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In recent years, there have been concerns about the erosion of democracy and threats to the rule of law in Israel. However, there is a lesser-known assault o...

The author discusses the controversy surrounding holiday greetings, particularly the phrase "Merry Christmas." He highlights the case of the attorney general...

Henry Greenspan explores how Holocaust imagery entered the American imagination during the economic collapses of the 1970s and 1980s. In particular, he recou...

Rozanne Gold, an award-winning chef and cookbook author, fell in love with Israeli food during a trip in 1980. At that time, Israeli cuisine had little recog...

Hannah Arendt's critique of social media centers around two key ideas. Firstly, she argues that social isolation and reliance on clichs can lead individuals ...

The text discusses the current state of the media and the role of fact-checking. It criticizes the modern media class for lacking values, prioritizing entert...

Girls Night Out (GNO) is a secret Facebook group for women in Los Angeles that has grown to over 30,000 members. It serves as a virtual sorority house and ne...

Progressivism originated as an Anglo-American alternative to socialism and populism in the late 19th century, serving as a way for the wealthy elite to fight...

This article provides a list of the best Jewish children's books of 2020, focusing on fun and entertaining reads. The books on the list center around Jewish ...

In a recent conversation, Bari Weiss, Natan Sharansky, and Rod Dreher discussed the unique challenges of our current era. They explored themes such as Soviet...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey recently criticized President Emmanuel Macron of France, stating that Macron needs mental treatment due to his polic...

This article discusses why Iran acquiring nuclear weapons is a concerning issue. The author argues that the Obama administration's Iran nuclear deal was a mi...

The text describes the ongoing challenges faced by Jewish college students in dealing with anti-Semitic incidents and hostility directed at Jewish students, ...

The article discusses the author's reflections on various books and their relevance in today's society. They mention reading novels by Milan Kundera, particu...

Leslie Epstein's story follows a whimsical and fictitious account set in 1942 as he accompanies Jack Warner, a Hollywood mogul, to a premiere in New York. Th...

"Un Village Francais" is a television series that focuses on the occupation of a French town during World War II and explores the moral dilemmas faced by its...

Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Lamport, a 19th-century Belarusian rabbi and teacher, was also an honored commentator on Torah and Halacha in the tradition of the Gaon of ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many couples to rethink their wedding plans. Some have embraced the new possibilities, opting for smaller, intimate ceremoni...

The 44-day war between Azerbaijan and Armenia recently ended, with Armenia agreeing to a ceasefire and withdrawal from occupied territories. This war saw the...

This text is a personal reflection on the life of the author's father, a secular Jewish man with a passion for science and a connection to his Jewish heritag...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of young adults, with increased rates of depression and anxiety. The elderly populati...

The author recounts their experience attending the 36th International Haifa Film Festival online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They highlight the opportunity...

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed Jewish chefs to get creative with new pop-up concepts and inventive delis. A self-taught chef in Los Angeles started a rebel...

The article argues that the social and economic divisions in America today are not as intense as they were in the past, particularly in the 1920s. It highlig...

Four important scholars of Jewish philosophy recently passed away within a short period of time. Dr. Michael Schneider was a historian of Jewish philosophy a...

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom, passed away at the age of 72. Known for his extensive writing and ability to connect with a d...

In the wake of the September 11 attacks and Donald Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric, Muslims in America faced increased suspicion and animosity. However, in the ...

The article discusses the concept of exile in Jewish thought and its relevance to Zionism. It highlights the historical debates between Zionists and anti-Zio...

A group of Brooklyn-based Sephardic Jews has launched a campaign to help Yemen's remaining Jewish population, estimated to be 26 people. Drawing on their exp...

The Orthodox Jewish community in New York has become a significant voting bloc, with historic turnout in the 2020 election. While many Orthodox Jews are regi...

This article explores the author's childhood memories of her friend Danielle, who was a second-generation Holocaust survivor. The author reflects on the heav...

The article discusses Joe Rogan and his significance in American politics. It argues that Rogan represents a portal through which one can glimpse the America...

Tablet Magazine, a daily online magazine of Jewish ideas and culture, is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer to improve its internal operations. The ideal...

The author describes his experiences growing up in a traditional Jewish family in Romania under Communist rule. He recounts feeling a sense of alienation and...

The United States may actually have two melting pots instead of one, according to the author. In the past, immigrant groups would assimilate to the regional ...

The author describes their experience of voting in person on Election Day. They express their lack of trust in the mail-in voting system and the reassurance ...

This article discusses the concept of hope in California, particularly in relation to the upcoming 2020 election. The former governor, Jerry Brown, questions...

The film "Ida," directed by Pawel Pawlikowski and co-written with Rebecca Lenkiewicz, is a bracing and provocative exploration of identity, history, and reli...

Israeli folk dancing has gone global during the COVID-19 pandemic as dancers from all over the world come together virtually on Zoom. Orly Star, an Israeli d...

The article discusses whether Wagner's racism was as bad as it sounds. The author argues that Wagner's anti-Semitism went beyond metaphor and was rooted in a...

In "Dostoevsky's Demonologies of Terror," the discussion delves into the themes of desire, rebellion, ideological purity, and evil in Dostoevsky's works, par...

Natan Sharansky, a former Soviet dissident, reflects on his experience as a Jewish person in Soviet Russia and draws parallels to the current climate in Amer...

This article criticizes The New York Times for its coverage of foreign events, arguing that the paper often downplays important details and frames stories to...

During World War II, many diasporic Jews saw the war as a Jewish global conflict intertwined with Zionist interests. Jewish soldiers fought against the Nazis...

The Hybrid Forest is a visionary idea conceived by Moshe Shtrauch that combines technology and natural energy to create self-sustaining environments. The ide...

The LA Dodgers-Tampa Bay Rays World Series presents a potential historic first: a Jew vs. Jew pitcher-batter matchup. Relief pitcher Ryan Sherriff of the Ray...

This article discusses the role of the New York Times and other Western journalists in hiding the mass murders and famine orchestrated by Stalin in Ukraine i...

Teaching children about the importance of voting and civic engagement is crucial. Studies have shown that kids who are encouraged to vote by their teachers a...

The article reports on the aftermath of the beheading of French schoolteacher Samuel Paty in a Paris suburb, a crime tied to his lesson on freedom of speech ...

The article talks about the decline of the city of Tiberias in Israel, highlighting its once vibrant past as a resort town and center of Jewish life and lear...