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Joe Biden’s Ugly Betrayal of the Iranian People
25 Feb 2021
This article criticizes President Joe Biden's approach to Iran, arguing that his policies amount to a betrayal of the Iranian people. The author claims that ...
25 Feb 2021
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Purim Under Lockdown
24 Feb 2021
The author reflects on their experience of celebrating Jewish holidays, such as Purim, Pesach, Shavuot, and the High Holidays, under lockdown during the COVI...
24 Feb 2021
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It’s Garry Shandling’s Shpiel
24 Feb 2021
Garry Shandling, a Jewish comedian, is the subject of this article, which explores his life and works in relation to the holiday of Purim. Shandling's comedy...
24 Feb 2021
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Don Baylor
23 Feb 2021
The text reminisces about Don Baylor, a sporty and popular man from the 1970s who had a close relationship with the author's family. Don worked for Anheuser-...
23 Feb 2021
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Behind the Recipes
23 Feb 2021
Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, a retired professor and curator, has amassed an extensive collection of Jewish cookbooks over the years. Her collection contai...
23 Feb 2021
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Raise a Glass to Queen Esther
23 Feb 2021
The article discusses the significance of apricots in Purim celebrations, highlighting their historical and cultural importance in the Persian region. Aprico...
23 Feb 2021
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The Real Lincoln Project Scandal
19 Feb 2021
The Real Lincoln Project Scandal revolves around the controversial behavior of John Weaver, a former political operative and co-founder of the anti-Trump Lin...
19 Feb 2021
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The Madness of San Francisco
19 Feb 2021
The article discusses the recent controversy in San Francisco, where the Board of Education decided to remove the names of 44 schools, including George Washi...
19 Feb 2021
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My Choice
19 Feb 2021
This deeply personal account describes a couple's difficult journey when faced with the news that their unborn child has a chromosomal abnormality and will f...
19 Feb 2021
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A Plague on Both Our Houses
18 Feb 2021
The World Health Organization's investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic in China raised questions about the possibility of a lab leak from on...
18 Feb 2021
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Are Jews Black?
17 Feb 2021
The discussion about the color of Jews has a long history, dating back to the belief in Europe that Jews were somatically and metaphorically Black. This asso...
17 Feb 2021
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The Glory of the Kings
17 Feb 2021
The text discusses various aspects of Ethiopian and Abyssinian history and culture. It explains the interchangeability of the terms Ethiopian and Abyssinian,...
17 Feb 2021
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The Story Behind Bourekas
17 Feb 2021
Bourekas are a popular Israeli food, similar to savory pastries, that are made with thin, hand-stretched dough and stuffed with various fillings such as grou...
17 Feb 2021
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My Ski Vacation
16 Feb 2021
The author, a Jewish Russian immigrant, reflects on his family's ski vacation in the Dolomites in 2017. They enjoyed the beauty and culture of Italy but had ...
16 Feb 2021
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Ends to a Means
16 Feb 2021
Haredi support for President Trump in the 2020 election was strong, with communities like Kiryas Joel and Borough Park voting overwhelmingly for him. The rea...
16 Feb 2021
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On Presidents Day, Let Us Honor the ‘Little Magician’
15 Feb 2021
On Presidents Day, the author highlights the significant impact of Martin Van Buren, a president often overlooked by historians. Despite being one of the sho...
15 Feb 2021
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Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Zoom Me a Match
12 Feb 2021
The traditional Jewish matchmaker role, embodied by Fiddler on the Roof's Yente, has evolved into communal crowdsourced matchmaking in the digital age, parti...
12 Feb 2021
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JFK and the Rabbi
12 Feb 2021
The bronze statue of John F. Kennedy in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania has a Jewish-American story behind it. When Kennedy visited the town in 1962, it created a c...
12 Feb 2021
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The Doublethinkers
11 Feb 2021
The article tells the story of the author's father, Boris Shcharansky, who was a journalist and screenwriter in the Soviet Union. Born in 1904, he witnessed ...
11 Feb 2021
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In Memory of Lokman Slim
9 Feb 2021
Lokman Slim, a political activist and critic of Hezbollah, was found dead near a Lebanon village where he had been shot. Slim, who was dedicated to saving th...
9 Feb 2021
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A Murder in Poland
9 Feb 2021
Shula Kopf explores the unsolved 1944 murder of Josef Kopf, her husband's cousin, while delving into the complexities of Polish-Jewish relations during the H...
9 Feb 2021
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Pandemic Picnics in Tel Aviv
8 Feb 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tel Aviv residents have adapted to the restrictions by embracing a new picnic culture. People are seen having picnics in parks,...
8 Feb 2021
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The Cult of Smart
8 Feb 2021
The debate over admissions to elite high schools, such as Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia, has gained attention recently....
8 Feb 2021
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The Malley Test
8 Feb 2021
The appointment of Robert Malley as special envoy to Iran highlights a deepening divide within the Democratic Party. Malley's policies have consistently favo...
8 Feb 2021
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The Flames of Anti-Semitism Are Growing Higher, Fueled by Both the Left and Right
5 Feb 2021
In the aftermath of 2020's upheavals, including COVID-19 and racial justice protests, the flames of antisemitism are intensifying across ideological spectrum...
5 Feb 2021
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Chained Melody
5 Feb 2021
The author reflects on the role of chain-movers in the Super Bowl and compares them to the unsung heroes in Jewish communities. While star players and glamor...
5 Feb 2021
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The Thirty Tyrants
4 Feb 2021
The author discusses the concept of the "Thirty Tyrants," inspired by Machiavelli's description of a friendly government created by Sparta in Athens. They dr...
4 Feb 2021
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Virtual Chess Meets Real-World Bloodshed and Sorrow
4 Feb 2021
Online chess has experienced a surge in popularity, with platforms like Chess.com and Lichess gaining millions of new members. The success of the Netflix ser...
4 Feb 2021
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Johnny F-Bomb
3 Feb 2021
Former CIA Director John O. Brennan's memoir, "Undaunted: My Fight Against America's Enemies, at Home and Abroad," reveals his anger and temperament issues, ...
3 Feb 2021
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A Short Biography of an American Jew
3 Feb 2021
This text is a short biography of an American Jew reflecting on his experiences with anti-Semitism throughout his life. The author discusses his Jewish ident...
3 Feb 2021
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The Dish That Unites Iranian Jewish Expatriates
3 Feb 2021
Khoresh, a traditional Iranian stew, has become a beloved dish among Iranian Jewish expatriates since the 1979 Iranian revolution. It is considered a nationa...
3 Feb 2021
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Dead Fathers
2 Feb 2021
The narrator of the text reflects on their experience of their father's illness and eventual death. They recount their feelings of sadness and helplessness, ...
2 Feb 2021
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The New Americans
2 Feb 2021
This article discusses the recent GameStop and AMC stock market frenzy driven by small investors on the Reddit thread WallStreetBets. These investors aimed t...
2 Feb 2021
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Opening Up About Suicide
2 Feb 2021
Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner has made it his mission to destigmatize mental wellness and suicide in the Jewish community after experiencing the suicide of his b...
2 Feb 2021
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Rising Stars
1 Feb 2021
Tablet Magazine has announced the selection of their 10 new Tablet Fellows for the coming months. The Fellows include journalists, academics, and public scho...
1 Feb 2021
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The Jewish VD Detective Who Exposed the Infamous Tuskegee Experiment
1 Feb 2021
Peter Buxtun, a Jewish man working for the Public Health Service, stumbled upon the Tuskegee Syphilis Study in the 1960s and became determined to expose the ...
1 Feb 2021
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Why Conspiracy Theorists Like Marjorie Taylor Greene Always Land on the Jews
1 Feb 2021
The article discusses the pattern of conspiracy theorists like Marjorie Taylor Greene often ending up targeting Jews. It highlights Greene's history of suppo...
1 Feb 2021
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So, Who Were the Khazars?
29 Jan 2021
The Khazars were a multiethnic empire that existed from the mid-seventh century until about 970 CE in the Northern Caucasus and around the lower course of th...
29 Jan 2021
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California Is Cleansing Jews From History
28 Jan 2021
California's Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum (ESMC) has caused controversy and concern among Jewish communities. Originally intended to promote understanding...
28 Jan 2021
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The Courage of William Cooper
27 Jan 2021
This article tells the story of William Cooper, a 77-year-old Yorta Yorta Aboriginal man from Australia, who led a delegation to the German Consulate in Melb...
27 Jan 2021
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Songs From the Ghetto
27 Jan 2021
In observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the article suggests watching Orson Welles' film "The Stranger" as a reminder of the ongoing threat...
27 Jan 2021
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German Jewish Women Resist the Nazis
27 Jan 2021
German Jewish women played a significant role in resisting the Nazi regime, often facing sexual assault, torture, and execution. Marion A. Kaplan's book "Bet...
27 Jan 2021
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Frederick Wiseman’s ‘City Hall’
26 Jan 2021
Frederick Wiseman's City Hall has been the subject of controversy due to sections of an article about Wiseman being plagiarized by The Paris Review. The arti...
26 Jan 2021
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Children’s Holocaust Literature That’s Worth Reading
26 Jan 2021
Holocaust literature for children is a prominent genre due to the significant role the Holocaust plays in Jewish identity. However, many of these books fall ...
26 Jan 2021
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Mad Science, Sane Science
26 Jan 2021
The article discusses the shift in scientific thinking from ancient times to modernity, focusing on the views of Francis Bacon. While ancient science saw nat...
26 Jan 2021
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Larry King: ‘I’m a Classic Agnostic, But I’m a Jewish Agnostic’
25 Jan 2021
Larry King, the iconic TV talk show host, changed his name early in his career to fit the broadcasting industry's norms. Although he is not religious, he str...
25 Jan 2021
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Radio Days
25 Jan 2021
The article discusses the initial introduction of radio in America in the 1920s and how it caused anxiety and confusion among consumers. Newspapers and magaz...
25 Jan 2021
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Baking With Authenticity
22 Jan 2021
A new generation of Jewish women pastry chefs is incorporating their heritage and family stories into their baking. Liliana Myers adds Ashkenazi pastries to ...
22 Jan 2021
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The Jewish Sculptor of the Confederacy
21 Jan 2021
The article discusses the history of the Confederate statue of General Stonewall Jackson at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and its connection to the J...
21 Jan 2021
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The New National American Elite
20 Jan 2021
The American class system has evolved in the last 50 years, leading to the consolidation of a national ruling class. In the past, the American elite was divi...
20 Jan 2021