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A Devastating Moment of Clarity in Ukraine
2 Mar 2023
The article discusses the state of the Western alliance and the prospects for Ukrainian freedom in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It highlig...
2 Mar 2023
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Double Crossed
2 Mar 2023
American Jews and Asian Americans find themselves facing similar challenges of being overlooked and underserved by activist organizations like the Anti-Defam...
2 Mar 2023
Jewish Review of Books
A Comic Megillah?
1 Mar 2023
Koren Publishers has released a graphic novel adaptation of the Book of Esther, called "The Koren Tanakh Graphic Novel Esther." The novel is aimed at a young...
1 Mar 2023
Forward
New hope for Gaucher disease as experimental treatment begins trials
1 Mar 2023
A phase 1 trial is underway for an innovative treatment called LY3884961 targeting Gaucher disease, a genetic disorder that predominantly affects Ashkenazi J...
1 Mar 2023
Forward
How did Israeli democracy come under threat? Follow the money
1 Mar 2023
This article discusses the influence of American Jewish philanthropists on Israeli politics and the threat it poses to Israeli democracy. The author argues t...
1 Mar 2023
Forward
'She felt so real to me': Four young actors on how playing Anne Frank changed their lives
1 Mar 2023
This article discusses the impact of playing the role of Anne Frank in the play "The Diary of Anne Frank" on four young actors. The actors share how portrayi...
1 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Chicago Firing
1 Mar 2023
The podcast discusses the surprising defeat of incumbent Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot in a Democratic primary, with her receiving only 15 percent of the vote...
1 Mar 2023
Haaretz Weekly
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'For Israel, against Bibi': Why Israelis in NYC are protesting their own government
1 Mar 2023
Israeli expats and American Jews in New York City are protesting against the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul in Israel. These protests are unique be...
1 Mar 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The only Mikvah between Vancouver and Calgary opens in Kelowna, B.C.
1 Mar 2023
The only mikvah between Vancouver and Calgary has opened in Kelowna, B.C., thanks to the efforts of Fraidy Hecht and the local Chabad community. Previously, ...
1 Mar 2023
Lehrhaus
The Agagites
1 Mar 2023
This text tells a story set in ancient times, where a captured king named Agag is brought before King Saul of Israel. Agag pleads for his life, offering to s...
1 Mar 2023
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Mel Brooks Kicks Larry David’s Skinny Ass
1 Mar 2023
This article explores the tradition of Jewish humor, particularly in its use of irreverence and mockery, from biblical times to modern American Jewish comedy...
1 Mar 2023
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The Vanishing
1 Mar 2023
This text discusses the decline of Jewish influence and representation in various sectors of American society, including academia, the arts, politics, and th...
1 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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How Biden Intends to Misuse the CHIPS Act
28 Feb 2023
The podcast discusses the Biden administration's potential misuse of the CHIPS Act by imposing regulations on semiconductor industry companies to promote pro...
28 Feb 2023
People of the Pod
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How to Support Jews of Color
28 Feb 2023
Rabbi Sandra Lawson, the director of racial diversity, equity, and inclusion at Reconstructing Judaism, discusses how individuals can support Jews of color. ...
28 Feb 2023
Forward
Will the streaming wars destroy the golden age of Jewish TV?
28 Feb 2023
The streaming wars between platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu have resulted in an abundance of quality content, including an increase in Israeli TV sh...
28 Feb 2023
Forward
American and European JCCs do not share the same mission, and that's a good thing
28 Feb 2023
Doron Krakow, President and CEO of JCC Association of North America, responds to an article that praises European Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) for their c...
28 Feb 2023
Forward
Hello, my name is Vashti: Meet a museum founder, a singer, an author and an Olympian
28 Feb 2023
This article discusses the significance of the name Vashti in Jewish and non-Jewish cultures. In the Purim story, Vashti is portrayed as a feminist hero for ...
28 Feb 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Canadian snowbirds are shaken after an alligator killed an 85-year-old woman in their Florida community
28 Feb 2023
An 85-year-old woman, Gloria Serge, was tragically killed in a rare alligator attack in the Spanish Lakes Fairways retirement community in Florida, witnessed...
28 Feb 2023
18forty
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The Cost of Jewish Education [Jewish Education 4/4]
28 Feb 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the high cost of Jewish education is discussed. The conversation includes three advocates for affordable Jewish educa...
28 Feb 2023
18forty
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The Cost of Jewish Education [Jewish Education 4/4]
28 Feb 2023
The high cost of Jewish education is a pressing issue explored in this episode of the 18Forty Podcast. The conversation features interviews with Richard Hagl...
28 Feb 2023
Lehrhaus
On Building a Better World: The Tension in Jewish Thought between Yeridat ha-Dorot and Aliyat ha-Dorot
28 Feb 2023
The article explores the tension in Jewish thought between the idea of yeridat ha-dorot, the decline of the generations, and aliyat ha-dorot, the ascent of t...
28 Feb 2023
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The New Hamans
28 Feb 2023
The author reflects on their childhood experience of being exposed to violent and traumatizing imagery related to the Holocaust without much consideration fo...
28 Feb 2023
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The New, Weirdly Racist Guide to Writing Fiction
28 Feb 2023
Craft in the Real World by Matthew Salesses has gained popularity in graduate creative writing programs for its focus on decolonizing storytelling. Salesses ...
28 Feb 2023
Forward
Professor makes his mark on Black (and Black Jewish) history
27 Feb 2023
Lewis R. Gordon, a renowned philosopher and head of the philosophy department at the University of Connecticut, has had a significant impact on Black history...
27 Feb 2023
The Habura
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Exploring Minhagim - Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo
27 Feb 2023
Rabbi Steven Dansky, the Rabbi of Cranbrook Synagogue, discusses the interplay between traditional rabbinic ideas and psychological theories. Inspired by the...
27 Feb 2023
Forward
For this Black, Jewish choreographer, dance can ‘fill in the blanks of history’
27 Feb 2023
Adam McKinney, the incoming artistic director of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, has used dance as a way to explore his own Black, Jewish, and Native American...
27 Feb 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The COVID Revelations
27 Feb 2023
The podcast discusses how three key aspects of the American COVID response - mask-wearing, prioritizing vaccination over natural immunity, and avoiding blame...
27 Feb 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “History Will Judge Us” Edition
27 Feb 2023
In a special edition of TLV1's Tel Aviv Review and The Promised Podcast, the hosts discuss an open letter signed by over 160 prominent historians of Jews, Ju...
27 Feb 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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The “History Will Judge Us” Edition
27 Feb 2023
In the TLV1s Tel Aviv Review and TLV1s The Promised Podcast crossover edition, the open letter "Israel on the Edge of an Abyss," written by over 160 prominen...
27 Feb 2023
Call Me Back
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What does Biden mean by “as long as it takes”? - with Richard Fontaine
27 Feb 2023
In this episode, Richard Fontaine discusses the implications of the U.S. and European support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing war with Russia. He analyzes geo...
27 Feb 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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‘The Zionist enterprise is in danger’: Why Charles Bronfman signed an open letter pushing back against Netanyahu
27 Feb 2023
Canadian philanthropist Charles Bronfman, known for creating the Birthright program, is among 15 individuals signing an open letter to Israeli Prime Minister...
27 Feb 2023
Forward
3 dead after bloody day in West Bank, as settlers riot following Palestinian shooting attack
27 Feb 2023
A violent day in the West Bank unfolded as two Israeli brothers were shot dead by a Palestinian gunman in Huwara, leading to retaliatory riots by Israeli set...
27 Feb 2023
Tablet
Are Asians the New Jews?
27 Feb 2023
The article discusses the similarities and differences in the experiences of Jews and Asians in countries where they have immigrated in large numbers. Both g...
27 Feb 2023
Lehrhaus
The Deed
26 Feb 2023
In this poem titled "The Deed," Yehoshua November reflects on his personal journey as a Jew. He wrestles with the influence of his upbringing in a household ...
26 Feb 2023
The Cholent
What's Going on in Israel?
24 Feb 2023
Israel's incoming government is poised to make significant changes to the judiciary, potentially undermining democracy in the country. Israelis around the wo...
24 Feb 2023
Forward
Were young American Jews lied to about Israel? A new documentary says yes
24 Feb 2023
The documentary "Israelism" explores how American Jewish institutions have portrayed Israel, emphasizing loyalty to the IDF and downplaying the darker aspect...
24 Feb 2023
Forward
The publisher of an iconic newspaper is living Black (and Jewish) history
24 Feb 2023
Elinor Tatum, the current publisher of the New York Amsterdam News, has been living Black history her whole life, taking over the newspaper from her father i...
24 Feb 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Where Do Americans Stand on Ukraine?
24 Feb 2023
The podcast discusses the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the current ideological and partisan divisions within the United States on this iss...
24 Feb 2023
Jewish Lives
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JEROME ROBBINS
24 Feb 2023
Jerome Robbins, born Jerome Wilson Rabinowitz, was a renowned choreographer, dancer, and stage director. He gained fame for his iconic productions, including...
24 Feb 2023
Halacha Headlines
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2/25/23 – Shiur 409 – Is there any reason to wear a HAT for davening anymore? Does a YARMULKE suffice? Why are only chasidim wearing GARTELS?
24 Feb 2023
In this shiur, the question is raised about whether there is still a reason to wear a hat for davening or if a yarmulke is sufficient. It is also discussed w...
24 Feb 2023
Forward
California Briefing: Special report on the Pico-Robertson shootings
24 Feb 2023
The California Briefing report focuses on the recent attack on the Orthodox Jewish community in Los Angeles. The author highlights three key points: First, t...
24 Feb 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Double Feature - with special guests Ruth Margalit & Yonatan Green
24 Feb 2023
In this episode of Double Feature, special guests Ruth Margalit and Yonatan Green offer conflicting perspectives on Israel's current state. Legal activist Gr...
24 Feb 2023
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How Can Jews Support Ukraine After the Holocaust?
24 Feb 2023
The discussion revolves around the question of how Jews can support Ukraine after the Holocaust, considering the history of anti-Semitism in the country. Nat...
24 Feb 2023
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America on Fire
24 Feb 2023
The text highlights the widespread rot afflicting America's critical infrastructure, including transportation networks, public schools, healthcare facilities...
24 Feb 2023
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Getting Support to the War Zone
24 Feb 2023
The Ukrainian Catholic Church in America has become a crucial link in providing support to Ukraine since the Russian invasion in 2022. The Ukrainian Catholic...
24 Feb 2023
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Why Jeff Gerth’s Endlessly Long Four-Part CJR Limited Hangout Doesn’t Wash
24 Feb 2023
The author criticizes the recently published four-part article in the Columbia Journalism Review (CJR) that chronicles the media's wrongdoing during the Russ...
24 Feb 2023
Tikvah
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Malka Simkovich on God's Maternal Love
23 Feb 2023
Malka Simkovich's essay explores the theological debate in Judaism about reconciling the idea of God being beyond human comprehension with the use of human, ...
23 Feb 2023
Tikvah
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Malka Simkovich on God's Maternal Love
23 Feb 2023
The essay by Malka Simkovich explores the theological debate in Jewish tradition regarding how to reconcile the idea that God is beyond human comprehension w...
23 Feb 2023
Forward
The real story behind Sammy Davis Jr.’s conversion to Judaism
23 Feb 2023
This article discusses the conversion of Sammy Davis Jr. to Judaism and the challenges he faced as a Black man in the racist world of mid-20th century comedy...
23 Feb 2023
Bonjour Chai
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[Title Redacted by Sensitivity Reader]
23 Feb 2023
The novels of Roald Dahl are undergoing revisions to align with modern standards, removing language considered offensive. The changes aim to make the books m...
23 Feb 2023