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Tablet The Crushing Loneliness of the Girl Boss 15 Nov 2022
The COVID-19 lockdowns have exposed the loneliness and dissatisfaction experienced by many independent women. The pandemic has caused people to reevaluate th...
15 Nov 2022
Tablet A Good Painter ... for a Woman 14 Nov 2022
This text is a personal reflection on the challenges faced by a female painter in the art world in the 1970s. The author describes how her male colleagues di...
14 Nov 2022
Tablet The Jewish Flavor of the Pacific Northwest 14 Nov 2022
The Jewish community in the Pacific Northwest embraces a culinary heritage deeply rooted in the local, fresh bounty of the region. From hot smoked salmon to ...
14 Nov 2022
Tablet Norah Vincent’s Gender Trouble 11 Nov 2022
Norah Vincent's book, "Self-Made Man: One Woman's Journey Into Manhood and Back Again," chronicles her 18-month experiment living as a man for journalistic p...
11 Nov 2022
Tablet The Freedom to Think Differently 10 Nov 2022
The concept of the liberalism of permanent minorities, as proposed by Judith Shklar, challenges our common understanding of minorities and majorities. Shklar...
10 Nov 2022
Tablet Feeding the Spirit 10 Nov 2022
The author reflects on the importance of ritual in their life and the wonder of the variety of rituals people perform. They discuss their childhood experienc...
10 Nov 2022
Tablet The Status Quo Wins 9 Nov 2022
The progressive wing of the Democratic Party has suffered a blow in the midterm elections, with their policy agenda, theory of partisan politics, and theory ...
9 Nov 2022
Tablet Ben-Gvir, the Beast Parade, and a Blessing in Synagogue 8 Nov 2022
Amir Ohana, an openly gay Israeli Knesset member, shares a personal experience of attending synagogue with his partner and child. He explains how they unexpe...
8 Nov 2022
Tablet Jewish Urban Farms Take Root in Australia 8 Nov 2022
Mitch Burnie, a young Jewish educator from Sydney, founded Australia's first Jewish urban farm called Adamama. Inspired by his experiences with Jewish organi...
8 Nov 2022
Tablet No More ADL 7 Nov 2022
The author argues that the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is no longer fulfilling its original purpose of combating antisemitism. They criticize Jonathan Green...
7 Nov 2022
Tablet The Search for Israel’s Best Hummus 7 Nov 2022
"The Big Hummusiot Guide" is a new Israeli book that explores the world of hummus restaurants, known as hummusiot. These small establishments serve fresh and...
7 Nov 2022
Tablet Don DeLillo on Xanax 4 Nov 2022
Noah Baumbach's film adaptation of Don DeLillo's novel, White Noise, captures the essence of the original work while adding its own spin. The film retains ke...
4 Nov 2022
Tablet We Need to Talk About the Way We Talk About Israel 4 Nov 2022
The author reflects on a moment in Jerusalem where they experienced fear during a rocket attack incident, highlighting the anxiety and dread felt despite bei...
4 Nov 2022
Tablet Bibi Wins! 4 Nov 2022
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won a decisive electoral victory, solidifying his position as the country's leader. The author dismisses critic...
4 Nov 2022
Tablet Biden Administration Backs Qatar Lobby 3 Nov 2022
A lawsuit filed by venture capitalist Elliott Broidy against the Qatari government and former pro-Qatar lobbyists Nick Muzin, Joey Allaham, and Gregory Howar...
3 Nov 2022
Tablet My Socialist Uncle Munia 3 Nov 2022
The author recounts a visit from their Israeli great-uncle Munia in 1987. Munia had a fascinating background as a left-wing socialist, speaker of Arabic, ath...
3 Nov 2022
Tablet The Stories She Never Told 2 Nov 2022
"The Stories She Never Told" is a personal reflection on the author's mother's reluctance to speak about her own life. The author discusses how her mother's ...
2 Nov 2022
Tablet Overmatch 2 Nov 2022
The United States currently has overwhelming military power compared to Iran, but the Biden administration's ambiguous approach to defending its allies in th...
2 Nov 2022
Tablet That Voodoo That You Do 31 Oct 2022
The article discusses the historical and cultural significance of Voodoo in New Orleans. Voodoo, a religion with roots in West and Central Africa, was brough...
31 Oct 2022
Tablet Unorthodox Goes ‘Across the JEW.S.A.’ 28 Oct 2022
"Unorthodox Goes Across the JEW.S.A." is a new segment of the podcast Unorthodox that aims to explore and highlight interesting Jewish communities throughout...
28 Oct 2022
Tablet You Probably Bought That Baseball Card From Rick Probstein 28 Oct 2022
Rick Probstein, the largest dealer of sports cards and collectibles on eBay, runs his operation from a mysterious office in New Jersey. Visitors drop off ite...
28 Oct 2022
Tablet Sophie, Max, and Freud 27 Oct 2022
Michle Halberstadt, a celebrated writer and film producer, embarks on a journey to uncover her family history after feeling a sense of unease about her last ...
27 Oct 2022
Tablet Luxury on the Lower East Side 27 Oct 2022
The article discusses the transformation of a former bank building on the Lower East Side of New York City into a luxury hotel called Nine Orchard. The build...
27 Oct 2022
Tablet Israel’s French New Wave 27 Oct 2022
The French Jewish population in Israel has been growing in recent years, with thousands of French Jews immigrating to Israel. The reasons for this migration ...
27 Oct 2022
Tablet Signed, Sealed, Delivered 26 Oct 2022
The ketubah is an ancient marriage document that is often artistically decorated and displayed in Jewish homes. While it may seem strange to decorate a munda...
26 Oct 2022
Tablet The New Gatekeepers 26 Oct 2022
Between 2010 and 2012, concepts from gender and ethnic studies became mainstream in American culture. The transgender controversy gained attention, with fede...
26 Oct 2022
Tablet Even Richard Nixon Has Got Soul 25 Oct 2022
The article discusses the reasons behind Richard Nixon's victory in the 1972 presidential election, which is often misunderstood by liberals. The author argu...
25 Oct 2022
Tablet Harvard and the End of the Jewish Ivy League 25 Oct 2022
The podcast episode discusses the declining numbers of Jewish students in Ivy League universities, specifically focusing on Harvard. In the 1990s, Harvard ha...
25 Oct 2022
Tablet Shawarma With a Pedigree 24 Oct 2022
Shawarma Rambam is a new shawarma place in Tel Aviv with a pedigree. It belongs to HaBasta, a highly esteemed high-end restaurant, and offers a gourmet twist...
24 Oct 2022
Tablet Leo Africanus Discovers Comedy 24 Oct 2022
In this text, the author discusses the life of Hasan al-Wazzan, also known as Leo Africanus, a Moroccan diplomat captured by pirates in the Mediterranean in ...
24 Oct 2022
Tablet The Biden Miracle 21 Oct 2022
This text discusses President Joe Biden's actions and potential impact on international relations. It highlights his previous role as vice president under Ba...
21 Oct 2022
Tablet Small Wonder 20 Oct 2022
This article discusses the significance of olives in Jewish tradition and their cultural importance in the Eastern Mediterranean. Olives are seen as a gift f...
20 Oct 2022
Tablet The Rise of Itamar Ben-Gvir 20 Oct 2022
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the leader of Israel's far-right Otzma Yehudit party, has gained popularity and is set to become part of a right-wing coalition in the upcom...
20 Oct 2022
Tablet A New Life for an Old Tradition 19 Oct 2022
The wimpel, a strip of fabric used as a Torah binder, is a centuries-old Jewish custom that originated in Bavaria and spread to other German-speaking communi...
19 Oct 2022
Tablet Vaccines Never Prevented the Transmission of COVID 19 Oct 2022
The text discusses the misinformation and censorship surrounding COVID-19 vaccines and their ability to prevent transmission of the virus. It highlights the ...
19 Oct 2022
Tablet Penn and the Great Sorority Coup of 1987 18 Oct 2022
In the late 1980s, the University of Pennsylvania had a large Jewish population and was a place where Jews felt comfortable. In this episode of Gatecrashers,...
18 Oct 2022
Tablet A Lost Great Yiddish Abortion Play 14 Oct 2022
The discovery of a lost Yiddish play from the early 20th century has shed light on the struggles of women regarding marriage, motherhood, and reproductive ri...
14 Oct 2022
Tablet Full Court Press 13 Oct 2022
The NBA and its sponsors have been accused of downplaying China's human rights abuses, including those against Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region. The Uyg...
13 Oct 2022
Tablet How to Lose Friends and Influence Over People 13 Oct 2022
The article discusses the deteriorating relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia, highlighting the consequences of American policy decisions i...
13 Oct 2022
Tablet The Photograph That Will Stop the War in Ukraine 13 Oct 2022
The article tells the story of Maks Levin, a war photographer who was killed by Russian soldiers during the war in Ukraine. Maks had initially been reluctant...
13 Oct 2022
Tablet Yeah, Buoy!!! 12 Oct 2022
The recent Lebanon gas deal has caused controversy in Israel, with many criticizing Prime Minister Yair Lapid for agreeing to cede the entire disputed mariti...
12 Oct 2022
Tablet The Women vs. the Mullahs 12 Oct 2022
This article discusses the ongoing protests in Iran against the oppressive regime and the role of women in leading the resistance. The author describes the b...
12 Oct 2022
Tablet Germany’s Apokalypse Now 12 Oct 2022
Germany is facing multiple crises that threaten its stability and the prosperity it has enjoyed for decades. The country's economic model, built on strong ma...
12 Oct 2022
Tablet ‘The Franchise’ 11 Oct 2022
"The Franchise" is a podcast that examines the intersection of American Jewish culture and sports. It discusses how American Jews have assimilated into sport...
11 Oct 2022
Tablet Cornell and Its Off-Campus, Off-Kilter Jewish Commune 11 Oct 2022
In 1970, a group of Jewish students at Cornell University formed the Cornell Havurah, a Jewish communal house that operated independently from traditional st...
11 Oct 2022
Tablet Once on This Island 7 Oct 2022
Tasmania, the Australian island often overlooked on world maps, is home to a small but growing Jewish community. The community faces unique challenges during...
7 Oct 2022
Tablet Khamenei Regime Thugs Attack Iran’s MIT 7 Oct 2022
The Basij force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a paramilitary militia in Iran, has been using violent repression against protesters in response to...
7 Oct 2022
Tablet The Etrog’s Storied Past 6 Oct 2022
This article discusses the history and significance of the etrog, a citrus fruit used in Jewish rituals. It explores the various types of containers used for...
6 Oct 2022
Tablet What James Bond Can Teach Us About Sukkot 6 Oct 2022
The article explores the connections between the James Bond film Spectre and the Jewish festival of Sukkot. It discusses how both Spectre and Sukkot deal wit...
6 Oct 2022
Tablet Campus Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Excludes and Targets Jews 4 Oct 2022
A recent report by the advocacy group Stop Antisemitism found that out of 24 major college and university diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives,...
4 Oct 2022