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The Journalist Who Fell Asleep on Prince
21 Apr 2021
This text is a personal reflection on the author's experience interviewing Prince for a Rolling Stone cover story in 1985. The author recalls how Prince had ...
21 Apr 2021
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Getting Rich in the Diversity Marketplace
21 Apr 2021
The article discusses the financial implications of the ethnic studies curriculum in California and the growing industry surrounding diversity, equity, and i...
21 Apr 2021
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The Prince of Pie and Pot
20 Apr 2021
Ron Silver, a New York Jew and renowned pie maker, is making waves in the world of cannabis with his company Azuca, which infuses cannabis into edible treats...
20 Apr 2021
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America’s Smug Elite Is Harming Our Kids
20 Apr 2021
The toxic environment surrounding discussions on how to respond to the pandemic has been driven by a technocratic elite that dismisses public skepticism and ...
20 Apr 2021
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Cooking Together, Apart
20 Apr 2021
Adam and Pam Goldgell, a couple who experienced job loss due to the pandemic, created a series of online cooking classes called "Adams Cooking Jams." The cla...
20 Apr 2021
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Union Busted
19 Apr 2021
The article discusses the recent unionization effort at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Bessemer, Alabama. The Retail Wholesale Department Store Union (RWDS...
19 Apr 2021
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Two Books That Suggest How AI Is Reshaping Society—and Us
16 Apr 2021
In Kate Crawford's book, "Atlas of AI," she explores how the misuse of medical expertise in the past to subjugate minorities has informed the current misuse ...
16 Apr 2021
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Tony Blinken’s Mideast Blind Spot
14 Apr 2021
Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, has demonstrated a strong stance on China's treatment of the Uyghurs and trade imbalances, but he has shown blind ...
14 Apr 2021
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Clothes for the Man Who’s Got Nowhere to Wear Them
13 Apr 2021
The author reflects on the significance of clothing in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," particularly Gatsby's collection of shirts and ties. The aut...
13 Apr 2021
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Is It Time to Cancel FDR?
12 Apr 2021
The question of whether the Democratic Party should "cancel" President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) is raised in this article. While other historical figures ...
12 Apr 2021
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Ladino and Yiddish Classes Boom Online
12 Apr 2021
The pandemic has led to a boom in online classes for Ladino and Yiddish language learning. Prior to the pandemic, in-person Yiddish classes were held in majo...
12 Apr 2021
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A Love Song to Taxes
9 Apr 2021
The Talmudic tractate Shekalim is a love song to taxes and why they matter. It explains that every Jewish adult was required to contribute a half shekel to t...
9 Apr 2021
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Photographic Evidence Shows Palestinian Leader Amin al-Husseini at a Nazi Concentration Camp
7 Apr 2021
Recently discovered photographs show Palestinian leader Amin al-Husseini visiting a Nazi concentration camp along with Nazi officials. The photos were taken ...
7 Apr 2021
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The Fighting Women of the Warsaw Ghetto
6 Apr 2021
During the Holocaust, a group of young Jewish women formed the Jewish Fighting Organization (ZOB) in the Warsaw ghetto. Despite having few resources and no m...
6 Apr 2021
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Adapting Untold Holocaust Stories for Young Readers
6 Apr 2021
Judy Batalion has written two books: "The Light of Days" and a young readers edition of the same title. The books tell the untold stories of Jewish women and...
6 Apr 2021
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The Missing Stories of Sexual Abuse During the Holocaust
6 Apr 2021
The article explores the deeply entrenched narrative of suspicion regarding female Holocaust survivors and the sexual abuse they may have experienced, a topi...
6 Apr 2021
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The New Wellness World Order
6 Apr 2021
Delos, a wellness real estate company, has launched a mysterious ad campaign featuring celebrities and a seal of approval called the WELL Health-Safety seal....
6 Apr 2021
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The Woke Meritocracy
5 Apr 2021
The article discusses the intersection of meritocracy and social justice in American education. It argues that these seemingly opposing forces actually coexi...
5 Apr 2021
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David Blaine Goes Up and Up and Up to Heaven
2 Apr 2021
The text discusses the magician David Blaine and his ability to captivate and shock celebrities with his mind-bending tricks. Blaine has gained a reputation ...
2 Apr 2021
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Hebrew School During—and After—the Pandemic
2 Apr 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted Hebrew schools, leading to changes in teaching approaches, smaller classes, and shorter virtual sessions. Ma...
2 Apr 2021
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No Opening Day Without Von Tilzer!
1 Apr 2021
Albert Von Tilzer, a Jewish composer, wrote the music for the popular baseball song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" in 1908. The lyrics were written by Jack N...
1 Apr 2021
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The Joke
1 Apr 2021
"The Joke" is a Czech novel published in 1967 by Milan Kundera. It tells the story of Ludvik, a student expelled from university and the Communist Party for ...
1 Apr 2021
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Was Elia R. Karmona the Sholem Aleichem of Ladino?
31 Mar 2021
Elia R. Karmona, a prominent figure in Ladino literature, is being compared to Sholem Aleichem in the context of Yiddish literary culture. A recent publicati...
31 Mar 2021
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Counting the Omer, the Anti-Peloton
31 Mar 2021
The author reflects on how their obsession with their Peloton exercise bike parallels their observance of Judaism. They compare counting the Omer, a Jewish p...
31 Mar 2021
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The Disintegration of the ACLU
31 Mar 2021
The article discusses the transformation of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and its historical association with Jewish activists. It highlights the...
31 Mar 2021
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The Joy of ‘Jew-ish’ Cooking
30 Mar 2021
Jake Cohen's debut cookbook, "Jew-ish," combines traditional Jewish recipes with modern twists, making them accessible and approachable. Cohen, who has a bac...
30 Mar 2021
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Are Educated People More Anti-Semitic?
30 Mar 2021
The widely held belief that educated people are less anti-Semitic may be flawed, according to a recent study. Traditionally, studies on anti-Semitism measure...
30 Mar 2021
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A Passover Snack That Packs a Crunch
26 Mar 2021
In this personal narrative, the author describes their experience of creating a delicious Passover granola with a friend. They launched their granola busines...
26 Mar 2021
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From Jewish Radical to Radical Jew
25 Mar 2021
The article discusses the radical Jewish past of Arthur Waskow and his involvement in the creation of a peacenik, social-democratic tradition in American Jud...
25 Mar 2021
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Crime and Criminality in the Golden State
24 Mar 2021
This article discusses the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area. It brings attention to recent high-profile cases of att...
24 Mar 2021
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Here Comes the Sun
24 Mar 2021
The author reflects on the connection between pagan rituals and the desire for sunny days, especially during the winter and COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss a...
24 Mar 2021
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Bibi on the Brink
24 Mar 2021
The article discusses Benjamin Netanyahu's political career and the challenges he has faced as Israel's prime minister. Netanyahu, known for his opportunisti...
24 Mar 2021
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A Brighter Future
23 Mar 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a surge of interest in aliyah (immigration to Israel) from Jews around the world, particularly in Western countries. The Je...
23 Mar 2021
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The Screwy History of the Modern Knights Templer
22 Mar 2021
The article discusses the history of the modern Templar organization, which was founded in Germany in the mid-19th century as a pious Protestant sect called ...
22 Mar 2021
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Absolute Beginners
22 Mar 2021
The author explores the significance of Moses and the Exodus in Jewish holidays and rituals, and the lack of commemoration for the Patriarchs and Matriarchs....
22 Mar 2021
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American Pastorals
19 Mar 2021
In this essay, the author reflects on their experience in the south of France and discusses two novels, Philip Roth's "American Pastoral" and Allegra Goodman...
19 Mar 2021
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The COVID Class War Heats Up
17 Mar 2021
The COVID class war in America is not just a political divide between left and right, but also has elements of a class struggle. Some on the populist right a...
17 Mar 2021
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Get Busters
17 Mar 2021
The article discusses the recent surge of protests and social media campaigns in the Syrian Sephardic Jewish community in Brooklyn against men who are refusi...
17 Mar 2021
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A New Zionist Congress Is Born
16 Mar 2021
The New Zionist Congress has been established by Jewish college students to counter rising anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment on campuses. They aim to e...
16 Mar 2021
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Caring for Caregivers
15 Mar 2021
The documentary "Caregiver: A Love Story" highlights the challenges faced by family caregivers, using the personal stories of individuals like Rick Tash and ...
15 Mar 2021
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Trump, AOC, and the Triumph of Trauma Politics
12 Mar 2021
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) organized a congressional hearing for lawmakers to share their experiences of the January 6th Capitol riots. While some praise...
12 Mar 2021
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A Brief History of the Jews of Bukhara and Central Asia
11 Mar 2021
The Jews of Bukhara and Central Asia have a long history dating back several centuries. Central Asia, situated between the Middle and Far East, was inhabited...
11 Mar 2021
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The Iran Deal’s Inevitable Sequel
11 Mar 2021
This article critiques the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and argues that its purpose was not to prevent Iran from building a nuclear bomb, but rather to give Ira...
11 Mar 2021
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The Magic of Tahdig
9 Mar 2021
The article discusses the Iranian dish tahdig and its universal appeal. Tahdig is a crispy rice dish cooked at the bottom of a pot over direct heat, and it h...
9 Mar 2021
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Backyard Exiles
5 Mar 2021
This text discusses the experiences of Italian Jewish writers during the years between Mussolini's rise to power in 1922 and the defeat of Fascism and the Na...
5 Mar 2021
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Platform News Dumbs Mediocrity Down
3 Mar 2021
The article discusses the impact of platforms like Facebook, Google, and Twitter on the media industry. These platforms have made significant profits from ad...
3 Mar 2021
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Middle Eastern Cooking—Online
3 Mar 2021
Israeli chef Erez Komarovsky has become the first Israeli chef to offer an online cooking course on the video platform YesChef. Komarovsky, a prominent figur...
3 Mar 2021
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The Subterranean Brilliance of Rutu Modan’s ‘Tunnels’
2 Mar 2021
Israeli artist Rutu Modan's graphic novel, Tunnels, tells the story of Nili and Broshi, children of a renowned archaeologist, who find themselves on opposite...
2 Mar 2021
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The Fuhrer Is in Heaven
26 Feb 2021
Leslie Epstein's narrative delves into a fictitious account of a cinematic experience during the Nazi regime, illustrating the control and manipulation of ma...
26 Feb 2021
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The Polish Government’s Holocaust ‘Truth Campaign’ Is a Weird Mix of Authoritarianism, Ignorance, and Injured Pride
26 Feb 2021
The article discusses the Polish government's campaign to control the narrative of the Holocaust and its relationship to Poland. The government has sought to...
26 Feb 2021