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The author shares his experiences of living a double life in Damascus, Syria, under the oppressive regime. He recounts a conversation with Arab novelist Abde...

The Israel Defense Forces demolished a building in Gaza housing the Associated Press, leading to controversy. The AP claimed ignorance of Hamas presence, but...

The article discusses the history of the anti-Zionist left in Israel, focusing on the Matzpen movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Matzpen advocated f...

In this text excerpt from the book "Time and Difference in Rabbinic Judaism," the author explores the concept of God's daily schedule post-creation according...

This article discusses the connection between the song "Rozhinkes mit mandln" (Raisins and Almonds) and the holiday of Shavuot. Shavuot is referred to as "zm...

A recent survey of American rabbis reveals that an increasing number of people are converting to Judaism for reasons other than marriage. The survey found th...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss conversion to Judaism in celebration of the Book of Ruth, which tells the story of the first convert. They i...

"The New Jews" explores the evolving identity of Jews in contemporary society, primarily through the lens of two individuals: Nissim Black, a rapper born int...

The article discusses the emergence of a new class of Jews who are navigating questions of identity, belonging, and faith in the public eye. The author inter...

This text provides a personal account of the author's experience during rocket attacks in Tel Aviv. The author describes the unexpectedness of the sirens, th...

Tablet has published numerous stories about conversion, featuring Jews by choice from various backgrounds and communities around the world. They explore misc...

The text is a personal reflection on the life of the author and his relationship with his brother, Tom. The author describes their upbringing in Washington H...

The article discusses the consequences of the decline of local news outlets and the rise of national news and social media. It argues that without a communal...

This article discusses the role of Jews in introducing Sufism, a mystical form of Islam, to America in the 20th century. It focuses on Inayat Khan, an Indian...

The author discusses the current situation in Jerusalem, highlighting the complexities and nuances that are often overlooked. They express frustration at the...

The custom of staying up all night to learn Torah on Shavuot is believed to be a way of atoning for our ancestors' failure to be awake during the Revelation ...

The Jewish community in Oslo faced a matzo shortage before Passover due to new trade rules resulting from Brexit. Normally, they receive matzo from the Nethe...

The Jerusalem Quartet is a series of novels by ex-spy Edward Whittemore that explores the history and conflicts of the Middle East, from ancient times to the...

The concept of Jerusalem as the center of the world and the navel of the earth originated in the Book of Jubilees, a retelling of the Book of Genesis compose...

The author discusses the Biden administration's approach to the Middle East, particularly in relation to Iran. They argue that there is a clear continuity be...

The article discusses films from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s that explore the division within families and relationships due to different viewpoints on current e...

In this personal essay, the author reflects on their newfound passion for cooking during the COVID-19 pandemic. They describe experimenting with various reci...

Musa Al-Gharbi, a Ph.D. candidate and commentator challenging mainstream narratives, highlights how political correctness alienates American ethnic minoritie...

Allan Gerson, a federal prosecutor who worked at the Department of Justices Office of Special Investigations (OSI) tasked with prosecuting aged Nazi collabor...

The text discusses the debate among academic scholars of rabbinic literature regarding the historical accuracy of the Talmud and the reliability of attributi...

The author reflects on their fear and anxiety while traveling in America, attributing it to their feeling of being an outsider and not understanding the coun...

This text discusses the case of Sarah Halimi, a Jewish woman who was murdered by a neighbor, Kobili Traor, in 2017. Traor, who had a history of criminal beha...

This article discusses the issue of factory farming and its impact on animal welfare and human health. The author argues that the conditions in which animals...

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a wave of projects celebrating Jewish grandparents, particularly grandmas. Jordan Star, a marketing director who lost two ...

This text recounts the author's experiences and interactions with poet Charles Bernstein. They first met at a party in Manhattan and later worked together on...

This text is a personal account of the author's experience navigating the bureaucratic process of collecting royalties from their Russian publishers during t...

Billy Wilder, a prominent figure in Hollywood renowned for films like "Double Indemnity" and "Some Like It Hot," was a prolific writer and director whose wit...

The hit Australian series "A Place to Call Home" features a complex character, Sarah Nordmann, who converts to Judaism and faces anti-Semitism in post-Holoca...

The tradition of celebrities being associated with Jewish delicatessens dates back to the early 20th century. Delis served as gathering places for the immigr...

Major League Baseball's decision to move its All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver in protest against Georgia's voting law has sparked controversy, risking th...

This article discusses the acknowledgment by a top advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that the 2018 Israeli operation that seized Iran's nuclear a...

"The State of Israel as the Gateway to End Times" discusses the influence of Hal Lindsey's book, "The Late Great Planet Earth," on the fusion of evangelical ...

This text is a personal reflection on the author's experience interviewing Prince for a Rolling Stone cover story in 1985. The author recalls how Prince had ...

The article discusses the financial implications of the ethnic studies curriculum in California and the growing industry surrounding diversity, equity, and i...

Adam and Pam Goldgell, a couple who experienced job loss due to the pandemic, created a series of online cooking classes called "Adams Cooking Jams." The cla...

The toxic environment surrounding discussions on how to respond to the pandemic has been driven by a technocratic elite that dismisses public skepticism and ...

Ron Silver, a New York Jew and renowned pie maker, is making waves in the world of cannabis with his company Azuca, which infuses cannabis into edible treats...

The article discusses the recent unionization effort at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Bessemer, Alabama. The Retail Wholesale Department Store Union (RWDS...

In Kate Crawford's book, "Atlas of AI," she explores how the misuse of medical expertise in the past to subjugate minorities has informed the current misuse ...

Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, has demonstrated a strong stance on China's treatment of the Uyghurs and trade imbalances, but he has shown blind ...

The author reflects on the significance of clothing in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," particularly Gatsby's collection of shirts and ties. The aut...

The question of whether the Democratic Party should "cancel" President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) is raised in this article. While other historical figures ...

The pandemic has led to a boom in online classes for Ladino and Yiddish language learning. Prior to the pandemic, in-person Yiddish classes were held in majo...

The Talmudic tractate Shekalim is a love song to taxes and why they matter. It explains that every Jewish adult was required to contribute a half shekel to t...

Recently discovered photographs show Palestinian leader Amin al-Husseini visiting a Nazi concentration camp along with Nazi officials. The photos were taken ...