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Coronavirus Shmoronavirus
2 Apr 2020
The author reflects on his upbringing by a trio of Jewish women who doted on him, while his father believed he was being spoiled and turning into a "Kuni Lem...
2 Apr 2020
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Inside an Israeli Coronavirus Hospital
1 Apr 2020
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Galilee Medical Center in Israel has transformed to handle infected patients, with dedicated areas and strict safety protocol...
1 Apr 2020
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A Sweet Treat for Passover
1 Apr 2020
For the past 30 years, Robyn and Jeffrey Shiovitz have held a festive Passover Seder in their basement adorned with a colorful tent, now attended by close fa...
1 Apr 2020
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Breaking the Chain
31 Mar 2020
An IDF veteran reflects on the profound impact of Covid-19 on the world, recognizing the need for agility and innovation in the face of changing circumstance...
31 Mar 2020
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Jay-Z and Jay Electronica Lick Louis Farrakhan Up and Down
30 Mar 2020
Jay Electronica's album "A Written Testimony" features controversial content with the prominent inclusion of Louis Farrakhan's anti-Semitic rhetoric. Despite...
30 Mar 2020
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Qatar’s State-of-the-Art Foreign Lobbying Campaign
30 Mar 2020
Qatar has executed a sophisticated and successful campaign to influence Western policymaking, particularly in the U.S., through significant financial investm...
30 Mar 2020
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Points of Light
27 Mar 2020
"Points of Light" reflects on the challenging context of the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing parallels with historical pandemics to emphasize human humility. The ...
27 Mar 2020
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My Own Private Haggadah
27 Mar 2020
The author reflects on her family's unique Seder traditions and the challenges of passing down her parents' story of struggle and resilience to her children....
27 Mar 2020
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Plagues 10, COVID-19
26 Mar 2020
The text discusses a personal experience with COVID-19 in New York City, highlighting the challenges of illness, lack of testing, and the strain on the healt...
26 Mar 2020
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America Is Not—and Never Was—a Nation of Immigrants
26 Mar 2020
The text discusses the myth of America as a nation of immigrants and challenges this narrative by highlighting that America was founded by Anglo Protestant c...
26 Mar 2020
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The Art of Silence
26 Mar 2020
Marcel Marceau, the renowned French mime artist, had a fascinating and complex life that intertwined with his Jewish identity and experiences during World Wa...
26 Mar 2020
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Jews and Shoes
25 Mar 2020
The text delves into the intricate relationship between Jews and shoes, exploring the myriad rules and customs surrounding footwear, from religious practices...
25 Mar 2020
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Seder Academy
25 Mar 2020
Seder Academy offers daily Zoom tutorials to help those new to hosting a Passover Seder. The Academy provides guidance on various topics, including cooking f...
25 Mar 2020
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Update: Chicken Soup Won’t Stop the Coronavirus
25 Mar 2020
The text provides an update on the current status of combating COVID-19, stating that there is no vaccine or specific medications available yet for the virus...
25 Mar 2020
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The Life of a Court Jew
24 Mar 2020
The text discusses the life and experiences of Glückel von Hameln, a Jewish merchant woman from Hamburg in the late 17th century, as documented in her Yiddis...
24 Mar 2020
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Health Advice
23 Mar 2020
Jules Feiffer, renowned for his work in noir graphic novels, concludes his series with the final installment titled "The Ghost Script." Currently, Feiffer fo...
23 Mar 2020
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What Happens When You’re Quarantined With Your Abuser?
17 Mar 2020
During the coronavirus outbreak when social isolation is critical, domestic violence victims may find themselves in increased danger while quarantined with t...
17 Mar 2020
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Talking to Kids About the Refugee Crisis, Again
17 Mar 2020
National Refugee Shabbat is set for March 20-21, 2020, prompting discussions on the refugee crisis amidst rising xenophobia. Parents are encouraged to use Pa...
17 Mar 2020
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We’re Not in Kansas Anymore
13 Mar 2020
The content with the title "Were Not in Kansas Anymore" appears incomplete and lacks context or information necessary to form a coherent summary for a Jewish...
13 Mar 2020
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What Communal Responsibility Looks Like
12 Mar 2020
The Rabbinical Council of Bergen County, New Jersey, made the significant decision to shut down Jewish institutions in response to the coronavirus outbreak, ...
12 Mar 2020
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Burn It Down Bernie and Good Old Joe Meet at the O.K. Corral in Detroit
11 Mar 2020
Bernie Sanders held a massive rally at the University of Michigan aimed at energizing young voters, focusing on issues like climate change and healthcare. Sa...
11 Mar 2020
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The Jewish Beethoven
11 Mar 2020
Renowned musicians Emanuel Ax, Yo-Yo Ma, and Leonidas Kavakos performed at Carnegie Hall to celebrate Beethoven's 250th birth year and honor late violinist I...
11 Mar 2020
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What Happened to the New York Times’ Man in Tehran?
10 Mar 2020
The New York Times correspondent in Tehran, Thomas Erdbrink, has been conspicuously absent from reporting since early 2019, with the Iranian regime reportedl...
10 Mar 2020
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Prostitutes, Thieves—and Vampires
9 Mar 2020
"Prostitutes, Thieves and Vampires" discusses the Israeli series Juda, which introduces a Jewish take on the supernatural genre, blending horror and Gothic e...
9 Mar 2020
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This Purim, Celebrate with Hojuelas, a Delicious Sephardic Treat
6 Mar 2020
Celebrate Purim and Yom Kippur with the Sephardic treat hojuelas, reminiscent of Esther's megillah scroll. Originating from Spanish Middle Ages, hojuelas are...
6 Mar 2020
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Doctor Moi
4 Mar 2020
Former Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi, who passed away in Feb. 2020, was a strong supporter of Israel, with his personal physician being an American Jew na...
4 Mar 2020
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Moderates and Progressives in the Democratic Party
4 Mar 2020
The essay discusses the misleading labels of "moderate" and "progressive" within the Democratic Party, particularly in relation to African American political...
4 Mar 2020
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Don’t Like Any of the Candidates? Here’s What You Can Do.
3 Mar 2020
The text emphasizes that individuals feeling disillusioned by the current political landscape should not give up on democracy. It suggests practical actions ...
3 Mar 2020
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Let’s Stop Lying About the Two-State ‘Solution’
2 Mar 2020
Ian Lustick argues in his book "Paradigm Lost" that the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is no longer feasible and has become obsolete...
2 Mar 2020
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Eating Our Way to Holiness
2 Mar 2020
The author reflects on their preconceived notions about food, holiness, and religious practices influenced by their Christian upbringing before converting to...
2 Mar 2020
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The Orthodox Jew and the Atheist
28 Feb 2020
The text explores a conversation between an Orthodox Jew and an atheist friend about morality without belief in God, highlighting the Orthodox perspective of...
28 Feb 2020
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Israel’s Nastiest Political Rivalries
27 Feb 2020
The text explores significant historical rivalries in Israeli politics, highlighting the intense infighting among key figures such as David Ben-Gurion, Chaim...
27 Feb 2020
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Chicken Soup Won’t Stop the Coronavirus
27 Feb 2020
The text discusses the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and emphasizes that while there is no current vaccine or medication against the virus, simple non...
27 Feb 2020
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The 11% Majority
26 Feb 2020
The text discusses the lack of scrutiny faced by Bernie Sanders for his past support of leftist autocrats and his criticism of traditional Democrats for not ...
26 Feb 2020
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Mother Tongue
26 Feb 2020
The text describes the author's mother's extreme aversion to revealing her destination when leaving the house, a belief rooted in superstition that disclosin...
26 Feb 2020
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An American Tale
26 Feb 2020
The article delves into the intertwining of myth and history in the Jewish-American immigration narrative, comparing the Exodus story to the mass Jewish migr...
26 Feb 2020
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Gidget Tells All
26 Feb 2020
Kathy Zuckerman, who has worked as the "Ambassador of Aloha" at Dukes, a Hawaiian-themed restaurant in Malibu, for 15 years, is the real-life inspiration for...
26 Feb 2020
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The Black Cohens
25 Feb 2020
The article explores the presence of black individuals with the surname Cohen, particularly in the context of notable athletes like Tarik Cohen. The text del...
25 Feb 2020
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The Jewish Disney Family of Egypt
25 Feb 2020
"Bukra fil Mish-Mish," a documentary by Tal Michael, highlights the remarkable story of the Frenkel brothers, Jewish pioneers of animation in Egypt and the A...
25 Feb 2020
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Women of the Book
25 Feb 2020
The text discusses the prevalence of children's book biographies about prominent Jewish figures, particularly focusing on the abundance of books about Ruth B...
25 Feb 2020
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Sing Along With the Passover Haggadah
24 Feb 2020
The Passover Seder is known for its songs, with tunes featured in Tablet's Passover Haggadah. One popular tradition is singing Hatikvah, Israel's national an...
24 Feb 2020
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Introducing Tablet’s Passover Haggadah
24 Feb 2020
The Tablets Passover Haggadah offers a blend of tradition and modernity for a diverse group at the Seder table. This Haggadah includes the complete Seder tex...
24 Feb 2020
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Tyranny, Trump, and Anti-Trump
21 Feb 2020
Nicholas Clairmont reviews two books on authoritarianism, Waller R. Newell's "Tyrants" and Frank Diktter's "How to Be a Dictator," which offer historical and...
21 Feb 2020
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Yes, Democrats, It Can Happen Here
20 Feb 2020
Following his encounters with Holocaust survivors and witnessing the Labour Party facing accusations of anti-Semitism under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership, Ian A...
20 Feb 2020
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Can Bloomberg and Hillary Swipe the Nomination From Bernie?
19 Feb 2020
The text discusses the potential strategies of Michael Bloomberg and Hillary Clinton to prevent Bernie Sanders from obtaining the Democratic nomination by fo...
19 Feb 2020
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Getting Into a Jam
19 Feb 2020
The author and her late husband visited Siracusa, Sicily, the oldest surviving Jewish town, and stayed in a hotel, Alla Giudecca, situated in the reconstruct...
19 Feb 2020
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Jerusalem’s Haredim: Moving on Up
18 Feb 2020
Luxury housing projects are transforming traditional ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods in Jerusalem, catering to Haredi residents with upscale amenities like syna...
18 Feb 2020
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Missing You
17 Feb 2020
"The Ghost Script" marks the finale of Jules Feiffer's esteemed noir graphic novel series. Renowned for his work in graphic storytelling, Feiffer's transitio...
17 Feb 2020
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The Fox and Lox
14 Feb 2020
The Fox and Lox Society, a group of aging friends, gathered regularly for a poker game over the years, with their traditions evolving as they aged. On a wint...
14 Feb 2020
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Hot Yiddish
14 Feb 2020
The discussion delves into the recent developments in the world of Yiddish literature, focusing on Arun Viswanath's translation of Harry Potter into Yiddish ...
14 Feb 2020