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The text discusses the complex historical and contemporary role of Ukrainian Jews in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting their involvement ...

"The Shtetl Trap" by Jeffrey Shandler discusses the evolving ways in which Jews have used the concept of the shtetl, the Eastern European market town, as a s...

The prevalence of Holocaust fiction in the publishing industry has raised questions about the ethical and artistic considerations of depicting such a horrifi...

"Abraham Joshua Heschel: The Call of Transcendence" by Shai Held is a rational reconstruction of Heschel's thought, focusing on the idea of transcendence. He...

Molly Antopol's collection of short stories, "The UnAmericans", explores various characters and their experiences in different historical and cultural contex...

Ruth Calderon's entrance into the Knesset sparked interest due to her unique inaugural speech, where she shared a Talmudic legend in its original Aramaic, hi...

The failure of Secretary of State John Kerry's peace efforts between Israelis and Palestinians was hindered by issues such as Netanyahu's demand for recognit...

The text discusses the evolution of ideas on religion, atheism, and postmodernism, particularly through the analysis of Terry Eagleton's book "Culture and th...

"In the Illuminated Dark" is a collection of poetry by Israeli poet Tuvia Ruebner, dedicated to his sister who perished in the Holocaust. Ruebner's work refl...

Rabbi Elijah Guttmacher, known as the Tzaddik of Grtz in 19th-century Eastern Europe, was a miracle worker who received thousands of petitions (kvitlekh) fro...

"Fiddler on the Roof" was initially expected to appeal only to Jewish nostalgia but ended up becoming a global phenomenon. Alisa Solomon's book, "Wonder of W...

Saul Bellow's eulogy for Bernard Malamud highlights their shared immigrant backgrounds and American experiences, despite differing literary success. While Be...

During World War I, a significant number of Jews served in various armies, leading to instances of Jews fighting against fellow Jews. The story of a soldier ...

Haim Gouri, a prominent Israeli poet, celebrated his 90th birthday last year, with a gala event in Tel Aviv, his birth city, despite living in Jerusalem. Gou...

Menachem Begin, a prominent figure in Israeli politics, faced early condemnation, even being compared to Hitler. However, his legacy has evolved, with differ...

The Spring 2014 edition of Letters discusses a variety of topics. One reader reflects on the existence of an anti-Nazi spy network in Hollywood, questioning ...

Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi, a prominent Jewish historian, is reflected upon through the lens of his essays and writings, shedding light on his fascination with r...

S.Y. Agnon's novel "Shira" follows the story of Dr. Manfred Herbst, an anti-hero professor at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem during the 1930s, as he navi...

Eran Elhaik's article on the Khazar ancestry of Ashkenazi Jews has garnered a lot of attention. Elhaik uses genetic data to argue that most contemporary Jews...

Ben Hecht, a renowned writer, delivered a captivating speech at a Los Angeles dinner funded by Mickey Cohen, a notorious gangland boss, as part of a Jewish f...

The article discusses the film "The Monuments Men" directed by George Clooney, which tells the story of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program during...

The author shares a story about his Israeli roommate, Yoni, who served in the army and had a juvenile sense of humor. The author also mentions a documentary ...

David Nirenberg's book, "The Anti-Jewish Problem," explores the ways in which Jewish questions have shaped the history of thought. He argues that Judaism is ...

Yossi Klein Halevi's book "Like Dreamers" tells the story of seven paratroopers who helped liberate Jerusalem in 1967 and follows their lives through the 197...

Einat Admony's book "Balaboosta" shares a blend of Mediterranean recipes alongside personal stories of her life as a chef, mother, and wife in New York City,...

This article discusses the contradictory views of Rabbi Abraham Isaac ha-Cohen Kook and his contemporary disciples, specifically in relation to their attitud...

This article discusses the history of Jewish newspapers and the cultural and political impact they had on the Jewish community in the United States during th...

"The Mapmaker's Daughter" by Laurel Corona is a historical novel set in Spain during the 15th century, following the life of Amalia Riba, a converso girl wit...

Ari Shavit's book "My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel" delves into his family history, experiences, and views on Israel, exploring the count...

The book "Original Sins" by journalist John Judis is a critical examination of President Harry Truman's Middle Eastern policy and the history of Zionism. Jud...

Salo Baron's 1942 article challenged the common narrative of Jewish suffering in medieval Europe, arguing that despite facing some discrimination, medieval J...

Avraham Grossman's biography on Rashi, a pivotal figure in Jewish history, explores the life and works of the medieval commentator. Born in Troyes, France, R...

The text discusses the decline of Conservative Judaism and the factors contributing to it. It notes that the movement has failed to inspire congregants with ...

The text discusses the challenges facing Masorti/Conservative Judaism in America, emphasizing that the success of religious teachings is not solely determine...

The essay discusses the future of feminism in the Conservative movement of Judaism. The author argues that adherence to halakha (Jewish law) is not the sole ...

In response to concerns about the decline of American non-Orthodox Judaism following The Pew Research Center's report, Daniel Gordis' piece "Requiem for a Mo...

Various Jewish scholars and rabbis engage in a discussion responding to Daniel Gordis' critique of Conservative Judaism. The debate highlights the movement's...

The Pew Research Center's study, "A Portrait of Jewish Americans," highlights a significant trend where a growing number of American Jews, particularly among...

The piece discusses the decline of Conservative Judaism within the broader American Jewish community as depicted in the Pew Research Center's data, highlight...

Anti-Semitism, though once forced underground post-1945, has resurged in recent years, often disguised and submerged. Analyzing over 14,000 emails and letter...

This article discusses the author's personal experience with T.E. Lawrence's book, Seven Pillars of Wisdom. The author initially stole a copy of the book, bu...

The text discusses various aspects of Jewish observance and identity. It highlights concerns about the diminishing role of religion in Israeli society, the c...

In a symposium on Jewish belief, Commentary Magazine highlighted the influence of Franz Rosenzweig, a German Jew whose essay "The Builders" provided a meanin...

"Kafka at Bedtime" discusses two recent works based on the writings of Franz Kafka. The first, "Philosophy and Kafka," is a collection of essays exploring Ka...

"The Property" by Rutu Modan is a graphic novel that tells the story of a grandmother, Regina, and her granddaughter, Mica, who travel from Israel to Poland ...

The book "Jews in America" written in 1936 by The Editors of Fortune discusses the apprehensiveness of American Jews and the rise of fascism and anti-Semitis...

In the 1930s, prominent Jewish studio heads in Hollywood secretly funded informants to infiltrate Nazi groups in Los Angeles, working with law enforcement ag...

The author reflects on their childhood theory that different types of Jews can be categorized based on the intensity of their religious practice, using a com...

On September 11, 2001, Akamai Technologies, a Cambridge-based company, faced a drastic surge in internet traffic following the terrorist attacks on the World...

Felix Salten, the author of the popular novel "Bambi," had Jewish roots and was involved in the Zionist movement. He was known for his criticism of hiding or...