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Alla Nazimova, a theater star born in Crimea in 1879, became the highest-paid movie actress in the world in the late 1910s. She coined the phrase "sewing cir...

The article discusses the rules of conversion to Judaism in biblical times and in the Talmudic period, highlighting the changes in the requirements and proce...

Sour cream holds a special place in Jewish cuisine, with a variety of dishes commonly topped or mixed with it. The origins of sour cream can be traced back t...

"The Northman" is a medieval sword and sorcery film that explores the intersection of our technologically advanced society with a cultural fascination with t...

The article discusses the various controversies surrounding the Cannes Film Festival. In previous years, scandals related to sexism and women's rights have b...

The article discusses the different textual variations between the Jewish and Samaritan Pentateuchs, particularly regarding the mention of Mount Gerizim in t...

Mayim Bialik, known for her roles in sitcoms, neuroscience Ph.D., parenting books author, and observant Jew, discussed her experience mourning her father by ...

Gary Lesin-Davis, an English criminal lawyer, has gained expertise in using English law to prosecute Orthodox Jewish husbands who refuse to grant their wives...

The Unorthodox podcast produces annual episodes on Shavuot that celebrate Jewish converts. The episodes include personal stories, interviews, and reports fro...

The article discusses the tendency of Washington elites to prioritize narratives over facts, using the example of the recent Lebanese elections to illustrate...

The author reflects on the process of unpacking their library after moving to a new apartment. They discuss how previous moves and the unpacking of books ser...

This article argues that Western perceptions of Russia's economy are misjudged. While Russia's GDP may appear similar to that of a small European country whe...

This text explores the intersection of the temperance movement and the Jewish community in America during the early 20th century. Many Jews were involved in ...

"A Passage to Israel" is a graphic novel that tells the true story of Rabbi Rafael Grossman, who traveled to the Soviet Union in 1965 to investigate the mist...

The article discusses the idea of the "wingnut theory of politics," which posits that public policy is made through a three-step process: taking over a wing ...

London has developed a strong culinary obsession with modern Israeli and Middle Eastern food, with restaurants like Ottolenghi, Bubala, Honey & Co., and ...

The article discusses the recent siege of Mariupol, a Ukrainian port town, by the Russian army. The town is the hometown of the Azov Battalion, which has a p...

S. Yizhar, a pioneering figure in Hebrew literature, published his first story in 1938, marking a shift in Israeli literary circles as it reflected the persp...

Paraguayan criminal prosecutor Marcelo Pecci, known for his extensive investigations into anti-narcotics, corruption, organized crime, and terrorism financin...

Harissa, a hot chili paste, holds a special place in Jewish cuisine. Originally from Tunisia, it is commonly used in dishes throughout the Maghreb and Israel...

In this article, the author discusses three major debates in the United States since the end of the Cold War: globalization, foreign policy, and the federal ...

Eitan Bernath, a young Jewish chef and social media star, recently released his debut cookbook, "Eitan Eats the World: New Comfort Classics to Cook Right Now...

The text discusses the differences between the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movements against Russia and Israel. The author argues that while Rus...

This article discusses the recent war in Nagorno-Karabakh from the perspective of Azerbaijan. The author challenges the prevailing narrative in Western media...

The author recounts a personal experience of losing her wallet and how she turned to the Jewish practice of donating charity in the name of Rabbi Meir, also ...

A Jewish family recounts their journey from the Soviet Union to the United States in the late 1970s, navigating geopolitical challenges and personal struggle...

The author reflects on the different attitudes towards mackerel in Norway, where some believed that the fish was unfit for eating due to a belief that it fed...

This text is a personal narrative about a Jewish-Ukrainian friendship that develops between two families on a crowded beach in Ladispoli, Italy. The narrator...

The Tablet's events calendar for February through May includes various discussions and book readings by notable authors and personalities. Some of the events...

This text discusses the experiences of Russian and Eastern European Jewish immigrants who settled in Canada in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While ...

The author discusses different perspectives on freedom from various American authors from the Civil War era. Walt Whitman saw freedom as release and the unit...

The Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening its doors to the public for the first time since its construction in...

76-year-old Annie Gottlieb and her 98-year-old mother, Jean, collaborated for five years to publish a family memoir titled "Braided Generations: The Living, ...

Princeton University's Board of Trustees extended President Eisgruber's term, lauding his support of free speech despite recent actions that contradict such ...

Tablet Magazine provides a range of articles and features covering a variety of topics in Jewish culture, history, and current events. The magazine publishes...

The article highlights the often overlooked natural integration happening in Israel between Jewish and Arab communities, particularly in the healthcare syste...

This personal essay reflects on the author's relationship with her mother and her own journey towards finding fulfillment and balance in her life as a Jewish...

"Mandate" by Nissan Shor is an alternate history novel where the state of Israel was not established in 1948 and Zionism was defeated. The story follows the ...

The article discusses the life and work of Paul Celan, a Jewish poet born in Ukraine to German-speaking parents who were murdered by the Nazis. Celan, who su...

This article tells the story of two Ukrainian men who fled their hometown due to Russia's bombardment and sought shelter in Israel at the home of a Jewish ma...

Leonard Cohen's song "Lover Lover Lover" has always been shrouded in mystery. It was beloved by fans, but its meaning remained cryptic. However, an article i...

Israel's Memorial Day, Yom HaZikaron, is a relatively new holiday that unites the Israeli population through a shared commemoration of fallen soldiers and te...

The text discusses two new books that shed light on the events surrounding the creation of Israel after World War II. The first book, "The 1945-1952 British ...

Stephen Mills, in his memoir "Chosen: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood," recounts his experiences of sexual abuse at a Jewish camp during the late 1960s. The abuse...

This article discusses the personal legacy of Theodor Herzl, the father of modern political Zionism. While Herzl's political legacy was significant, his thre...

Samuele Giannetti, vice president of the Roma Soccer Club for Youths Jerusalem branch, founded a soccer school in Jerusalem that brings together Jewish and A...

Cartoonist Eric Orner has written a new book, "Smahtguy: The Life and Times of Barney Frank," about his former boss, Barney Frank. Orner worked for Frank as ...

Maya Pindyck's upcoming collection of poems, But the Orange Tree, explores themes of parenthood and the poet's relationship with her parents, particularly he...

The town of Stowe, Vermont, which once had a history of antisemitism, now has a growing and thriving Jewish community. The Jewish Community of Greater Stowe ...

The author, a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, discusses the issue of forced organ harvesting in China. They were initially unaware of this practice until t...