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Boycotts: The Legal Remedy
3 Apr
The article discusses the complex issue of academic boycotts against Israeli institutions and their significant implications on international collaborations ...
3 Apr
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Religious Diversity Can Reform Our Campuses
3 Apr
As higher education grapples with financial strain, a shrinking pool of college-age students, and campus censorship, traditional forms of diversity have some...
3 Apr
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Learning from Menachem Begin
3 Apr
Menachem Begin, Israel's sixth prime minister, is remembered for his multifaceted legacy, including peace with Egypt, expanding settlements, and surviving po...
3 Apr
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How Resilient Are Jewish Institutions?
3 Apr
In the wake of significant events on October 7, 2023, Jewish institutions in Israel and the United States were tested in terms of their resilience and adapta...
3 Apr
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The Courage to Be Uncool
3 Apr
Reflecting on the experience of being an outsider, the author explores the deep-rooted cultural and historical resilience within Jewish identity. Raised in 1...
3 Apr
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You Can Graduate Any Time You Like, but You Can Never Leave
3 Apr
The article explores how Jewish college students are dealing with rising antisemitism on campuses, especially after October 7, and challenges the idea of avo...
3 Apr
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Democracy’s Pessimism Paradox
3 Apr
The article explores the pervasive sense of pessimism within modern democracies, fueled by social decay, economic challenges, and dissatisfaction with democr...
3 Apr
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Show Up to Synagogue
3 Apr
The article explores the themes of Jewish identity, community, and spiritual longing through the lens of Moses's story from the Torah. The author reflects on...
3 Apr
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Arguments for the Sake of Collegiate Heaven
3 Apr
The article examines the deterioration of open, respectful discourse in universities, highlighting the Jewish tradition of argument 'for the sake of heaven' ...
3 Apr
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Why HBCUs Are Key to Fighting Antisemitism
3 Apr
The article delves into the complex history of antisemitism on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) campuses, highlighting the influence of f...
3 Apr
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Columbia Needs Countercultural Leadership
3 Apr
At Columbia University, the management of campus protests and demonstrations related to Palestinian and Jewish issues highlights a deep-seated governance cri...
3 Apr
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That Pain You’re Feeling Is Peoplehood
3 Apr
Reflecting on the tragic events of October 7, 2023, the article explores the concept of Jewish peoplehood and shared suffering through teachings of Rabbi Jos...
3 Apr
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The Power of the Mob in an Unforgiving Age
3 Apr
Living in the age of cancel culture, the article explores the dangerous implications of societal pressure to conform, akin to our contemporary form of Orwell...
3 Apr
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Jewish Geography
3 Apr
The dynamics of Jewish migration and changing geopolitical climates have significantly transformed Jewish demography worldwide. Historically, expulsions defi...
3 Apr
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Polarization and the Hidden Israeli Center
3 Apr
Amidst growing political polarization in Israel, survey data shows a significant number of Israelis feel politically homeless, desiring a unity government th...
3 Apr
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Our Coalitions Must Hold Through Crisis
3 Apr
Following the traumatic events of October 7, Jewish Americans faced a dual crisis: violence affecting their Israeli connections and a perceived lack of suppo...
3 Apr
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The Office Is Political
3 Apr
In response to the current political, social, and civic crisis in America, the article argues that workplaces can be valuable sites for fostering civic skill...
3 Apr
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The Sympathetic Method
3 Apr
The article explores the transformative "sympathetic method" as reflected in the story of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, who, after emerging from years of hiding, ...
3 Apr
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The Black-Jewish Convergence
3 Apr
Amid growing tensions in the relationship between the Black and Jewish communities, particularly in the context of recent geopolitics and DEI debates, this a...
3 Apr
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The Diversity-Industrial Complex
3 Apr
The article examines the evolution of diversity as a social and organizational goal from its origins in early American religious freedom to its contemporary ...
3 Apr
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Publisher's Note
3 Apr
The article emphasizes Judaism's historical embrace of diverse perspectives, as demonstrated by the Talmud and the ethos of Hillel's students, and contrasts ...
3 Apr
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Jewish Masterpiece: Blazing Saddles
3 Apr
Mel Brooks's 1974 film "Blazing Saddles" is a satirical take on the American Western genre, challenging its established narratives with humor and absurdity. ...
3 Apr
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An Alternative to Antiracism
3 Apr
The article critiques the modern antiracism movement, arguing that its focus on power dynamics and self-victimization is counterproductive and may lead to ne...
3 Apr
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Viewpoint Diversity — Up to a Point
3 Apr
After years of advocating for intellectual diversity and dialogue, the author finds themselves re-evaluating their stance in light of political shifts and ev...
3 Apr
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Why I Am Not a Jew of Color
3 Apr
The author reflects on their discomfort with the label "Jew of color," despite fitting its conventional definition as an immigrant of Middle Eastern descent ...
3 Apr
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Jewish Identity vs. Identity Politics
3 Apr
Jonas Phillips, a German-Jewish immigrant in 18th-century America, highlighted the tension between maintaining a Jewish identity and assimilating into Americ...
3 Apr
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Are Zionists and Anti-Zionists Arguing for the Sake of Heaven?
3 Apr
The piece delves into the persistent debate between Zionists and anti-Zionists, questioning whether these disagreements fall under the category of arguments ...
3 Apr
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Zionism as a Method of Diversity
3 Apr
Israeli President Isaac Herzog reflects on the complex identity of the Israeli nation, highlighting stories that contradict typical Israeli stereotypes. Thro...
3 Apr
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Jewish Masterpiece: Blazing Saddles
1 Mar
Mel Brooks' 1974 film, "Blazing Saddles," is a provocative comedy that attacks the traditional conventions of Western cinema through satirical humor with a d...
1 Mar
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The Sympathetic Method
1 Mar
Exploring the narrative of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai as a metaphor, the text examines the contrast between judgmental and sympathetic approaches to understandi...
1 Mar
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Viewpoint Diversity — Up to a Point
1 Mar
Viewpoint diversity, once a cherished aspect of academic and intellectual discourse, is experiencing challenges within university environments since a shift ...
1 Mar
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The Black-Jewish Convergence
1 Mar
In light of recent events and longstanding cultural ties, the relationship between Black and Jewish communities in America faces challenges yet holds potenti...
1 Mar
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Publisher's Note
1 Mar
Judaism's longstanding tradition of valuing diverse perspectives, as exemplified in the Talmud and the teachings of Hillel, contrasts sharply with today's of...
1 Mar
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The Office Is Political
1 Mar
Amidst growing polarization and a crisis of civility in American public life, the workplace emerges as a pivotal arena for fostering civic engagement and div...
1 Mar
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Zionism as a Method of Diversity
1 Mar
Israeli President Isaac Herzog reflects on the complex and evolving nature of Israeli society, underscoring the country's dynamic diversity as both a challen...
1 Mar
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Polarization and the Hidden Israeli Center
1 Mar
Recent surveys reveal a significant portion of Israeli voters feel politically homeless due to the entrenched polarization into two main blocs: those support...
1 Mar
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The Diversity-Industrial Complex
1 Mar
The article scrutinizes the transformation of diversity as a value in America from its original concept rooted in diverse religious tolerance and individual ...
1 Mar
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An Alternative to Antiracism
1 Mar
The piece critiques the prevalent antiracism approach in diversity work, emphasizing its potential overemphasis on victimhood and identity conflicts. Instead...
1 Mar
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Why I Am Not a Jew of Color
1 Mar
Exploring the complexities surrounding the term 'Jew of Color,' this article reflects on the author's personal journey of rejecting this label despite meetin...
1 Mar
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Jewish Geography
1 Mar
Jewish history has been marked by migrations and expulsions, notably the expulsion from Spain in 1492, when Sultan Bayezid II welcomed Jewish refugees, contr...
1 Mar
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Are Zionists and Anti-Zionists Arguing for the Sake of Heaven?
1 Mar
The complex debates around Zionism and anti-Zionism, especially in light of recent events, challenge core Jewish principles of disagreement and unity. Histor...
1 Mar
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Jewish Identity vs. Identity Politics
1 Mar
Jonas Phillips, an early American Jewish figure, exemplified the tension between Jewish identity and civic participation through an 1787 letter he wrote to t...
1 Mar
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Our Coalitions Must Hold Through Crisis
1 Mar
Following the crisis triggered by events in Israel on October 7, Jewish-American communities have faced challenges in maintaining longstanding coalitions wit...
1 Mar
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Consumer Culture Has No Place at College
1 Nov 2024
The article delves into how consumer culture has infiltrated and diluted the mission of modern universities, shifting focus from genuine educational pursuits...
1 Nov 2024
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Boycotts: The Legal Remedy
1 Nov 2024
The growing movement to boycott Israeli academic institutions poses significant risks to Israel's global scientific and economic standing, as well as to broa...
1 Nov 2024
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The Rise and Fall of Jews on Campus
1 Nov 2024
The article explores the troubling rise of antisemitism within American elite universities, drawing parallels with the antisemitic actions of the Ku Klux Kla...
1 Nov 2024
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Turning Critical Theory on Its Head
1 Nov 2024
The article critiques the modern application of critical theory in academia, particularly within the humanities and social sciences, for its failure to addre...
1 Nov 2024
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Religious Diversity Can Reform Our Campuses
1 Nov 2024
Higher education is at a crossroads with significant enrollment declines, financial challenges, and a culture of self-censorship impeding genuine discourse o...
1 Nov 2024
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(Wilhelm von) Humboldt’s Gift
1 Nov 2024
Reflecting on Wilhelm von Humboldt's vision of the modern university, this article examines the evolution of universities from intellectual sanctuaries to mu...
1 Nov 2024
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Arguments for the Sake of Collegiate Heaven
1 Nov 2024
The article discusses the value of "argument for the sake of heaven" as exemplified by the debates between the schools of Hillel and Shammai, and how this co...
1 Nov 2024