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to have been created or not created. These discussions were not easy, but they were part of the Jewish tradition of engaging with complex and controversial t...

The author, a former professor at Princeton University, reflects on their experience of being "canceled" and the unexpected benefits that came with it. They ...

The essay discusses the rise of identity politics, cancel culture, and "Wokism" in recent years. The author argues that while these trends were once seen as ...

The article discusses the issue of cancel culture and its impact on free speech. The author shares their own experiences of hiding their true self and living...

In this essay, the author discusses the rise of cancel culture on college campuses, where students are being shunned and ostracized for expressing unpopular ...

The article discusses the existence of cancel culture on both the Left and the Right. Examples are provided of individuals who have faced professional conseq...

The author discusses the challenges faced by leaders in Jewish philanthropy, including cancel culture, incivility, and illiberalism. They highlight stories f...

The article discusses the importance of free speech and the challenges it presents, particularly within the context of antisemitic and anti-Israel speech. Th...

This text emphasizes the importance of teshuva, or repentance, in Jewish thought and observance. It highlights how Yom Kippur and the 10 days of repentance l...

The current problem with child-rearing culture is not the participation trophy mentality, but the excessive amount of adult supervision and intervention in c...

This text discusses the Jewish tradition of argument and controversy, highlighting its importance in seeking truth and fostering a robust and inclusive cultu...

Postmodernism (PoMo) emerged in the 1960s, rejecting reason and absolutes, and embracing the idea that truth is subjective. It influenced art and culture, co...

Cancel culture is a significant issue for Jews and liberal democracy. It goes beyond legitimate consequences for wrongdoing and instead involves erasure, whe...

The article discusses the challenges and potential impact of initiatives aimed at changing the Jewish educational system in North America. It highlights the ...

The Jewish view of meritocracy is complex and differs from the modern definition. In the biblical and rabbinic conceptualizations of meritocracy, individuals...

The author, a mother of four children who are Russian, Black, and Jewish, reflects on the value of Jewish day schools in instilling pride in their Jewish ide...

The author shares their personal experience with their daughter attending an elite private school in New York City. They describe how the school's focus on d...

Homeschooling can be a viable option for Jewish families, offering flexibility in schedule, family dynamics, and budget. Many people dismiss homeschooling wi...

The author explores the problem of Hebrew reading proficiency among bar and bat mitzvah students in non-Orthodox Jewish settings. They highlight the lack of ...

The article discusses the current debate surrounding meritocracy in American society. It highlights how the value of merit is being challenged by a broader s...

Saul Bellow's story "Something to Remember Me By" is a fictional account that draws inspiration from his own life. The story, framed as an ethical will, foll...

This text discusses two ethical dilemmas faced in Jewish communal life. The first is whether or not it is appropriate to pay students to learn Torah. The art...

The article explores the different experiences that two hypothetical twin daughters, Adi and Sophie, have in college and how it shapes their thinking and ide...

The author discusses the lack of open discourse and the failure to foster constructive engagement on college campuses. They highlight survey results showing ...

The article discusses the changing climate for Jewish students in law schools. It highlights the historical discrimination faced by Jewish students, who were...

Israel Studies and Jewish Studies programs within academia are facing a problem of bias and hostility towards Israel. During the conflict between Israel and ...

The Menorah Center in Dnipro is an opulent Jewish Community Center funded by Jewish oligarchs to demonstrate the viability of Ukrainian Jewry. Despite the on...

Jewish day schools have seen an increase in enrollment despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. There are approximately 400,000 children enrolled in Jew...

In his book "The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?", Michael J. Sandel argues against the moral foundations of contemporary meritocracy. He...

This text discusses the importance of education in Jewish life and the concern that Jewish education is in decline. The author mentions that historically, Je...

In a conversation about Jewish education, three professionals discuss its importance and purpose. They highlight the need for Jewish education to encompass u...

This article is a response to Paul O'Brien, the executive director of Amnesty International USA, who stated that American Jews don't want Israel to be a Jewi...

Amnesty International recently released a report referring to Israel as an apartheid state, causing controversy and debate. While the occupation is seen as b...

The article discusses the growing influence of moral clarity and social justice activism within American journalism and how it has impacted coverage of the I...

In this editorial, the author discusses the importance of free speech and intellectual diversity in Jewish communal conversations. They argue that there is a...

The article discusses the negative portrayal of Israel and Zionism on social media during the May 2021 conflict between Israel and Hamas. It highlights how m...

"The Sermon" (HaDrasha) by Haim Hazaz is a little-known Zionist and modern Hebrew literature, published in 1942 during a desperate time for the Jewish people...

The article argues that Britain can learn several important lessons from Israel. Firstly, Israel has maintained its independence and self-reliance in its for...

In this article, the author addresses the issue of Jewish anti-Zionists and explores how Jewish communities should engage with them. The author acknowledges ...

In this article, the author reflects on the difficulty of discussing Israel and suggests three suggestions for improving dialogue and empathy. They highlight...

The article discusses the potential future of Israel in 50 years. Three visions are presented: a thriving Israel at peace with its neighbors, a stagnant Isra...

Intersectionality, originally a theory for understanding how different forms of oppression can intersect, has been distorted on college campuses into an ideo...

The text argues that Judaism and Zionism are inseparable, rooted in the biblical narrative of God's promise of a land to Abraham and his descendants. It emph...

This text explores themes of Jewish identity, Zionism, and the challenges faced by Jews throughout history. It criticizes the Reform movement for straying fr...

The Democratic Party's support for Israel has weakened over the years, with progressives increasingly viewing Israel as the oppressor and denying Palestinian...

Israel is facing challenges as it reevaluates its position in world affairs amid Russian military actions and America's disengagement from the Middle East. I...

This essay discusses the crisis of anti-Zionism in American universities, particularly elite institutions. It argues that universities, which are supposed to...

Canvey Island, a seaside town in England, has become the new frontier for the Haredi Jewish community. A group of ultra-Orthodox families, looking to escape ...

The author discusses how Israel is often overlooked as a decolonized nation born out of the same messy process as other postcolonial states. While Israel has...

The structure of Jewish communal life is creating barriers for rabbis to become visionary leaders, hindering their ability to address moral challenges and op...