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Rebuke, Repentance, and Renewal: A Literary Analysis of David’s Character in II Samuel 12
5 Jun 2023
The twelfth chapter of II Samuel focuses on the consequences of David's wrongdoings, particularly his affair with Batsheva and his role in the death of her h...
5 Jun 2023
The Habura
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Tefillin: A Living Archive of Jewish History and Identity - Ohad Fedida
5 Jun 2023
In this article, Ohad Fedida explores the significance of tefillin as a living archive of Jewish history and identity. He highlights the historical developme...
5 Jun 2023
Forward
Taylor Swift fans have amnesia. So did Jews after Sinai.
5 Jun 2023
Fans of Taylor Swift have been experiencing amnesia after attending her Eras tour concert, with many unable to remember important details of the performance....
5 Jun 2023
Forward
Is 'The Idol' good for Hollywood Jews or 'torture porn'?
5 Jun 2023
The author expresses their dissatisfaction and confusion about the HBO show "The Idol." They criticize the portrayal of Jewish characters, such as speaking i...
5 Jun 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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The Poetics of the Political, the Politics of the Poetic
5 Jun 2023
In her book "Figuring Jerusalem: Politics and Poetics in the Sacred Center," Sidra DeKoven Ezrahi examines five important Jewish texts to explore the multifa...
5 Jun 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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The Poetics of the Political, the Politics of the Poetic
5 Jun 2023
Professor Sidra DeKoven Ezrahi, from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, explores the intersection of politics and poetry in her book "Figuring Jerusalem: Po...
5 Jun 2023
Forward
The church preacher who gave sermons in Yiddish
5 Jun 2023
Joseph Rabinowitz, a Jewish man born in 1837, founded a Christian-Jewish sect in Kishinev, Bessarabia, where he preached his gospel in Yiddish. Rabinowitz ha...
5 Jun 2023
Forward
Is this a vision of heaven or is it a Taylor Swift concert?
5 Jun 2023
The author describes her experience attending a Taylor Swift concert with her 10-year-old son, who is a big fan of the singer. They arrive early and encounte...
5 Jun 2023
Forward
How a Jewish 'witness of hell' navigated a landscape of American terror
5 Jun 2023
The article discusses the exhibition "Philip Guston Now" at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., highlighting the relevance of Guston's work to t...
5 Jun 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Sonic Boom and Gloom
5 Jun 2023
The podcast delves into recent events such as the sonic boom over Washington D.C., China's actions in the Taiwan Strait, weakening support for Ukraine, and a...
5 Jun 2023
Call Me Back
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Bret Stephens teaches college grads to argue!
5 Jun 2023
In this episode, Bret Stephens discusses his recent address at the University of Chicago amidst protests, reflecting on free speech and intellectual diversit...
5 Jun 2023
Forward
Netanyahu's new media adviser said 'unfit' Biden 'destroying America,' echoed Trump's voter fraud claims
5 Jun 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Gilad Zwick as his new media adviser. Zwick has a history of criticizing US President Joe Biden, call...
5 Jun 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Israel's Diaspora minister visited Canada for the first time to meet lawmakers, Jewish leaders—and evangelical Christians
5 Jun 2023
Israel's Diaspora Minister, Amichai Chikli, visited Canada to meet with lawmakers, Jewish leaders, and evangelical Christians, discussing Israel's $53-millio...
5 Jun 2023
Forward
Israel’s judicial strife showcased at Celebrate Israel parade in New York
5 Jun 2023
The annual Celebrate Israel parade in New York City showcased Israel's judicial strife, as more than 40,000 people marched down Fifth Avenue amidst political...
5 Jun 2023
Tablet
Slaying the Censorship Leviathan
5 Jun 2023
The author discusses a lawsuit challenging the "censorship-industrial complex" by the federal government in the context of digital social media. The lawsuit ...
5 Jun 2023
Tablet
The Kitchen of Yesterday—Today!
5 Jun 2023
Ha-Tsarif, a mini-museum in Israel, showcases vintage Israeli kitchens and their contents. The museum, located in a shed in the owner's garden, features old ...
5 Jun 2023
Tablet
Team Biden Mainstreams Terror Financing in Lebanon
5 Jun 2023
The Biden administration continues to support the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Internal Security Forces (ISF), despite the fact that they are heavily infl...
5 Jun 2023
Tablet
Kabbalah Trees
5 Jun 2023
The text discusses the work of R. Jacob Zemah, a scholar of Kabbalah in the 17th century. Zemah acquired Lurianic treatises in Safed and later Damascus, buil...
5 Jun 2023
Tablet
A Farewell to Armbands
5 Jun 2023
The author reflects on his controversial fashion choices during his time as a member of the band Interpol. He describes his fascination with Nazi style and t...
5 Jun 2023
Forward
Israel stuns Brazil at FIFA U-20 World Cup to keep its underdog hopes alive
4 Jun 2023
Israel's under-20 men's team pulled off a surprising victory against Brazil in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Despite Brazil's soccer dominanc...
4 Jun 2023
Forward
How a 'wise man of the shtetl' evaded Soviet repression and antisemitism to achieve international fame as an artist
4 Jun 2023
Ilya Kabakov, a Jewish painter and installation artist, navigated the challenges of living in an antisemitic society, finding success and fame as an artist. ...
4 Jun 2023
Moment
Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century with Michael Strassfeld and Amy E. Schwartz
3 Jun 2023
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld, known for his work on the Jewish Catalog, reflects on how Jewish practice has evolved in the past 50 years. He discusses his new bo...
3 Jun 2023
Forward
'Happy hour' for Holocaust deniers? Yad Vashem chief anticipates the death of the last survivor.
2 Jun 2023
The chairman of Yad Vashem, Dani Dayan, expressed concerns about the suppression of Holocaust scholarship in Poland, including the recent incident where a ri...
2 Jun 2023
Forward
Celebrate Israel parade generates controversy over participation of Israeli officials
2 Jun 2023
The Celebrate Israel parade in New York sparked controversy due to the planned participation of Israeli officials from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's go...
2 Jun 2023
Forward
News Quiz: Test your knowledge of the Celebrate Israel Parade and GOP attacks on George Soros
2 Jun 2023
This article appears to be a technical note or a set of instructions for republishing a news quiz about the Celebrate Israel Parade and GOP attacks on George...
2 Jun 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden Takes a Fall
2 Jun 2023
The podcast discusses the implications of Joe Biden's recent fall in Colorado Springs and explores whether Ron DeSantis is gaining momentum as a political ca...
2 Jun 2023
Halacha Headlines
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6/3/23 – Shiur 421 – “Living the Dream” – Spending Beyond Our Means
2 Jun 2023
In this Shiur, the discussion revolves around the topic of spending beyond one's means and the factors that contribute to this behavior. The concept of "keep...
2 Jun 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Stateless in Jerusalem - with special guest Suleiman Maswadeh
2 Jun 2023
In a podcast featuring guest Suleiman Maswadeh, a diplomatic and political correspondent, the focus is on the challenges faced by the coalition government in...
2 Jun 2023
Tablet
Sparks Fly
2 Jun 2023
The article discusses the band Sparks and their latest album, "The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte," which showcases their signature wry humor, anxious panic, an...
2 Jun 2023
Tablet
The Dark Angel of Nonfiction
2 Jun 2023
Phillip Lopate, a renowned essayist and professor, recently retired from Columbia University after a long and successful career. Lopate is known for his conf...
2 Jun 2023
Tablet
The National Antisemitism Strategy Has No Clothes
2 Jun 2023
The recently released U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism is criticized for its failure to address key forces driving antisemitism, such as anti-Z...
2 Jun 2023
Tablet
Rebbetzin Bruria Hutner David, 1938–2023
2 Jun 2023
Rebbetzin Bruria Hutner David, who passed away in April 2023, is known for her involvement in her father's Torah work, Pachad Yitzchak, and her Ph.D. from Co...
2 Jun 2023
Tikvah
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Cynthia Ozick on "The Conversion of the Jews"
1 Jun 2023
In Cynthia Ozick's story "The Conversion of the Jews", she explores the motivations and consequences of religious conversion. The story follows Solomon Adelb...
1 Jun 2023
Tikvah
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Cynthia Ozick on "The Conversion of the Jews"
1 Jun 2023
Cynthia Ozick's story, "The Conversion of the Jews," explores the complex motivations behind a Sephardic Jew named Saul converting to Catholicism and dedicat...
1 Jun 2023
Forward
The far left and far right are equally antisemitic? A new study suggests otherwise
1 Jun 2023
A new study challenges the idea that antisemitism is equally prevalent on the far left and far right. The study found that anti-Jewish beliefs are more popul...
1 Jun 2023
People of the Pod
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Hakeem Jeffries on Israel, Ghana, and Representing Brooklyn
1 Jun 2023
Hakeem Jeffries, leader of the House Democratic Caucus, recently led a congressional delegation to Israel and Ghana. In an interview, he discussed the import...
1 Jun 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Inherently Fertile
1 Jun 2023
"Inherently Fertile" is a pop culture-focused episode of the show "Bonjour Chai," discussing topics such as Taylor Swift, biblical themes in the TV show Succ...
1 Jun 2023
Jewish Currents
National Plan Reflects the Debate Over Antisemitism - While generally promising more of the same, the Biden plan signaled in multiple ways that progressive groups have succeeded in making Jewish politics a contested space.
1 Jun 2023
The Biden administration recently released a federal plan to combat antisemitism, which has led to varying responses from Jewish organizations. Progressive g...
1 Jun 2023
Forward
The Met will start policing its collections for looted art. Holocaust restitution paved the way
1 Jun 2023
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is taking steps to police its collection for stolen and looted art and artifacts. This initiative comes after pressure from la...
1 Jun 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to lobbyist Rachel Gur: Why Israel is so #₪@$! expensive
1 Jun 2023
Rachel Gur, Director of Public Policy for Lobby 99, discusses the persistent issue of Israel's high cost of living and critiques the efficiency of government...
1 Jun 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Food Fight!” Edition
1 Jun 2023
In this episode, reporters Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss two main topics. The first is the Israeli government's battle again...
1 Jun 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Food Fight!” Edition
1 Jun 2023
In a special edition, reporters Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron engage in discussions on two critical topics: the government's conflic...
1 Jun 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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June Is Busting Out All Over
1 Jun 2023
In this podcast, legal expert Adam White discusses the upcoming decisions of the Supreme Court. The podcast also touches on the media recognizing Kevin McCar...
1 Jun 2023
Jewish History Uncensored
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#141 - A Synopsis of the Sabbetian Background & R' Shnuer Zalman in Liozna
1 Jun 2023
In this episode, the focus is on the Sabbetian and Frankist movements and their influence on the conflict between Chassidim and Misnagdim. The narrative also...
1 Jun 2023
Forward
Can Massachusetts really be as antisemitic as they say?
1 Jun 2023
A recent report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has ranked Massachusetts as the second-highest state in the US for white supremacy and sixth-highest for ...
1 Jun 2023
Forward
How do I get my control-freak husband to back off?
1 Jun 2023
The Bintel Brief column in The Forward addresses a reader's dilemma about dealing with a control-freak husband who constantly offers advice and insists on ha...
1 Jun 2023
Jewish History Nerds
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Wuhsha the Broker: Excavations from the Cairo Geniza
1 Jun 2023
The podcast episode discusses the discovery of the story of Wuhsha the Broker in the Cairo Geniza, shedding light on the extraordinary role of this 11th-cent...
1 Jun 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Denis Brott has recovered from severe COVID—but not from his brother's sudden death
1 Jun 2023
Renowned cellist Denis Brott, a survivor of a severe case of COVID-19 that nearly took his life, is preparing to launch the Montreal Chamber Music Festival, ...
1 Jun 2023
Unorthodox
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All That Jazz: Ep. 365
1 Jun 2023
This episode of Unorthodox discusses the unusual discovery of Hitler-branded cocaine. The guest, David Cowan, talks about his documentary Afghan Dreamers, fe...
1 Jun 2023
Unorthodox
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All That Jazz: Ep. 365
1 Jun 2023
In this episode of Unorthodox, the team discusses various topics. They explore the case of Hitler-branded cocaine, highlighting the peculiar nature of this d...
1 Jun 2023