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Tablet All That Jazz 11 Apr
The article highlights the historical alliance between Blacks and Jews in promoting human rights and their shared love for jazz, focusing on the relationship...
11 Apr
Tablet Why I Resigned From the DC Abortion Fund 11 Apr
The author resigned from their position at the DC Abortion Fund (DCAF) due to the organization's shift towards aligning with a specific perspective on the Is...
11 Apr
Tablet A Salon for ‘Nones’ 11 Apr
In San Francisco's Hayes Valley, a modern-day salon called The Commons is reimagining intellectual and spiritual gatherings, attracting young professionals s...
11 Apr
Tablet Rivers Crashing Inside 10 Apr
In the early 1970s, New York poets Lewis Warsh and David Rosenberg discussed the French surrealist Robert Desnos and his book "Night of Loveless Nights," hig...
10 Apr
Tablet Obama’s Americans 10 Apr
Former President Barack Obama, in a speech at a fundraiser, highlighted the diversity of America as a crucial element that unites individuals under a common ...
10 Apr
Tablet Adir’s Diamonds 9 Apr
Alon Mesika's 23-year-old son, Adir, was tragically murdered at a festival where he died trying to protect his girlfriend. Following this devastating loss, A...
9 Apr
Tablet Horror and Humiliation in Gaza 9 Apr
The text discusses the use of horror and humiliation as weapons in the conflict in Gaza, drawing parallels to historical events and analyzing their impact on...
9 Apr
Tablet The New Defenders of the Faith 9 Apr
The text describes a critique of the literary world's preference for works centered on victimhood, particularly those by authors from marginalized groups see...
9 Apr
Tablet The (Second) Great American Eclipse 8 Apr
The text discusses the upcoming solar eclipse in North America, prompting a reflection on Jewish teachings regarding eclipses. Traditional Jewish sources, li...
8 Apr
Tablet A Birthday Party in Israel 8 Apr
Joan Nathan recounts a memorable trip to Israel for her husband Allan's 74th birthday in June 2019, where they explored the Negev desert and Jerusalem. The t...
8 Apr
Tablet The American Left’s Milošević Moment 5 Apr
During the rise of Donald Trump, parallels were drawn by some observers between his political tactics and the nationalism of Slobodan Miloevi, the leader res...
5 Apr
Tablet God, How We Miss Saul Bellow 5 Apr
Saul Bellow, a celebrated late-20th-century American writer, is being overlooked in universities due to views of being out-of-date and conservative. However,...
5 Apr
Tablet The Birth of a New Passover Breakfast Tradition 5 Apr
The author, a convert to Judaism, reflects on creating new culinary traditions as a way to connect with their Jewish identity. Through a podcast series and e...
5 Apr
Tablet How Much Is a Dead Jew Worth? 4 Apr
In her book, "How Much Is a Dead Jew Worth?" Lital Shemesh, an Israeli news anchor, delves into the Palestinian Authority's practice of compensating the fami...
4 Apr
Tablet Ramping Up Sephardic Education 4 Apr
Efforts to enhance Sephardic education and identity in the United States are gaining traction through initiatives like the Bivas Sephardic youth movement, wh...
4 Apr
Tablet Poetry After October 7th 3 Apr
Eileen Myles, a prominent American poet, posted controversial anti-Israel statements on social media, sparking debates among Jewish writers about antisemitis...
3 Apr
Tablet ‘I Love This Country and Want to Protect the People’ 3 Apr
Golan Singh pays regular visits to the grave of his best friend, Cydrick Garin, an IDF soldier who died in a conflict with Hamas, sharing updates and seeking...
3 Apr
Tablet American Jews Should Become a Little More Israeli 2 Apr
The author reflects on their experience at a U.N. session about sexual violence against Jewish women by Hamas and highlights how American Jews need to emulat...
2 Apr
Tablet The Indigenous Sovereignty Movement Called Zionism 2 Apr
Zionism, as discussed in the text, is framed within the context of the Indigenous Sovereignty Movement, with the focus on the Jewish people's rightful claim ...
2 Apr
Tablet Jew Hatred Is Not the Problem at Penn (or Other Universities). Radicalism Is. 1 Apr
The discussion focuses on the recent controversies at the University of Pennsylvania regarding antisemitism and the broader issue of radicalism on university...
1 Apr
Tablet The Surge 1 Apr
The text recounts the experiences of the author's grandmother and family during and after World War II, detailing the chaos and challenges they faced living ...
1 Apr
Tablet Expanding the World of Jewish Food 29 Mar
Naama Shefi, founder of the Jewish Food Society, has published a new cookbook titled "The Jewish Holiday Table" with Devra Ferst, featuring 135 recipes and s...
29 Mar
Tablet The Miracle of ‘Ben-Hur,’ Hollywood’s Tastiest Christo-Zionist Epic 29 Mar
"Ben-Hur" is an iconic tale that has transcended various forms of media throughout history, originating in a novel by General Lew Wallace in 1880 and achievi...
29 Mar
Tablet For Ladies and Girls Only 28 Mar
The text discusses the author's experience visiting Judy Chicago's retrospective exhibition, "Herstory," at the New Museum in New York City, reflecting on Ch...
28 Mar
Tablet The President’s War Against the Jews 28 Mar
In a series of events starting from October 7, some American Jews have observed a perceived shift in President Biden's stance towards Israel, with concerns e...
28 Mar
Tablet The Fable of Fania 28 Mar
Larry Harlow, the son of Jewish parents in the Latin music scene, played a key role in the success of Fania Records, a groundbreaking label that defined Lati...
28 Mar
Tablet Israel on the Front Lines 28 Mar
The text discusses the global confrontation between liberal democracy and populism/totalitarianism that threatens universal values. Multiple front lines are ...
28 Mar
Tablet One Maimonides or Two? 26 Mar
In his 1967 essay, Professor Isadore Twersky challenged previous views on Maimonides by rejecting both Leo Strauss's idea that Maimonides was primarily a phi...
26 Mar
Tablet Twilight of the Wonks 26 Mar
The text discusses the challenges facing American universities and higher education, emphasizing the need for reform in the face of changing societal demands...
26 Mar
Tablet Fifteen Minutes of Flame 25 Mar
Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old U.S. airman, self-immolated in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, with differing interpretations of his action. Some v...
25 Mar
Tablet Jewish Foreskins, Black Masks 25 Mar
"The Rebels Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Frantz Fanon" by Adam Shatz delves into the remarkable life of Frantz Fanon, exploring his journey from a medi...
25 Mar
Tablet The War on Citizenship 25 Mar
The text discusses the changing perception of citizenship and its significance, particularly in the context of a Chinese non-citizen being appointed to a San...
25 Mar
Tablet ‘He’s Not Here Physically, But His Soul Is Here’ 25 Mar
Eliran Abergel, a police officer defending Kibbutz Beeri from Hamas terrorists, was killed in action, leaving his wife Eden pregnant with their first child. ...
25 Mar
Tablet The Outsider Legal Genius Who May Rescue Trump 22 Mar
Seth Barrett Tillman, a legal scholar and Orthodox Jew, challenges conventional narratives in American jurisprudence by arguing that the president is not an ...
22 Mar
Tablet Chuck Schumer, the Highest-Ranking Shoemaker Ever 22 Mar
Senator Chuck Schumer, often referencing the Hebrew word "shomer" meaning guardian in relation to his surname, has positioned himself as a prominent Jewish f...
22 Mar
Tablet The Little Girl in the Big Black Hat 22 Mar
A woman reflects on her childhood experiences in a Hasidic Chabad sect during Purim, where she challenged gender norms by dressing as a Yoeli, a character fr...
22 Mar
Tablet The Enduring Power of Purim 21 Mar
Catharine Beecher, in 1829, used the story of Queen Esther from the Purim narrative as a model for advocating for Native Americans. She highlighted Esther's ...
21 Mar
Tablet Black Sabbath 21 Mar
During a celebration for Simchat Torah in Alumim, a religious kibbutz near Gaza, residents were abruptly attacked by rockets from Gaza, followed by a ground ...
21 Mar
Tablet Bernstein in the Desert 19 Mar
Leonard Bernstein's profound connection to Israel began even before its establishment as a state. In 1947, he visited British Palestine and was captivated by...
19 Mar
Tablet Facing Hate in Berlin 19 Mar
An artist recounts his journey from holding negative views on Israel to changing his perspective through personal experiences in Tel Aviv. Interacting with I...
19 Mar
Tablet An Inconvenient Truth 19 Mar
Germany is facing challenges reminiscent of its past, with issues such as a migrant influx, economic stagnation, and political divisions. The Alternative for...
19 Mar
Tablet Can Germany’s Far Right Be Stopped? 19 Mar
Robert Kagan's article in Foreign Affairs raised concerns about the resurgence of far-right nationalism in Germany, attributing it in part to the weakening o...
19 Mar
Tablet Saving Sinwar 19 Mar
Yuval Bitton, a young dentist, diagnosed Yahya Sinwar, a Palestinian who would later lead Hamas in Gaza, with a life-threatening brain tumor while in Israeli...
19 Mar
Tablet Berkeley Is a Safe Space for Hate 18 Mar
The author describes a concerning rise in antisemitism at UC Berkeley, particularly through actions by groups like Graduate Students for Justice in Palestine...
18 Mar
Tablet The Deep Roots of Nowruz 18 Mar
Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebrated by over 300 million people worldwide, including Iranian Americans, begins at the vernal equinox with rituals such as ...
18 Mar
Tablet Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed With Lavashak? 15 Mar
The Persian-style fruit leather known as lavashak has recently gained widespread popularity, particularly driven by social media platforms. Originating in Ir...
15 Mar
Tablet Finding My Inner Esther 15 Mar
Growing up with a non-Jewish name in Iran, the author was prompted to choose a Hebrew name at her New York wedding, ultimately settling on Ketura before late...
15 Mar
Tablet The Dune We Deserve 14 Mar
"Cyrus Field Willard created a utopian colony, Brotherhood, influenced by Edward Bellamy's novel. Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr., the author of 'Dune,' learned...
14 Mar
Tablet Stop the War in Gaza 13 Mar
Amid escalating violence in Gaza, there is global condemnation of Israel's actions, with criticism ranging from accusations of genocide to apartheid. The tex...
13 Mar
Tablet Stop the War in Gaza 13 Mar
The text discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the reactions it has elicited worldwide. There is criticism of Israel and accusations of apartheid and ge...
13 Mar