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Tablet My Nonbinary Journey 24 Jun 2020
The article "My Nonbinary Journey" chronicles the author's personal path to understanding and embracing their nonbinary identity. Set against the backdrop of...
24 Jun 2020
Tablet A Conversation With Paul Auster, Jewish Poet 23 Jun 2020
Paul Auster, a Jewish poet and acclaimed American experimental novelist, shares insights into his writing process, emphasizing his early struggles with prose...
23 Jun 2020
Tablet Transgender Rites 23 Jun 2020
The discussion revolves around the inclusion of transgender and nonbinary individuals in Jewish death and burial practices, particularly focusing on the ritu...
23 Jun 2020
Tablet The New Truth 22 Jun 2020
The author reflects on the decline of rational argumentation in America and the rise of a new mode of argumentation that combines rationalism with religious ...
22 Jun 2020
Tablet Albert Camus and the Secret of Le Chambon 22 Jun 2020
This text discusses Albert Camus and his novel, The Plague. Camus wrote the majority of the novel while staying in the remote village of Le Chambon-sur-Ligno...
22 Jun 2020
Tablet Becoming a Man 22 Jun 2020
The article "Becoming a Man" explores the author's journey grappling with his identity and sexuality within the framework of Orthodox Judaism. Raised in an e...
22 Jun 2020
Tablet The Best Jewish(ish) Books About Summer Camp 19 Jun 2020
The article provides a selection of Jewish-themed books about summer camp for kids of different ages. Some of the featured books include "Sadie, Ori, and Nug...
19 Jun 2020
Tablet My Meeting With George Soros 19 Jun 2020
In this personal account, the author describes a meeting with George Soros, during which the author urged Soros to donate his money to Israel instead of Hung...
19 Jun 2020
Tablet Lessons From Jewish Sexual Law (in a Sexless Pandemic) 17 Jun 2020
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing measures, the author explores the potential lessons and relevance of Jewish sexual laws, specifically th...
17 Jun 2020
Tablet Saying Goodbye to Seafood 16 Jun 2020
The author reflects on their experience of giving up seafood after undergoing an Orthodox conversion to Judaism. They grew up in Norway with a strong connect...
16 Jun 2020
Tablet A Reply to Shaul Magid on Satmar Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum’s Anti-Zionist Theology 16 Jun 2020
In this essay, James A. Diamond and Menachem Kellner respond to Shaul Magid's call for serious engagement with the anti-Zionist theology of Satmar Rebbe Yoel...
16 Jun 2020
Tablet The American Soviet Mentality 16 Jun 2020
This article discusses the similarities between collective condemnations and cancel culture in the Soviet Union and modern-day America. It highlights the cas...
16 Jun 2020
Tablet A Land Without a Bagel 15 Jun 2020
The author, a Jewish individual studying abroad in China, shares their struggle to find a bagel, a significant breakfast food in their Jewish culture, while ...
15 Jun 2020
Tablet ‘We Must Engage the World Right Now’ 12 Jun 2020
In this article, the author reflects on the recent passing of their grandfather, Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, and their grief during a time of national crisis, inc...
12 Jun 2020
Tablet The Cake That Unites—and Divides—Israelis 11 Jun 2020
A video of Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, making a biscuit cake sparked controversy and social media backlash in Israel. ...
11 Jun 2020
Tablet American Racist 11 Jun 2020
Kevin MacDonald, a retired professor of psychology, is known for his controversial theories about Judaism as a group evolutionary strategy. MacDonald argues ...
11 Jun 2020
Tablet How to Date in a Pandemic 11 Jun 2020
Lee Zebede, a young woman from the Sephardic community in the tri-state area, gained popularity during the pandemic by hosting virtual dating shows on Instag...
11 Jun 2020
Tablet How to Talk to Your Kids About Police Brutality 9 Jun 2020
In this article, the author addresses white Jewish parents and encourages them to talk to their children about police brutality and the current protests. The...
9 Jun 2020
Tablet Simple Videos and Complex Causes 9 Jun 2020
The Minneapolis video, showing the murder of George Floyd by a police officer, is considered the immediate cause of the recent protests and uprising. The vid...
9 Jun 2020
Tablet Kneading Is Fundamental 9 Jun 2020
The author recounts their experience of attempting to make challah bread during the pandemic. Despite initial difficulties and unsuccessful attempts, they we...
9 Jun 2020
Tablet Obama to the Rescue 8 Jun 2020
The article discusses former President Barack Obama's renewed influence within the Democratic Party amidst various crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and p...
8 Jun 2020
Tablet The History of the Zoom Dilemma 8 Jun 2020
The history of the dilemma surrounding the use of videoconferencing in Jewish rituals dates back to the late 19th century. Rabbi Yitzchak Schmelkes of Galici...
8 Jun 2020
Tablet Cops and Riots 5 Jun 2020
The recent arrest of two Brooklyn lawyers, Colinford Mattis and Urooj Rahman, who were charged with firebombing a police vehicle, sheds light on the issues o...
5 Jun 2020
Tablet Welcome to the Revolution You Paid For 5 Jun 2020
The author argues that the American Revolution has never truly ended and that Mayor Bill de Blasio's statement about wealth redistribution reflects a rebelli...
5 Jun 2020
Tablet Death in Venice Beach 5 Jun 2020
The author reflects on their fascination with the character Gustav von Aschenbach, the protagonist of Thomas Mann's novel "Death in Venice." Aschenbach is a ...
5 Jun 2020
Tablet We Are Individuals, Not Victims 5 Jun 2020
In this article, the author discusses the dangers of viewing individuals as representatives of their racial or ethnic groups, rather than as unique individua...
5 Jun 2020
Tablet Larry Kramer 3 Jun 2020
Larry Kramer, a prominent social activist and playwright, passed away at the age of 84. Known as the "Cassandra of HIV/AIDS," he founded the Gay Men's Health...
3 Jun 2020
Tablet Consider the Ostrich 3 Jun 2020
The author reflects on their addiction to watching news during times of crisis, particularly after September 11th and during the COVID-19 pandemic. They desc...
3 Jun 2020
Tablet The Great American Breakup 2 Jun 2020
The text discusses the current state of America, calling it backward, dysfunctional, and anti-intellectual, pointing out issues such as political incompetenc...
2 Jun 2020
Tablet Jewish Vengeance 2 Jun 2020
The text discusses Jewish vengeance and retribution against Nazis and Germans during and after World War II. It recounts the stories of Jewish soldiers in th...
2 Jun 2020
Tablet Israel’s Tourism Industry Thinks Locally 1 Jun 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted Israel's tourism industry, with borders closed and no tourists arriving from abroad. Instead, the industry is now...
1 Jun 2020
Tablet Science Says 1 Jun 2020
The article discusses the challenges and inconsistencies in relying solely on "official science" during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the flip-floppin...
1 Jun 2020
Tablet Finding My Voice 28 May 2020
The author reflects on her journey of finding her voice as a singer, starting from her time at a Reform Jewish summer camp where music was integral, to her e...
28 May 2020
Tablet How to Cure Loneliness 27 May 2020
The biblical story of Ruth offers important lessons for overcoming loneliness and building connections in a society that feels increasingly alienating. Set d...
27 May 2020
Tablet You Are There 27 May 2020
The text discusses the tension between journalism and academia, using the example of Menashe Unger's criticism of Gershom Scholem's work on Jewish mysticism ...
27 May 2020
Tablet Bending the Jews 27 May 2020
Bend the Arc is a Jewish social action organization that has gained prominence in recent years, particularly since the 2016 election. Led by CEO Stosh Cotler...
27 May 2020
Tablet Q&A: Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid 27 May 2020
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid, in an interview with Tablet's Yair Rosenberg, explains the success of his party, Yesh Atid, which promotes political ce...
27 May 2020
Tablet The Post-Pandemic Mind 27 May 2020
In this article, the author predicts the emergence of three main interpretations or ideologies that will shape the post-pandemic world: conservative national...
27 May 2020
Tablet Abraham Lincoln and the Shavuot Controversy of 1865 26 May 2020
In the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865, a religious controversy arose when President Andrew Johnson declared a day of mourning that coin...
26 May 2020
Tablet This Porridge Is Just Right—for Shavuot 26 May 2020
Mamaliga, a traditional Romanian dish, has been enjoyed by both Jews and non-Jews in the country. It is a porridge made from cornmeal and often served with s...
26 May 2020
Tablet Turning Babi Yar Into Holocaust Disneyland 26 May 2020
The appointment of Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky as the artistic director of the Babyn Yar Memorial Center in Kyiv has sparked controversy. The Babyn Y...
26 May 2020
Tablet My COVID-19 Adventures in Sexy Weimar Berlin 22 May 2020
The writer shares their experience of watching the German TV series Babylon Berlin, set in 1929 Berlin, during the Weimar era. The show follows two crime fig...
22 May 2020
Tablet The Satmar Are Anti-Zionist. Should We Care? 21 May 2020
Yoel Teitelbaum, the Satmar rebbe and anti-Zionist leader, wrote two works, Vayoel Moshe and Al Ha-Geulah, that present complex arguments against Zionism. Va...
21 May 2020
Tablet Welcome to Your Quarantine Summer Camp: Camp BaBayit! 21 May 2020
The text presents a humorous and lighthearted proposal for creating a virtual summer camp experience at home for Jewish children during the COVID-19 pandemic...
21 May 2020
Tablet How Russiagate Began With Obama’s Iran Deal Domestic Spying Campaign 21 May 2020
The article delves into the controversy surrounding Michael Flynn, former National Security Advisor, and his alleged entanglements with Russia, arguing that ...
21 May 2020
Tablet Jews in Lockdown 20 May 2020
The author explores the idea of Jewishness and its connection to feelings of isolation and confinement, drawing parallels between Hamlet and Jewish character...
20 May 2020
Tablet The Herd Immunity Taboo 20 May 2020
The author discusses the taboo surrounding the concept of herd immunity in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. They explain that our behavioral immune syst...
20 May 2020
Tablet Lebanon’s Interwoven Fantasy Worlds All Lead to War With Israel 19 May 2020
Lebanon's collapsing economy and political system, coupled with Iran's support for Hezbollah, are creating a dangerous situation in the region. Israel is inc...
19 May 2020
Tablet The Trouble With ‘Solitude’ 15 May 2020
The author reflects on William James' definition of religion as a personal experience in solitude, but argues that religion is inherently social and communit...
15 May 2020
Tablet Annexing the Jordan Valley 15 May 2020
Israeli leaders are considering the annexation of the Jordan Valley, a strategically significant area with a relatively small population that is evenly divid...
15 May 2020