-era regime of lockdowns, controls, and censorship....

The article discusses the experience of a young man who felt hurt and rejected by rabbis due to his sexual orientation. The young man was upset by a video in...

The Biden administration released its first-ever national strategy to counter antisemitism, which aimed to protect Jewish citizens. However, there was contro...

Pope Francis recently made headlines when he spoke out against the criminalization of homosexuality, but also reiterated that homosexual activity is a sin. T...

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the largest LGBTQ political lobbying organization in the US, recently declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Amer...

Russian entrepreneur and mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin attempted to overthrow the Russian political order and oust his political enemies in the Russian ...

The current criminal justice reform movement, driven by progressive ideologies, is criticized for its disregard for fact-based reasoning and its negative imp...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in conversions to Reform Judaism, particularly among the LGBTQ+ community. Congregations like Rodeph Shalom in P...

The Ukrainian counteroffensive in the war against Russia is facing multiple challenges on different fronts. They are fighting a kinetic war on the battlefiel...

This article discusses the hunt for Judah P. Benjamin, the former secretary of state of the Confederacy, who was believed to have played a role in the plot t...

Son Volt, a cult alt-folk band led by Jay Farrar, has released a new album titled "Day of the Doug", which pays tribute to the late musician Doug Sahm. Sahm,...

Brighton Beach at War is a collection of humorous and satirical writings by Alexander Galper, a Kyiv-born American poet. In the book, Galper explores the imp...

The article discusses the queer Yiddish musical canon and its connection to Northampton, Massachusetts, known as "Lesbianville." The overlap between modern Y...

The efficacy and safety of COVID vaccines for pregnant women remain uncertain due to the lack of proper data. Despite the absence of randomized trial results...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the role of the Roosevelt administration in saving Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. The author argues ...

Unitarian Universalism is a progressive religious movement that embraces a wide range of beliefs and welcomes people of various backgrounds. Its origins can ...

President Joe Biden has revived discussions with Iran in an attempt to reduce tensions, but there are concerns about his true intentions. Biden's Middle East...

The author argues that Ukraine is in a strong position in its war against Russia, with a demoralized and poorly led Russian army facing a well-trained and mo...

The article discusses the experiences of the author, Vladislav Davidzon, during his time in Odessa, Ukraine, amidst the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war. He des...

This article tells the story of the author's grandmother's lifelong struggle to replicate a perfectly shaped, cheese-stuffed pastry called bollosa, which is ...

The article discusses the recent indictment of Donald Trump on charges brought under the Espionage Act and argues that it is part of an ongoing campaign to d...

Janelle Monae's new album, "The Age of Pleasure," is a reinvention and a call to reimagine pleasure. It starts off with a sense of continuity between Monae a...

The article discusses the challenges and complexities of tracing the descendants of early American Jews. It begins by mentioning the importance of Rabbi Malc...

A British chef named Daniel Preston is gaining attention through his YouTube channel where he documents the restoration of Chteau de Chaumont, a building tha...

In this narrative, the writer reflects on various influential figures from his childhood in Miami, including mentors and teachers who left lasting impression...

Jim Dine, an artist known for his work in the pop art movement, recently installed a new show featuring three shiplike sculptures and a series of self-portra...

Benjamin Fein, also known as Dopey Benny, was a Jewish gangster in the Lower East Side known for his organizational skills. In the early 1900s, he took advan...