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David Kroyanker's books, "The Jerusalem Triangle: An Urban Biography" and "Jerusalem-Mamilla: Prosperity, Decay, and Renewal," provide a detailed exploration...

The article "Curating Assimilation" criticizes the National Museum of American Jewish History for focusing too much on the theme of assimilation rather than ...

The article discusses the film "Anita" directed by Marcos Carnevale, which follows the story of a young adult with Down Syndrome named Anita in Buenos Aires....

Rabbi Mortimer Cohen of a Conservative synagogue in Philadelphia approached architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1953 to design a synagogue that resembled a mount...

"100 Years of Kibbutz: The Story of the Kibbutz Movement" edited by Eliezer Saks commemorates the centennial of the kibbutz movement, tracing its origins wit...

In Umberto Eco's novel "The Prague Cemetery," the character Peter Rachkovsky explains the origins and implications of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, a ...

Rabbi Aryeh Leib Ginsburg, a prominent 18th-century scholar known as Shaagat Aryeh, gained a reputation for his fearless criticism of earlier rabbinic author...

This text discusses the question of "Who is a Jew?" based on a sermon delivered by Abba Hillel Silver, a Reform rabbi and American Zionist leader in 1958. Si...

Harry Austryn Wolfson, a prominent Jewish scholar, delivered a sermon at Harvard in 1955 challenging prevailing theological notions and criticizing contempor...

"He'arat Shulayim," directed by Joseph Cedar, is an Israeli film focusing on the tensions between father and son professors in the Hebrew University's Talmud...

The National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia tells the story of American Jews' pursuit of freedom since 1654, divided into three eras: Foun...

"Life on Sandpaper" by Yoram Kaniuk is a fictional memoir detailing the author's time in 1950s bohemian New York, filled with encounters with famous figures ...

In the book "A Nation Like All The Nations: Towards The Establishment of an Israeli Republic" by Moshe Berent, the author argues that Israel should abandon i...

In a study of law and narrative in the Talmud, the text highlights the importance of seeking forgiveness from those one has wronged, stating that Yom Kippur ...

The biography "By Faith Alone: The Story of Rabbi Yehuda Amital" tells the life story of Rabbi Yehuda Amital, the rosh yeshiva (dean) of Yeshivat Har Etzion ...

"Worms: A City of Jewish Memory" examines the historical significance of Worms for German Jews, contrasting it with Newport's role for American Jews. The boo...

Birthright Israel, a philanthropic initiative that provides free educational tours of Israel to young diaspora Jews, has become a well-known organization and...

The author argues that there is a misconception about the role of Kabbalah in 18th-century Prague, and that it was actually a prevalent theological framework...

Born in Zamosc, Poland in the 19th century, Rosa Luxemburg, a prominent figure in socialist parties in Poland and Germany, dedicated her life to fighting cap...

Marc Lee Raphael's "The Synagogue in America: A Short History" provides a concise and comprehensive look at the synagogue's evolution in the United States, d...

Harold Bloom, a renowned literary critic, delves into the complexities of writing and influence, particularly through the lens of strong misreading in his wo...

The Fall 2011 issue of the publication features various letters discussing Jewish figures and concepts. One letter praises Hank Greenberg's baseball career a...

In August 1929, Arab riots in Jerusalem and Palestine resulted in the deaths of over 400 Jews, leading to a complex response in the Jewish community. The New...

Haim Be'er's novel "El Makom Sheha-Ruah Holekh" tells the story of the Ustiler Rebbe, who has a dream in which his ancestor, the Holy Jew, asks for help. Bel...

In her book "The Kabbalistic Culture of Eighteenth-Century Prague," Sharon Flatto revisits the legacy of Ezekiel Landau, the Noda Biyehudah, challenging the ...

The text discusses differing perspectives on political and religious developments in the Jewish world, focusing on critiques of figures like Lord Rabbi Jonat...

Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart is a dystopian novel set in a near-future America consumed by consumerism and obsessed with youth. The story fol...

Eliaz Cohen, an Israeli poet and Religious Zionist living in the West Bank, addresses the challenge faced by settler-artists in his work. His poems, focusing...

In "A Curable Romantic" by Joseph Skibell, the novel delves into the life of Jakob Sammelsohn, an oculist in Vienna who encounters historical figures like Si...

In 16th-century Safed, Rabbi Moses Hagiz recounts a tale of a Portuguese converso who, influenced by his Christian background, bakes loaves of bread as an of...

"The Glatstein Chronicles" by Jacob Glatstein is a prophetic work of literature set in a Jewish sanatorium-resort in 1934 Poland. Glatstein, a Yiddish poet, ...

Yehuda Amichai was a poet known for his playful yet melancholic style. He used figurative language in inventive ways, often connecting ordinary objects with ...

"Daniels Stein, Interpreter" by Ludmila Ulitskaya is a novel based on the life of Daniel Rufeisen, a Jewish man who converted to Catholicism and founded a Je...

"Hank Greenberg: The Hero Who Didn't Want to Be One" is a biographical book discussing the life of Hank Greenberg, a Jewish baseball player who achieved grea...

In 1785, Moses Mendelssohn, a prominent Enlightenment philosopher and a symbol of religious tolerance, found himself embroiled in a controversy sparked by Fr...

Jacqueline Rose's "The Question of Zion" explores the idea of a binational Arab-Jewish state advocated by thinkers like Martin Buber and Hannah Arendt, criti...

In "The Hasidim: An Underground History," Israeli historian David Assaf delves into the sordid and often forgotten history of the Hasidic movement in the 19t...

Irving Kristol was a prominent figure in neoconservatism, having transitioned through various ideological phases before settling on a neo-Orthodox Jewish per...

The text discusses the role of Arab Bedouins in World War I, particularly in the context of the British defense of the Suez Canal against the Ottoman Empire ...

The text discusses the author's journey from idealism to disillusionment in Israel, starting with a desire to make a difference in the country but ending in ...

The Middle East is experiencing significant unrest, with demonstrations and protests demanding change in various countries such as Tunisia and Egypt. While m...

Meir Shalev's book "Beginnings" delves into the Hebrew Bible with the aim of encouraging readers to rediscover the original text and make fresh personal disc...

Gilbert Achcar, in "The Arabs and the Holocaust," explores the role of Arabs during the Holocaust, arguing that most were not complicit in Nazi atrocities an...

Joan Nathan's "Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" delves into the complex and diverse world of Jewish-French culinary cul...

The text discusses the independence in prayer in the Jewish community, particularly focusing on funding and critique of the independent minyan movement. One ...

The text discusses the aftermath of the uprising in Egypt, focusing on the symbolism of protesters cleaning up Tahrir Square as a sign of a desire for a new ...

The article discusses Passover celebrations in Washington D.C., contrasting the Obama family's use of the traditional Maxwell House haggadah with the Roberts...

Vasily Grossman, a prominent Soviet writer, faced a tumultuous life shaped by Stalinism's repression, personal tragedies, and his dedication to depicting the...

In "The Blessings of a B Minus," psychologist Wendy Mogel advises parents to delay conversations about college with their teens until 11th grade and focus on...

The article discusses the current situation in the Middle East, questioning whether the Arab Spring has been hijacked by authoritarian regimes and if the Wes...