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This article criticizes the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) for partnering with Al Sharpton, despite his history of anti-Semitic actions and incitem...

The article discusses the upcoming Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the impact of the upcoming election on the future of the country. It em...

Burlap & Barrel, a spice company that sources sustainable, single-origin spices, has seen a decrease in restaurant sales but an increase in sales to home coo...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many bar and bat mitzvah celebrations have been disrupted or adapted to virtual platforms such as Zoom. With synagogues closed ...

Harold Grinspoon, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist, is the founder of PJ Library, a program that sends children's books with Jewish themes to familie...

Mustard has become the unofficial condiment of Jewish delis and is a staple in Jewish cuisine. The connection between Jews and mustard dates back to biblical...

The author discusses cancel culture and its connection to the historical coerciveness of the American Communist Party in the 1920s. The article highlights th...

The article discusses different portrayals of the character Mephisto in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's play Faust. It highlights Gustav Gründgens as the most r...

The author discusses the controversy surrounding the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a treatment for COVID-19. Initially, some studies suggested that HCQ ...

The article discusses the dominance of randomized control trials (RCTs) in the medical field and challenges the idea that RCTs are the only reliable method t...

The author discusses a book by journalist Jerry Kammer titled "Losing Control: How a Left-Right Coalition Blocked Immigration Reform and Provoked the Backlas...

This article reflects on the Democratic National Convention and discusses the significance of Joe Biden's speeches. The author highlights the emotional and i...

The emergence of woke-seeming American corporations is not surprising in the context of American political history. The author argues that these corporations...

The author expresses skepticism and concern about the announcement of a sequel to the movie Dirty Dancing. They argue that the original movie was not just a ...

The article discusses the portrayal of Judah P. Benjamin, a Jewish lawyer who served in the Confederate government, in Philip Roth's novel "The Plot Against ...

The struggle between Israel and Hezbollah is rooted in Iran's desire to establish itself among the Shiite populations of the region and challenge nation-stat...

The author and her husband, both urbanites living in Manhattan, felt trapped in their small apartment during the COVID-19 lockdown. They were proud of their ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the flower business in Israel, with sales down 70% due to canceled events and restrictions on international trade...

The association between Jews and diabetes was first observed in the 19th century when doctors noted that a significant number of their diabetic patients were...

"An American Pickle" is a new movie starring Seth Rogen, where he plays both a truculent immigrant from the early 20th century and his assimilated great-gran...

This article is a personal tribute to Ilia Salita, the president and CEO of Genesis Philanthropy Group, who recently passed away. The author shares their mem...

The Israeli thriller series "Tehran," aired on Kan 11 and set against the backdrop of Israeli-Iranian tensions, has captivated audiences with its intense nar...

The text discusses the potential for fast, cheap, and plentiful energy as a legacy of Los Alamos, particularly in the context of nuclear fission and fusion r...

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted Shabbat dinners, with smaller gatherings and changes in traditional practices. Many households have seen a d...

Joan Nathan, a renowned cook, and her son David Henry Gerson have partnered to create a video series called "Joan Knows Best." In this series, they share Joa...

This article explores how the media's coverage of race and racism has influenced public attitudes and perceptions. It suggests that leading liberal media ins...

During the Nazi regime in Germany, thousands of full Jews and over a hundred thousand part-Jews joined the military of the Third Reich. Some were drafted, wh...

The author argues that the war in Afghanistan has no strategic purpose or prospect of victory, and is mainly beneficial for military contractors and politici...

Tu B'Av, often dismissed as "Jewish Valentine's Day," holds a deeper meaning rooted in social justice and unity. Its origins lie in the Talmud's explanation ...

China's growing presence and influence in the Middle East should not be underestimated. While many assume that China's interests in the region are primarily ...

The author reflects on their experience in Yiddish culture and the Klezmer revival in the late 1990s. They discuss the establishment of Yiddish folk arts ins...

The Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidism, offers a new perspective on the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. He suggests that while the Temple was a centr...

In this text, the author presents a conceptual metaphor for the way in which Judaism views the presence of God. They describe how in ancient times, when the ...

The author explores the idea of blaming oneself for misfortune, specifically in the context of Jewish history and the book of Lamentations. They reflect on t...

In this article, the author reflects on the recent rise in anti-Semitism within the context of the racial justice movement sparked by the killing of George F...

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel delivered a powerful speech in 1963 at the National Conference on Religion and Race, highlighting the connection between the str...

The author reflects on the rise of a new religion-like ideology dubbed "woke" that has permeated liberal institutions and mainstream media. This ideology rel...

This personal essay reflects on the author's experience with her father's disappearance and subsequent death, as well as their shared connection to baseball....

Salt Lake City's complex culture, influenced by Mormonism, is often stereotyped and misunderstood, with some like former mayor Rocky Anderson openly criticiz...

The article discusses a Yiddish play called Mississippi, which was based on the real-life case of the Scottsboro Boys, nine African Americans falsely accused...

Rabbi Shmuel Ashkenazi, a prominent scholar and bibliographer in Jerusalem, passed away at the age of 98 due to COVID-19 complications. Throughout his extens...

The article discusses the opposition of civil rights icon John Lewis to the Million Man March organized by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan in 1995. Le...

The Memory Garden in Colma, California is the first Jewish site dedicated to commemorating miscarriages, abortions, and neonatal deaths. While Jewish law tra...

The COVID-19 pandemic is posing significant challenges for Jewish day schools, especially in expensive markets such as New York City. Parents are uncertain a...

The author recalls childhood memories of her Russian Jewish grandmother's cooking, which featured a mix of Ashkenazi and non-Ashkenazi dishes. The author lat...

This article discusses the relationship between social media platforms, free speech, and the culture of online conflict. It explores the idea that while soci...

Rabbi Dr. Louis Jacobs, a prominent figure in 20th-century British Jewry, faced controversy and exclusion in the 1960s due to his theological views, particul...

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner recently spoke out against anti-Semitism and racism in response to NFL player DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic ...

The text discusses the documentary "Planet of the Humans" which questions the efficacy of green technology like solar panels and wind turbines, suggesting th...

The CEO of Al Arz, an Israeli Arab tahini brand, recently made a donation to an LGBTQ rights organization, sparking controversy in the country. While being o...