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Tablet What Happened: December 13, 2021 13 Dec 2021
A devastating cluster of tornados swept through the Midwest and South, resulting in over 80 deaths and causing extensive damage to towns across six states. T...
13 Dec 2021
Tablet A Coen Brother’s Brilliant Macbeth 13 Dec 2021
Joel Coen's adaptation of Macbeth is described as a departure from the Coen brothers' previous films, exhibiting a serious and dark tone. The article explore...
13 Dec 2021
Tablet What Happened: December 10, 2021 12 Dec 2021
Londons High Court has approved the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States for charges of espionage, bringing him closer to facing prison time. T...
12 Dec 2021
Tablet The Runaway Daughters of Galicia 10 Dec 2021
Felix Salten's 1913 silent film 'Der Shylock von Krakau' extends the narrative of Jewish daughters fleeing Galicia, touching on themes echoed in other narrat...
10 Dec 2021
Tablet Family Dinner 10 Dec 2021
The author reflects on the significance of Shabbat dinner in their childhood, which became less important after their father's death. They attempted to recre...
10 Dec 2021
Tablet Holding on to His Hummus 9 Dec 2021
This personal essay explores the author's relationship with her father and his homemade hummus as he battles stage 3 lung cancer. The author discusses the ab...
9 Dec 2021
Tablet What Happened: December 9, 2021 9 Dec 2021
The Austrian government has announced details of its mandatory vaccination program, which will impose fines of about $4,000 on individuals over the age of 14...
9 Dec 2021
Tablet What Happened: December 8, 2021 8 Dec 2021
A scathing memo by a former D.C. National Guard officer accuses top U.S. Army generals of lying to Congress about their response to the January 6 Capitol rio...
8 Dec 2021
Tablet The Turn 8 Dec 2021
The author describes their journey from being politically left-leaning to feeling politically homeless, experiencing what they call "The Turn." They explain ...
8 Dec 2021
Tablet Treason of the Intellectuals 7 Dec 2021
Julien Benda's "The Treason of the Intellectuals," published in 1927, remains a seminal work exploring the responsibility of intellectuals amidst political t...
7 Dec 2021
Tablet What Happened: December 7, 2021 7 Dec 2021
According to a report, Apple's growth in China can be attributed to a secret $275 billion deal CEO Tim Cook signed with the Chinese government in 2016. To ea...
7 Dec 2021
Tablet The New Bitcoin 7 Dec 2021
In this article, the author discusses the rise of the Israeli shekel and its impact on the economy. The shekel has reached historic heights and has become st...
7 Dec 2021
Tablet What Happened: December 6, 2021 6 Dec 2021
New York City's outgoing mayor, Bill de Blasio, has announced a sweeping vaccine mandate that applies to children as young as 5 and the entire private sector...
6 Dec 2021
Tablet A Stranger in Tonnerre 6 Dec 2021
An American living in Tonnerre, a small town in Burgundy, reflects on his experience of being an outsider in rural France. Despite initial challenges adjusti...
6 Dec 2021
Tablet What Happened: December 3, 2021 3 Dec 2021
Parents of Ethan Crumbley, the 15-year-old accused of a school shooting in Michigan, have been charged with involuntary manslaughter due to their alleged neg...
3 Dec 2021
Tablet Drinking After the Apocalypse 3 Dec 2021
This article reflects on the desire for escape and indulgence during times of crisis, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. It draws upon the stories of Noa...
3 Dec 2021
Tablet Close to the Bone 2 Dec 2021
The article discusses the importance of bone marrow transplants and the role of the Jewish community in Australia and America in finding matches for patients...
2 Dec 2021
Tablet Here Comes the Limited Hangout 2 Dec 2021
The article discusses the similarities and differences between the Watergate scandal and the Russia investigation (Russiagate) involving Hillary Clinton and ...
2 Dec 2021
Tablet What Happened: December 2, 2021 2 Dec 2021
President Biden has announced new COVID-19 protocols for international travelers, requiring them to present a negative test within 24 hours of departure. Tes...
2 Dec 2021
Tablet The Life That Used to Exist by the Orange Orchard 2 Dec 2021
The text follows the lives of two teenagers, Daphne and David, as they navigate their aspirations, dreams, and challenges. Daphne is excited to start at Rabi...
2 Dec 2021
Tablet The Joys of Tamarind 1 Dec 2021
Tamarind is a versatile ingredient used in various cuisines, particularly in Indian cooking. It has a tangy, sweet-sour flavor and is used in curries, pickle...
1 Dec 2021
Tablet Who Were the Hasmoneans? 1 Dec 2021
The Hasmoneans were a priestly family who rose to power and styled themselves as both high priests and kings. They established the Hasmonean Jewish Kingdom, ...
1 Dec 2021
Tablet Ethical Kashrut 30 Nov 2021
The concept of ethical kashrut, or ethical Jewish dietary laws, is gaining traction among Jewish institutions and leaders who advocate for more sustainable f...
30 Nov 2021
Tablet From Beirut to Brooklyn 30 Nov 2021
This article discusses the story of Eliyah Hawila, also known as Ali Hassan Hawila, who was recently exposed for lying about his Jewish heritage. Hawila was ...
30 Nov 2021
Tablet The Day of the Million 30 Nov 2021
The article discusses the creation and significance of "Ingathering of the Exiles Day" in Israel. This holiday, celebrated during Hanukkah, emphasized the im...
30 Nov 2021
Tablet Stephen Sondheim on West Side Jews, Israel, and Cole Porter 30 Nov 2021
In an interview with Abigail Pogrebin, composer Stephen Sondheim discusses his Jewish identity and upbringing. Sondheim expresses a sense of pride in being J...
30 Nov 2021
Tablet Making Contact 29 Nov 2021
The author, a lover of baseball, decides to try out for a fast-pitch softball team in his 50s. Despite facing self-doubt and a defeatist voice in his head, h...
29 Nov 2021
Tablet The Miracle of the Dreidel 24 Nov 2021
The author reflects on the significance of playing dreidel with their parents, both Holocaust survivors, during Hanukkah. They recall using a plastic dreidel...
24 Nov 2021
Tablet On This Night, Let Us Light 24 Nov 2021
The author explores the significance of candles in various Jewish rituals and traditions. They discuss the origins of blowing out birthday candles, noting it...
24 Nov 2021
Tablet Thanksgiving 24 Nov 2021
The author reflects on the beauty of nature and the devastating effects of climate change. They discuss their personal experiences and sacrifices made in the...
24 Nov 2021
Tablet The Strange Career of Paul Krugman 23 Nov 2021
The article discusses the changing attitude towards strategic trade and national industrial policy in the United States. It notes that the neoliberal consens...
23 Nov 2021
Tablet The Modern Festival of Lights 23 Nov 2021
The festival of Hanukkah has experienced a surge in popularity in its modern iteration, becoming an occasion for gift-giving, family gatherings, and public s...
23 Nov 2021
Tablet Latkes Filled With Meaning 22 Nov 2021
The author reflects on their complex Jewish identity, shaped by generations of assimilation and a lack of religious observance in their family. Despite not c...
22 Nov 2021
Tablet What They Did to the Kids 22 Nov 2021
The author discusses the impact of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic on students with disabilities. They highlight the importance of education rig...
22 Nov 2021
Tablet Putting a Mexican Spin on Jewish Pastries—and Vice Versa 22 Nov 2021
Masa Madres, a popular Jewish bakery in Chicago, has found success by merging Jewish and Mexican flavors in their pastries. Co-owners Tamar Fasja Unikel and ...
22 Nov 2021
Tablet Christian Scientists Consider the COVID-19 Vaccine 19 Nov 2021
Christian Scientists, a faith community that believes in divine healing, have an ambivalent attitude towards the COVID-19 vaccine. While Christian Science em...
19 Nov 2021
Tablet Making Aliyah—the Board Game 19 Nov 2021
Sallie Abelson created the board game Aliyah in the 1970s to provide an innovative and interactive way for Jewish children in Ames, Iowa, to learn about Juda...
19 Nov 2021
Tablet Libido Dominandi 19 Nov 2021
The writer reflects on a childhood memory of visiting their father in a temporary apartment. The father, a psychologist, shares his belief that all intimate ...
19 Nov 2021
Tablet The Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2021 18 Nov 2021
The article discusses the best Jewish children's books of 2021. It highlights the inclusion of interfaith families and interfaith appreciation in some books,...
18 Nov 2021
Tablet Chicken Soup, Israeli-Style 17 Nov 2021
Israeli chicken soup is a fusion of various Jewish cuisines, influenced by Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Ashkenazi cooking traditions. While a classic J...
17 Nov 2021
Tablet Biden’s Middle East Dilemma 17 Nov 2021
The text discusses the dilemma faced by the Biden administration in its Middle East policy. The administration has been critical of Saudi Arabia, particularl...
17 Nov 2021
Tablet Whitewashing Success 16 Nov 2021
The article discusses the phenomenon of "whitewashing" in which American Jews and Asian Americans are being categorized as white, erasing their unique histor...
16 Nov 2021
Tablet Saying #Kaddish 16 Nov 2021
The author reflects on his upbringing in a South African Jewish community and his subsequent move to America. Although he observed certain rituals and tradit...
16 Nov 2021
Tablet The Lab Leak Fiasco 16 Nov 2021
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the origins of the COVID-19 virus and the media's response to it. It highlights a study published in The La...
16 Nov 2021
Tablet The Time Machine 12 Nov 2021
The article discusses the significance of the Jewish calendar, particularly in the context of the Jewish concept of time. The Jewish calendar is a unique ama...
12 Nov 2021
Tablet Funkenstein 11 Nov 2021
Amos Funkenstein was a heretic within the Jewish tradition who spent his life trying to understand the existence of God, even though he doubted it. He studie...
11 Nov 2021
Tablet Soldier Boy 11 Nov 2021
This text tells the story of Albert Birnbaum, a Jewish soldier who died during World War II. Albert served in the 9th Army and died on June 26, 1944, during ...
11 Nov 2021
Tablet Lebanon’s State Ponzi Scheme Seeks Jewish Investors 11 Nov 2021
The article discusses Lebanon's economic and financial crisis, which was the result of a Ponzi scheme that collapsed in 2019. The scheme began after the civi...
11 Nov 2021
Tablet Christ’s Utopia Stumbles in Berkeley 10 Nov 2021
In Berkeley, there is an ongoing dispute over the future of Peoples Park, a historical site that was once a symbol of counterculture in the 1960s but has sin...
10 Nov 2021
Tablet Taking on Freud 9 Nov 2021
Aaron T. Beck, the founder of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), recently passed away at the age of 100. Beck, a Jewish psychologist, rejected Freudian psyc...
9 Nov 2021