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A Brooklyn native recounts his unexpected summer adventure in 1959 when, after a chance job offer, he became a yeoman on a training ship traveling to England...

The author reflects on the importance of naming children after ancestors in the Jewish faith. She initially wanted to name her children after her grandparent...

The text discusses the controversial topic of the Deir Yassin massacre, which has been used as a rallying cry against Zionism and Israel for many years. Prof...

Daniel Kahn, a Yiddish singer and musician, is described as a bard of the 21st century. His recent album, Word Beggar, features Yiddish and English songs, an...

The author argues against the widespread masking of schoolchildren during the COVID-19 pandemic. They contend that there is a lack of scientific evidence to ...

A paradigm shift is occurring in Jewish religious denominations, leading to the rise of unaffiliated synagogues. Factors such as changes in the American reli...

The article discusses the phenomenon of "midwits" and their influence in Democratic politics. Midwits are individuals with slightly above-average ability who...

The article discusses the emergence of the Yiddish Christmas Eve tradition, known as nitl nakht, as a popular phenomenon on social media in 2021. It explores...

The Black church played a crucial role in the civil rights movement, particularly in Selma, Alabama. While Martin Luther King Jr. is often associated with th...

Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish holiday of the New Year for Trees, has roots that some believe go back to the pagan worship of the goddess Asherah. While the holiday...

This Yiddish story, published in 1904, presents a unique interpretation of Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish holiday that marks the New Year for the Trees. The story i...

Bernard-Henri Lévy, a French writer and thinker, is described as a nomad in the literary world. The traditional literary scene no longer exists, and writers ...

The Australian Open tennis tournament attracts a passionate group of Jewish fans who cheer loudly for Jewish players. This group, known as the Australian Jew...

Xiyue Wang, a Chinese American doctoral student at Princeton, was imprisoned in Iran for 40 months on false charges of espionage. He was conducting research ...

The author explores the differences and similarities between the study of Talmud in yeshivas and in university departments of Talmud. While the approaches ma...

In recent years, Vilnius has become a safe haven for political exiles from Russia and Belarus, including opposition leaders like Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and...

In an interview with Alan and Marilyn Bergman, the couple reflects on their Jewish identity and its impact on their work. They discuss the significance of sm...

The article discusses the challenges facing American Jewish communities based on the findings of the 2020 Pew Research Center report on Jewish Americans. The...

The Democratic Party is portraying itself as the defenders of democracy ahead of the 2022 midterms, warning that a Republican victory could lead to the end o...

The article discusses the increasing presence and influence of China in Israel, focusing on a Chinese social media personality named Itzik who uploads videos...

The author discusses the crisis of moral legitimacy in discussions on controversial topics in academia. They highlight the asymmetry in students' ability to ...

The Tractate Megillah is an ode to letters, particularly the story of Megillat Esther, which began as an intimate letter. Esther mailed letters to the Jewish...

According to popular belief, the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred object of the ancient Hebrews, is said to be kept in Ethiopia. In every Ethiopian church, a re...

The author reflects on their experience growing up in southern Brooklyn, a neighborhood known as the "vertical shtetl." Many first-generation American Jews i...

The article argues that the divisions in America are not actually between red and blue states, but rather between urban cores and their inner-ring suburbs (b...

"The Heartbeat of Iran" by Tara Kangarlou provides a collection of diverse Iranian voices that humanize the individual citizens of Iran and challenge stereot...

The debate over COVID vaccine mandates for children has sparked a conflict between those who believe everyone should be vaccinated and those who advocate for...

Kohlrabi, a member of the cabbage family, has become a popular and versatile vegetable in Israel. It appears in various forms on tasting menus and is loved b...

The author reflects on their experience in eighth grade when their rabbi offered them a reward for consistently reading and reviewing the weekly Torah portio...

The article examines the controversial stance of French political figure Eric Zemmour, particularly regarding his views on Jewish identity, assimilation, and...

The Babylonian Talmud is a complex and fascinating work that lacks a complete and accessible history of its early development. Yitzchak Isaac Halevy, a littl...

Mushroom barley soup is a beloved comfort food in Jewish cuisine. Although it is not specifically a holiday dish, it is part of the culinary canon and has be...

The author reflects on a New Year's Eve spent in the hospital with their mother, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The mother had a severe bowel blockag...

Tablet magazine has introduced The Tabbies, an experimental awards initiative to celebrate impactful and meaningful efforts in the past year. Unlike traditio...

The article discusses Israel's flawed analytical framework regarding Hamas and Hezbollah. It highlights a recent explosion in a Palestinian camp in Lebanon, ...

The author recounts her childhood desire for a Christmas tree and her parents' insistence that as Jews, they do not have Christmas trees. She describes her a...

The author shares two stories about visiting Venice, one from 35 years ago and one more recent, both involving misadventures and delays. Despite the challeng...

The author describes their experience of celebrating their non-Jewish friend's holiday, Christmas, and how it allowed them to appreciate and understand anoth...

The author shares their personal experience of growing up in a Jewish family that celebrated Christmas alongside Hanukkah. Their parents, despite cherishing ...

President Biden announced during a White House address that Americans will soon receive 500 million COVID-19 tests. This comes after criticism of the lack of...

The kibbutz movement, which combined socialist ideals with Zionism, was popularized in Europe in the early 20th century. A similar community was established ...

Sunday Assembly, a global movement started by two British comedians, offers a secular alternative to traditional religious services. It provides a community-...

The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly, surpassing the Delta variant as the leading source of new infections in the United States. Howev...

The Pentagon has announced new rules aimed at countering extremism in the military, focusing on monitoring soldiers' online activity for extremist views. Des...

In her book "Maoism: A Global History," Julia Lovell explores the enduring influence of Chairman Mao and his revolutionary ideas. Lovell examines how Mao sha...

Feminism has had a significant impact on the study of Jewish thought. Feminists argue that the female perspective offers valuable insights that challenge mal...

Jewish groups have criticized Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks for aligning with members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) to support Adrienne Adams...

This text is a personal account of the author's experience with conspiracy theories and their fascination with Dasha Nekrasova, who is associated with the Re...

Leaders across Europe are implementing aggressive travel restrictions in response to a rapid uptick in COVID-19 infections. France will not accept tourists f...

In the book "One Friday in April," Donald Antrim recounts his experience with attempted suicide, hospitalization, and recovery. He challenges the notion of s...