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Tablet Bipartisan Congressional Letter Questions Nikki Haley’s Stance on Hamas 21 Nov 2017
A bipartisan group of eight Congressmen, four Republicans, and four Democrats, sent a letter to UN ambassador Nikki Haley questioning her stance on Hamas aft...
21 Nov 2017
Tablet You Don’t Have to Write Like This 20 Nov 2017
"You Don't Have to Live Like This" by Benjamin Markovits is critiqued as a mediocre novel that fails to deliver on its potential. The book is described as la...
20 Nov 2017
Tablet Daddy’s Girl: A Yahrzeit Moment With Malerie Marder 17 Nov 2017
Malerie Marder, a renowned artist, reflects on her late father, Dr. Victor Marder, a prominent physician, during a poignant moment with a friend in Los Angel...
17 Nov 2017
Tablet Immigrant City 15 Nov 2017
A father, originally an immigrant, recounts a narrative involving car damage, online purchase of a car door, and a potentially risky encounter to buy it in a...
15 Nov 2017
Tablet On Bearing False Witness 14 Nov 2017
Literary critic Adam Kirsch delves into Tractate Makkot of the Talmud, exploring the punishment of conspiring witnesses, who give false testimony to cheat ot...
14 Nov 2017
Tablet The Magic Mountain of Yiddish 13 Nov 2017
The article discusses the impact of Holocaust literature and cultural representations on the American Jewish psyche, focusing on the need to move beyond idea...
13 Nov 2017
Tablet Tel Aviv Crowned World’s Vegan Capital 13 Nov 2017
Tel Aviv has been recognized as the world's vegan capital, with over 400 vegan and vegan-friendly eateries catering to its 300,000 vegans. The number of vega...
13 Nov 2017
Tablet ‘The Band’s Visit’ Is Terrific Musical Theater. Go See It. 13 Nov 2017
"The Band's Visit" is a captivating musical that tells the story of a group of Egyptian musicians who mistakenly end up in a small Israeli town. The play foc...
13 Nov 2017
Tablet Margaret Lambert’s Lost Olympic Story 13 Nov 2017
Margaret Lambert, also known as Greta Bergmann, was a talented Jewish high jumper in Germany whose Olympic dreams were dashed due to Nazi persecution in the ...
13 Nov 2017
Tablet How the Quakers Became Champions of BDS 10 Nov 2017
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a Quaker organization with a century-long history of humanitarian efforts, has recently shifted its focus towa...
10 Nov 2017
Tablet France’s Fatal Failure to Stop Mohamed Merah’s Killing Spree 10 Nov 2017
The text explores the complex familial dynamics and radicalization of Mohamed Merah, who was responsible for a killing spree in France in 2012. It highlights...
10 Nov 2017
Tablet Night Falls: German Jews React to Hitler’s Rise to Power 9 Nov 2017
When Hitler rose to power in 1933, German Jews, who numbered 535,000, faced increasing violence and discrimination as the Nazi regime implemented anti-Jewish...
9 Nov 2017
Tablet The Merah Family’s Islamist Insanity 9 Nov 2017
In 2012, Mohamed Merah, supported by his brother Abdelkader, carried out a series of killings in Toulouse, France, which included soldiers and Jewish childre...
9 Nov 2017
Tablet Atlanta Emerges as the Jewish-Foodie Capital of the South 6 Nov 2017
Atlanta has emerged as a vibrant hub for Jewish culinary innovation, blending tradition with creativity in dishes like knishes with seasonal twists and pastr...
6 Nov 2017
Tablet ‘El Ángel Exterminador’ en el Met 3 Nov 2017
El artículo discute la obra cinematográfica "El Ángel Exterminador" de Luis Buñuel, que se caracteriza por su enfoque surrealista y nihilista. La película mu...
3 Nov 2017
Tablet ‘The Exterminating Angel’ at the Met 3 Nov 2017
Luis Buñuel's 1962 film "The Exterminating Angel," recently adapted into an opera by composer Thomas Adès, explores a group of aristocratic guests trapped in...
3 Nov 2017
Tablet Other Israel Film Festival Spotlight 3 Nov 2017
The Other Israel Film Festival, in its eleventh year organized by the JCC Manhattan, focuses on showcasing films that highlight minority populations in Israe...
3 Nov 2017
Tablet Here I Am, Haim 2 Nov 2017
The text provides a detailed account of the author's experience attending a Haim concert in Denver, capturing the atmosphere, crowd demographics, and the ban...
2 Nov 2017
Tablet The Talmud and the Thought Police 31 Oct 2017
The article discusses the implications of a passage in the Talmud that states all Jews have a share in the World to Come, even those executed for serious cri...
31 Oct 2017
Tablet World’s Greatest Bagel Store Shut Down By Department of Health 31 Oct 2017
Absolute Bagels, renowned for making the best bagels in Manhattan, was recently shut down by the Department of Health due to violations like evidence of mice...
31 Oct 2017
Tablet Winter Wonderland 25 Oct 2017
Avrom Sutzkever, a prominent Yiddish poet, is known for his joyful artistic expression despite facing immense tragedies in his life, including surviving the ...
25 Oct 2017
Tablet My Life on a Socialist Kibbutz in Brooklyn, and What I Learned There 24 Oct 2017
The author reflects on their experience living in a socialist commune inspired by the Hashomer Hatzair movement, aiming to align values with organizational s...
24 Oct 2017
Tablet Why Do American Jews Idealize Soviet Communism? 23 Oct 2017
Despite the atrocities committed by Soviet Communism, many American Jews were deeply involved in and idealized the movement, with a significant Jewish presen...
23 Oct 2017
Tablet Double Exposure: Jean-Pierre Melville 20 Oct 2017
Jean-Pierre Melville, a prominent filmmaker, faced a devastating fire in his Paris studio during the filming of "The Samoura" in 1967. Melville, known for hi...
20 Oct 2017
Tablet You’ve Made Aliyah. Now What? 18 Oct 2017
After facing challenges like unemployment and healthcare issues, LiAmi Lawrence founded Keep Olim in Israel to support immigrants due to the difficulties the...
18 Oct 2017
Tablet With the Binding of Isaac, Did Abraham Fail His Big Test? 17 Oct 2017
The text examines the story of the Binding of Isaac from the perspective of whether Abraham failed the test imposed by God. It highlights Abraham's repeated ...
17 Oct 2017
Tablet From Radiohead to Klezmer 16 Oct 2017
The author describes her journey from being a fan of alternative rock like Radiohead to embracing and performing Yiddish folk tunes and klezmer music, reconn...
16 Oct 2017
Tablet Why Yiddish is Funny 16 Oct 2017
Yiddish literature, often associated with humor, primarily features a dark, anti-redemptive comedy where characters face doom and suffering, contrary to the ...
16 Oct 2017
Tablet An Apology 10 Oct 2017
The author issued an apology for a previous article on Harvey Weinstein, acknowledging it was rushed and uninformed, especially in light of further damning r...
10 Oct 2017
Tablet Spain Ends Israel’s World Cup Dreams 10 Oct 2017
Israel's national soccer team lost 1-0 to Spain, ending its 48-year dream of playing in the 2018 World Cup. The defeat marked the team's seventh straight hom...
10 Oct 2017
Tablet Rolling Up a Different Kind of Strudel 10 Oct 2017
In "Rolling Up a Different Kind of Strudel," the text discusses the Hungarian cabbage strudel, a traditional recipe popular in Hungary that was adapted by Hu...
10 Oct 2017
Tablet Dodger Stadium, an Ancient Jewish Burial Ground 3 Oct 2017
Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, holds a hidden history as it was built near the site of the first Jewish cemetery in Los Angeles. Establishe...
3 Oct 2017
Tablet Seven Jews Who Should Win the Nobel Prize in Literature This Week (But Probably Won’t) 2 Oct 2017
The text discusses the anticipation surrounding the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature, highlighting several Jewish authors who are considered des...
2 Oct 2017
Tablet Sabermetrician Ari Kaplan Uses the Science of Balls and Strikes to Illuminate the Fate of Holocaust Rescuer Raoul Wallenberg 2 Oct 2017
Ari Kaplan, a respected Sabermetrician in Major League Baseball, is also deeply involved in researching the fate of Holocaust rescuer Raoul Wallenberg, a Swe...
2 Oct 2017
Tablet Remembering Leonard Cohen’s Yom Kippur War Tour of Duty 29 Sep 2017
During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, a group of Israeli entertainers, including Oshik Levy and Ilana Rovina, planned a tour to uplift soldiers at the front lines ...
29 Sep 2017
Tablet How I Became a Man 28 Sep 2017
In 1984, the Chicago Cubs advanced to the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres, which carried personal significance for the autho...
28 Sep 2017
Tablet Kurdistan, the New Israel? 24 Sep 2017
In response to the declaration of a referendum for Kurdish independence in 2017, reactions in the Middle East varied from opposition to support. Some Arab le...
24 Sep 2017
Tablet Rosh Hashanah in Zion 19 Sep 2017
A woman who used to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in an Orthodox synagogue reflects on her changing observance of the holiday as she embarks on a physically challe...
19 Sep 2017
Tablet Israeli Kibbutz to Become Worldwide Medical Marijuana Hub 19 Sep 2017
Gan Shmuel, an established Israeli kibbutz, will transform into a global hub for medical marijuana production and distribution through a partnership with Can...
19 Sep 2017
Tablet This Rosh Hashanah, Welcoming My Fiancé Into Judaism 18 Sep 2017
In this personal reflection, the author shares their experience of welcoming their fiancé Ian into Judaism as he embarks on the conversion process. They high...
18 Sep 2017
Tablet Oktoberfest Was Invented by Jews 18 Sep 2017
Oktoberfest, the iconic German beer festival, has a lesser-known Jewish heritage. Prior to WWII, German Jews were instrumental in building the country's beer...
18 Sep 2017
Tablet Tupperware Parties—for Pot 15 Sep 2017
Society Jane, based in San Francisco, offers a different approach to cannabis consumption for women, focusing on organic and sustainably produced products wi...
15 Sep 2017
Tablet A New Cake for a New Year 15 Sep 2017
Honey cake, a traditional staple on Rosh Hashanah tables, is undergoing a modern revival. Initially met with mixed reviews due to its dense and overspiced na...
15 Sep 2017
Tablet The Real Reason Why Being Jewish is Expensive, and What to Do About It 14 Sep 2017
The author discusses the high costs associated with being Jewish, including expenses for synagogue membership, day school tuition, and kosher food. Drawing p...
14 Sep 2017
Tablet ‘Strange’ and ‘Strangers’ 13 Sep 2017
The text discusses Europe's historical reliance on war as a driver of growth and development, contrasting it with the current declining fertility rates leadi...
13 Sep 2017
Tablet A Golden ‘Girl of the West’ 12 Sep 2017
The New York City Opera's season premiere of Puccini's "La Fanciulla del West" at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater showcased a return to form for the company un...
12 Sep 2017
Tablet Jewish Senators Need to Stop Subjecting Non-Jewish Nominees to Religious Tests 11 Sep 2017
The text discusses the issue of subjecting non-Jewish nominees to religious tests during confirmation hearings, focusing on the recent Senate judiciary commi...
11 Sep 2017
Tablet On 9/11, Remembering My Fallen Friend, Danny Lewin 11 Sep 2017
Marco Greenberg shares a poignant reflection on his friend, Danny Lewin, a hero of 9/11, killed while attempting to thwart hijackers on American Airlines fli...
11 Sep 2017
Tablet On Philip Levine, the Workingman’s Poet 1 Sep 2017
Philip Levine, the late Poet Laureate of the United States, focused on industrial and proletarian themes in his work, often portraying the exhaustion and rou...
1 Sep 2017
Tablet An Israeli Drone Scandal Exposes Moral and Strategic Hazards of the Country’s Burgeoning Arms Trade 1 Sep 2017
An Israeli arms company, Aeronautics Defense Systems, faced backlash after a team was asked to demonstrate an armed drone by carrying out an attack on an Arm...
1 Sep 2017