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The Silencing of the Jewish Poet
17 Apr
In February 2024, a study was conducted with 90 Jewish poets and translators, focusing on the definition of Jewish poetry in contemporary America and the rec...
17 Apr
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The Rise of the Cyber City
17 Apr
The text discusses the concept of the "Cyber City" as the next stage of urban evolution, contrasting it with the current "Car City" paradigm. It highlights h...
17 Apr
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RFK Jr. Isn’t a Spoiler
16 Apr
Robert Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign and his association with civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez have sparked both support and resistance. Kenn...
16 Apr
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Blue Morning
16 Apr
In "Where Have All the Democrats Gone?" by John Judis and Ruy Texeira, the authors critique the Democratic Party's approach of potentially ignoring working-c...
16 Apr
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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
15 Apr
The University of California, Berkeley Law professor Catherine Fisk and her husband, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, faced controversy when student Malak Afaneh clai...
15 Apr
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Why Edmund Wilson Saw Judaism as the Key to America’s Cultural Survival
15 Apr
Edmund Wilson, a prominent literary critic, delved into the study of Hebrew in the 1950s, merging his familial connections to Presbyterian and scholarly trad...
15 Apr
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Going for the Gold
15 Apr
Mara Bernstein, a vintage jewelry enthusiast, transitioned from publishing to launching Pennyweight Prizefighter, a vintage jewelry business specializing in ...
15 Apr
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Juan Gelman: Four Ladino Poems
12 Apr
Juan Gelman, a renowned Latin American poet, was a Yiddish speaker known for his leftist views that opposed Argentina's military dictatorship. Forced into ex...
12 Apr
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‘Now You Are in Heaven, and the Only Thing Left Is Pain’
12 Apr
Ron Shemer, a nature lover and devoted family member from Lod, Israel, was tragically killed at the Nova music festival by terrorists from Gaza. Despite esca...
12 Apr
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Poem of the Week
12 Apr
The poem delves into the world of religious Judaism, touching on themes like the Torah, Talmud, observance, commentary, and prayer before abruptly stripping ...
12 Apr
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Everyone Has the Right to Rest on Their Sabbath
12 Apr
In 1984, a legal case involving the Sabbath rights of employees in Connecticut brought attention to the religious implications of labor laws. A Sunday-observ...
12 Apr
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The Arsonist
11 Apr
Tucker Carlson, known for his America First stance, criticized Israel for mistreating Christians, interviewing Pastor Munther Isaac who lives under the Pales...
11 Apr
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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