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The author recounts their experience attending the 36th International Haifa Film Festival online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They highlight the opportunity...

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed Jewish chefs to get creative with new pop-up concepts and inventive delis. A self-taught chef in Los Angeles started a rebel...

The article argues that the social and economic divisions in America today are not as intense as they were in the past, particularly in the 1920s. It highlig...

Four important scholars of Jewish philosophy recently passed away within a short period of time. Dr. Michael Schneider was a historian of Jewish philosophy a...

In the wake of the September 11 attacks and Donald Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric, Muslims in America faced increased suspicion and animosity. However, in the ...

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom, passed away at the age of 72. Known for his extensive writing and ability to connect with a d...

The article discusses the concept of exile in Jewish thought and its relevance to Zionism. It highlights the historical debates between Zionists and anti-Zio...

A group of Brooklyn-based Sephardic Jews has launched a campaign to help Yemen's remaining Jewish population, estimated to be 26 people. Drawing on their exp...

The Orthodox Jewish community in New York has become a significant voting bloc, with historic turnout in the 2020 election. While many Orthodox Jews are regi...

This article explores the author's childhood memories of her friend Danielle, who was a second-generation Holocaust survivor. The author reflects on the heav...

Tablet Magazine, a daily online magazine of Jewish ideas and culture, is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer to improve its internal operations. The ideal...

The article discusses Joe Rogan and his significance in American politics. It argues that Rogan represents a portal through which one can glimpse the America...

The author describes his experiences growing up in a traditional Jewish family in Romania under Communist rule. He recounts feeling a sense of alienation and...

The United States may actually have two melting pots instead of one, according to the author. In the past, immigrant groups would assimilate to the regional ...

The author describes their experience of voting in person on Election Day. They express their lack of trust in the mail-in voting system and the reassurance ...

This article discusses the concept of hope in California, particularly in relation to the upcoming 2020 election. The former governor, Jerry Brown, questions...

The film "Ida," directed by Pawel Pawlikowski and co-written with Rebecca Lenkiewicz, is a bracing and provocative exploration of identity, history, and reli...

Israeli folk dancing has gone global during the COVID-19 pandemic as dancers from all over the world come together virtually on Zoom. Orly Star, an Israeli d...

The article discusses whether Wagner's racism was as bad as it sounds. The author argues that Wagner's anti-Semitism went beyond metaphor and was rooted in a...

In "Dostoevsky's Demonologies of Terror," the discussion delves into the themes of desire, rebellion, ideological purity, and evil in Dostoevsky's works, par...

Natan Sharansky, a former Soviet dissident, reflects on his experience as a Jewish person in Soviet Russia and draws parallels to the current climate in Amer...

This article criticizes The New York Times for its coverage of foreign events, arguing that the paper often downplays important details and frames stories to...

During World War II, many diasporic Jews saw the war as a Jewish global conflict intertwined with Zionist interests. Jewish soldiers fought against the Nazis...

The Hybrid Forest is a visionary idea conceived by Moshe Shtrauch that combines technology and natural energy to create self-sustaining environments. The ide...

The LA Dodgers-Tampa Bay Rays World Series presents a potential historic first: a Jew vs. Jew pitcher-batter matchup. Relief pitcher Ryan Sherriff of the Ray...

This article discusses the role of the New York Times and other Western journalists in hiding the mass murders and famine orchestrated by Stalin in Ukraine i...

Teaching children about the importance of voting and civic engagement is crucial. Studies have shown that kids who are encouraged to vote by their teachers a...

The article reports on the aftermath of the beheading of French schoolteacher Samuel Paty in a Paris suburb, a crime tied to his lesson on freedom of speech ...

China, with its imperial history and ambitious population, is now turning its ambitions outward and seeking its place in the world. China's economic success ...

The article talks about the decline of the city of Tiberias in Israel, highlighting its once vibrant past as a resort town and center of Jewish life and lear...

The article argues in defense of "wokeness" and its compatibility with Jewish values. It highlights that being "woke" means recognizing and challenging the s...

The city council of Durham, North Carolina sparked controversy when they planned to publicly debate and vote on a resolution about Israel. The resolution, wh...

"Monologues from the Makom" is a collection of essays and poems by observant Jewish women exploring intimate topics like female sexuality within the Orthodox...

Cheshvan, the Jewish month following the High Holidays, is a seemingly ordinary and uneventful month on the Hebrew calendar. However, amidst the chaos and di...

The article discusses the concerning normalization and rehabilitation of Louis Farrakhan, a known anti-Semite and conspiracy theorist, by various individuals...

The text discusses the roots of the social justice movement in Anglo Protestant culture, highlighting its authoritarian tendencies and influence on American ...

The unlikely relationship between Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and a Buddhist monk from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) named Nyanaponika Thera began in th...

In this compilation of Paul Berman's crisis notebook entries, he discusses the appropriateness of the micro-essay as a literary form for the current crisis, ...

The author discusses the current state of American liberalism and the rise of a new ideology that threatens to replace it. They argue that this new ideology,...

The article discusses the screening of the film "Sobibor" and the historical inaccuracies present in the film. It highlights the suppression of Holocaust sto...

Max Rose, a Democratic congressman and former army infantry officer, is running for re-election in a crucial swing district. He describes himself as a centri...

This article reflects on the Orthodox Jewish community's response to the COVID-19 crisis, particularly in New York City. The author expresses concern over th...

Stanley Crouch, a prominent African-American writer, was influenced by Ralph Ellison's ideas about being Black in America and being a writer. Crouch had a co...

The author discusses a trend among Orthodox Jews towards supporting and excusing President Donald Trump, even in the face of his immoral behavior and shortco...

The Syrian Jewish community in Deal, New Jersey, has shown its entrepreneurial spirit during the pandemic by finding innovative ways to grow their businesses...

Diego Schwartzman, a Jewish tennis player from Argentina, defied expectations by reaching the semifinals of the French Open and facing his idol, Rafael Nadal...

The article highlights the vital yet often overlooked efforts of Jewish rescuers during the Holocaust, specifically the work of the Oeuvre de secours aux enf...

The author, Kopel, reminisces about his childhood and his experience of Simchat Torah, a festive Jewish holiday. Despite growing up poor, he saves money from...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant changes in Jewish ritual practice. Non-Orthodox denominations have shifted to online services and outdoor gather...

The author argues that Turkey, under President Erdogan, is becoming a threat to Europe and the wider Mediterranean region. They propose three remedies to con...