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The Left’s Campus Protest Scam
16 May
The article discusses how campus protests often serve as a platform for leftist groups to push for increased jobs, resources, and power for progressive profe...
16 May
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Columbia’s Jewish Commencement
15 May
In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a commencement oration in Hebrew at St. Paul's Church in Manhattan, und...
15 May
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Columbia’s Jewish Commencement
15 May
In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a significant Hebrew commencement oration at St. Paul's Church in Manha...
15 May
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How Hamas Saved Egypt
15 May
Hamas' conflict with Israel, particularly the events of Oct. 7, which resulted in casualties on both sides, inadvertently sparked international financial aid...
15 May
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The Illustrated Hostage Diary of Moran Stella Yanai
15 May
Moran Stella Yanai recounts her harrowing experience of being violently kidnapped by Hamas after attending a festival in Beersheba. Moran endured 54 days of ...
15 May
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Cousins
14 May
The text discusses the close relationship between the author and his cousin Bernie, who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday. Bernie, a WWII veteran and fo...
14 May
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The Legacy of the Maalot Massacre
14 May
The Maalot Massacre that took place 50 years ago continues to haunt communities in Tzfat and Maalot, with various memorials and places bearing witness to the...
14 May
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The Gates of Gaza
14 May
In the analysis of military strategies and conflicts involving Israel, the text delves into various incidents and strategic shifts. It begins with an assassi...
14 May
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How a South African Dish Became a Staple of the IDF
13 May
Poyke, a meal cooked over a campfire and often enjoyed in the IDF, has become a staple that brings soldiers together. The dish originated from Afrikaans potj...
13 May
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The Jewish Oyster Problem
13 May
The discussion revolves around the concept of Jewish powerlessness and its impact on Jewish identity and moral development. The text explores how historical ...
13 May
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Saul Steinberg’s Beach House
10 May
Saul Steinberg, a Romanian architecture student and cartoonist, found himself interned in Villa Tonelli, Italy during the early 1940s under fascist rule, fac...
10 May
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The Americans Fighting—and Dying—for Israel
10 May
The text discusses the stories of Omer Balva, Rose Lubin, and Yonatan Dean Chaim, U.S.-born lone soldiers who died while serving in the Israel Defense Forces...
10 May
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Is the Backlash to Universities Becoming Real?
10 May
Republican politicians, led by figures like DeSantis, are pushing back against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at universities, passing la...
10 May
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After Gaza
9 May
As Israel was engaged in a military operation in Gaza following violence from Hamas, the Biden administration began discussing plans for the future once the ...
9 May
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Haunted by Weimar
9 May
During the Weimar Republic, Hitler raised concerns about the limits on amending the constitution, especially regarding President Hindenburg's term extension ...
9 May
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Why We Worry
9 May
This text delves into the theme of worry among Jewish mothers, exploring the roots and reasons behind this common characteristic. It highlights personal stor...
9 May
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The Gantz Megillah
8 May
The text discusses the complex relationship between the U.S., Israel, and key political figures like Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz. It highlights tensio...
8 May
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Two Jews Walk Into a Bar
7 May
Two Jews, Adam Shor and Eyal Wartelsky, confront the complexities of their Jewish identity through comedy amidst a global resurgence of antisemitism. Despite...
7 May
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Israel’s Love Affair With India
7 May
India and Israel have developed a robust defense partnership in recent years, exemplified by the production of the Drishti-10 Starliner UAV, a collaboration ...
7 May
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American Clemency for Nazi War Criminals
6 May
In the 1950 clemency petitions for Nazi war criminals, arguments contested the tribunals' findings by questioning witness credibility, claiming invalidity of...
6 May
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The People Setting America on Fire
6 May
The recent protests on elite college campuses across America have seen a mix of far-left ideologies intertwining with anti-Israel sentiments, with incidents ...
6 May
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Those Who Escaped, and Those Who Remained
6 May
During the tumultuous period of World War II, many Hasidic rebbes and their followers faced difficult choices between staying in their communities or fleeing...
6 May
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Genocide Enablers
6 May
The text discusses the United Nations' failures in preventing genocides, highlighting its inaction during the Rwandan genocide and its ongoing mistreatment o...
6 May
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The Lost Encyclopedia of Jewish Artists
6 May
Jzef Sandel and Hersh Fenster were Jewish art enthusiasts who published encyclopedias in the 1950s, documenting the lives and works of Eastern European Jewis...
6 May
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Not in Our Name
3 May
The text discusses the importance of free speech in American society, emphasizing that while some speech may be offensive or disturbing, it is protected unde...
3 May
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A Survivor’s Class Photo
3 May
The article discusses the significance of a class photo belonging to the author's grandfather, who survived the Holocaust, and his classmates who were mostly...
3 May
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My Friends Wish I Was Dead
3 May
The author recounts the challenges faced by Zionist students on college campuses, including fear of wearing Jewish symbols and being targeted with anti-Semit...
3 May
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Irving Penn: Anxious American Photographer
3 May
Irving Penn, a renowned American fashion photographer, captured the essence of the Summer of Love in San Francisco in 1967, photographing iconic figures like...
3 May
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Normal Kids Get F*cked
2 May
A recent incident at UNC Chapel Hill involving fraternity brothers harassed by anti-Israel protesters as they hoisted the American flag has sparked online su...
2 May
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Saving Hamas
2 May
The text discusses the Biden administration's controversial stance towards Hamas, emphasizing their protection and support for the terror group despite its a...
2 May
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And the Prize for Photography Goes to ... Hamas?
2 May
The Reynolds Journalism Institute awarded the Associated Press the Team Picture Story of the Year for a collection of photos including ones by Gazan-based fr...
2 May
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Israel’s Citizen-Soldiers
2 May
Ari Kalker, a citizen-soldier who served in the IDF in Gaza, reflects on the challenges of transitioning between military duty and family life as a reservist...
2 May
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Those Fine Young Communists
1 May
The text explores the author's personal journey into and out of communism, reflecting on the allure of communism for young individuals seeking a sense of pur...
1 May
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Women in Chains
1 May
"Three Yiddish Plays by Women: Female Jewish Perspectives, 1880-1920," curated by historian Alyssa Quint, introduces three plays highlighting themes of repro...
1 May
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The Unaloner
26 Apr
Jessica Jacobs' poetry collection "Unalone" delves into the Torah portions in Genesis, presenting poetic responses to each, blending interpretive, personal, ...
26 Apr
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The Rise of the ‘Survivors’
26 Apr
Following the Holocaust, the survivors of the Shoah were initially referred to by various names before "survivor" became the predominant term, embodying a co...
26 Apr
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Yizkor After the Black Sabbaths
26 Apr
Yizkor is a communal memorial service held four times a year in Jewish synagogues, including Passover, reflecting on the memory of loved ones. Rooted in hist...
26 Apr
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Israeli Artists Respond to the Oct. 7 Attacks
26 Apr
Benzi Brofman, an Israeli artist, has been painting portraits of Israelis who lost their lives to attacks by Hamas on Oct. 7, including soldiers, festival at...
26 Apr
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The Last Lebanon War
25 Apr
The text discusses the author's experience during reserve duty on the Lebanese border, reflecting on missed opportunities for strategic foresight and decisiv...
25 Apr
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‘We Have Our Own History, Our Own Trauma, and Our Own Experience’
25 Apr
In the late 19th century, the Russian Empire was home to the largest Jewish population, but violent pogroms led to massive emigration to escape persecution. ...
25 Apr
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A Rock Star Ideas Festival in Brooklyn
25 Apr
Winston Marshall, co-founder of Mumford & Sons, transitioned from music to organizing a thought symposium, Dissident Dialogues, aiming to foster a community ...
25 Apr
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My First Yizkor
19 Apr
The author reflects on her experience attending her first Yizkor service in 1982 as a child and her more recent attendance following her mother's death in 20...
19 Apr
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King Khat
19 Apr
"King Khat" explores the story of an Israeli scientist named Gabi who, fascinated by the psychoactive effects of the khat plant, synthesizes its active subst...
19 Apr
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Harry Truman’s Seder Message
19 Apr
Vice President Harry S. Truman delivered a Passover address in 1945, praising Jewish contributions to ethics and expressing gratitude for their resilience an...
19 Apr
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Empathy Is Part of Our Jewish DNA
19 Apr
The Passover Seder, a night of questions and reflections, takes place against the backdrop of current events, such as Israel's conflict with Hamas, making in...
19 Apr
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To Be on Everyone’s Side Is to Be on No One’s
19 Apr
The text discusses a panel where a participant grapples with feeling sympathy for both Israelis and Palestinians affected by conflict. The author argues that...
19 Apr
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Paying Tribute to Paul Celan in Chernivtsi
19 Apr
The text pays homage to the poet Paul Celan and reflects on the impact of the Holocaust. It describes a journalist's encounter with young Germans who had lim...
19 Apr
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Israel Must Respond Forcefully to Iran’s Attack
19 Apr
The text emphasizes the escalating threat from Iran to Israel through various proxy wars and its nuclear program. It questions Iran's motives for openly atta...
19 Apr
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This Isn’t Working
18 Apr
Alex Garland's new film "Civil War" depicts a dystopian future where a third-term U.S. president dissolves the FBI, leading to an authoritarian state and a v...
18 Apr
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The Rise of the Cyber City
17 Apr
The text discusses the concept of the "Cyber City" as the next stage of urban evolution, contrasting it with the current "Car City" paradigm. It highlights h...
17 Apr