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Tola ben Puah: Savior of Israel
6 Jul 2023
The article discusses the little-known biblical character Tola ben Puah, who is mentioned in only two verses in the Book of Judges. The author explores two q...
6 Jul 2023
Forward
Tidbits: Huge Jewish center opens in Germany • Fire damages former synagogue in Romania
6 Jul 2023
In Germany, a new large Jewish center has opened, signifying a significant development for the Jewish community in the country. The center is reported to be ...
6 Jul 2023
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A Slaughter of Jews in Ukraine
6 Jul 2023
This text discusses the Lviv pogrom that took place on July 1, 1941, in Ukraine. It explores the factors that led to the pogrom, including anti-Jewish sentim...
6 Jul 2023
Tablet
The Media’s Hypocrisy on Vaccines
6 Jul 2023
This article discusses the hypocrisy of the media's coverage of COVID-19 vaccines. It criticizes the media for popularizing vaccine resistance while now cond...
6 Jul 2023
Tablet
What’s the 17th of Tammuz?
6 Jul 2023
The 17th of Tammuz is a day in the Jewish calendar that commemorates various historical tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people. It marks the beginnin...
6 Jul 2023
Forward
Brandeis is 'anything but' bad for observant Jews
5 Jul 2023
Brandeis University, though not Orthodox, has been inclusive and accommodating for observant Jews. It was the first university in the country to have strictl...
5 Jul 2023
Forward
Listen to a passionate performance of Yiddish art song
5 Jul 2023
Yiddish art song is a genre of music that originated in St. Petersburg in the early 20th century with the goal of creating a national Jewish music. Lazar Wei...
5 Jul 2023
Menschwarmers
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S4E9 - Israeli Olympic soccer dreams and great Jews in cycling: A midsummer roundup of Jews in sports
5 Jul 2023
In a midsummer roundup of Jews in sports, key highlights include Israel's qualification for Olympic soccer, a Jewish addition to the NBA with Amari Bailey dr...
5 Jul 2023
Forward
NC gubernatorial candidate accused of antisemitism says people need to start reading Hitler quotes
5 Jul 2023
Mark Robinson, the GOP frontrunner for North Carolina governor, is facing accusations of antisemitism after encouraging the reading of quotes from Adolf Hitl...
5 Jul 2023
The Beinart Notebook
Illinois State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid on Surviving a Settler Attack
5 Jul 2023
Illinois State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid, the first Palestinian-American to serve in the Illinois House of Representatives, recounts his experience o...
5 Jul 2023
Forward
Israeli kidnapped by Shi'ite militia in Iraq
5 Jul 2023
An Israeli woman, Elizabeth Tsurkov, who also holds Russian citizenship, has been missing in Iraq and is being held by a Shiite militia, according to the Isr...
5 Jul 2023
Jewish Table
Grilled Halloumi, Peach, and Watermelon Skewers
5 Jul 2023
The article begins with a recipe for Grilled Halloumi, Peach, and Watermelon Skewers, which combines the flavors of halloumi cheese, watermelon, and peaches ...
5 Jul 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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Who are Israel's Settlers?
5 Jul 2023
Israel's settlers in the West Bank hold significant influence in Israeli politics and global affairs. Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Ha...
5 Jul 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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Who are Israel's Settlers?
5 Jul 2023
In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain delve into the subject of Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Settlers are a pro...
5 Jul 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Forlorn on the Fourth of July?
5 Jul 2023
In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the skepticism of progressives towards the concept of American progress, noting a shift in their beli...
5 Jul 2023
Jewish Currents
Bad Memory - Germany is acclaimed for its efforts to atone for the Holocaust. But its method of repudiating the past has become a tool of exclusion.
5 Jul 2023
This article discusses Germany's efforts to confront its past and atone for the Holocaust. Initially, Germany engaged in denial and rehabilitation of Nazis, ...
5 Jul 2023
Jewish Currents
Bad Memory - Die Welt rühmt Deutschland für seine Aufarbeitung des Holocaust. Aber aus Vergangenheitsbewältigung ist ein Instrument der Ausgrenzung geworden.
5 Jul 2023
This essay discusses Germany's pursuit of confronting and coming to terms with its history and the Holocaust. While initially there was denial and silence, G...
5 Jul 2023
Call Me Back
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Cracks in the Kremlin? With Fred Kagan
5 Jul 2023
Fred Kagan dissects the tumultuous situation surrounding Putin's power in light of the Wagner mutiny, suggesting that recent events have exposed significant ...
5 Jul 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Google, Facebook vow to block Canadian news after Bill C-18: What it means for The CJN and you
5 Jul 2023
Following the introduction of Bill C-18 in Canada, major tech companies like Google and Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) have threatened to block Canad...
5 Jul 2023
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The Beet Goes On
5 Jul 2023
This article traces the culinary history and cultural significance of beets in Jewish cuisine. The debate over whether raw or cooked beets are beneficial for...
5 Jul 2023
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Separating Pearls From Sand
5 Jul 2023
Jacob ben Isaac Luzzatto's second introduction to the second edition of Sefer Hasidim emphasizes the importance of the commandments and the Jewish people's u...
5 Jul 2023
Jewish Insider
In Geneva, an American ambassador makes the case for the U.N. Human Rights Council
5 Jul 2023
Michele Taylor, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Human Rights Council, emphasizes the importance of America's active participation in the council to advocate ...
5 Jul 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Financial worries at JFS ease after more than £1m raised in fundraiser
4 Jul 2023
JFS successfully raised over 1,000,000 in a short period through a fundraising campaign involving 3,500 donors, preventing the school from facing a financial...
4 Jul 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Neither a Borrower Nor a Lender Be
4 Jul 2023
The discussion on Independence Day focuses on the Supreme Court's rejection of the Biden Administration's overreach in a student loan case and its support fo...
4 Jul 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Jewish summer camps are adding mental health support to campers’ daily routines
4 Jul 2023
Jewish summer camps in Canada are enhancing their programs by providing mental health support to campers through the inclusion of professionals like camper c...
4 Jul 2023
18forty
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Sarah Hurwitz and Alex Edelman: On Introducing Judaism [Books II 2/4]
4 Jul 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, comedian Alex Edelman and former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz discuss how to introduce people to a Judaism ...
4 Jul 2023
18forty
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Sarah Hurwitz and Alex Edelman: On Introducing Judaism [Books II 2/4]
4 Jul 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, comedian Alex Edelman and former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz discuss how to introduce Judaism to people in...
4 Jul 2023
Tablet
Welcome to Blackstone U.S.A.
4 Jul 2023
Private equity firm Blackstone has become the largest residential landlord in the U.S., with an estimated 300,000 rental units across the country. The firm's...
4 Jul 2023
New Voices
A Day in the Life of Gedenkdiener
3 Jul 2023
Gedenkdiener, or Austrian Holocaust Memorial Servants, are young Austrians who work abroad to learn about and educate others on the Holocaust. The program wa...
3 Jul 2023
Forward
Why did Stanford students host a group of neo-Nazis?
3 Jul 2023
Stanford University recently hosted a delegation from the Azov Brigade, a neo-Nazi formation of the Ukrainian National Guard. The panel, attended by politica...
3 Jul 2023
Forward
Roseanne Barr tested us and we failed — again
3 Jul 2023
In this article, the author argues that the Jewish community's reaction to Roseanne Barr's recent controversial comments was excessive and counterproductive....
3 Jul 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Man of the Night
3 Jul 2023
In his book "Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence," Joseph Berger offers the first English-language biography of Elie Wiesel, the renowned Jewish intellectua...
3 Jul 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Man of the Night
3 Jul 2023
Joseph Berger, a former New York Times journalist, shares insights from his book "Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence," which is the first English-language ...
3 Jul 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Chasidic school increases time for secular studies to comply with Ofsted demands
3 Jul 2023
Beis Aharon, a Chasidic school in Stamford Hill, has improved its compliance with independent school standards set by Ofsted by increasing the time dedicated...
3 Jul 2023
Forward
CUNY speaker selected precisely for her demonization of Israel
3 Jul 2023
The author criticizes a speaker chosen by CUNY School of Law for her commencement address, suggesting that she was selected for her demonization of Israel. W...
3 Jul 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The End of Affirmative Action
3 Jul 2023
Adam White discusses a significant Supreme Court decision that marks the end of using race as a factor in higher-education admissions.
3 Jul 2023
The Beinart Notebook
Using the Language of Anti-Bigotry to Defend Bigotry
3 Jul 2023
The author discusses the use of claims of opposition to bigotry to defend bigotry, highlighting examples from the Supreme Court and an article about Hindu-Am...
3 Jul 2023
Jewish Review of Books
When Freedom Began to Ring
3 Jul 2023
This article discusses the role of Jews in the American Revolution and the subsequent granting of political equality to Jews in the United States. It highlig...
3 Jul 2023
The Cholent
Seattle's Vegan Jewish Deli Is Killing It (Without Killing Anything)
3 Jul 2023
Ben & Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli, located in Seattle, is gaining popularity as a successful plant-based Jewish deli. Owner Justin King, inspired by his grand...
3 Jul 2023
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Smog City
3 Jul 2023
The author describes the annual weather phenomenon in Los Angeles known as "June Gloom," where the sky turns gray, temperatures drop, and seasonal depression...
3 Jul 2023
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Summer in Austin and Miami
3 Jul 2023
The author argues that New York City is no longer a desirable place to live due to crime, high cost of living, and a deteriorating quality of life. They sugg...
3 Jul 2023
Tablet
Summer in Chicago
3 Jul 2023
The author describes their experiences and observations during a summer in Chicago. They reflect on the tensions and frustrations they encounter, such as wit...
3 Jul 2023
Tablet
The Shepherd of American Courage
3 Jul 2023
The American colonists found inspiration in the biblical figure King David as they sought reassurance that their fight for independence was in line with God'...
3 Jul 2023
Tablet
Summer on the Greens
3 Jul 2023
The author shares their experience of spending Memorial Day weekend in Pinehurst, North Carolina, a town known for its love of golf. The author reflects on t...
3 Jul 2023
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Summer in New York City
3 Jul 2023
The author describes the joys and challenges of experiencing summer in New York City. They suggest that living in an outer borough or escaping to a manor in ...
3 Jul 2023
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Kill Off the Old City so New Cities Can Be Born
3 Jul 2023
The article discusses the decline of traditional cities and the rise of suburbs and exurbs in the American urban landscape. It highlights how urban centers a...
3 Jul 2023
Tablet
Minnesota Burning
3 Jul 2023
The author reflects on the history of racial tensions and police brutality in Minneapolis, starting with the recent killing of George Floyd. They mention pre...
3 Jul 2023
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Tel Aviv art museum cancels event with Christie’s following auction of jewelry collection with Nazi ties
2 Jul 2023
The Tel Aviv Museum of Art has canceled a conference it was set to host with Christie's following the auction house's sale of jewelry with ties to the Nazis....
2 Jul 2023
Jewish History Uncensored
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#145 - AI - Understanding the Depth of the Challenge
2 Jul 2023
In this episode, the discussion delves into the profound impact of AI advancements and their resemblance to kishuf (sorcery) in Jewish tradition. The focus i...
2 Jul 2023
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Kosher bakery, under fire for refusing to make Pride pastries, welcomes Supreme Court ruling
30 Jun 2023
West Orange Bake Shop, an Orthodox Jewish bakery in New Jersey, faced backlash and boycotts after refusing to fulfill an order for rainbow pastries for Pride...
30 Jun 2023