Jewish Table
Honey Cake Pancakes
15 Aug 2023
Honey cake is a polarizing dish in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, with some loving it and others despising it. While there are a few standout recipes, most honey ...
15 Aug 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia
15 Aug 2023
In response to Andrew McCarthy's comments, it is noted that DA Fani Willis is knowledgeable about the Georgia RICO statute and has effectively prosecuted cas...
15 Aug 2023
Haaretz Weekly
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“Worse Than the Pandemic”: Why the Judicial Coup is Bad for Israel’s Health
15 Aug 2023
Professor Haggai Levine, an epidemiologist and chairman of Israel's Association of Public Health Physicians, is speaking out against the Netanyahu government...
15 Aug 2023
Lehrhaus
Second Chances
15 Aug 2023
The author reflects on her experiences with dating and marriage after receiving a gett (Jewish divorce). She emphasizes the importance of marriage in Jewish ...
15 Aug 2023
Tablet
The Beer Baron of the Lower East Side
15 Aug 2023
This article discusses the life and criminal career of Irving Wexler, also known as Waxey Gordon, a notorious gangster in New York City and Chicago during th...
15 Aug 2023
Tablet
August Beach Reads
15 Aug 2023
This article provides a list of recommended beach reads. Some of the featured books include "Henderson the Rain King" by Saul Bellow, which explores the jour...
15 Aug 2023
Forward
The mayor called it a ‘vicious, targeted antisemitic attack.’ So why did the men accused get sentenced to a museum visit?
14 Aug 2023
A Los Angeles judge sentenced two pro-Palestinian protesters who assaulted Jews at a restaurant to visit a museum, sparking controversy and anger from Jewish...
14 Aug 2023
Forward
Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn blamed Jews for boarding trains to Auschwitz — here's all the offensive comments he's made about Jews
14 Aug 2023
Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn has sparked controversy by blaming Jews for their own deportations during the Holocaust. In a recent speech, Flynn suggest...
14 Aug 2023
Moment
Wisdom Project | Lucille Weener, 90
14 Aug 2023
Lucille Weener, a 90-year-old woman, grew up in a close Jewish community in the Bronx. She married twice and raised four children. Lucille emphasized the imp...
14 Aug 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
Who by Fire...
14 Aug 2023
A devastating wildfire in Maui resulted in frightening and unreal images resembling scenes from an end-of-the-world disaster movie. The fire spread rapidly t...
14 Aug 2023
Lilith
Talking “A Castle in Brooklyn” with Shirley Wachtel
14 Aug 2023
"A Castle in Brooklyn" is a novel by Shirley Russak Wachtel that tells the story of three characters - Jacob, Zalman, and Esther - who survive the Holocaust ...
14 Aug 2023
Forward
In a first, NYC mayor appoints a Persian Jewish deputy mayor
14 Aug 2023
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appointed Fabien Levy, a Jewish son of Persian or Iraqi immigrants, as the first-ever deputy mayor of such descent, focusing o...
14 Aug 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Meet Jerusalem’s Top Catholic Monk
14 Aug 2023
Abbot Nikodemus Schnabel, the leader of Jerusalems Dormition Abbey, discusses various aspects of Christian life in Israel, including the challenges faced by ...
14 Aug 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Meet Jerusalem’s Top Catholic Monk
14 Aug 2023
In an interview with Abbot Nikodemus Schnabel, the head of Jerusalem's Dormition Abbey, several topics related to Christian life in Israel were discussed. Th...
14 Aug 2023
Forward
How to access Forverts Yiddish and English content while we're on vacation
14 Aug 2023
The Forverts editorial staff will be on vacation from August 15 to August 25 for a Yiddish immersion retreat. However, during this time, readers can still ac...
14 Aug 2023
Forward
Covering the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting and its aftermath tested me as a Jewish journalist
14 Aug 2023
The author, a Jewish journalist, reflects on his experience covering the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting and its aftermath. Despite a broken ankle, he traveled...
14 Aug 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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People Help People; Government Not So Much
14 Aug 2023
James B. Meigs discusses on a podcast the lack of effective government response to the fire catastrophe in Maui, highlighting how ordinary individuals step u...
14 Aug 2023
The Beinart Notebook
Is This Really the Most Right-Wing Government in Israeli History?
14 Aug 2023
The discussion revolves around the Israeli historian Benny Morris and his changing views on Zionism and Israel. Morris gained fame for his book in 1988, whic...
14 Aug 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Of critics and rebels: Tales of leaders and followers
14 Aug 2023
Recent events in Israel and the United States have raised questions about leadership and followership during times of crisis. It asks whether leaders and fol...
14 Aug 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Trust the process? Maybe not
14 Aug 2023
This article discusses the changing landscape of philanthropy and fundraising for nonprofits. It emphasizes the need for organizations to be proactive, innov...
14 Aug 2023
Forward
ADL teams up with Jewish frat AEPi on initiative to tackle antisemitism on college campuses
14 Aug 2023
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is teaming up with the historically Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) to tackle antisemitism on college campuses. Th...
14 Aug 2023
Call Me Back
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The Summer of Geopolitical Heat - with Walter Russell Mead
14 Aug 2023
In this episode, Walter Russell Mead discusses the concept of "geopolitical climate denialism," highlighting global tensions and shifting alliances, particul...
14 Aug 2023
Forward
Meet Jack Lew, Biden’s front-runner to be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel
14 Aug 2023
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is the front-runner to be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, according to sources. The potential appointment comes a...
14 Aug 2023
Torah 101
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#77: False and Unrealized Messiahs
14 Aug 2023
This text discusses the concept of Messiah in Jewish thought, highlighting the longing for a time of peace and prosperity when the mission of the Jewish peop...
14 Aug 2023
Tablet
Gett in Shape
14 Aug 2023
Tractate Gittin, which discusses Jewish divorce documents (gett), is structured in a backward manner, starting with sending a gett overseas before addressing...
14 Aug 2023
Tablet
Pinkwashing the Thought Police
14 Aug 2023
The article criticizes an open letter from LGBTQ rights groups, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and GLAAD, calling on social media platforms to censor anti-trans...
14 Aug 2023
Rationalist Judaism
Trump and Truth
13 Aug 2023
The article discusses the topic of truth in relation to former President Donald Trump. It highlights the divergent views held by his supporters and opponents...
13 Aug 2023
Forward
Here are the front-runners to be the new U.S. ambassador to Israel
13 Aug 2023
The Biden administration is in the process of selecting the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, despite expectations that the nomination would be delayed until a...
13 Aug 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
Who Will Be the Next President?
13 Aug 2023
The author reflects on the current political landscape and expresses concerns about the possibility of Donald Trump winning a second term as president. They ...
13 Aug 2023
18forty
How Did Modernity Change Jewish Prayer?
13 Aug 2023
Modernity has brought changes to Jewish prayer, impacting the siddur (prayer book). Scholars in the Enlightenment era sought to establish the most accurate v...
13 Aug 2023
Tablet
The Island of the Damned
13 Aug 2023
This text discusses the history and current situation of Leros, a Greek island in the Dodecanese archipelago. The author explores the island's past as a stra...
13 Aug 2023
Forward
What Jewish law says about Dianne Feinstein, Bernie Sanders and how old is too old
12 Aug 2023
In this article, the author examines the dilemma of how to navigate the issue of aging and cognitive decline in the context of Jewish values and politics. Th...
12 Aug 2023
Forward
'They have nowhere to go': On Maui, a Chabad outpost gives safe harbor to dozens of Jews
12 Aug 2023
A Chabad couple running the Maui Kosher Farm in West Maui, Hawaii, has provided shelter and support for dozens of displaced Jews affected by a vicious wildfi...
12 Aug 2023
Forward
News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Scrabble, the judicial overhaul protests, and pork-flavored potato chips
11 Aug 2023
This text is a disclaimer about republishing a news quiz article from the Forward. It mentions that the article can be republished for free as long as the gu...
11 Aug 2023
Forward
AIPAC’s attacks on J Street show how out of touch they are
11 Aug 2023
A recent fundraising letter from AIPAC, a pro-Israel advocacy group, targeted J Street, a movement of pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans, describ...
11 Aug 2023
Forward
Does Torah allow fighting back — with folding chairs?
11 Aug 2023
The article discusses a recent incident in Montgomery, Alabama, where a fight broke out on a riverfront between black and white individuals. The altercation ...
11 Aug 2023
Moment
Book Review | From Half a Line to Hebrew Heroine
11 Aug 2023
In her book "Biblical Women Speak: Hearing Their Voices Through New and Ancient Midrash," Rabbi Marla J. Feldman focuses on bringing attention to neglected f...
11 Aug 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
Charedi Ethics
11 Aug 2023
In this article, the author discusses the contrasting approaches to Jewish ethical questions between the Charedi (ultra-Orthodox) and Modern Orthodox (MO) co...
11 Aug 2023
Forward
Protests? What protests? Israel's tourists enjoy nightlife and holy sites, uninterested in the country's political strife
11 Aug 2023
Despite the ongoing protests and political upheaval in Israel, tourists and visitors to popular sites like the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre...
11 Aug 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Men in Despair
11 Aug 2023
The discussion addresses the significant increase in American male suicides and examines the underlying cultural, political, and economic factors contributin...
11 Aug 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
The false prophet: Thoughts on Parshat Re’eh
11 Aug 2023
In Parshat Reeh, the Torah warns against following false prophets who claim to have secret knowledge. Maimonides explains that true prophets are distinguishe...
11 Aug 2023
Halacha Headlines
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8/12/23 – Shiur 431 – Navigating the Halachic landscape of vacation
11 Aug 2023
In this shiur, three different topics related to navigating halachic considerations during a vacation are discussed. Firstly, Rabbi Sholom Fishbaine addresse...
11 Aug 2023
Forward
Israel evacuates over 200 Ethiopians from conflict region
11 Aug 2023
Israel has evacuated over 200 people, including Israeli citizens and those eligible to immigrate to Israel, from a conflict region in Ethiopia. The evacuees ...
11 Aug 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Conversations We Love: Ilana Dayan
11 Aug 2023
During the summer break, a series called "Conversations We Love" features highlights from compelling interviews, including one with respected "Uvda" anchor I...
11 Aug 2023
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Turning a Kibbutz Into a Tourist Attraction
11 Aug 2023
Kibbutz Kfar Masaryk in northern Israel is a finalist for the United Nations World Tourism Organization's designation of villages with cultural and heritage ...
11 Aug 2023
Tablet
What Was the Alt-Right?
11 Aug 2023
The alt-right emerged as a radical, sometimes esoteric political ideology that gained national relevance during the 2016 campaign season and was associated w...
11 Aug 2023
Tablet
How Charlottesville Broke the Peace
11 Aug 2023
This article discusses the controversy surrounding the removal of Confederate monuments and the aftermath of the Charlottesville protests in 2017. It critici...
11 Aug 2023
People of the Pod
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What the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism Means for Jewish College Students
10 Aug 2023
The U.S. National Strategy for Countering Antisemitism was released in May, but many college students may not be aware of its existence. Two student leaders,...
10 Aug 2023
Forward
Analysis: With an eye to 2024, Biden takes a ‘passive-aggressive’ approach to Israel
10 Aug 2023
President Joe Biden has taken a passive-aggressive approach towards Israel, expressing his disapproval of Israel's hard-right turn but not imposing any signi...
10 Aug 2023
Moment
From the Newsletter | Is AI Good for Humanity?
10 Aug 2023
The article explores the question of whether AI is good for humanity and discusses the various applications of AI, such as chatbots, search engines, social m...
10 Aug 2023