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Tablet Changing Life Behind Bars 29 Mar 2022
Matthew Perry, executive director for Jewish Prisoner Services International, believes that prisons still struggle to address Jewish issues, such as access t...
29 Mar 2022
Tablet Studies Fail to Support Claims of New California Ethnic Studies Requirement 29 Mar 2022
Two studies from 2017 and 2021 by Dee, Penner, and Bonilla claimed that an ethnic studies course in San Francisco public schools significantly improved stude...
29 Mar 2022
Tablet The End of Citizenship 28 Mar 2022
The article discusses the changing concept of citizenship in the United States and other Western democracies. It highlights how the national pride and sense ...
28 Mar 2022
Tablet The Sour Joys of Sumac 28 Mar 2022
Sumac is a souring agent widely used in Middle Eastern cuisine and has a tart, tangy flavor similar to lemon juice. It is made from dried sumac berries and i...
28 Mar 2022
Tablet Sex on the Beach Is Overrated 25 Mar 2022
Metzitzim Beach in Tel Aviv changed its name from Sheraton Beach after the 1972 film "Metzitzim," which has since become a cult favorite and is considered on...
25 Mar 2022
Tablet Claudia Roden Comes Home 24 Mar 2022
Renowned food historian and cookbook author Claudia Roden has released a new cookbook titled "Claudia Roden's Mediterranean," which focuses on the dishes she...
24 Mar 2022
Tablet Finishing the Work 23 Mar 2022
Using Rabbi Tarfon's wisdom from Pirkei Avot as a backdrop, the article explores the tension between personal effort and acceptance of limitations, particula...
23 Mar 2022
Tablet Invasion of the Fact-Checkers 22 Mar 2022
The fact-checking industry has gained significant power in the media, leading to a shift away from pursuing the truth and towards upholding notions of public...
22 Mar 2022
Tablet A Taste of Persia 18 Mar 2022
As the Persian new year approaches, the Persian Jewish community in Los Angeles celebrates Nowruz by shopping at the Persian Jewish markets of Pico-Robertson...
18 Mar 2022
Tablet A Brief History of the Jewdle 17 Mar 2022
The jewdle, also known as the der Speyerer Judenhund, was originally bred in Jewish communities in the Rhine Valley in the 12th century. They were created as...
17 Mar 2022
Tablet Team Biden Runs the Syria Playbook on Ukraine 17 Mar 2022
The Biden administration's approach to Ukraine mirrors the "Syria playbook" established by the Obama administration, according to this article. The key point...
17 Mar 2022
Tablet The Other Side of Esther 16 Mar 2022
The author discusses the differences between the Hebrew and Greek versions of the book of Esther. While the Hebrew version is considered non-religious and do...
16 Mar 2022
Tablet Having a Ball on Purim 15 Mar 2022
The Purim ball was a highly anticipated and extravagant event in late 19th century America. It drew large crowds of Jews and non-Jews alike, who came to soci...
15 Mar 2022
Tablet Russia’s New Exiles 15 Mar 2022
The Russian government's crackdown on civil society, independent media, and human rights organizations has resulted in the exodus of many prominent figures i...
15 Mar 2022
Tablet Biden Blames the Jews for His Ukraine Policy 15 Mar 2022
This article discusses the Biden administration's attempts to blame Israel for the failure of their Ukraine policy. Senior Capitol Hill sources claim that th...
15 Mar 2022
Tablet Rewriting the Script 14 Mar 2022
Purim spiels have a long history in Jewish culture, providing a space for social and political commentary through humor. Cantor Marnie Camhi has created a ni...
14 Mar 2022
Tablet Turkey Finds Israel Useful Again 14 Mar 2022
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent change in rhetoric towards Israel has raised questions about his intentions and the future of Turkey-Israel r...
14 Mar 2022
Tablet The Winner in Ukraine Won’t Be Russia or America. It Will Be China. 14 Mar 2022
The struggle for Ukraine could establish China as the dominant power in Europe, surpassing both Russia and the United States. While Western observers view Ch...
14 Mar 2022
Tablet Ukraine and the Jews 14 Mar 2022
This article discusses the complex relationship between Ukraine and Jews, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict with Russia. While acknowledging the ...
14 Mar 2022
Tablet Afghans in Asheville 10 Mar 2022
The Islamic Center of Asheville in North Carolina has seen a significant increase in its congregation since the arrival of Afghan refugees following the US w...
10 Mar 2022
Tablet Hate Putin! Hate Russia! Hate ... Cats? 9 Mar 2022
This article discusses the rise of anti-Russian bigotry in the West amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The author argues that this prejudice does ...
9 Mar 2022
Tablet Feeling Seen 8 Mar 2022
The article explores the concept of feeling seen in Jewish tradition, particularly in relation to the experiences of visiting the Temple in Jerusalem and the...
8 Mar 2022
Tablet Ten Questions for Natan Sharansky 8 Mar 2022
In an interview, Natan Sharansky discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its significance. He notes that the conflict is not about the Jewish question,...
8 Mar 2022
Tablet This Isn’t Obama’s Iran Deal. It’s Much, Much Worse. 7 Mar 2022
Reports indicate that a new nuclear deal with Iran is being negotiated in Vienna, and it is concerning for several reasons. U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Rober...
7 Mar 2022
Tablet The New Ukrainian Aliyah 7 Mar 2022
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is expected to lead to a significant wave of immigration to Israel, similar to the influx witnessed in the 1990s after the co...
7 Mar 2022
Tablet Jewish Ukraine Fights Nazi Russia 4 Mar 2022
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has risen to the occasion as a wartime leader in the face of Russia's aggression. Despite expectations of a quick co...
4 Mar 2022
Tablet God on the Couch 4 Mar 2022
This article explores the intersection of psychotherapy and belief in God. The author recounts a therapy session with a couple in a troubled marriage, where ...
4 Mar 2022
Tablet The Doors of Ukraine 4 Mar 2022
The author reflects on the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the fear and desire for peace that it evokes. They discuss their own family's decision to stay i...
4 Mar 2022
Tablet The Cold Civil War 2 Mar 2022
The article discusses how the current societal divisions in America, particularly around issues like the pandemic response, can be traced back to the distinc...
2 Mar 2022
Tablet Yelets Women’s High School 1 Mar 2022
The text is a personal narrative recounting the author's experience at the Yelets Women's High School in Moscow in the late 1980s. The author's family had be...
1 Mar 2022
Tablet Ukraine’s Brave Stand Against Putin Upends Germany’s Pro-Russia Policy 1 Mar 2022
Germany is experiencing a significant shift in its foreign policy towards Russia following the Ukrainian conflict. Previously, Germany defended its relations...
1 Mar 2022
Tablet Ukraine’s Hero President Z. 28 Feb 2022
This article discusses the character and resilience of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is facing threats to his life and is on the Kremlin's kill...
28 Feb 2022
Tablet Ethan Iverson’s Swinging, Soulful Blue Note Debut 28 Feb 2022
Jazz pianist Ethan Iverson, known for his work with The Bad Plus, has released his debut album on the Blue Note label titled "Every Note Is True." The album ...
28 Feb 2022
Tablet My Last 24 Hours in Kyiv 25 Feb 2022
The author recounts their experience in Kyiv leading up to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. They describe the mix of anxiety and indifference among the ...
25 Feb 2022
Tablet A Prayer for Those Who Stayed 25 Feb 2022
The author reflects on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the personal struggles it brings for Ukrainian Jews living abroad. They express their concerns and...
25 Feb 2022
Tablet Ukraine’s Deadly Gamble 25 Feb 2022
The author argues that the US has played a role in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia by using Ukraine as a weapon against Russia, destabilizing the reg...
25 Feb 2022
Tablet Returning to the Person That I Used to Be 24 Feb 2022
In this personal essay, the author reflects on her experience with breast cancer and the decision to undergo a double mastectomy. She describes the emotional...
24 Feb 2022
Tablet The Killing Fields of Ukraine 23 Feb 2022
Between 1918 and 1921, during the Russian and Bolshevik invasion of independent Ukraine, over 1,000 anti-Jewish riots and attacks, known as pogroms, occurred...
23 Feb 2022
Tablet The Rape of Ukraine 22 Feb 2022
This article discusses the recent actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine. It argues that Putin's recognition of the independence of se...
22 Feb 2022
Tablet The Children of Cadillac 22 Feb 2022
The novel "Les Enfants de Cadillac" by François Noudelmann has received both commercial and critical success in France. The story traces the history of Noude...
22 Feb 2022
Tablet The Professor of Apocalypse 22 Feb 2022
The Professor of Apocalypse is a biography of Jacob Taubes, a significant yet underappreciated thinker of the late 20th century. Taubes was a scholar of reli...
22 Feb 2022
Tablet A Church Divided 18 Feb 2022
The article discusses the division between the Ukrainian and Russian branches of the Orthodox Church and its implications for Orthodox communities in the Uni...
18 Feb 2022
Tablet The Mask Debacle 17 Feb 2022
The article discusses the ongoing debate and controversy surrounding mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that the polarization and lack of ...
17 Feb 2022
Tablet The Racist Joe Rogan 17 Feb 2022
The article discusses the controversy surrounding popular podcaster Joe Rogan, who has been criticized for occasionally interviewing guests skeptical of COVI...
17 Feb 2022
Tablet Oslo’s Jewish Sewing Circle 17 Feb 2022
The Jewish Sewing Circle in Oslo, led by Jenny Wulff until her death in 2009, is a group of Norwegian Jewish women who sew tachrechim, traditional burial gar...
17 Feb 2022
Tablet A Kurdish Treat Becomes a Jerusalem Staple 16 Feb 2022
Kubbeh soup has become an iconic dish in Jerusalem cuisine, particularly as a pre-Shabbat meal. The soup originated from the Kurdish Jewish community who imm...
16 Feb 2022
Tablet The Borscht Belt Theory of Immigration 16 Feb 2022
The article discusses the Biden administration's handling of immigration at the Southwestern border. It highlights the secretive flights used to transport il...
16 Feb 2022
Tablet My Son’s Bris Brought Me Back to Judaism 15 Feb 2022
The author shares their personal journey of rediscovering their Jewish identity through the experience of their son's bris. Raised in a modern Orthodox house...
15 Feb 2022
Tablet How the CDC Abandoned Science 15 Feb 2022
The article discusses how the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has abandoned scientific integrity in its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. T...
15 Feb 2022
Tablet Love in the Time of Contagion 14 Feb 2022
"Love in the Time of Contagion" by Laura Kipnis explores the challenges faced by couples during the COVID-19 lockdown. Kipnis reflects on her own relationshi...
14 Feb 2022