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Uncover the Blood in Buenos Aires
18 Jul
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
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The Birth of a Folk Hero
18 Jul
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
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From Shtetl to Pogrom
18 Jul
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
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Unforgiven
18 Jul
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
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The Lebanon War Is Coming
17 Jul
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
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A Tallit of My Own
17 Jul
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
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Drinking With J.D. Vance
16 Jul
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
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Now, the Danger on the Left Must Be Stopped
16 Jul
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
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Bride of Los Alamos
16 Jul
"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
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The French Election
16 Jul
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
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The Portal
15 Jul
The article discusses a photograph of a bloodied President Trump post-assassination attempt, portraying his persona and political implications. It challenges...
15 Jul
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In Drohobych
12 Jul
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
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The Egoz Boys
11 Jul
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
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A Return to Mount Olympus
11 Jul
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
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Holy Delmore
11 Jul
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
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Reclaiming the Urban Virtue of Judging
10 Jul
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
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‘The Time to Stay Silent Was Over’
9 Jul
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
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The Lost World of ‘The Shochet’
8 Jul
"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
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Before #MeToo—and After
8 Jul
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
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Antisemitism on the Rise Down Under
5 Jul
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
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American by the Grace of God
3 Jul
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
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Jab, Jab, Hook, Hook
2 Jul
The author recounts his experiences grappling with his Jewish identity from childhood to adulthood, including humorous anecdotes from Hebrew school, challeng...
2 Jul
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The Los Angeles Synagogue Attack Wasn’t a Warning for Jews Alone
2 Jul
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
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Israel’s Two Big Lies
2 Jul
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
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Why I Left My Faculty Position at Rutgers
2 Jul
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
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Will the Law Protect Jewish Places of Worship From Antisemitic Mobs?
1 Jul
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
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Progressive Except for Palestine
1 Jul
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
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The Sephardic Rabbis’ Letter
28 Jun
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
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A Forgotten Ladino ‘Queen’
28 Jun
"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
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A Very Young Dancer
27 Jun
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
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Biden’s Phony Saudi-Israeli Peace Deal
27 Jun
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
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Liberal Jews Deluded Themselves on Palestine
26 Jun
The text highlights how liberal American Jews have overlooked the mainstream presence of anti-Zionism within progressive circles, particularly on college cam...
26 Jun
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Bookends
26 Jun
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
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Fran Lebowitz Wasn’t Kidding
25 Jun
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
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The Child Soldiers of Ethnic Studies
25 Jun
Student activists, particularly within Students for Justice in Palestine, are pushing for the incorporation of anti-Palestinian racism and the bolstering of ...
25 Jun
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Stalk Talk
24 Jun
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
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Help for Would-Be Parents
21 Jun
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
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Biden’s Italian Strike
20 Jun
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
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Attack of the Crypto-Nazis!
20 Jun
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
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Grappling With Pride
20 Jun
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
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Salman Rushdie’s Beautiful Revenge
19 Jun
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
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Jewish Juneteenth
18 Jun
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
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Communists, Antisemites Lose Big in European Parliamentary Elections
18 Jun
In the recent European Parliamentary elections, several communist and antisemitic parties faced significant losses, particularly those in Spain, Portugal, Fr...
18 Jun
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The Jews of Venice
17 Jun
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
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Jewish Camps Prepare for a Different Kind of Summer
17 Jun
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
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The Photo-Negative Ideology
17 Jun
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
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The Misadventures of the Printer Israel Bak
14 Jun
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
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Synagogues’ Absent Fathers
14 Jun
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
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How Babies Are Made
14 Jun
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
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The Misadventures of the Printer Israel Bak
14 Jun
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