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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...

China, with its imperial history and ambitious population, is now turning its ambitions outward and seeking its place in the world. China's economic success ...

Cheshvan, the Jewish month following the High Holidays, is a seemingly ordinary and uneventful month on the Hebrew calendar. However, amidst the chaos and di...

"Monologues from the Makom" is a collection of essays and poems by observant Jewish women exploring intimate topics like female sexuality within the Orthodox...

The city council of Durham, North Carolina sparked controversy when they planned to publicly debate and vote on a resolution about Israel. The resolution, wh...

The text discusses the roots of the social justice movement in Anglo Protestant culture, highlighting its authoritarian tendencies and influence on American ...

The article discusses the concerning normalization and rehabilitation of Louis Farrakhan, a known anti-Semite and conspiracy theorist, by various individuals...

The unlikely relationship between Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and a Buddhist monk from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) named Nyanaponika Thera began in th...

The author discusses the current state of American liberalism and the rise of a new ideology that threatens to replace it. They argue that this new ideology,...

In this compilation of Paul Berman's crisis notebook entries, he discusses the appropriateness of the micro-essay as a literary form for the current crisis, ...

The article discusses the screening of the film "Sobibor" and the historical inaccuracies present in the film. It highlights the suppression of Holocaust sto...

Max Rose, a Democratic congressman and former army infantry officer, is running for re-election in a crucial swing district. He describes himself as a centri...

This article reflects on the Orthodox Jewish community's response to the COVID-19 crisis, particularly in New York City. The author expresses concern over th...

Stanley Crouch, a prominent African-American writer, was influenced by Ralph Ellison's ideas about being Black in America and being a writer. Crouch had a co...

The Syrian Jewish community in Deal, New Jersey, has shown its entrepreneurial spirit during the pandemic by finding innovative ways to grow their businesses...

The author discusses a trend among Orthodox Jews towards supporting and excusing President Donald Trump, even in the face of his immoral behavior and shortco...

Diego Schwartzman, a Jewish tennis player from Argentina, defied expectations by reaching the semifinals of the French Open and facing his idol, Rafael Nadal...

The author argues that Turkey, under President Erdogan, is becoming a threat to Europe and the wider Mediterranean region. They propose three remedies to con...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant changes in Jewish ritual practice. Non-Orthodox denominations have shifted to online services and outdoor gather...

The author, Kopel, reminisces about his childhood and his experience of Simchat Torah, a festive Jewish holiday. Despite growing up poor, he saves money from...

The article highlights the vital yet often overlooked efforts of Jewish rescuers during the Holocaust, specifically the work of the Oeuvre de secours aux enf...

The article discusses the recent protests and violence in Hasidic Brooklyn against coronavirus regulations, including the burning of masks and attacks on cou...

The main point of the text is the author's assessment of the vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence. The author argues that the only i...

The author discusses their emotional connection to the movie Love, Simon, a teenage romantic comedy featuring a gay main character. The film resonated with t...

This text discusses the racial tensions and struggles faced by Black people in Portland during the 1960s and 1970s. The central issue was the subpar quality ...

The COVID-19 pandemic forced synagogues to shift their High Holiday services online, resulting in unique and unexpected experiences for clergy and congregant...

The article explores the financial backing behind the Black Lives Matter movement. It reveals that the movement received significant funding from wealthy ind...

The Yom Kippur War in 1973 was a surprise attack by the Egyptian and Syrian armies on Israel, resulting in initial defeat and heavy casualties. The attack wa...

The article discusses the similarities between cancel culture and the tactics of 20th-century communism. It argues that both movements deny the possibility o...

Tablet has introduced a class of 10 fellows who will work with them for three months. The fellows come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of inte...

Julius Margolin, a philosopher and survivor of Soviet concentration camps, wrote a memoir detailing his experiences as a "zek" (convict) during the most brut...

Sukkot, the Jewish holiday where people move to huts outside their homes, has ambiguous meanings according to different sages. The sukkah, the structure used...

The exclusive social media app Clubhouse, which is valued at $100 million and has not yet been publicly released, recently experienced an anti-Semitic meltdo...

In this adapted excerpt from "Wayne Lonergan and the Sensational Café Society Murder," the author explores the background of Patricia Burton Lonergan's famil...

In this critique of President Donald Trump, the author describes his appearance, mannerisms, and behavior as indicative of madness. The author points to Trum...

In this personal reflection, the author discusses the concept of regret and its role in their life philosophy. They recall their regret over missing events a...

"The Chicken Soup Manifesto" by chef Jenn Louis explores the universal appeal of chicken soup as both a comfort food and a marker of Jewish identity. The boo...

"The Trial of the Chicago 7," directed by Aaron Sorkin and released on Netflix, portrays the conspiracy trial that occurred in the late 1960s involving promi...

Nicholas Clairmont critiques the language associated with "wokeness," suggesting it is a complex dialect that ostensibly aims to empower marginalized communi...

W.H. Auden, a famous poet, had a strong connection to Jewish culture and people. He formed close friendships with Jewish intellectuals in New York City and o...

In this piece, the author mourns the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) and expresses anger and frustration over various issues plaguing society, including th...

The article argues that Joe Biden should have a "Kshama Sawant Moment" similar to Bill Clinton's denunciation of Sister Souljah in 1992. The author highlight...

The author reflects on his love for benches and the inscriptions found on memorial benches. He describes how these benches hold the memories of the people th...

The Abraham Accords, signed between Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain, mark a significant development in the Arab-Israeli conflict. The Palestinians have lost the...

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has been found to have a significant terrorist infrastructure responsible for attacks in Israel. How...

Contemporary Judaism is characterized by both stability and diversity. The majority of Jews now live in Israel and North America, experiencing economic and p...

Tzom Gedaliah, the fast day that follows Rosh Hashanah, commemorates the assassination of Gedaliah ben Ahikam, a minor biblical figure who was entrusted with...

Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, a towering figure in Jewish scholarship, played a pivotal role in reviving Jewish study in the Soviet Union during the late 20th centu...

Rabbi Adin Even Israel-Steinsaltz, known for his monumental translation of the Babylonian Talmud, passed away, leaving a legacy that reshaped Talmudic schola...

In this text, the narrator describes his experience of trying to sell leftover Jewish calendars in Odessa. He recounts how he approached a general at a cafe ...