Forward
In Berlin, the Nazis burned Freud and Fitzgerald. Now Florida's banning Eric Carle and Margaret Atwood
11 May 2023
The author reflects on attending a ceremony in Berlin to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the infamous Nazi book burnings. The event had a poignant signif...
11 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump 1, CNN 0
11 May 2023
The podcast discusses Donald Trump's successful performance at a CNN Republican Town Hall in New Hampshire, highlighting the intense Twitter reactions and cr...
11 May 2023
Forward
Descendants of Holocaust perpetrators are writing about their history — what can we learn from them?
11 May 2023
Three recently published books, written by descendants of Holocaust perpetrators, delve into the painful histories of their families. Linda Kinstler's "Come ...
11 May 2023
On the Nose
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Still No Justice for Shireen Abu Akleh
11 May 2023
One year after the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli soldiers, no soldier has been held accountable for her death. A re...
11 May 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Power of the Eurovision” Edition
11 May 2023
In anticipation of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, the discussion delves into the significance and impact of the event. It highlights some lesser-known ...
11 May 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Power of the Eurovision” Edition
11 May 2023
In this Eurovision-themed article, the authors discuss the power and impact of the Eurovision Song Contest. They highlight some lesser-known but great songs ...
11 May 2023
Jewish History Nerds
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Sarra Coppia Sullam: A 17th Century Queen Esther?
11 May 2023
Sarra Coppia Sullam, a Jewish woman from 17th century Venice, is renowned for hosting literary salons and being accused of heresy publicly. Her life also inc...
11 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the Canadian starring in Netflix’s new Jewish matchmaking reality show
11 May 2023
Cindy Seni is a Canadian participant on Netflix's popular matchmaking reality show, "Jewish Matchmaking," where she, along with other Jewish singles, seeks l...
11 May 2023
Unorthodox
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The Long Game: Ep. 362
11 May 2023
In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Ari Lamm discusses the spiritual aspects of this year's NBA playoffs. Journalist Gabby Deutch shares her investigative s...
11 May 2023
Unorthodox
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The Long Game: Ep. 362
11 May 2023
In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Ari Lamm discusses the spiritual aspects of the NBA Playoffs, while journalist Gabby Deutch explores the unsolved murder...
11 May 2023
Lehrhaus
Trajectories of Tradition: King David on Skin Lesions and Tent Impurities
11 May 2023
This article explores the interpretation of King David's request to God regarding the recitation of Psalms in relation to the study of the laws of skin lesio...
11 May 2023
Tablet
The Soloveitchik Solution
11 May 2023
In this article, the author argues for a reconciliation between secular and religious Israelis. They suggest that the scientific and technical elite of Israe...
11 May 2023
Tablet
My Mother on My Mind
11 May 2023
In this personal essay, the author reflects on his relationship with his mother and the significance of Mother's Day. He shares a story about his father, who...
11 May 2023
The Habura
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The Omer and Ribbi Aqiba - Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo
10 May 2023
In this text, Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo discusses the connection between the counting of the Omer and the famous Rabbi Aqiba. The Omer refers to the 49-day perio...
10 May 2023
Forward
These Jewish Eurovision songs are terrible. Listen to them anyway
10 May 2023
The article explores various Jewish Eurovision songs from different years and countries, highlighting unique moments and performances, such as Ortal from Fra...
10 May 2023
Forward
Tidbits: 23 Jewish camps make Newsweek list • In this shul, members weave prayer shawls
10 May 2023
Newsweek has released its annual list of the top Jewish camps in the United States, with 23 camps making the list. In another article, a synagogue is highlig...
10 May 2023
Forward
A new Nazi revenge film from Finland is called 'Sisu' – is that Finnish for ‘chutzpah’?
10 May 2023
The article discusses a new Finnish film called "Sisu," which explores the story of a Finnish commando-turned-gold prospector during World War II. The film h...
10 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Liabilities
10 May 2023
The podcast covers the jury verdict in the civil case against Donald Trump and its potential impact on his political future, as well as Joe Biden's recent pr...
10 May 2023
Between The Lines
Breathing Life Into A Community Given Up For Lost
10 May 2023
The POLIN Museum of History of Polish Jews in Warsaw is a multimedia museum that covers the history of Jewish life in Poland over the past 1,000 years. The f...
10 May 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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Religious Zionism and Judicial Reform
10 May 2023
In this text, the authors discuss the evolving nature of the religious Zionist demographic in Israel. While this group historically focused on security, terr...
10 May 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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Religious Zionism and Judicial Reform
10 May 2023
The religious Zionist community, comprising 10% of Israel's population, is becoming increasingly influential and is transitioning from a focus on security an...
10 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Ontario’s Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says antisemitic rhetoric by an NDP MPP is ‘toxic to our democracy’
10 May 2023
Ontario's Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner, a prominent Jewish member of Premier Doug Ford's government, has spoken out against what he deems as antisemiti...
10 May 2023
Tablet
How Hannah Arendt’s Zionism Helped Create American Gay Identity
10 May 2023
Hannah Arendt, a Jewish philosopher, played a significant role in the creation of American gay identity through her influence on her student, Michael Denneny...
10 May 2023
Tablet
The Ancient Wonders of Fennel
10 May 2023
This article discusses the historical and cultural significance of fennel in Jewish and Mediterranean cuisines. Fennel has been consumed by Jews since biblic...
10 May 2023
Menschwarmers
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S4E6 - Day in the life of Wrigley Field's most famous TikTok vendor, @JewishJonah
9 May 2023
Jonah Fialkow, known as @JewishJonah on TikTok, has gained popularity as a food vendor at Wrigley Field with nearly 20,000 followers. His videos provide insi...
9 May 2023
Forward
Why is the IDF promoting its Gaza operation like a Marvel movie?
9 May 2023
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have come under criticism for promoting their operations in Gaza like a Marvel movie. The IDF announced their newest operati...
9 May 2023
Forward
I knew Herschel Siegel for his entire life. Don't exploit his death.
9 May 2023
In a letter to the editor, David Schoen criticizes an article that discusses Herschel Siegel's suicide. Schoen argues that the article exploits Herschel's de...
9 May 2023
Jewish Currents
Palestinian Hunger Striker Khader Adnan’s Death: An Explainer - Responses to common questions about Adnan’s death while on hunger strike against Israeli detention, the increasingly violent aftermath, and what Adnan meant to Palestinians.
9 May 2023
Khader Adnan, a member of the political wing of Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad, recently died in an Israeli prison while on a hunger strike to prot...
9 May 2023
Forward
Online ‘zine’ unites young Yiddishists
9 May 2023
Heymish: A Zine about Home is a new Yiddish zine created by Sarah Biskowitz and Cameron Bernstein through their Yiddishistke Instagram account. The zine prov...
9 May 2023
Forward
On a New Jersey school board, a microcosm of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is brewing
9 May 2023
Sahar Aziz, a member of the Westfield Board of Education and a law professor at Rutgers University, is facing a complaint accusing her of antisemitism for cr...
9 May 2023
Forward
The brilliant Jewish artist that time forgot
9 May 2023
Eudice Shapiro, a Jewish violinist who died in 2007 at the age of 93, was a highly talented musician who struggled to find recognition in America. Despite be...
9 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Not-So-Glittering Prizes
9 May 2023
The podcast discusses the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism of 2022, highlighting that the announcement comes at a time when Americans are increasingly disen...
9 May 2023
Forward
Is it OK for a Supreme Court justice to accept bagels and lox from her high school friends?
9 May 2023
A group of women who attended high school with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan wanted to send her bagels and lox from a famous deli in New York City. Howev...
9 May 2023
Haaretz Weekly
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Israel braces for Islamic Jihad response after Assassinations: What happens next?
9 May 2023
Israel is preparing for potential retaliation from Islamic Jihad after assassinating three senior members of the group and conducting airstrikes that resulte...
9 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Newfoundland and Labrador is now the 7th province to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism: Does it matter?
9 May 2023
Newfoundland and Labrador has become the 7th province in Canada to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, marking a commitment to combatting all forms of...
9 May 2023
Forward
'Bridgerton' mastermind and 'Queen Charlotte' author also makes a mean matzo ball soup
9 May 2023
Author Julia Quinn, known for her "Bridgerton" book series that has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, discusses the similarities between her own Jewi...
9 May 2023
Tablet
Rabbis Have to Talk About God
9 May 2023
In this article, the author discusses their initial discomfort in talking about God with their congregation, due to the low percentage of American Jews who b...
9 May 2023
Tablet
Can the Military Rebuild Itself?
9 May 2023
American defense planners are concerned about their dwindling stockpiles of missiles and munitions as they support Ukraine in its war against Russia. This is...
9 May 2023
Tablet
Noa Kirel’s European Offensive
9 May 2023
Noa Kirel, a popular pop star in Israel, is representing the country in the Eurovision Song Contest. Despite the risk of damaging her reputation if she perfo...
9 May 2023
18forty
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Elli Fischer: Can Israel Follow Jewish Law? [Zionism 3/4]
8 May 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Elli Fischer discusses the relationship between Jewish law (halacha) and the Jewish state of Israel. Despite ma...
8 May 2023
18forty
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Elli Fischer: Can Israel Follow Jewish Law? [Zionism 3/4]
8 May 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Elli Fischer discusses the relationship between Jewish law (halacha) and the Jewish state of Israel. Despite ma...
8 May 2023
The Habura
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Miqra Study (Nebi'im, Book of Judges) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
8 May 2023
In this Miqra Study session with Rabbi Joseph Dweck, he focuses on the Book of Judges from the Ketuvim (Writings) section of the Tanakh. He provides insights...
8 May 2023
Forward
Mitzvah or shanda? Suns owner Ishbia grabs ball, annoys MVP
8 May 2023
In a recent NBA playoff game, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia grabbed the ball from Denver Nuggets' player Nikola Jokic, leading to a tense moment and a techni...
8 May 2023
Forward
Is New York's most ubiquitous Jew leaving New York behind?
8 May 2023
Larry "Ratso" Sloman, a multifaceted figure deeply embedded in popular culture, has a storied career spanning interactions with luminaries like Bob Dylan and...
8 May 2023
Forward
This visionary Jewish writer had several aliases, so it's hard to know who she really was
8 May 2023
During Sleepless Nights and Other Stories is a collection of fiction written by Anna Margolin, a visionary Jewish writer who used multiple pen names and live...
8 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Old Men Who Run the World
8 May 2023
In this podcast episode, the hosts start by differing on the significance of King Charles's coronation but find common ground in critiquing a negative poll f...
8 May 2023
Forward
Jewish Federations to hold online rally for Evan Gershkovich, Jewish journalist jailed in Russia
8 May 2023
The Jewish Federations of North America is organizing an online rally to advocate for the release of Evan Gershkovich, a Jewish Wall Street Journal reporter ...
8 May 2023
Call Me Back
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The Invisible Primary - with Mike Murphy
8 May 2023
Mike Murphy delves into the early stages of the 2024 presidential primaries, focusing on what he calls the "invisible primary" and the dynamics affecting can...
8 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How two Canadian Jewish politicians navigated King Charles’s coronation
8 May 2023
Manitoba's Lieutenant Governor, Anita Neville, expressed admiration for King Charles after meeting him in person and discussing various topics, confident in ...
8 May 2023
Torah 101
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#72: The Variability of Messiah
8 May 2023
In this podcast episode, the variability of the Messiah is explored. Jewish life has been marked by a yearning for the arrival of the Messiah since the destr...
8 May 2023