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The author discusses the Jewish dish called pletzel, which is compared to focaccia by a food magazine editor. The dish originates from Bialystok in Poland an...

In this article, the author discusses the phenomenon of Judeo-English, a linguistic fusion of English with Jewish cultural and religious terminology. The aut...

In a series of lectures titled "The Neutral," French literary theorist Roland Barthes explores the value of neutrality and the ways in which people seek reli...

This article discusses nine essential cookbooks that celebrate Sephardic cuisine. Sephardic cuisine, originating in Spain and Portugal and later spreading th...

Raymond Carver, a well-known American writer, is often considered distant from Jewish American and Israeli realities, as his stories primarily focus on under...

The author criticizes a recent Rolling Stone article that glorifies dominatrixes who demand proof of vaccination from their submissive clients. The author ar...

The article discusses the role of Jews in Caribbean piracy during the 1500s to 1800s. While there is limited and unreliable documentation on Jewish pirates, ...

The author argues that the current era can be seen as a new Gilded Age, similar to the period following the Civil War. The main issue is not big business in ...

In this personal reflection, the author describes his relationship with his father, who was a self-made man in the dry cleaning business. The father was dedi...

Syrian Jews originate from different communities with distinct cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The term "Syrian Jews" is a construct used to provide a g...

The Sephardic Heritage Museum is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the Jewish communities in Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and other regions dating...

"Roundabout of Death" is a novel by Faysal Khartash that provides a realistic and minimalist account of the war in Syria, particularly in Aleppo. The protago...

The article discusses the intersection of psychedelics and Judaism, particularly in the context of Purim celebrations in Jerusalem. The author shares her per...

The author reflects on their discovery that their great-great-grandfather was a Jewish Confederate soldier. Initially, they viewed it as an interesting fact,...

The discovery of 29 new homilies on Psalms by Origen in a 12th-century manuscript in 2012 sheds light on the significance of the book of Psalms for early Chr...

The Catskills in upstate New York was once a thriving hub of Jewish culture, known as the Borscht Belt. It consisted of numerous resorts, where Eastern Europ...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jehovah's Witnesses have suspended their in-person outreach activities and have turned to mailing letters instead. These letter...

The author reflects on their first trip to New York in 1985 and recalls a conversation overheard between their agent and Saul Bellow, the acclaimed writer. T...

ANU, the newly opened Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv, aims to explore Jewish identity and celebrate the contributions of Jews to humanity. The museu...

The text discusses the frequent comparisons between anorexic individuals and Holocaust survivors. These comparisons can be found on social media, medical gui...

This article discusses the rising popularity of tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds, particularly in the United States. The author describes their trip to...

Issa Amro, a Palestinian activist, recently met with Antony Blinken, the secretary of state, to discuss the situation in the West Bank. Amro, a native of Heb...

The author reflects on their experience of becoming a Canadian citizen and draws parallels to the process of conversion to Judaism. They emphasize that ident...

Michael Lind proposed the idea of a new American republic based on "liberal nationhood," combining classical liberal values with a New Deal-like economic app...

This text tells the story of Moyshe-Itzke, an anointed writer who believes he will live forever. He only recognizes the greatness of three people in history:...

The author reflects on her childhood experiences with Yiddish, hearing it spoken by her grandparents but feeling disconnected from it. As she grows older, sh...

Ulster County in New York experienced a major economic crisis when IBM abruptly left the city, causing a loss of income and a decline in the community. The N...

The relationship between Israel, Zionism, anti-Zionism, Jewish identity, and Jewish peoplehood is a topic of discussion among American Jewish opinion circles...

The author reflects on their love for pictures that depict an upgraded version of themselves, one that is smarter, more attractive, and more successful. They...

The Sea of Galilee, known as Kinneret, has traditionally been a holy site for Christian pilgrims and a camping destination for Israelis. However, in recent y...

The article reflects on the nostalgia and significance of Persian rugs in Jewish households. The author recalls how her family, like many other Jewish famili...

Newly discovered manuscripts from Marcel Proust reveal the origins of his masterpiece, "In Search of Lost Time." These drafts, consisting of 76 sheets of tex...

This article discusses various aspects of Israeli music. It highlights Noga Erez, an indie artist who is gaining popularity in the US and has been endorsed b...

The text explores the idea that Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, is a form of time travel. The focus of Yom Kippur is not only fasting, but also the ...

The article discusses the "Palestinian vaccine fiasco," highlighting how a deal between Israel and the Palestinian Authority to transfer Pfizer vaccines to t...

Kobi Oz is considered the most influential Israeli musician of the last generation, having popularized the Mizrahi (Eastern) sound in Israeli pop music. His ...

This text discusses the issue of tokens and tokenism in Black literature and the wider arts community. Tokens are Black writers who are selected and promoted...

Kasha Varnishkes, a traditional Eastern European dish, was popular before the arrival of potatoes in the 17th and 18th centuries. Buckwheat groats, known as ...

The article argues against the popular narrative of systemic racism within American policing, suggesting that this perspective is detrimental to both Black c...

The author suggests that the Liberty Bell should go back on tour in order to heal America's divisions. The bell, inscribed with a verse from the Hebrew Bible...

This article discusses the rise of technocratic progressivism in the United States and its influence on shaping policy and social change. The author distingu...

This article discusses the treatment of individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol insurrection. It questions why a grandmother who walked into the Capi...

In his memoir titled "What's Good?," chef Peter Hoffman reflects on his experience running the celebrated restaurant Savoy in Manhattan's SoHo district durin...

This article discusses the prevalence of political grifting in American politics, using the example of Steve Bannon's scheme to fund the Mexican border wall....

This article discusses the transformation and significance of Lady Judith Montefiore's wedding gown. Her gown, made of expensive Chinese silk, was initially ...

Mel Brooks is considered the funniest man on Earth by many Jews, particularly those over the age of 60. Brooks, who served in the army during World War II, c...

Although Benjamin Netanyahu has been replaced as prime minister of Israel, he has no intention of fading away. He plans to reclaim his role as the country's ...

This article discusses the tradition of mock Jewish weddings, both in traditional Jewish settings such as summer camps and Jewish day schools, as well as in ...

In the 19th century, a man named Firkowicz claimed to have discovered ancient manuscripts in the Crimea that supported the historical presence and conversion...

The article discusses the history and impact of Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), a Christian denomination founded by Rev. Troy Perry in 1968 to affirm me...