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The text narrates a visit to Biaystok, Poland, by the author, reflecting on their Jewish heritage and interactions during a Yiddish class at a private Jewish...

Tracy-Ann Oberman's production of "The Merchant of Venice 1936" brings a modern twist to Shakespeare's play, focusing on Shylock as a female character dealin...

In her memoir "Daughter of History," Susan Rubin Suleiman reflects on her childhood in Hungary during WWII and her family's survival amidst the Holocaust. Th...

"Between Antisemites and Zionists: The Path of Alfred Wiener" by Daniel Finkelstein offers a compelling narrative about Alfred Wiener, founder of the Wiener ...

"Kaddish for the Maestro" is a film directed by Bradley Cooper that portrays the legendary musician Leonard Bernstein. Despite Bradley Cooper not winning an ...

"Israelism," a documentary by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, follows the journeys of young American Jews Simone Zimmerman and Eitan from passionate advocate...

Maya Arad's collection of novellas, translated by Jessica Cohen, delves into the diasporic experience of Israeli academics and entrepreneurs who have relocat...

Rabbi Judah the Prince proposed the acronym Dtzakh Adash Bachav to summarize the ten plagues in the Haggadah, prompting diverse interpretations through the a...

The text reflects on the enduring relevance of George Orwell's work, particularly his journalistic integrity and clear, urgent writing style which continues ...

The text delves into the Jewish perspective on solar eclipses, exploring whether they are viewed as natural phenomena or bad omens. According to the Talmud, ...

The author discusses the dark aspects of anti-Israel protests on university campuses, particularly focusing on Rutgers University, where protesters adopt car...

The House of Representatives has passed a bill to potentially ban TikTok in the U.S. due to concerns about Chinese influence and manipulation on the platform...

Harvard student groups posted an antisemitic cartoon featuring a Star of David, dollar sign, and nooses on Instagram, sparking outrage and apologies for the ...

The text describes a harrowing wartime diary reflecting on the ongoing conflict in Jerusalem since October 7. The author contemplates the loss of home, safet...

In a prayer composed 240 years ago by Hendla Jochanan van Oettingen of New York’s Congregation Shearith Israel, he prayed for George Washington shortly after...

"Atah Manhig: A Life in Reform Judaism" is a new book by Lance J. Sussman, a recently retired rabbi of a large Reform congregation in Philadelphia. The book ...

This text is a collection of responses from various individuals reflecting on their beliefs before and after October 7, 2023. The first contributor, David Bi...

In "Stuck in the Middle," Pierre Birnbaum, a prominent Jewish historian, explores the history of right-wing antisemitism in the United States. He argues that...

Yonatan Adler's book, "The Origins of Judaism: An Archaeological-Historical Reappraisal," challenges the traditional Jewish origin story by arguing that Jews...

"Readjusting Sights" is a comparison between the experiences of two Israeli soldiers, Roi and Haim Sabato, during different wars. Roi, a tank crewman, fights...

In this poem titled "Oh Homeland, Don't You Wonder (Tzion Ha-lo Tishali)", the speaker expresses deep longing and love for their homeland. They call out to t...

This poem, titled "Pogrom," expresses the fear and anticipation of imminent violence and persecution. The speaker ponders whether the attackers will return t...

In Derek J. Penslar's book "Zionism: An Emotional State," he explores the emotional states underlying the Zionist project and the various reactions to it. He...

In a recent article, Ethan Schwartz critiques Edward Feld's book, "The Book of Revolutions: The Battles of Priests, Prophets, and Kings That Birthed the Tora...

Avram Davidson, a fantasy and sci-fi writer, wrote a story called "Goslin Day" which is set on a day that is believed to be significant in Jewish folklore. T...

Deborah E. Lipstadt's biography of Golda Meir portrays a life marked by accomplishments and guilt for not doing more to save Holocaust victims. Meir, born in...

In this piece, the author reflects on the power of faces in the context of war and conflict, particularly in Israel. They describe the ritual of looking at t...

There is a growing trend of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) young men in Israel volunteering for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Previously, haredi men were exempt ...

Anti-Israelism is a prejudice against all things Israeli, which should not be confused with hatred of Jews. It is a form of bigotry that attributes negative ...

The essays by Jonathan Karp and Reviel Netz discuss the rise of anti-Israelism, a new form of bigotry that targets Israel and Israelis rather than Jews and J...

The author reflects on their childhood in the kibbutz of Kfar Aza, which was recently attacked and left in ruins. They express the pain of remembering their ...

In a 1964 interview, S.Y. Agnon, a renowned Jewish author, reflected on the significance of a Jewish army defending the State of Israel. Agnon expressed conc...

"Reprise of the Repressed" discusses two musicals, "Harmony" and "I Can Get It for You Wholesale," and their themes of Jewish trauma and guilt. "Harmony" tel...

The author reflects on a situation where his daughter's classmate accused her of glorifying colonialism because of her paintings inspired by her wife's child...

The article discusses the character of Tamar in the Bible and Thomas Mann's interpretation of her in his book Joseph and His Brothers. Tamar plays a signific...

Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef discusses the question of whether it is permissible to pay a higher ransom for Jewish hostages in cases where their lives are in immediat...

Israeli American novelist Ruby Namdar discusses the novelistic plight of American Jewry and Israeli Jewry in the aftermath of October 7. Namdar reflects on t...

The authors, a couple of Modern Orthodox-trained rabbis from New York, moved to the Neuklln neighborhood in Berlin, known for its large Arab and Turkish immi...

The article discusses the well-known Hanukkah song "Maoz Tzur" and its final stanza. It explores the history and possible controversy surrounding the inclusi...

In this article, the author explores the character of Tamar in the biblical story of Genesis. Tamar is the mother of Perez and therefore the ancestor of Davi...

Herbert Gold, a prolific and versatile author who recently passed away at the age of ninety-nine, was known for his diverse range of writing including essays...

In this article, the author discusses Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's views on the exchange of imprisoned terrorists for hostages, focusing on the concept of pidyon she...

This text is a collection of letters and responses related to two different topics. The first topic is a disagreement between Shlomo Avineri and Henry Kissin...

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef explores the question of whether it is permissible to exchange hostages for imprisoned terrorists. He examines the duty to save another pe...

The author reflects on their experiences and perspective regarding the Israel-Palestinian conflict. They discuss their interaction with a Palestinian classma...

The article discusses the increasing integration of the Haredi community into Israeli civic culture following the Hamas massacre. It highlights two examples:...

The article discusses the experience of attending the March for Israel rally in Washington DC. The author describes the mood of the rally as a mix of pride, ...

This article discusses the contrasting experiences of two wars: the Yom Kippur War in Israel in 1973 and World War I. The author reflects on the dedication o...

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, a prominent halakhic thinker, addressed the question of whether Israel should release terrorists in exchange for hostages. In his respons...

This article describes the experiences of Jewish students at Ohio State University following a series of anti-Semitic incidents. The author, a Jewish profess...