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Tablet There’s a Way to Avert the Looming Coronavirus Crisis in Hasidic Brooklyn. But the City Needs to Choose It Right Now. 8 Oct 2020
The article discusses the recent protests and violence in Hasidic Brooklyn against coronavirus regulations, including the burning of masks and attacks on cou...
8 Oct 2020
Tablet Kamala and the Toothpaste Tube 8 Oct 2020
The main point of the text is the author's assessment of the vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence. The author argues that the only i...
8 Oct 2020
Tablet Attack of the Alphabet People 8 Oct 2020
The author discusses their emotional connection to the movie Love, Simon, a teenage romantic comedy featuring a gay main character. The film resonated with t...
8 Oct 2020
Tablet The Great Streaming Experiment 7 Oct 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic forced synagogues to shift their High Holiday services online, resulting in unique and unexpected experiences for clergy and congregant...
7 Oct 2020
Tablet Portland in a Chokehold 7 Oct 2020
This text discusses the racial tensions and struggles faced by Black people in Portland during the 1960s and 1970s. The central issue was the subpar quality ...
7 Oct 2020
Tablet A Catastrophic Intelligence Failure in the Yom Kippur War 6 Oct 2020
The Yom Kippur War in 1973 was a surprise attack by the Egyptian and Syrian armies on Israel, resulting in initial defeat and heavy casualties. The attack wa...
6 Oct 2020
Tablet Is Warren Buffett the Wallet Behind Black Lives Matter? 6 Oct 2020
The article explores the financial backing behind the Black Lives Matter movement. It reveals that the movement received significant funding from wealthy ind...
6 Oct 2020
Tablet The White Scare 5 Oct 2020
The article discusses the similarities between cancel culture and the tactics of 20th-century communism. It argues that both movements deny the possibility o...
5 Oct 2020
Tablet Welcoming the Fall 2020 Tablet Journalism Fellows 2 Oct 2020
Tablet has introduced a class of 10 fellows who will work with them for three months. The fellows come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of inte...
2 Oct 2020
Tablet The World Is a Sukkah 1 Oct 2020
Sukkot, the Jewish holiday where people move to huts outside their homes, has ambiguous meanings according to different sages. The sukkah, the structure used...
1 Oct 2020
Tablet A Zek Remembers Stalin’s Camps 1 Oct 2020
Julius Margolin, a philosopher and survivor of Soviet concentration camps, wrote a memoir detailing his experiences as a "zek" (convict) during the most brut...
1 Oct 2020
Tablet The Virus and My Friend Bernard 30 Sep 2020
In this personal reflection, the author discusses the concept of regret and its role in their life philosophy. They recall their regret over missing events a...
30 Sep 2020
Tablet Burton Family Chronicles 30 Sep 2020
In this adapted excerpt from "Wayne Lonergan and the Sensational Café Society Murder," the author explores the background of Patricia Burton Lonergan's famil...
30 Sep 2020
Tablet A Rotting Pumpkin Reveling in Madness 30 Sep 2020
In this critique of President Donald Trump, the author describes his appearance, mannerisms, and behavior as indicative of madness. The author points to Trum...
30 Sep 2020
Tablet Liquid Gold 30 Sep 2020
"The Chicken Soup Manifesto" by chef Jenn Louis explores the universal appeal of chicken soup as both a comfort food and a marker of Jewish identity. The boo...
30 Sep 2020
Tablet All My Trials Lord, Soon Be Over 30 Sep 2020
"The Trial of the Chicago 7," directed by Aaron Sorkin and released on Netflix, portrays the conspiracy trial that occurred in the late 1960s involving promi...
30 Sep 2020
Tablet Exclusive Social Media App ‘Clubhouse’ Had an Anti-Semitic Meltdown Over Yom Kippur 30 Sep 2020
The exclusive social media app Clubhouse, which is valued at $100 million and has not yet been publicly released, recently experienced an anti-Semitic meltdo...
30 Sep 2020
Tablet The Jewish Auden 29 Sep 2020
W.H. Auden, a famous poet, had a strong connection to Jewish culture and people. He formed close friendships with Jewish intellectuals in New York City and o...
29 Sep 2020
Tablet Mourning RBG 25 Sep 2020
In this piece, the author mourns the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) and expresses anger and frustration over various issues plaguing society, including th...
25 Sep 2020
Tablet Joe Biden Needs a Kshama Sawant Moment 24 Sep 2020
The article argues that Joe Biden should have a "Kshama Sawant Moment" similar to Bill Clinton's denunciation of Sister Souljah in 1992. The author highlight...
24 Sep 2020
Tablet A Park Bench in Manchester Tells Me a Story 24 Sep 2020
The author reflects on his love for benches and the inscriptions found on memorial benches. He describes how these benches hold the memories of the people th...
24 Sep 2020
Tablet The Emperor’s New Clothes 23 Sep 2020
The Abraham Accords, signed between Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain, mark a significant development in the Arab-Israeli conflict. The Palestinians have lost the...
23 Sep 2020
Tablet How Denmark, Sweden, the U.N., and the EU Got Suckered Into Funding a Terror Organization 22 Sep 2020
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has been found to have a significant terrorist infrastructure responsible for attacks in Israel. How...
22 Sep 2020
Tablet Why This and Not That? 22 Sep 2020
Contemporary Judaism is characterized by both stability and diversity. The majority of Jews now live in Israel and North America, experiencing economic and p...
22 Sep 2020
Tablet The Marxist Who Became the World’s Most Influential Talmudic Scholar 21 Sep 2020
Rabbi Adin Even Israel-Steinsaltz, known for his monumental translation of the Babylonian Talmud, passed away, leaving a legacy that reshaped Talmudic schola...
21 Sep 2020
Tablet The Fast for the Furious 21 Sep 2020
Tzom Gedaliah, the fast day that follows Rosh Hashanah, commemorates the assassination of Gedaliah ben Ahikam, a minor biblical figure who was entrusted with...
21 Sep 2020
Tablet Trying to Make a Living 17 Sep 2020
In this text, the narrator describes his experience of trying to sell leftover Jewish calendars in Odessa. He recounts how he approached a general at a cafe ...
17 Sep 2020
Tablet Where to Stream High Holiday Services 16 Sep 2020
Due to the ongoing pandemic, many synagogues are offering streaming options for High Holiday services. This includes both livestreamed and prerecorded servic...
16 Sep 2020
Tablet Left Heretics and the New Media Collective 15 Sep 2020
This article discusses the phenomenon of left-wing heretics within the media industry, focusing on the case of reporter Lee Fang. Fang, known for his progres...
15 Sep 2020
Tablet Consider the Pomegranate 15 Sep 2020
The pomegranate has a rich history in Jewish culture and is often associated with Rosh Hashanah. It is one of the oldest domesticated fruit trees in the Midd...
15 Sep 2020
Tablet The Academic Origins of the American Revolution 14 Sep 2020
This text discusses the academic origins of the American Revolution and the subsequent rebellion within academia. It highlights the shift in ideology among y...
14 Sep 2020
Tablet A New Year Like No Other 14 Sep 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many synagogues are adjusting their High Holiday services to ensure the safety of congregants. Temple Beth-El in Providence, Rh...
14 Sep 2020
Tablet Tel Aviv’s Original Culinary Scene 11 Sep 2020
Casino Galey Aviv was a famous seaside casino in Tel Aviv in the 1920s and 1930s. It became a popular spot for Tel Aviv's elite, with extravagant parties and...
11 Sep 2020
Tablet James Baldwin and the After Times of America 10 Sep 2020
This article discusses the relevance of James Baldwin's writings in the present climate of America. The author reflects on a video of Kyle Rittenhouse, a whi...
10 Sep 2020
Tablet Q&A: The Marriage Vows of the American Elite 10 Sep 2020
This Q&A discusses the phenomenon of the American elite embracing woke-ism and the possible explanations behind it. The author proposes three explanations: a...
10 Sep 2020
Tablet Preserving Our Heritage, One Recipe at a Time 9 Sep 2020
The Jewish Food Society, founded by Naama Shefi in 2017, is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Jewish culinary heritage. The organization collects trad...
9 Sep 2020
Tablet Identity Theft 9 Sep 2020
The author argues against the use of identity-based victimhood as a rhetorical tactic in public debates. They criticize Apple CEO Tim Cook for comparing Jaco...
9 Sep 2020
Tablet The Best Mail-Order Kosher Food You’ve Never Heard Of 8 Sep 2020
This article provides a guide to lesser-known mail-order kosher food businesses that offer a diverse range of products. The businesses highlighted include Th...
8 Sep 2020
Tablet Books for Kids With Anxiety 4 Sep 2020
Amidst the stress and uncertainty faced by children today, there are numerous children's books, some featuring Jewish characters, that can help them navigate...
4 Sep 2020
Tablet The Great Riffer 3 Sep 2020
Jeremy Sigler, known for his insightful and edgy art critiques in Tablet, stands out as both a critic and a poet. While his criticism is marked by humor, sha...
3 Sep 2020
Tablet The New Face of Tel Aviv’s Food Scene 2 Sep 2020
Ruti Broudo, the mastermind behind Hotel Montefiore and the R2M Restaurant Group in Tel Aviv, has turned the COVID-19 seating restrictions into an opportunit...
2 Sep 2020
Tablet Tell Me a Story 1 Sep 2020
The article discusses the high praise and influence of Arnaldo Momigliano's book "Contributo alla storia degli studi classici," which set a new standard for ...
1 Sep 2020
Tablet Tablet Magazine Journalism Program for Fall 2020 31 Aug 2020
Tablet Magazine is offering a journalism program for 10 fellows, running from October to December 2020. The program includes mentorship, group exercises, and...
31 Aug 2020
Tablet . 31 Aug 2020
The text is likely an introductory note from the editors of Tablet Magazine, a popular publication focusing on Jewish news, culture, and ideas. It sets the s...
31 Aug 2020
Tablet The World as They Found It 31 Aug 2020
This reflective piece explores the lingering nostalgia and hidden traumas of mid-20th century modernism, as seen through the author's childhood in Chicago an...
31 Aug 2020
Tablet Front of the ’Cue 31 Aug 2020
Pulkies Jewish-style BBQ is a new deli that offers traditional dishes like borscht and charoset, updated for the modern palate. Chef Harris Mayer-Selinger, w...
31 Aug 2020
Tablet Why the Right Is Obsessed With Cancel Culture 28 Aug 2020
The debate over cancel culture is characterized by differing definitions and perspectives. Some view cancel culture as a censorious environment that silences...
28 Aug 2020
Tablet Rap Talmud 27 Aug 2020
In this article from Tablet, Armin Rosen and Jeff Weiss engage in a discussion that connects the Talmud's enduring influence with the cultural impact of hip-...
27 Aug 2020
Tablet No, White Supremacist Richard Spencer Didn’t Seriously Endorse Joe Biden 25 Aug 2020
Alt-right figure Richard Spencer, known for his white supremacist views, recently tweeted in support of Joe Biden, leading to some confusion and even endorse...
25 Aug 2020
Tablet Bullies, Inc. 25 Aug 2020
This article explores the influence of Jeff Zucker on American media and politics, particularly regarding his role in shaping Donald Trump's career from a re...
25 Aug 2020