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The author discusses their experiences conducting research in Moscow for a book on Jewish-Russian poets as witnesses to the Holocaust. While at the Russian S...

This article discusses the dangers of Google's censorship and how it can affect public health. The author argues that the internet is not separate from real ...

The article discusses the foreign policy challenges that Joe Biden would face if he wins the US presidential election. It argues that Biden's foreign policy ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant challenges to Jewish communal life, with a focus on financial support and organizational resilience. However, t...

NFL player Zach Banner of the Pittsburgh Steelers stood up for the Jewish community in response to the anti-Semitic controversy sparked by Philadelphia Eagle...

After their mother's unexpected passing and cremation, the author grapples with conflicting emotions stemming from their divergent spiritual paths. While the...

This article explores Joe Biden's ability to avoid being hated by his detractors and opponents, which sets him apart from other figures in the Democratic Par...

In this personal reflection, the author discusses the importance of incorporating play and board games into their Shabbat observance. They emphasize the conc...

The article discusses the novel "Diary of a Lonely Girl: The Battle against Free Love" by Miriam Karpilove, which was serialized in New York's Yiddish daily ...

The text discusses the controversial document "Dabru Emet: A Jewish Statement on Christians and Christianity," which was written as a response to changes in ...

In this text, the author recounts a conversation at a Russian bath with a man called Bear Man. They discuss various topics, including the Rolling Stones, hap...

As society begins to reopen after months of pandemic-related challenges, it's important to reflect on the kind of society we want to return to. The author su...

The author reminisces about their family's collection of handwritten German recipes for traditional kuchen, including apple, lemon, and apricot kuchen. These...

Anita Berber was a cabaret star of the 1920s and 30s known for her sexually explicit performances and transgressive style. She collaborated with other pionee...

The article discusses the shallow and reductive version of diversity that has spread across American institutions and the corporate world. This version of di...

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised ethical questions about how to practice Judaism and care for vulnerable populations. Jewish experts in ethics offer their in...

The article explores the unique environment of Jewish summer camps as spaces that historically aimed to cultivate Jewish identity and provide an Americanized...

Philip K. Dick, a popular and influential science fiction writer, was known for his exploration of the idea that our perceived reality is actually an illusio...

The author discusses the current wave of statue removals and protests taking place in America and Western Europe, challenging the practice of judging histori...

The article "My Nonbinary Journey" chronicles the author's personal path to understanding and embracing their nonbinary identity. Set against the backdrop of...

The discussion revolves around the inclusion of transgender and nonbinary individuals in Jewish death and burial practices, particularly focusing on the ritu...

Paul Auster, a Jewish poet and acclaimed American experimental novelist, shares insights into his writing process, emphasizing his early struggles with prose...

The author reflects on the decline of rational argumentation in America and the rise of a new mode of argumentation that combines rationalism with religious ...

This text discusses Albert Camus and his novel, The Plague. Camus wrote the majority of the novel while staying in the remote village of Le Chambon-sur-Ligno...

The article "Becoming a Man" explores the author's journey grappling with his identity and sexuality within the framework of Orthodox Judaism. Raised in an e...

The article provides a selection of Jewish-themed books about summer camp for kids of different ages. Some of the featured books include "Sadie, Ori, and Nug...

In this personal account, the author describes a meeting with George Soros, during which the author urged Soros to donate his money to Israel instead of Hung...

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing measures, the author explores the potential lessons and relevance of Jewish sexual laws, specifically th...

This article discusses the similarities between collective condemnations and cancel culture in the Soviet Union and modern-day America. It highlights the cas...

In this essay, James A. Diamond and Menachem Kellner respond to Shaul Magid's call for serious engagement with the anti-Zionist theology of Satmar Rebbe Yoel...

The author reflects on their experience of giving up seafood after undergoing an Orthodox conversion to Judaism. They grew up in Norway with a strong connect...

The author, a Jewish individual studying abroad in China, shares their struggle to find a bagel, a significant breakfast food in their Jewish culture, while ...

In this article, the author reflects on the recent passing of their grandfather, Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, and their grief during a time of national crisis, inc...

Kevin MacDonald, a retired professor of psychology, is known for his controversial theories about Judaism as a group evolutionary strategy. MacDonald argues ...

Lee Zebede, a young woman from the Sephardic community in the tri-state area, gained popularity during the pandemic by hosting virtual dating shows on Instag...

A video of Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, making a biscuit cake sparked controversy and social media backlash in Israel. ...

In this article, the author addresses white Jewish parents and encourages them to talk to their children about police brutality and the current protests. The...

The author recounts their experience of attempting to make challah bread during the pandemic. Despite initial difficulties and unsuccessful attempts, they we...

The Minneapolis video, showing the murder of George Floyd by a police officer, is considered the immediate cause of the recent protests and uprising. The vid...

The article discusses former President Barack Obama's renewed influence within the Democratic Party amidst various crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and p...

The history of the dilemma surrounding the use of videoconferencing in Jewish rituals dates back to the late 19th century. Rabbi Yitzchak Schmelkes of Galici...

In this article, the author discusses the dangers of viewing individuals as representatives of their racial or ethnic groups, rather than as unique individua...

The recent arrest of two Brooklyn lawyers, Colinford Mattis and Urooj Rahman, who were charged with firebombing a police vehicle, sheds light on the issues o...

The author reflects on their fascination with the character Gustav von Aschenbach, the protagonist of Thomas Mann's novel "Death in Venice." Aschenbach is a ...

The author argues that the American Revolution has never truly ended and that Mayor Bill de Blasio's statement about wealth redistribution reflects a rebelli...

The author reflects on their addiction to watching news during times of crisis, particularly after September 11th and during the COVID-19 pandemic. They desc...

Larry Kramer, a prominent social activist and playwright, passed away at the age of 84. Known as the "Cassandra of HIV/AIDS," he founded the Gay Men's Health...

The text discusses the current state of America, calling it backward, dysfunctional, and anti-intellectual, pointing out issues such as political incompetenc...

The text discusses Jewish vengeance and retribution against Nazis and Germans during and after World War II. It recounts the stories of Jewish soldiers in th...

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted Israel's tourism industry, with borders closed and no tourists arriving from abroad. Instead, the industry is now...