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Tablet Out of Chaos, a Dancing Star 30 Aug
The essay "Out of Chaos, a Dancing Star" is a reflective piece that explores the author's complex relationship with his father, Ethan, through a series of re...
30 Aug
Tablet The Men Who Weren’t There 30 Aug
This article explores the historical narrative of Jewish husbands mysteriously vanishing in the early 20th century, focusing on their impact on families and ...
30 Aug
Tablet Collateral Damage 28 Aug
"Collateral Damage" explores the intense culture of Talmudic study within yeshivas and raises ethical questions around the concept of collateral damage in wa...
28 Aug
Tablet My Grandfather’s Leg 27 Aug
"My Grandfather's Leg" is a poignant recollection of life in the Jewish quarter of Sanaa, Yemen, during the early 20th century, through the narrative of the ...
27 Aug
Tablet Bowls of Therapy 27 Aug
In the face of ongoing political and social turmoil in Israel, ceramic studios have emerged as sanctuaries for creative expression and emotional healing. The...
27 Aug
Tablet The Rabbi 26 Aug
This narrative explores the inner world and experiences of a rabbi as he navigates the complexities of faith, personal longing, and community leadership. It ...
26 Aug
Tablet Back to School in Wartime 23 Aug
The article "Back to School in Wartime" describes the challenges faced by the Israeli town of Sderot's educational system as the community prepares for the n...
23 Aug
Tablet Marx Was a Jew 21 Aug
The discussed text delves into the complex relationship between Karl Marx's Jewish identity and his views on Judaism. It highlights a scene from The Stranger...
21 Aug
Tablet Back to the Future in the Catskills 21 Aug
The author reflects on childhood memories of family vacations to Kutshers Country Club in the Catskills and the sense of community and nostalgia associated w...
21 Aug
Tablet The Democrats in Chicago 20 Aug
The text discusses a rally in Chicago organized by various radical groups aiming to protest against Israel's actions in Gaza and criticize the Democratic Par...
20 Aug
Tablet Who is the Dalang? 20 Aug
Wayang kulit, a traditional shadow puppet theater in Indonesia, features the revered dalang, or puppeteer, who narrates stories lasting up to eight hours, of...
20 Aug
Tablet What Dr. Ruth Gave Me 19 Aug
The text reflects on the author's experiences with Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a German Jewish Holocaust survivor and renowned sex therapist, who played a significa...
19 Aug
Tablet Ukraine Defies the U.S. to Launch a Showy Offensive Into Russia 19 Aug
Ukraine's bold incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast on August 6 captured attention by recapturing the battlefield initiative, prompting Russia to evacuate ci...
19 Aug
Tablet Something Borrowed 16 Aug
Tu B'Av, a festive day falling on the 15th of Av, often marked with celebrations and customs, is likened to the Jewish Valentine's Day in Israel. Originating...
16 Aug
Tablet The Last Man in Metula 15 Aug
Yaniv Elahdifs comes from a longstanding family in northern Israel that traces its roots back to fleeing the Spanish Inquisition 21 generations ago. Growing ...
15 Aug
Tablet The Hybrid American Future That Wasn’t 15 Aug
The discussion delves into the complexities surrounding Kamala Harris's ethnic identity, with Trump questioning her background, and various groups interpreti...
15 Aug
Tablet The IDF’s Boot Is on Hamas’ Throat 13 Aug
The IDF's military campaign in Gaza, known as Operation Swords of Iron, has faced skepticism from Western media, with claims that Israel is not winning again...
13 Aug
Tablet Yazidis’ Long and Winding Road to Justice 13 Aug
The story revolves around Nawaf Haskan, a Yazidi poet and activist who witnessed the atrocities committed by ISIS against his community, including the tragic...
13 Aug
Tablet ‘Having Children Just Didn’t Make Sense to Me’ 13 Aug
In a recent discussion, Jewish Americans who have chosen not to have children shared their experiences. Despite societal and cultural expectations, including...
13 Aug
Tablet Holding Fast 12 Aug
The article discusses the historical significance of national fasting in American history, drawing parallels to the Jewish fast day of Tisha B'Av. It highlig...
12 Aug
Tablet The Anti-Israel Sanctions Machine 12 Aug
President Biden has established an interagency team dedicated to imposing sanctions on Israel, a historic move not credited as such. These sanctions aim to w...
12 Aug
Tablet Tisha B’Av’s Camp Revival 9 Aug
Tisha B'Av, the somber fast day marking the destruction of the Temples, has experienced a revival in modern America, primarily through Jewish summer camps wh...
9 Aug
Tablet Robbie Robertson’s Tailor 9 Aug
In the late 1950s, talent broker Harold the Colonel Kudlets brought Rompin Ronnie Hawkins and Levon Helm to Canada to perform, including at tough bars like t...
9 Aug
Tablet ‘The Church Can Wait’ 8 Aug
Following a devastating wildfire in Maui in 2023, significant economic and human losses occurred, impacting tourism and historic sites in Lahaina, including ...
8 Aug
Tablet Mourning the Children Killed in Majdal Shams 6 Aug
In Majdal Shams, a Druze town mourning the loss of 12 children killed by a rocket strike during a Hezbollah attack, the community grieves together, emphasizi...
6 Aug
Tablet Brighton Beach Memoirs 5 Aug
The text explores the cultural dynamics of Brighton Beach, a post-Soviet community in Brooklyn, focusing on the experiences of individuals from diverse ethni...
5 Aug
Tablet The Origins of Anti-Zionism 5 Aug
Rabbi Elmer Berger, a staunch anti-Zionist, rejected the concept of a Jewish people and promoted the American Council for Judaism (ACJ), advocating for Jews ...
5 Aug
Tablet The New Yorker’s Fact Crisis 5 Aug
The article discusses the rise of antisemitism and conspiracy theories, particularly in Western societies, despite efforts to combat ignorance through educat...
5 Aug
Tablet The Sabaya 2 Aug
The text discusses the term "sabaya" used by both Islamic State militants against Yazidi women and Hamas militants against Israeli female soldiers, highlight...
2 Aug
Tablet The Simple Pleasures of Bananas and Cream 2 Aug
The text reminisces about the author's close relationship with their grandmother, Grandma Molly, who taught them to cook and made every dish feel special. Th...
2 Aug
Tablet The Ottoman American Empire 1 Aug
The text discusses the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's assertion that Israel has lost sovereignty in its northern region due to Hezbollah attacks, i...
1 Aug
Tablet Terrence Malick From Hell 1 Aug
Harmony Korine's latest film "Aggro Dr1ft" is highlighted for its mesmerizing and experimental color scheme, drawing parallels to various cinematic influence...
1 Aug
Tablet The Sounds of Summer 31 Jul
The text discusses the significance of Jewish music and cultural events during the summer, highlighting various artists and performances. It mentions experie...
31 Jul
Tablet Zombie Anti-Zionism 31 Jul
The text discusses the historical context of Soviet anti-Zionist propaganda and its influence on global leftist discourse, especially in relation to Israel. ...
31 Jul
Tablet The Genius of Translation 30 Jul
Nathaniel Rudavsky-Brody's translations of Romanian francophone poet-philosopher Benjamin Fondane and French writer Paul Valéry have been highly praised for ...
30 Jul
Tablet Flirting in Yiddish 29 Jul
The text reflects on a gathering of Holocaust survivors and their children, exploring themes of loss, identity, and the yearning for life and continuity amid...
29 Jul
Tablet He the People 29 Jul
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency, suggesting that people strongly feel she should be the nominee, despi...
29 Jul
Tablet Pantyhose Are Like Torahs 26 Jul
In "Pantyhose Are Like Torahs," the author recounts a story from their youth about struggling to wear pantyhose, drawing parallels between the process of wea...
26 Jul
Tablet Wikipedia’s Jewish Problem 25 Jul
A group of Wikipedia editors and administrators criticized the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for its reliability on issues related to Israel, Zionism, antisem...
25 Jul
Tablet Iran Is Still Trying to Kill American Officials 25 Jul
The text discusses how Iran continues to pose a threat to American officials, particularly targeting former Trump administration officials for assassination ...
25 Jul
Tablet Nabokov’s Love Affair 25 Jul
Vladimir Nabokov, a prominent Russian-born author, led a life marked by tragedy and an enduring connection to Jewish heritage. Nabokov's family history refle...
25 Jul
Tablet Learn This Term: ‘Whole of Society’ 25 Jul
The term "whole of society" is crucial in understanding current American politics, popularized by the Obama administration a decade ago. This approach blurs ...
25 Jul
Tablet The Ex-Nazi Sympathizer Who Built Israel’s Secret Nuclear Site 24 Jul
The exhibition "Tomer Ganihar/Philip Johnson: Transparent Secrets" at the Israel Museum showcases photographs by Tomer Ganihar of the Soreq Nuclear Research ...
24 Jul
Tablet The Space We Need Now 24 Jul
The text reflects the author's personal journey as a Jew growing up in various environments, highlighting the challenges faced due to religious differences a...
24 Jul
Tablet The Making of ‘Morning Star’ 23 Jul
The text details composer Ricky Ian Gordon's journey in creating the opera "Morning Star" in collaboration with librettist William Hoffman. Inspired by a fam...
23 Jul
Tablet My Son Was the First American Killed by Hamas 23 Jul
The article recounts the tragic story of David Boim, the first American killed by Hamas in 1996, as told by his mother. She highlights the pain of losing her...
23 Jul
Tablet ‘We Shouldn’t Need a Crisis to Know We’re One People’ 22 Jul
Muhamad El Atrash, a Bedouin Israeli sergeant-major in the IDF, was declared missing after Hamas attacked Nahal Oz on Oct. 7 but was later determined to have...
22 Jul
Tablet A Mistress of Simplicity and Disguise 22 Jul
Sonia Delaunay, a renowned artist known for her abstract and kinetic work, especially in fabric design, lived a life of simplicity and disguise. Despite her ...
22 Jul
Tablet Who Normalized Political Violence in America? 19 Jul
The text delves into the normalization of political violence in America and various actors' roles in perpetuating this climate, including discussions about i...
19 Jul
Tablet Old Spice 19 Jul
Cinnamon, a spice mentioned in the Bible, has a rich history and was highly prized for its healing properties dating back over 3,000 years. It traveled aroun...
19 Jul