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Tablet Gidget Tells All 31 Aug 2017
Kathy Zuckerman, known as Gidget, worked as an Ambassador of Aloha at a Hawaiian-themed restaurant in Malibu, embodying the beachy, tropical vibe reminiscent...
31 Aug 2017
Tablet A Cookie Filled With Sweetness—and Family History 28 Aug 2017
This article recounts the special connection the author's mother, Pearl, had with her Aunt Eva's cookies, a family recipe passed down through generations. Au...
28 Aug 2017
Tablet Monuments and Memory 24 Aug 2017
The text discusses the author's experiences visiting monuments and memorials to Jewish history in Berlin and Prague, observing the contrast between dispassio...
24 Aug 2017
Tablet Suzi at Yale 22 Aug 2017
In 1960, a scandal involving Yale University students engaging in inappropriate behavior with a 14-year-old girl named Suzi gained widespread media attention...
22 Aug 2017
Tablet Dear Antifas: A Note About Your Ancestor 21 Aug 2017
The text discusses the historical context of antifascist movements in America, focusing on the contributions of early antifas in the 1920s like Carlo Tresca,...
21 Aug 2017
Tablet ‘I’d Like to Become a Bird’ 21 Aug 2017
The author, through exploring family memorabilia and historical documents, uncovers the story of their Sephardic great-great-grandmother, Rivca Alhadeff, who...
21 Aug 2017
Tablet In the Wake of Charlottesville, Orthodox Judaism’s Silence is Deafening 15 Aug 2017
The article discusses the historical and contemporary silence of Orthodox Judaism in addressing social justice issues, particularly in the context of the Cha...
15 Aug 2017
Tablet The Elul Challenge: To Prepare for the High Holidays, Can You Spend an Hour a Day Without Your Phone? 11 Aug 2017
As the month of Elul approaches, the author reflects on the power of repentance and the role of prayer in the Jewish tradition. They recall a moment from the...
11 Aug 2017
Tablet Peace With the Palestinians Was a Bust. Here’s What Israel Should Do Next. 9 Aug 2017
After decades of failed peace negotiations with the Palestinians, the author argues that Israel should consider a unilateral disengagement from most of the W...
9 Aug 2017
Tablet Lobster Out, Lox In: Portland, Maine is Having a Jewish Food Moment 9 Aug 2017
Portland, Maine is experiencing a resurgence in Jewish food with the emergence of delis and bakeries like Rose Foods, Union Bagel, and Ten Ten Pi offering tr...
9 Aug 2017
Tablet Disgrace and the Democratic Socialists of America 8 Aug 2017
The national convention of the Democratic Socialists of America recently passed a pro-BDS resolution, leading to a chant that provoked controversy. The artic...
8 Aug 2017
Tablet Israeli MKs Grapple with Life’s Great Mystery: Can Electricity Be Kosher? 7 Aug 2017
United Torah Judaism, a haredi party in the Israeli Knesset, is grappling with the question of whether electricity can be kosher if operated by non-Jews on S...
7 Aug 2017
Tablet The Summer of Love and the Wrath of Cheetah 7 Aug 2017
The text discusses the Summer of Love in San Francisco 50 years ago, with a focus on the author's experiences in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood as a young m...
7 Aug 2017
Tablet A Killing in Amman Portends More Animosity Between Israel and Jordan 3 Aug 2017
Tensions between Israel and Jordan reached a crisis point following a fatal shooting at the Israeli embassy in Amman. The incident, involving an Israeli secu...
3 Aug 2017
Tablet Mrs. Herskovitz’s Kimono 3 Aug 2017
"Mrs. Herskovitz's Kimono" explores the interconnectedness of history and personal identity through the lens of the author's father's and father-in-law's war...
3 Aug 2017
Tablet My Own Private Tisha B’Av: The Summer Camp 1 Aug 2017
This personal narrative recounts a transformative summer at the Habonim Dror Camp Moshava in 1984, marred by a devastating cabin fire and a significant inter...
1 Aug 2017
Tablet How Tisha B’Av Invented the Jews 1 Aug 2017
The article delves into how the destruction of Jerusalem and the Second Temple in 70 CE remains a pivotal yet often underestimated event in shaping Jewish id...
1 Aug 2017
Tablet Jewish Summer Camp Flies Palestinian Flag, Teaches Kids Bad Lesson in Politics 31 Jul 2017
Camp Solomon Schechter, a prominent Jewish summer camp, recently caused controversy by hosting Palestinian children and flying the Palestinian flag alongside...
31 Jul 2017
Tablet The Real Lesson of Tisha B’Av 31 Jul 2017
Tisha B'Av, a day commemorating the destruction of the Temple, prompts reflections on Jewish unity and division. While traditionally linked to senseless hatr...
31 Jul 2017
Tablet Satisfying Refugees’ Thirst for Education 27 Jul 2017
The Schoolhouse in south Tel Aviv offers adult education to refugees from Eritrea and Sudan, among other countries, providing hope and opportunities for thos...
27 Jul 2017
Tablet News-For-Hire Scandal Deepens: ‘Fusion GPS’ Sleazy Venezuela Links Shed New Light on Trump Dossier 27 Jul 2017
The Fusion GPS scandal has revealed a web of corporate information warfare and opposition research, shedding light on the firm's connections with foreign gov...
27 Jul 2017
Tablet St. Peter’s Menorah 25 Jul 2017
A recent exhibition in the Vatican showcased a prominent display of a gold menorah as a symbol of Judaism, highlighting the cooperation between the Vatican a...
25 Jul 2017
Tablet Fusion GPS Illuminates the Brave New World of Manufactured News for Hire 21 Jul 2017
Fusion GPS, a Washington-based research firm founded by former journalists Glenn Simpson and Peter Fritsch, has been involved in generating news, opposition ...
21 Jul 2017
Tablet Farewell George Romero, the I.B. Singer of the Zombie Movie 21 Jul 2017
George Romero, known for his zombie movies, is likened to I.B. Singer for delving into the darker aspects of humanity. Both artists reject collective beliefs...
21 Jul 2017
Tablet Nothing to Connect Them Except Hatred: The Torcy-Cannes Gang and the Problem of Anti-Semitic Islamist Violence in France 20 Jul 2017
In France, the Torcy-Cannes gang, led by Jeremie-Louis Sidney, engaged in anti-Semitic Islamist violence. An attack on a kosher store in Sarcelles involving ...
20 Jul 2017
Tablet The Chosen Ones: An Interview with Matt Pomerantz 20 Jul 2017
Matt Pomerantz, known for his successful New York bagel shops Murrays and Zuckers, started the business with his brother as a tribute to their father, a form...
20 Jul 2017
Tablet Did the Great Italian Cyclist Gino Bartali Actually Save Jews During the Holocaust? An Investigation. 19 Jul 2017
The debate surrounding Italian cyclist Gino Bartali's role in saving Jews during the Holocaust continues. While some sources and exhibitions celebrate his al...
19 Jul 2017
Tablet At Our Absolute Worst 17 Jul 2017
The text is an open letter review of a novel written by Joshua Cohen, discussing the portrayal of Jewish characters in American literature. The author critic...
17 Jul 2017
Tablet Beet the Heat With Borscht 17 Jul 2017
The article discusses the history and variations of borscht, a traditional Jewish dish made from beets that dates back to Babylonian times. There are various...
17 Jul 2017
Tablet At Simone Veil’s Funeral, a Fight About Who Are France’s ‘True Jews’ 14 Jul 2017
The funeral of Simone Veil, a prominent figure in French politics and Jewish history, sparked a debate about the identity of France's true Jews. Veil, a Holo...
14 Jul 2017
Tablet In a Masterful New Book, an Author Looks to Holocaust Memorials for Clues to His Family’s Fate 13 Jul 2017
"Hell's Traces" by Victor Ripp delves into Holocaust memorials as clues to his family's fate during WWII, navigating the challenge of confronting indescribab...
13 Jul 2017
Tablet Abbi Jacobson Knows Modern Art 11 Jul 2017
Abbi Jacobson, known for her work on Broad City, has launched a podcast called A Piece of Work in collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art and WNYC Studio...
11 Jul 2017
Tablet Saying No to Kids 11 Jul 2017
In Israel, the societal emphasis on motherhood is strong due to reasons like religious beliefs, historical trauma, and demographic concerns. Orna Donath, a s...
11 Jul 2017
Tablet Clara Lemlich’s Legacy Continues To Be an Inspiration for Change 5 Jul 2017
"Clara Lemlich's Legacy Continues To Be an Inspiration for Change" highlights the release of Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger's children's book, "She Per...
5 Jul 2017
Tablet A Taste of Jewish New York 5 Jul 2017
Noshwalks, led by Myra Alperson, offers Jewish culinary walking tours in New York City, focusing on various neighborhoods and cuisines including shmurah matz...
5 Jul 2017
Tablet American and Israeli Literary All-Stars on Zionism, Judaism, Liberalism, and Trump 5 Jul 2017
Renowned Israeli and American Jewish authors discussed a range of topics, including identity, Judaism, and Zionism in a collection of conversations published...
5 Jul 2017
Tablet In an Eating Contest, Which Jewish Food Would Be Hardest to Down? 3 Jul 2017
Various Jewish culinary experts and comedians were asked to identify the toughest kosher or culturally Jewish food to eat in large quantities for an eating c...
3 Jul 2017
Tablet At This Tel Aviv Restaurant, There Are Only Two Options: Moroccan or Indian Cuisine 29 Jun 2017
Lynn Mitchell runs an underground restaurant in her Tel Aviv home called Mama Lynna, offering vegan Moroccan cuisine on Tuesdays and Indian dishes on Fridays...
29 Jun 2017
Tablet Dr. Katz Will See You Now 29 Jun 2017
Dr. Katz, the beloved animated therapist to-the-stars, is back in a 15-episode podcast on Audible, reuniting fans with his star-studded clientele like Ray Ro...
29 Jun 2017
Tablet Is Israel Catching Up Too Late to a Major Strategic Threat from Iran? 28 Jun 2017
Israel is facing an escalating strategic threat from Iran's efforts to establish a land corridor through Iraq and Syria to Lebanon, which would position Iran...
28 Jun 2017
Tablet Losing My Daughter 26 Jun 2017
The author recounts the harrowing experience of his wife going into premature labor at just 23 weeks and three days, resulting in their extremely premature d...
26 Jun 2017
Tablet The Iranian Intellectual Who Inspired the Islamic Revolution and Admired Israel 26 Jun 2017
Ayatollah Khomeini's return to Iran in 1979 marked a turning point in the country's history, as he led the revolution that overthrew the Shah's monarchy. Key...
26 Jun 2017
Tablet Was Florine Stettheimer a Good Painter? 22 Jun 2017
The Jewish Museum's exhibit "Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry" is a significant opportunity to reevaluate the work of Florine Stettheimer, a once overloo...
22 Jun 2017
Tablet Candy From Outer Space 19 Jun 2017
Maayan Zilberman, a New York-based confectioner and artist, has created an art project called SUGE inspired by gemstones, crafting sculptures out of sugar an...
19 Jun 2017
Tablet The Silence of the Dads 16 Jun 2017
The article explores the historical portrayal and cultural evolution of Jewish fathers in American society, contrasting with the more dominant stereotype of ...
16 Jun 2017
Tablet My Father, Elie Wiesel 16 Jun 2017
Elisha Wiesel reflects on the legacy of his father, Elie Wiesel, as a bridge-builder between generations and cultures, emphasizing his father's quiet strengt...
16 Jun 2017
Tablet Betting on the Bible 13 Jun 2017
The text tells a personal story about the author's father's approach to gambling, particularly his reliance on favorite psalms for lottery numbers. The fathe...
13 Jun 2017
Tablet Seinfeld to Kesha: No Hugs for You! 9 Jun 2017
Jerry Seinfeld, the beloved comedian, recently made headlines when he rejected a hug from pop star Kesha at a red carpet event in Washington, D.C. Seinfeld, ...
9 Jun 2017
Tablet America’s Descent Into Middle Eastern-Style Conspiracy-Theory Madness 8 Jun 2017
The text delves into the descent of American society into a Middle Eastern-style conspiracy-theory mindset, heavily influenced by the narrative around Russia...
8 Jun 2017
Tablet A Prayer in the Forest 7 Jun 2017
The author recounts a night when they got lost in the woods during a camp sleepover, leading them to seek solace in reciting Psalms, particularly Psalm 23, f...
7 Jun 2017