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Saul Friedländer's memoirs, "When Memory Comes" and "Where Memory Leads," delve into his experience as a Holocaust survivor and his struggles with memory, id...

Jonathan Levi's novel "Septimania" tells the story of Malory, a British organ-tuner who discovers he is a descendant of the Jewish exilarch of Baghdad, Charl...

In Leonard Cohen's song "The Future," the idea of repentance is pondered, leading to a discussion on how the concept of repentance as we know it today is not...

The text discusses the friendship between the renowned Talmudic scholar Saul Lieberman and the great Yiddish writer Chaim Grade, shedding light on their conn...

Bernard-Henri Lévy (BHL), a prominent French intellectual known as a philosophe, explores the connection between Judaism, his personal life, and political ac...

Naomi Seidman's book, "The Marriage Plot: Or, How Jews Fell in Love with Love, and with Literature," explores the historical shift in Jewish marriage practic...

Nietzsche's views on Jews and Judaism have sparked conflicting interpretations, with some seeing him as anti-Semitic and others as philo-Semitic. Robert C. H...

The text discusses the concept of golems in Jewish folklore and how it has been used in modern contexts. It explores the usage of the term by white nationali...

In the Winter 2017 issue of "Letters," various topics are discussed by readers and responded to by authors. One reader praises a review of Cynthia Ozick's es...

During the tumultuous years leading up to and during the Holocaust in Europe, Rabbi Kalman Chameides of Katowice, Poland, played a significant role in safegu...

The menorah, with its 3000-year history and intricate design, holds a unique place as a religious symbol. Steven Fine explores how the menorah became a symbo...

Michael Doran's book delves into the complex relationship between American diplomacy and Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser during the mid-20th century. It h...

The text discusses the nature of jokes, particularly in Jewish culture, contrasting the serenity advocated by Epicurus with the prevalent irony, skepticism, ...

The article discusses the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition "Jerusalem 1000-1400: Every People Under Heaven," focusing on the diverse and crowded natur...

The text discusses the Jewish past of Salonica (now Thessaloniki) and the ongoing struggle to remember and honor it amidst desecration and anti-Semitism. The...

"The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel" by Uri Bar-Joseph delves into the fascinating story of Ashraf Marwan, an Egyptian who became Israel's most val...

"Waiting for Moshe Right" discusses the portrayal of Modern Orthodox Jewish singles in the web series "Soon by You," highlighting the challenges and humor in...

Bob Dylan's Jewish identity, though at times obscured by his persona as a Gentile cowboy or folk revolutionary, holds deep roots in his upbringing in a small...

The modern portrayal of golems in popular culture, such as in the game Pokmon GO, deviates from the traditional Jewish concept of a golem as a magically crea...

The text discusses the concept of Jewish excellence through the lens of three influential figures: David Ben-Gurion, Leo Strauss, and Joseph Soloveitchik. It...

"Masha Gessen's book 'Where the Jews Aren't' dives into the complex history of the Soviet Union's Jewish Autonomous Region, Birobidzhan. The book explores th...

In a debate between Rabbis Jonathan Sacks and Shlomo Riskin, the topic of the Hasmoneans and their legacy is discussed. Sacks argues against the toxic mix of...

The Jewish Review of Books recently held its 2nd annual conference at Yeshiva University Museum, featuring engaging discussions between prominent readers and...

Leonard Cohen's latest album "You Want It Darker" delves into his Jewish roots, showcasing his connection to his youth in Montreal and the cantorial traditio...

During the Nuremberg trials in 1945, psychologists like Douglas Kelley and Gustave Gilbert conducted interviews and Rorschach tests on high-profile Nazi pris...

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin reviewed Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' book "Not in God's Name: Confronting Religious Violence," highlighting a perceived belief in Jewish powerl...

The text touches on the history and culture of the Marmorsher Jewish community from Marmarosh, highlighting their unique religious practices and experiences ...

The text discusses the landmark exhibition "By Dawn's Early Light," curated by Adam D. Mendelsohn and Dale Rosengarten at Princeton University, which explore...

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin reviews Jonathan Sacks's book, "Not in God's Name," acknowledging its exploration of religious violence but critiquing its treatment of h...

In response to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks's book "Not in Gods Name," Rabbi Shlomo Riskin argues that Sacks rejects political encroachment on religion but does not ...

Rabbi Shmelke of Nikolsburg encountered the Angel of Death at the German border in the 1770s, warning him that spreading Hasidism in Western Europe would lea...

Adam Kirsch's book "The People and the Books" explores the rich tapestry of Jewish literature from Moses to Sholem Aleichem, highlighting key figures like Di...

"Stars in the Ring" by Mike Silver explores the history of Jewish boxers in the United States during the sport's Golden Age, highlighting the significant pre...

In Jonathan Safran Foer's novel "Here I Am," the story follows the unraveling of a marriage between Jacob and Julia, marked by infidelity and a series of sho...

Denial and the Defense of Truth: The text discusses the installation "The Evidence Room" at the International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, featuring a...

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks engaged in a discourse regarding the relationship between religion, power, and politics in Judaism. The discussi...

In 1944, American Zionism faced a pivotal moment as support for the cause shifted from a bipartisan stance to becoming a political battleground between Repub...

Primo Levi, a chemist and writer, is renowned for his Holocaust memoir "If This Is a Man," detailing his time in Auschwitz. His profound works cover a wide r...

Matti Friedman reflects on his time at Outpost Pumpkin in Lebanon, exploring the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Hezbollah's influence i...

The text discusses the impact of the controversial exhibition "Harlem on My Mind" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1969, highlighting how it polarized va...

Adina Hoffman discusses the architectural contributions and lives of three significant figures in Jerusalem during the British Mandate period (1920-1948). Sh...

The text explores the historical practice of all-night study vigils in Jewish communities, focusing on the tikkun observed on the first night of Shavuot and ...

In this article, the author discusses Cynthia Ozick's obsession with fame and recognition in her writing. Despite being an accomplished author, Ozick continu...

Immanuel Etkes, an Israeli historian, has written a biography of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady, known as the Alter Rebbe, the founder of Chabad Hasidism. The ...

In the Israeli TV series "Shtisel," set in a haredi community in Jerusalem, the show explores the dynamics of a complex and intense Jewish family, including ...

Morris Levy, a prominent figure in the music industry in the mid-20th century, was known for his controversial business practices, ties to the Mafia, and leg...

Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet discusses the historical significance of Louis D. Brandeis, the first Jewish nominee to the Supreme Court in 1916. Despit...

The Catskills hold a unique place in Jewish American history, notably known for the Borscht Belt resorts that catered to Jewish guests seeking leisure and en...

Marc B. Shapiro explores the phenomenon of pious censorship in Orthodox Judaism, focusing on how rabbis and publishers have historically altered, censored, a...

"Nathan the Wise" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a play that contrasts with Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice," presenting a philo-Semitic narrative refl...