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The author expresses their dislike and confusion towards the book of Psalms, even as it gains popularity during the pandemic. They criticize the voice of the...

This personal essay reflects on the author's relationship with her cousin, Debbie Friedman, a Jewish musician and songwriter who gained fame in the 1970s and...

The author discusses the current crises facing the American regime, focusing on the political crisis, the identity crisis, the social crisis, the demographic...

Arash Aziz's biography of Qassem Soleimani, titled "The Shadow Commander: Soleimani, the U.S., and Iran's Global Ambitions," explores the life of Iran's most...

The author discusses the decoupling of the Arab-Israeli conflict from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, noting that the terms "Arab-Israeli Conflict" and "Is...

Aharon Appelfeld, a Jewish writer, reflects on the state of the world in 2016, lamenting the loss of a central authority and the fragmentation of society int...

The issue of vaccine triage and allocation in the context of limited COVID-19 vaccine doses is discussed from a Jewish perspective. While Jewish law supports...

"The City Without Jews" examines the eerie vision presented in the 1924 film, set in a troubled fictional land where anti-Semitic sentiment leads to the forc...

The author reflects on her family's history of abandonment and estrangement, particularly her grandfather's bitterness towards her father. Through a late-nig...

This article reflects on the loss of significant figures in the Jewish community and beyond in 2020, drawing on the poem "When Great Trees Fall" by Maya Ange...

The Frankfurt Lehrhaus, or Free Jewish House of Learning, was established by Franz Rosenzweig in 1920 as a new model of adult Jewish education for Western Je...

The Yiddish community in Melbourne, Australia has thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Kadimah Yiddish Theatre creating Shakespeare monologues in Y...

This text discusses the changing image of the shtetl, or Eastern European Jewish town, in post-war Jewish American identity. It examines Abraham Joshua Hesch...

The article discusses the Leningrad hijacking plot in 1970, where a group of Jewish activists attempted to hijack a Soviet airplane to escape to Israel. This...

The Declaration and Last Will of the Leningrad Hijackers is a document written by Yosef Mendelevich on behalf of a group of Jews who attempted to hijack a pl...

The highest court in Europe recently upheld several Belgian regional bans on kosher and halal animal slaughter, which cuts off a local source of meat for obs...

The author discusses their frustration in not being able to find Bob Dylan's song "Neighborhood Bully" on YouTube due to it being labeled as hate speech. The...

The author reflects on the importance of honoring the body in death, inspired by Jewish traditions. They describe the role of a shomer, a guardian who watche...

The author discusses why they don't allow their children to watch Christmas episodes of their favorite shows. They believe in preserving their Jewish traditi...

The text discusses the intertwined dynamics of Zionism and Bolshevism during the years preceding and during World War I. It highlights events such as the Men...

"The King of Warsaw" is a translated Polish novel by Szczepan Twardoch about Jewish criminals in pre-Holocaust Warsaw. The question of whether non-Jews can w...

In a Russian shtetl during the mid-1800s, a man claiming to be a Jewish soldier named Dovid returns after 25 years in the czarist army, seeking his family. T...

This article discusses the connection between Beethoven's music and the concept of freedom. It highlights how Bernstein substituted the word "freedom" for "j...

The article discusses the significance and decline of Jaffa oranges in Israeli culture. Oranges have long been associated with Israel and its identity, with ...

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The author suggests that to understand the events of 2020, one can look at the year 1840. They draw parallels between the two periods, noting the technologic...

Tablet Magazine is accepting applications for its journalism program for Spring 2021. The program is similar to an internship, with participants working 15-1...

The author reflects on their experience with Yiddish, their childhood language and the language of their Hasidic community. They discuss their love for the E...

The author reflects on their experience of giving birth during the COVID-19 outbreak in New York City. Despite the fear and chaos surrounding them, they find...

This article reflects on the lives of Clive James and Jonathan Miller, two influential figures in the arts who recently passed away. James was known for his ...

This essay explores the reasons behind the involvement of many doctors in the Holocaust and emphasizes the moral lessons that can be learned from this dark c...

In recent years, there have been concerns about the erosion of democracy and threats to the rule of law in Israel. However, there is a lesser-known assault o...

The author discusses the controversy surrounding holiday greetings, particularly the phrase "Merry Christmas." He highlights the case of the attorney general...

Rozanne Gold, an award-winning chef and cookbook author, fell in love with Israeli food during a trip in 1980. At that time, Israeli cuisine had little recog...

Hannah Arendt's critique of social media centers around two key ideas. Firstly, she argues that social isolation and reliance on clichs can lead individuals ...

The text discusses the current state of the media and the role of fact-checking. It criticizes the modern media class for lacking values, prioritizing entert...

Progressivism originated as an Anglo-American alternative to socialism and populism in the late 19th century, serving as a way for the wealthy elite to fight...

Girls Night Out (GNO) is a secret Facebook group for women in Los Angeles that has grown to over 30,000 members. It serves as a virtual sorority house and ne...

This article provides a list of the best Jewish children's books of 2020, focusing on fun and entertaining reads. The books on the list center around Jewish ...

In a recent conversation, Bari Weiss, Natan Sharansky, and Rod Dreher discussed the unique challenges of our current era. They explored themes such as Soviet...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey recently criticized President Emmanuel Macron of France, stating that Macron needs mental treatment due to his polic...

This article discusses why Iran acquiring nuclear weapons is a concerning issue. The author argues that the Obama administration's Iran nuclear deal was a mi...

The text describes the ongoing challenges faced by Jewish college students in dealing with anti-Semitic incidents and hostility directed at Jewish students, ...

The article discusses the author's reflections on various books and their relevance in today's society. They mention reading novels by Milan Kundera, particu...

"Un Village Francais" is a television series that focuses on the occupation of a French town during World War II and explores the moral dilemmas faced by its...

Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Lamport, a 19th-century Belarusian rabbi and teacher, was also an honored commentator on Torah and Halacha in the tradition of the Gaon of ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many couples to rethink their wedding plans. Some have embraced the new possibilities, opting for smaller, intimate ceremoni...

The 44-day war between Azerbaijan and Armenia recently ended, with Armenia agreeing to a ceasefire and withdrawal from occupied territories. This war saw the...

This text is a personal reflection on the life of the author's father, a secular Jewish man with a passion for science and a connection to his Jewish heritag...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of young adults, with increased rates of depression and anxiety. The elderly populati...