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Remote Remembrance
11 Jan 2024
The Santa Fe Jewish Cemetery has come up with a creative solution for Jews who are unable to visit the gravesites of their loved ones due to distance or mobi...
11 Jan 2024
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How Did It Happen, and Who Is Responsible?
11 Jan 2024
The author, Mike Doran, recounts his visit to Israel and describes the strong unity and common fate among Israelis, particularly those in active military ser...
11 Jan 2024
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Israel Update: Episode 5
11 Jan 2024
In Episode 5 of the Israel Update, Mike visits Israel and highlights a strong sense of unity and common fate among Israelis, particularly among those in acti...
11 Jan 2024
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Hot Potatoes
10 Jan 2024
The potato was little known to Jews until the 18th century when it was introduced to Europe. Initially seen as poisonous and unfit for human consumption, it ...
10 Jan 2024
10 Jan 2024
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More ‘Anti-Zionist’ Insanity Your Kid Will Learn at NYU
9 Jan 2024
The article criticizes NYU professor Sonali Thakkar and her book "The Reeducation of Race: Jewishness and the Politics of Antiracism in Postcolonial Thought"...
9 Jan 2024
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Grieving and Living
9 Jan 2024
"The High Holy Days are a reminder of the preciousness and fragility of life. They begin with Rosh Hashanah and end with Yom Kippur, prompting us to reflect ...
9 Jan 2024
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Unrestricted Immigration Is a Real Problem
9 Jan 2024
The article discusses the issue of unrestricted immigration in the United States under the Biden administration. It highlights the historic rates of immigrat...
9 Jan 2024
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Israel Update: Episode 4
8 Jan 2024
In this episode of the Israel Update, law professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya discusses two recent unusual decisions by the Israeli Supreme Court. The first decision...
8 Jan 2024
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Israeli Judicial Surrealism
8 Jan 2024
In a special episode, law professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya discusses the surreal world of Israeli jurisprudence. Israel's Supreme Court recently made two unusual ...
8 Jan 2024
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Kosher Omakase Restaurants Take Off
8 Jan 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the emergence of new dining trends, including the hiring of private chefs to create unique dining experiences at home. In th...
8 Jan 2024
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Nova Massacre Survivors Retreat to Cyprus for Healing
5 Jan 2024
A group of survivors of the Nova massacre, in which over 1,200 people were killed and 240 kidnapped by Hamas, gathered for a retreat in Cyprus. The retreat, ...
5 Jan 2024
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Is Israel’s Supreme Court Going to Tear the Country Apart?
4 Jan 2024
Israel's Supreme Court made two controversial decisions this week, striking down a constitutional amendment and asserting its authority to remove a sitting p...
4 Jan 2024
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Do You Have Any Other Place to Live?
4 Jan 2024
The article discusses the divide between Israel's patriotic citizenry and its progressive elites in the wake of the recent conflict. The reporter, Ilana Daya...
4 Jan 2024
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Israel Update: Episode 3
4 Jan 2024
In Israel Update: Episode 3, Michael Doran and Gadi Taub discuss recent events in Israeli jurisprudence. The Supreme Court struck down a constitutional amend...
4 Jan 2024
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Life During Wartime
4 Jan 2024
This article provides glimpses into life in Israel during wartime, particularly focusing on the emotional attachment and attention given to specific hostages...
4 Jan 2024
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Recipe for Remembrance
3 Jan 2024
Gavin Beinart-Smollan, during his masters degree research, discovered the rich history contained within his mom's collection of South African Jewish cookbook...
3 Jan 2024
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White People Are Going to Colonize Mars, and Other Fears From Today’s Campuses
3 Jan 2024
A recent poll found that 73% of Jewish students in American universities have experienced or witnessed antisemitic incidents, a significant increase from pre...
3 Jan 2024
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Israel Update: Episode 2
2 Jan 2024
In recent Israeli politics, there is a growing campaign by the Israeli left, with support from certain elements in the military, to portray settler violence ...
2 Jan 2024
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The Sweet Taste of Childhood—With Coconut on Top
2 Jan 2024
The author recounts his grandfather's fond memories of buying coconut sweet rolls, or schnecks, from a Jewish bakery in 1940s Milwaukee. He describes the pop...
2 Jan 2024
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Israeli Politics Return with a Vengeance
2 Jan 2024
Gadi Taub and Mike Doran discuss the current state of Israeli politics, highlighting the aggressive return of political tensions. They note that the Israeli ...
2 Jan 2024
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No-Fly Zone
2 Jan 2024
The author recounts a skiing accident that he and his family experienced during a vacation in the Dolomites. As they discuss the accident and their injuries,...
2 Jan 2024
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Joseph Sings the Blues
29 Dec 2023
Albert Murray, a Black author and influential figure in the music industry, wrote extensively about the connection between jazz, the blues, and the biblical ...
29 Dec 2023
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A Trip to Yiddishland
28 Dec 2023
The Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts has unveiled a new core exhibition called "Yiddish: A Global Culture," which takes a relational approach to...
28 Dec 2023
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Israel Update: Episode 1
28 Dec 2023
Israel Update is a video podcast hosted by Gadi Taub and Michael Doran, providing news from Israel and offering an insider perspective on the war. Taub is an...
28 Dec 2023
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Israel Update
28 Dec 2023
Gadi Taub, an author and historian, has written a bestseller called The Rise of Antidemocratic Liberalism: Israel, the United States, and the West, which is ...
28 Dec 2023
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Northern Lights
28 Dec 2023
In this episode of the "Across the Jew.S.A" series, the focus is on exploring the Jewish community in Montreal. The host goes on a tour of Plateau-Mont-Royal...
28 Dec 2023
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Spokane School Takes the Name of a Holocaust Survivor
27 Dec 2023
Carla Olman Peperzak, a 100-year-old Holocaust survivor, had a middle school named after her in Spokane, Washington. Peperzak was born in Amsterdam in 1923 a...
27 Dec 2023
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A Scholar and a Mensch
26 Dec 2023
Rabbi Dr. David Ellenson, who recently passed away, had a profound impact on the Jewish community. Known for his kindness and compassion, he cared deeply for...
26 Dec 2023
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Taking Judaism Personally
22 Dec 2023
A 2021 Pew study highlighted the decline of religiosity within American Jewry, particularly among young adults who view their Judaism as purely ethnic or cul...
22 Dec 2023
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What the Pope Knew
22 Dec 2023
The article discusses the actions and decisions of Pope Pius XII during the Holocaust. While the pope expressed sympathy for those suffering, he failed to sp...
22 Dec 2023
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When a Broader Religious Pluralism Began to Flower
22 Dec 2023
Reinhold Niebuhr and Abraham Joshua Heschel were influential American religious figures of the last century and unlikely friends. Niebuhr's emphasis on human...
22 Dec 2023
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The Dessert Connection
21 Dec 2023
This article explores the author's experience of celebrating Christmas with her Italian friend's family and the connection between two traditional desserts, ...
21 Dec 2023
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Unorthodox in Israel: Behind the Scenes
21 Dec 2023
This article discusses the publication of daily dispatches from Israel by Unorthodox, which shares stories of mourning, healing, and unexpected togetherness....
21 Dec 2023
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A Jewish Christmas in Manchester
21 Dec 2023
The author reflects on growing up in a Jewish family in Manchester during the 1950s and the complexities of celebrating Christmas as Jews. They discuss their...
21 Dec 2023
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The Global Empire of Palestine
20 Dec 2023
This text discusses the global support for the Palestinian cause, particularly in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre in southern Israel. It highlights t...
20 Dec 2023
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John Steinbeck’s Promised Land
20 Dec 2023
As a journalist for Newsday, John Steinbeck visited Israel in the 1960s and was inspired by the country's energy, patriotism, and military prowess, in contra...
20 Dec 2023
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Holiday Spirit
20 Dec 2023
This discussion explores the complex relationship between American Jews and Christmas. In the 1950s and 60s, as Christmas became more secular, American Jews ...
20 Dec 2023
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An Ancient Fast Day’s Modern Resonance
19 Dec 2023
The article discusses the ancient siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonian forces, which is commemorated on the fast day of the 10th of Tevet. It draws parallels...
19 Dec 2023
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If I Must Die …
19 Dec 2023
Refaat Alareer, a Gazan poet and professor, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. He has been widely mourned and his final poem, "If I Must Die," ...
19 Dec 2023
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Our False Partners
19 Dec 2023
The author argues that left-wing antisemitism, fueled by a powerful ideology found in social media and academia, poses the greatest threat to the Jewish peop...
19 Dec 2023
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To Live and Die for Artsakh
19 Dec 2023
The Armenian diaspora in Los Angeles, particularly in Glendale, is grappling with the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, known as Artsakh to Armenians. Many young...
19 Dec 2023
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Jewish Voices for Hate
18 Dec 2023
The author recounts their personal experience of witnessing Jewish speakers promoting the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel fr...
18 Dec 2023
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The Schnoz
18 Dec 2023
"Maestro," the latest film directed by Bradley Cooper, examines the life and love of composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein. The focus of the film is on Bernst...
18 Dec 2023
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Arise and Rebuild
18 Dec 2023
The Bachar family's home on Kibbutz Beeri was attacked by Hamas terrorists, resulting in the death of Dana and Carmel Bachar. Despite the devastation, the yo...
18 Dec 2023
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American Jews Need to Stop Being Stupid About Politics
15 Dec 2023
The article argues that American Jews need to reassess their political affiliations and be more discerning about the support they give to political leaders a...
15 Dec 2023
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Mission to Israel
15 Dec 2023
This article discusses a group of Syrian Jewish women who traveled to Israel to assist and show solidarity during the recent war. The women joined other miss...
15 Dec 2023
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Tevye’s Forgotten Daughter
15 Dec 2023
This article discusses the lesser-known daughter of Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof, Shprintze. In the original Yiddish stories, Tevye actually had seven daug...
15 Dec 2023
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The Israeli Nightmare Finds Its Illustrator
15 Dec 2023
Israeli cartoonist Zeev Engelmayer, known for his irreverent and humorous style, has shifted his focus since the outbreak of war, using art as a way to cope ...
15 Dec 2023
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The Brief Reign of ‘Kid Dropper,’ the Lower East Side Gang Leader
14 Dec 2023
Nathan Kaplan, also known as Kid Dropper or Jack the Dropper, was a Jewish gangster who reigned over the Lower East Side of New York City for four years in t...
14 Dec 2023