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Uncover the Blood in Buenos Aires
18 Jul 2024
The article reflects on the 30th anniversary of the AMIA Jewish community center bombing in Buenos Aires that killed 85 individuals and injured 300, being th...
18 Jul 2024
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The Birth of a Folk Hero
18 Jul 2024
The text discusses how former President Donald Trump's response to a recent attack has transformed him into a folk hero for many Americans, reflecting on the...
18 Jul 2024
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From Shtetl to Pogrom
18 Jul 2024
Issachar Ber Ryback, a Ukrainian Jewish artist, synthesized modernism with Jewish themes to create a national Jewish art. His Shtetl series depicted the hars...
18 Jul 2024
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Unforgiven
18 Jul 2024
José Pérez, a Catholic in the process of converting to Judaism and a Federal Police agent, infiltrated the Argentina Zionist Organization (AZO) in Buenos Air...
18 Jul 2024
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The Lebanon War Is Coming
17 Jul 2024
Israel is facing a significant threat from Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shiite terrorist group in Lebanon, as evidenced by recent attacks including rockets ...
17 Jul 2024
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A Tallit of My Own
17 Jul 2024
After a journey that spanned several decades, a woman shares her path to Judaism, culminating in a meaningful conversion experience including learning under ...
17 Jul 2024
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Drinking With J.D. Vance
16 Jul 2024
The article describes a chance encounter at the National Conservativism Conference where the author, a journalist covering the event, meets J.D. Vance, the R...
16 Jul 2024
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Now, the Danger on the Left Must Be Stopped
16 Jul 2024
The author argues that the danger posed by the left in French politics must now be confronted, following the containment of the National Rally party. The foc...
16 Jul 2024
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Bride of Los Alamos
16 Jul 2024
"Bride of Los Alamos" is a personal reflection on a family's connection to the Manhattan Project, focusing on the perspective of the author's grandmother, Fr...
16 Jul 2024
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The French Election
16 Jul 2024
A 12-year-old Jewish girl in Courbevoie, France, was brutally attacked and raped by boys of the same age who discovered her true identity after she had been ...
16 Jul 2024
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The Portal
15 Jul 2024
The article discusses a photograph of a bloodied President Trump post-assassination attempt, portraying his persona and political implications. It challenges...
15 Jul 2024
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In Drohobych
12 Jul 2024
In the text "In Drohobych," the author describes their experiences in Lviv and Drohobych amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In Lviv, the ongoing conflict ...
12 Jul 2024
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The Egoz Boys
11 Jul 2024
The article discusses the experiences of members of the Egoz unit in the Israel Defense Forces, known for their expertise in guerrilla warfare and special re...
11 Jul 2024
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A Return to Mount Olympus
11 Jul 2024
The resurgence of interest in ancient Greek polytheism, part of the broader neo-pagan movement, is being observed, with practitioners influenced by pop cultu...
11 Jul 2024
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Holy Delmore
11 Jul 2024
Delmore Schwartz, a prominent Jewish writer associated with the New York intellectuals, made a significant impact with his short story "In Dreams Begin Respo...
11 Jul 2024
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Reclaiming the Urban Virtue of Judging
10 Jul 2024
The text discusses the importance of judgment in urban communities and how a rejection of criminal justice's core function of judgment has led to societal ch...
10 Jul 2024
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‘The Time to Stay Silent Was Over’
9 Jul 2024
The text discusses the author's journey of connecting with the Jewish community, particularly through encounters with Jewish individuals and experiences in I...
9 Jul 2024
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The Lost World of ‘The Shochet’
8 Jul 2024
"The Lost World of The Shochet" explores the memoir "Der Shochet" by Pinkhes-Dov Goldenshteyn, offering a glimpse into 19th-century Ukraine and Crimea throug...
8 Jul 2024
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Before #MeToo—and After
8 Jul 2024
In the narrative, the author recounts a disturbing event involving a potential encounter with a rapist known as the Center City rapist, part of a series of a...
8 Jul 2024
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Antisemitism on the Rise Down Under
5 Jul 2024
Antisemitism has been on the rise in Australia since October 7, with incidents ranging from doxing and boycotts to violent attacks targeting the Jewish commu...
5 Jul 2024
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American by the Grace of God
3 Jul 2024
The text explores the perspective of two immigrants, a Christian from Lebanon and a Jew from Israel, reflecting on their decision to come to America as an ac...
3 Jul 2024
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Jab, Jab, Hook, Hook
2 Jul 2024
The author recounts his experiences grappling with his Jewish identity from childhood to adulthood, including humorous anecdotes from Hebrew school, challeng...
2 Jul 2024
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The Los Angeles Synagogue Attack Wasn’t a Warning for Jews Alone
2 Jul 2024
In a disturbing incident at a Los Angeles synagogue, a violent mob associated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine targeted Jewish worshipp...
2 Jul 2024
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Israel’s Two Big Lies
2 Jul 2024
In this critique, the author discusses two major lies affecting Israel. The first lie pertains to the conscription of Haredi men into the Israel Defense Forc...
2 Jul 2024
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Why I Left My Faculty Position at Rutgers
2 Jul 2024
The author describes their decision to leave Rutgers University due to the administration's response to an anti-Israel protest promoting self-martyrdom throu...
2 Jul 2024
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Will the Law Protect Jewish Places of Worship From Antisemitic Mobs?
1 Jul 2024
In the aftermath of an anti-Israel protest outside Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles, calls for more protection of Jewish places of worship have emerged. D...
1 Jul 2024
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Progressive Except for Palestine
1 Jul 2024
A Jewish academic physician at the University of Toronto has been shunned by progressive colleagues who labeled him as a Zionist, despite his long history of...
1 Jul 2024
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The Sephardic Rabbis’ Letter
28 Jun 2024
The letter signed by prominent Sephardic rabbis in Israel, including members of Shas, opposes the drafting of yeshiva students into the army, highlighting a ...
28 Jun 2024
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A Forgotten Ladino ‘Queen’
28 Jun 2024
"Ladino Queen" sheds light on the remarkable life of Chelly Wilson, born Rachel Serrero, an influential figure in the adult entertainment industry in New Yor...
28 Jun 2024
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A Very Young Dancer
27 Jun 2024
A young girl named Claire passed away from bone cancer at age 12, leaving her family devastated. Claire, a talented ballet dancer, had dreams of performing w...
27 Jun 2024
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Biden’s Phony Saudi-Israeli Peace Deal
27 Jun 2024
The text critiques the Biden administration's purported Saudi-Israeli peace deal, suggesting it is a ploy to subordinate traditional US allies to Iran and th...
27 Jun 2024
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Liberal Jews Deluded Themselves on Palestine
26 Jun 2024
The text highlights how liberal American Jews have overlooked the mainstream presence of anti-Zionism within progressive circles, particularly on college cam...
26 Jun 2024
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Bookends
26 Jun 2024
The text discusses Tractate Bava Metzia in the Babylonian Talmud, which grapples with establishing ownership in Jewish law. It starts with the unique scenari...
26 Jun 2024
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Fran Lebowitz Wasn’t Kidding
25 Jun 2024
Fran Lebowitz, known for her witty and critical writing, playfully mocks her readers in her essays, particularly in "Metropolitan Life" and "Social Studies,"...
25 Jun 2024
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The Child Soldiers of Ethnic Studies
25 Jun 2024
Student activists, particularly within Students for Justice in Palestine, are pushing for the incorporation of anti-Palestinian racism and the bolstering of ...
25 Jun 2024
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Stalk Talk
24 Jun 2024
For over 2,000 years, asparagus has been considered a prized vegetable, with historical significance in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and among Jews as mentio...
24 Jun 2024
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Help for Would-Be Parents
21 Jun 2024
A woman shares her emotional and challenging journey through infertility and the lack of support she felt from the Jewish community while trying to conceive....
21 Jun 2024
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Biden’s Italian Strike
20 Jun 2024
The text discusses the allegations made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the Biden administration is withholding arms shipments to Israel, l...
20 Jun 2024
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Attack of the Crypto-Nazis!
20 Jun 2024
The text discusses how certain intellectuals and academics have historically viewed working-class and rural Americans as threats to American society and demo...
20 Jun 2024
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Grappling With Pride
20 Jun 2024
The author reflects on their evolving relationship with Pride events, from feeling empowered and accepted at their first Pride festival to experiencing disco...
20 Jun 2024
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Salman Rushdie’s Beautiful Revenge
19 Jun 2024
In Salman Rushdie's "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder," he reflects on his experience of being stabbed during a talk in Buffalo and the subsequen...
19 Jun 2024
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Jewish Juneteenth
18 Jun 2024
The text discusses the emergence of Jewish celebrations of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in America. Black Jews are integrating June...
18 Jun 2024
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Communists, Antisemites Lose Big in European Parliamentary Elections
18 Jun 2024
In the recent European Parliamentary elections, several communist and antisemitic parties faced significant losses, particularly those in Spain, Portugal, Fr...
18 Jun 2024
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The Jews of Venice
17 Jun 2024
The text discusses the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Israeli artists at The 60th Art Biennale di Venezia and the criticism faced by Israeli artist...
17 Jun 2024
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Jewish Camps Prepare for a Different Kind of Summer
17 Jun 2024
Jewish summer camps in North America are adapting their programming this year to address the challenges posed by recent events such as the war in Gaza and Oc...
17 Jun 2024
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The Photo-Negative Ideology
17 Jun 2024
The text discusses the concept of the "Photo-Negative Ideology," where myths and narratives are used to justify violence and discrimination against others in...
17 Jun 2024
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The Misadventures of the Printer Israel Bak
14 Jun 2024
Israel Bak, a lesser-known figure compared to his contemporaries like Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, played a crucial role in the 19th-century printing and publishing i...
14 Jun 2024
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Synagogues’ Absent Fathers
14 Jun 2024
Rabbi Jacob Kohn and other Jewish leaders in the early to mid-20th century expressed concerns about absent fathers in synagogues and their lack of involvemen...
14 Jun 2024
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How Babies Are Made
14 Jun 2024
The text discusses personal experiences working in a synagogue's development office and receiving donations from congregants. It delves into the importance t...
14 Jun 2024
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The Misadventures of the Printer Israel Bak
14 Jun 2024
Israel Bak, a 19th-century printer and pivotal figure in Palestine's history, played a significant role in bringing printing back to the Land of Israel after...
14 Jun 2024