Forward
Our parents shunned Volkswagen and Mercedes — is it time for Jews to give up their Teslas?
7 Aug 2023
The author reflects on the dilemma of owning a Tesla in light of Elon Musk's problematic statements condoning and embracing antisemitism. The author describe...
7 Aug 2023
Moment
The Actors and Writers Strike from a Jewish Perspective
7 Aug 2023
On May 1, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike as their contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) expired. T...
7 Aug 2023
Forward
Her father documented the devastation at Nagasaki and Hiroshima — now she's considered an honorary second-generation survivor
7 Aug 2023
Leslie Sussan, the daughter of Herbert Sussan, a filmmaker who documented the aftermath of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, is considered an ho...
7 Aug 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Does Trump Have a Plan?
7 Aug 2023
The podcast discusses the recent controversial tweets by Donald Trump on his social media platform, questioning if there is a coherent strategy behind his ac...
7 Aug 2023
Forward
A boat trip aimed at saving the Dead Sea also explores the marvels revealed by its evaporation
7 Aug 2023
Noam Bedein, the owner of the second boat to sail the Dead Sea in 75 years, is on a mission to save the shrinking sea. Bedein's nonprofit, the Dead Sea Reviv...
7 Aug 2023
The Beinart Notebook
Why Would Joe Biden Reward Benjamin Netanyahu and Mohammed Bin Salman?
7 Aug 2023
In this text, the author discusses the idea of the Biden administration brokering a normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The author criti...
7 Aug 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why everyone needs a résumé of failures
7 Aug 2023
In this article, the author reflects on their experience of feeling unemployable and their entry into the Wexner Field Fellowship. They discuss the idea of k...
7 Aug 2023
Call Me Back
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Mike Murphy on Plan B for 2024
7 Aug 2023
In this episode of "Call Me Back," political strategist Mike Murphy discusses the 2024 presidential landscape, assessing the weaknesses and potential alterna...
7 Aug 2023
Forward
Israel recognizes marriage of same-sex immigrant couple who married online in Russia
7 Aug 2023
Israel has recognized the marriage of a same-sex couple who fled Russia and will grant new immigrant status to one of the women. The couple married online in...
7 Aug 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Detente? Christian-Jewish Relations in the Postwar Era
7 Aug 2023
In this podcast episode, Dr. Karma Ben-Johanan, a religion scholar at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, talks about her book "Jacob's Younger Brother: Chri...
7 Aug 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Detente? Christian-Jewish Relations in the Postwar Era
7 Aug 2023
Dr. Karma Ben-Johanan, a religion scholar at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, explores Christian-Jewish relations post-World War II in her book "Jacob's Y...
7 Aug 2023
Tablet
Go Fish
7 Aug 2023
Chef Yuval Ben Neriah, the mastermind behind popular Israeli restaurants Taizu and A, has launched a new venture called Yama. Yama is a unique fish shop and ...
7 Aug 2023
Tablet
The Pro-America Case for Ending Aid
7 Aug 2023
In a symposium on ending U.S. aid to Israel, the majority of participants argue in favor of keeping the aid, emphasizing its importance for the U.S.-Israel p...
7 Aug 2023
Tablet
Redefining Israel’s Reasonableness Test
7 Aug 2023
In July 2023, the Israeli government passed an amendment that prohibits judges from using the reasonableness test in reviewing governmental decisions. This h...
7 Aug 2023
Forward
Trumpets, drums and shouts of ‘Shame, shame’ — scenes from the raucous protests on the streets of Israel
6 Aug 2023
Protests against the Netanyahu-led government's judicial overhaul in Jerusalem have been ongoing for over 31 weeks, with the most recent demonstration drawin...
6 Aug 2023
18forty
The Siddur Has a Lot of Prayers. Where Did They Come From?
6 Aug 2023
This essay explores the origin of prayers in the Siddur (Jewish prayer book). It discusses the variety of prayer customs (nuschaot) in different Jewish commu...
6 Aug 2023
Rationalist Judaism
Pity the Zealots
5 Aug 2023
The author addresses the risk of being a theological zealot and the importance of not mocking or ridiculing great rabbinic figures in Jewish history. He shar...
5 Aug 2023
The Cholent
This Week in Jews
4 Aug 2023
Barbie, the iconic doll, is being claimed as a Jewish feminist symbol due to her creation by a Jewish woman. Some people support this claim, stating that Bar...
4 Aug 2023
New Voices
The Moss Maidens, a play about teen girls seducing and killing Nazis, is making history
4 Aug 2023
"The Moss Maidens" is a play based on the true story of Dutch teenage girls in the 1940s who seduced and murdered Nazis as part of the underground resistance...
4 Aug 2023
Forward
Something wonderful is happening in the world of Jewish poetry
4 Aug 2023
The first-ever Yetzirah Poetry Conference brought together more than 50 Jewish poets with the aim of creating a community space and support network for Jewis...
4 Aug 2023
Forward
News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Elon Musk's Twitter and the Tree of Life shooter sentencing
4 Aug 2023
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4 Aug 2023
Forward
My way or my way: Netanyahu’s PR strategy gamble
4 Aug 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach to public relations and marketing his policy decisions differs from traditional methods. Instead of focu...
4 Aug 2023
People of the Pod
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IsraAID CEO on Sharing Israel’s Expertise With the World's Most Vulnerable
4 Aug 2023
IsraAID is a leading Israeli humanitarian aid organization that focuses on sharing Israel's expertise and technology to help vulnerable populations around th...
4 Aug 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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How Broad Is Fraud?
4 Aug 2023
James B. Meigs discusses various topics including the fraud charge against Donald Trump, the recent developments in UFO reports, and the significance of a ne...
4 Aug 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Leadership and the destination postcard: Thoughts on Parshat Ekev
4 Aug 2023
In Parshat Ekev, Moses describes the Land of Israel as a place of abundance and prosperity, contrasting it with the negative images and fear described by the...
4 Aug 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Building the Jewish future one bunk at a time
4 Aug 2023
Jewish camps have a significant impact on shaping the Jewish community, helping to create a deep commitment to Jewish identity, lifelong friendships, and fut...
4 Aug 2023
Forward
The time Oppenheimer met Ben-Gurion to discuss Israel’s nuclear quest
4 Aug 2023
This article discusses the relationship between J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, and Israel's nuclear quest in the 1950s. It highlights ...
4 Aug 2023
Forward
In Budapest, a ‘guerrilla-like’ group is mobilizing against the alleged takeover of a historic synagogue
4 Aug 2023
A group called the Autonomous Orthodox Jewish Community of Hungary is accusing the Hasidic Chabad movement of taking over their organization, including the h...
4 Aug 2023
Tikvah
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Rebroadcast: Dara Horn on Why People Love Dead Jews
4 Aug 2023
In her book "People Love Dead Jews," novelist Dara Horn explores the complex role of Jews in the Western conscience. In a podcast conversation with Mosaic ed...
4 Aug 2023
Tikvah
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Rebroadcast: Dara Horn on Why People Love Dead Jews
4 Aug 2023
In this podcast conversation with Jonathan Silver, novelist Dara Horn explores the idea of why people are drawn to the Jewish experience, specifically when i...
4 Aug 2023
Halacha Headlines
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8/5/23 – Shiur 430 – LGBTQ+ and “Pride Parades” – How is it impacting us? Should we explain it to our children?
4 Aug 2023
In this shiur (lesson) on LGBTQ+ and pride parades, the discussion revolves around how these issues impact society and how to navigate them, particularly whe...
4 Aug 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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From Bibi to Barbie - with special guest Ynon Kreiz
4 Aug 2023
A Pittsburgh jury has sentenced the individual responsible for the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history at the Tree of Life synagogue in 2018 to death,...
4 Aug 2023
Tablet
An Indie It Girl Grows Up
4 Aug 2023
The article discusses the musical journey of Bethany Cosentino, the frontwoman of the indie band Best Coast. She gained popularity with her album "Crazy for ...
4 Aug 2023
Tablet
The Value of Inclusion
4 Aug 2023
The author reflects on the progress made in gender inclusivity and LGBTQ+ acceptance in Jewish summer camps. They share their own experiences as a camper and...
4 Aug 2023
Forward
A progressive Jewish group is pressuring Democrats to reject AIPAC endorsements
3 Aug 2023
Activists from the progressive Jewish group IfNotNow have launched a campaign urging Democratic lawmakers in New York to reject endorsements and financial co...
3 Aug 2023
Moment
Fiction // The Goose Girl
3 Aug 2023
This story, titled "The Goose Girl," is a fictional tale about a young Jewish girl named Shena Lena. Shena Lena, while not the smartest, is regarded as the p...
3 Aug 2023
Lilith
The Jewish Queen of Makeup
3 Aug 2023
"Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl" by Rene Rosen is a novel that delves into the life of Estée Lauder and her rise in the cosmetic industry. The author aimed to sti...
3 Aug 2023
Moment
From the Newsletter | When the State Serves Death
3 Aug 2023
In this article, Moment Magazine discusses two planned executions and their implications for the Jewish community. Robert Bowers, the perpetrator of the Tree...
3 Aug 2023
Forward
Inspired by Chabad and a teenage mom, he’s given more than a million books to kids in need
3 Aug 2023
Larry Abrams, the founder of BookSmiles, a nonprofit book bank, was inspired by Chabad and a teenage mom to give away over a million books to children in nee...
3 Aug 2023
Forward
Did ‘Borat’ warn us about Rudy Giuliani’s further fall from grace?
3 Aug 2023
Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York and notable lawyer, has had a tough month with several scandals coming to light. In 2020, Giuliani was caught in a co...
3 Aug 2023
Jewish Currents
To Grieve the World Like a Dying Friend - What does it mean to build toward a future on a planet in the midst of collapse?
3 Aug 2023
This article explores the author's personal reflections on the state of the world, considering the environmental crisis and its impact on their own mental he...
3 Aug 2023
Forward
The true story behind the 'Night of the Murdered Poets'
3 Aug 2023
On August 12, 1952, 13 Jewish writers, artists, journalists, and scientists were executed in Moscow's Lubyanka prison by firing squad, a crime known as the N...
3 Aug 2023
Moment
Federal Jury Hands Death Sentence to Tree of Life Synagogue Shooter
3 Aug 2023
A federal jury has sentenced Robert Bowers to death for the murder of 11 Jews at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. Bowers faced 63 charges, including...
3 Aug 2023
Jewish Review of Books
Indiana Jones and the Meme-ification of Nazis
3 Aug 2023
In "Indiana Jones and the Meme-ification of Nazis," the author discusses the decline in the quality of Nazis as villains in the fifth installment of the Indi...
3 Aug 2023
Forward
The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter got the death penalty. Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor is mum on the sentence.
3 Aug 2023
Following the jury's decision to sentence Robert Bowers to death for the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue attack, Pennsylvania's Jewish governor, Josh Shapiro, refr...
3 Aug 2023
Forward
Should Jews leave Twitter after Musk reinstated Kanye?
3 Aug 2023
In this article, Elad Nehorai discusses whether Jews should leave Twitter following the reinstatement of Kanye West (now known as Ye) on the platform. Nehora...
3 Aug 2023
Forward
Rabbis didn't love our advice on dating a rabbi
3 Aug 2023
The Bintel Brief advice column recently addressed the topic of dating a rabbi, specifically a congregant's crush on their rabbi. The responses received from ...
3 Aug 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Genius of Senor
3 Aug 2023
Dan Senor discusses the current state of the GOP primary, the upcoming general election, the unpredictability of the situation, and the significance of early...
3 Aug 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to former BoI governor Karnit Flug: The economy, stupid
3 Aug 2023
Prof. Karnit Flug discusses the potential economic implications of Israel's judicial overhaul legislation, expressing significant concern about the nation's ...
3 Aug 2023
Forward
In New York, migrants crowd into hotels seeking shelter — just like Jewish refugees did after WWII
3 Aug 2023
The article discusses the parallels between Jewish refugees seeking shelter in New York City after World War II and the current influx of asylum seekers in t...
3 Aug 2023