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Norman Mailer, the renowned American Jewish writer, would have turned 100 today. Though his macho demeanor and controversial behavior may offend contemporary...

This text is a personal narrative about a conversation the narrator had with a man named Jeremy on a plane. Jeremy is an art critic who is investigating the ...

Federal funds are being used to purchase drones and drone detection equipment from DJI, a Chinese company that has access and control over the data collected...

The article explores the themes of time travel and history through the lens of two different texts. The first is a translation of a Yiddish-language guideboo...

Many people find it difficult to understand how the Holocaust could have happened, questioning why the signs of impending tragedy were overlooked. Historians...

Eva Mozes Kor, a survivor of Auschwitz, forgave Nazi doctor Josef Mengele despite the atrocities he committed. She described forgiveness as letting go of hat...

This article discusses the relationship between history and memory in the context of Holocaust remembrance. The author observes the prevalence of the term "m...

Mark Podwal, a multidisciplinary artist, author, filmmaker, and physician, explores the symbolism and significance of Joseph's coat of many colors in Jewish ...

Max Weinreich, a linguist and scholar, became a champion of the Yiddish language and culture. Growing up in Courland, he was influenced by his grandparents a...

This article highlights the lack of Holocaust education in the United States and the diminishing number of Holocaust survivors. It emphasizes the need to lis...

The text discusses the phenomenon of manifestation, wherein individuals attempt to will their ideal reality into existence through techniques like visualizat...

The recent Israeli election served as a referendum on the Netanyahu trial, with the majority of voters acquitting him and showing their frustration with the ...

Jehovah's Witnesses were persecuted by the Nazis during the Holocaust. Despite facing imprisonment, torture, and death, their race, language, group cohesion,...

Milan Hucko, a man from Slovakia, and his family bravely hid the author's grandfather from the Nazis during World War II, saving his life. The author, a jour...

Lee Bollinger, the president of Columbia University for over two decades, maintained a low profile despite his significant influence and power. He understood...

In this article, the author discusses the power of language and its ability to shape and transform our reality. Using the Talmudic concept of "nedarim" (vows...

The article discusses a tour called the "Ultimate Mossad Mission" that takes participants to various locations in Israel to learn about security matters and ...

The author discusses the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) and its perceived religious-like qualities. They argue that what is called AI is actually a ...

Zishe Breitbart, a Jewish strongman in the early 20th century, became a sensation and cult hero in Europe and the United States. He was known for his incredi...

This article discusses the issue of secrecy and its impact on democratic governance in the United States. It highlights conspiracy theories such as QAnon and...

The author reflects on her husband Fred's obsession with WWII, stemming from his parents' experiences as Holocaust survivors. During a dinner with friends, F...

In this text, the author addresses a misunderstanding in Marco Roth's discussion of Franz Kafka's diaries. The author points out that the new edition of the ...

Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian leader, wrote a dissertation in 1982 titled "The Relationship Between Zionists and Nazis, 1933-1945." The dissertation was gra...

The Tel Aviv Port Market is honoring the king of local pastries, jachnun, by hosting a festival dedicated to the popular Jewish-Yemenite dish. Jachnun is a w...

This article discusses the experience of reading Kafka's diaries and the significance of his work. The author reflects on their personal connection to Kafka'...

This article tells the story of Bruno Kaiser, a 92-year-old man from California, who is about to give away his beloved accordion. He has owned the accordion ...

A recent event involving the swearing in of a new member of Congress sparked discussion when it was revealed that the member chose to place a rare Superman c...

The article discusses the themes of Jewish migrations and Jewish luck in two movies featured at the New York Jewish Film Festival: the 1939 film "A brivele d...

Prince Harry's new memoir, "Spare," has garnered attention for its intimate personal details, but it is noteworthy what he doesn't mention much: religion. Wh...

In this article, the author criticizes Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, a founder of queer theory, for her approach to studying male homosexuality in literature. The a...

Israel has been experiencing a wave of immigration from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, with many immigrants opening businesses that cater to their culinary pr...

The article discusses the rise of AI-generated content and its potential impact on various industries. It highlights the prevalence of bot-generated content ...

The article discusses how Stanford University has failed to uphold academic freedom during the COVID-19 pandemic. The author, a tenured professor at Stanford...

The World Liberty Congress (WLC) recently held a three-day gathering of dissidents from around the world in Lithuania. The conference aimed to launch a perma...

The article discusses the Xueta community in Majorca, Spain, and their complex history. The Xuetas are the descendants of Jews who were forced to convert to ...

The author argues that the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, negotiated by the Obama administration, was a strategic mistake. They contend that the Islamic Republ...

The author reflects on the questions about the lives of European Jews who perished in the Holocaust, particularly those from their parents' hometowns. They d...

The aftermath of the January 6th Capitol riot continues, with some protesters in prison and awaiting trial, while others have recently been arrested. The jud...

Laurel Kratochvila's debut cookbook, "New European Baking," explores the intersection of European and Jewish baking. While not explicitly Jewish, the book in...

The FBI had a significant role in shaping the 2020 election through its penetration of Twitter and its partnership with other intelligence agencies, Big Tech...

The Lost Detective trilogy by Shimon Adaf is a fast-paced detective story set in the small town of Sderot, Israel, with profound political and social comment...

The text discusses the notion of a "Cold War II" between rival powers like the US and its allies versus Russia, China, and Iran. The conflict is characterize...

Barry Horowitz, a former professional wrestler known for his Jewish identity and self-patting gimmick, reflects on his career and the challenges he faced in ...

Israel is playing a crucial role in helping Ukraine by providing medical treatment and rehabilitation to Ukrainian soldiers injured in the war with Russia. T...

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is looking to revitalize its congregations in Nashville, Tennessee, where there has been a migration boom and a growing...

The article discusses the potential adverse effects of prolonged mask-wearing, particularly N95 masks, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors cite a study...

Unorthodox shares their top five favorite author interviews of 2022. The interviews include discussions with Chuck Klosterman about his book on the 90s, Lett...

This article highlights five favorite food segments from Jewish podcasts in 2022. The first segment features Phil Rosenthal discussing his travel food show a...

This article highlights five favorite segments from the "Gentile of the Week" interviews on the Unorthodox podcast. Faith Salie, a contributor to CBS Sunday ...

Tablet Studios, known for their popular Jewish podcast Unorthodox, also produced several other podcasts in 2022. Some notable episodes include "Princeton and...