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Tablet Hollywood’s Other Great Anti-Nazi Movie 2 Jun 2017
To Be or Not to Be is a 1942 classic film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, exploring Nazi-occupied Poland with a mix of black comedy and wartime drama. The movie ...
2 Jun 2017
Tablet On Cheesecake 30 May 2017
This article from Tablet explores the deep personal and cultural significance of cheesecake in Jewish culinary tradition, particularly around the holiday of ...
30 May 2017
Tablet Illegal Immigration and the Book of Ruth 26 May 2017
The discussion examines the parallel between illegal immigration issues faced in the United States today and the story of Ruth from the Book of Ruth, traditi...
26 May 2017
Tablet Sarah Halimi Was Beaten to Death in Paris By a Muslim Attacker Reciting Verses From the Quran. The Press Covered it Up. 26 May 2017
Sarah Halimi, a 67-year-old Jewish woman, was brutally beaten and killed in Paris by a Muslim attacker who recited verses from the Quran before and after the...
26 May 2017
Tablet The Rockefeller Brothers Fund and BDS 25 May 2017
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, established by David Rockefeller and his brothers, supports various philanthropic causes globally. While the fund distributes ...
25 May 2017
Tablet Inside Noah’s Ark—the Playground, That Is 22 May 2017
The Skirball Cultural Center's Noah's Ark exhibit in Los Angeles offers a unique and engaging experience for visitors. Featuring a 65-foot ark and interactiv...
22 May 2017
Tablet ‘Make Birobidzhan Gay Again’ 22 May 2017
Brighton Beach Pride, a Russian-speaking pride parade in Brooklyn, marked a significant moment for the LGBTQ community, challenging homophobia within the con...
22 May 2017
Tablet Bibi Should Tell Trump to Go Take a Selfie 19 May 2017
This article discusses how Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Israel highlights the complexities of the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy. It touches on issu...
19 May 2017
Tablet Westminster Abbey Opens Its Doors to Prince Harry’s Girlfriend, a Divorcee 19 May 2017
Westminster Abbey has opened its doors for Prince Harry to marry his girlfriend, actress Meghan Markle, despite her being a divorcee, as the Church of Englan...
19 May 2017
Tablet Pastries, Filled With History 17 May 2017
In Seattle, two Sephardic synagogues, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth and Sephardic Bikur Holim, engage in the tradition of baking traditional Sephardic pastries...
17 May 2017
Tablet Counting the Omer? Let ‘The Simpsons’ Be Your Guide. 11 May 2017
The Homer Calendar, a Simpsons-themed Omer countdown created by Brian Rosman, features Jewish-related jokes from The Simpsons' episodes. Rosman, a healthcare...
11 May 2017
Tablet The Helicopter Shrink 10 May 2017
The author describes her experience entering a therapist's office filled with clutter and how it triggers her memories of her mother's hoarding tendencies. S...
10 May 2017
Tablet An Exclusive Clip From ‘The Wedding Plan’ 8 May 2017
The Wedding Plan is a film by Israeli-American Ultra-Orthodox director Rama Burshtein, focusing on Michal, a 32-year-old bride-to-be whose fiancé abruptly ca...
8 May 2017
Tablet Israelis Go Nuts for Bamba 1 May 2017
Bamba, an iconic Israeli snack, is immensely popular in Israel, with close to 10 million bags consumed monthly. Originally introduced in 1964 as a cheese-fla...
1 May 2017
Tablet Some Reflections on Chaim Potok’s ‘The Chosen’ 28 Apr 2017
Chaim Potok's novel "The Chosen," published in 1967, remains a well-regarded work focusing on the collision of two Jewish communities through the friendship ...
28 Apr 2017
Tablet How ‘The Deranged Ones’ Are Reshaping France 25 Apr 2017
The murder of Lucie Sarah Halimi, a religious woman in Paris, by a 27-year-old African Muslim, brought attention to the complexities of the case. Despite ini...
25 Apr 2017
Tablet My Two Divorces 24 Apr 2017
The author recounts her experience going through both a civil and a Jewish divorce within a year and a half of marriage. She highlights the stark contrast be...
24 Apr 2017
Tablet The Holocaust Play That Helped the Roman Catholic Church Reject Anti-Semitism 24 Apr 2017
The play "The Deputy," authored by Rolf Hochhuth, openly criticized Pope Pius XII's response to the Holocaust and was staged in 1963 by director Erwin Piscat...
24 Apr 2017
Tablet Blow Up the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe 21 Apr 2017
The article discusses the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, designed by Peter Eisenman, and its connection to visitor behavior, tourist acti...
21 Apr 2017
Tablet Impassioned ‘Homeland’ Creators Gut Their Show to Avoid Trolling; Ratings Drop 20 Apr 2017
The creators of "Homeland" made significant changes in its sixth season to avoid criticism of Islamophobia. The show shifted to portray white males as the vi...
20 Apr 2017
Tablet Bearing Witness at Buchenwald 20 Apr 2017
Leela Corman, a well-known illustrator and cartoonist, is recognized for her graphic novel "Unterzakhn," which has received nominations for prestigious award...
20 Apr 2017
Tablet Sid Gillman, My Coach 19 Apr 2017
Sid Gillman, a Jewish coach, had a significant impact on the author's life. Growing up in a Jewish immigrant community, the author struggled with identity un...
19 Apr 2017
Tablet Title IX Campus Witch Hunts, According to Laura Kipnis 14 Apr 2017
Laura Kipnis, in her book "Unwanted Advances: Sexual Paranoia Comes to Campus," criticizes how Title IX, originally designed to address gender discrimination...
14 Apr 2017
Tablet Judy Blume To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award 13 Apr 2017
Judy Blume, a highly acclaimed author, will be honored with the E.B. White Award for children's literature by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, inclu...
13 Apr 2017
Tablet A Passover Do-Over 5 Apr 2017
The article discusses American Jews' tendency to adapt or create new traditions around Jewish holidays like Passover to fit modern lifestyles, highlighting e...
5 Apr 2017
Tablet Did the Obama Administration’s Abuse of Foreign-Intelligence Collection Start Before Trump? 5 Apr 2017
Accusations have surfaced suggesting that the Obama administration misused classified foreign surveillance to target political opponents, including Donald Tr...
5 Apr 2017
Tablet The Seder After the Split 4 Apr 2017
After going through a split with her husband, the author hosted a Passover Seder as a test of her ability to navigate being single and maintaining a homey li...
4 Apr 2017
Tablet Judith Leiber’s Handbags, From the Holocaust to MAD 4 Apr 2017
Judith Leiber, a famed handbag designer, rose from humble beginnings in Budapest to become a doyenne of the fashion industry, despite the adversities faced d...
4 Apr 2017
Tablet Israeli MMA Fighter Noad Lahat, From the Octagon to Gaza and Back 31 Mar 2017
Noad Lahat, an Israeli MMA fighter, reflects on his Jewish identity, upbringing, and decision to balance his athletic career with defending Israel. Raised in...
31 Mar 2017
Tablet One Bad Bagel in L.A. 30 Mar 2017
The article discusses the experience of a Brooklyn Jew trying an L.A.-based bagel truck named Yeastie Boys, inspired by the Beastie Boys and New York City. D...
30 Mar 2017
Tablet Oslo on Broadway 29 Mar 2017
"Oslo" is a Broadway play by J.T. Rogers that delves into the behind-the-scenes negotiations leading to the Oslo Accords. Set amid the Israeli-Palestinian co...
29 Mar 2017
Tablet WWE Entertainer Paul Heyman Says Kaddish for Goldberg: Watch 28 Mar 2017
WWE entertainer Paul Heyman, who is Jewish and has a personal connection to the Holocaust through his mother, recited a few lines of the Kaddish prayer to sy...
28 Mar 2017
Tablet Are Jews at Risk for Parkinson’s Disease? 20 Mar 2017
Ashkenazi Jews may have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease due to genetic mutations such as LRRK2 and GBA. Individuals like Sergey Brin and ...
20 Mar 2017
Tablet The Three Faces of Esther 10 Mar 2017
The Book of Esther has different versions in Jewish, Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant scriptures, impacting the portrayal of God's presence and the...
10 Mar 2017
Tablet What Happened to Yeshiva University, er… American Jewry? 10 Mar 2017
The appointment of Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman as President of Yeshiva University offers a moment to reflect on the state of Modern Orthodoxy in the U.S. while high...
10 Mar 2017
Tablet The Purim Report: Mirth and Melancholy 9 Mar 2017
The Purim Report details a day in the life of the author on Purim eve and Purim day in 2015, with reflections on the various traditions and activities surrou...
9 Mar 2017
Tablet Orthodox Israeli Feminists Meet Our American Cousins 8 Mar 2017
The text discusses the generational connection between the author and Blu Greenberg, a prominent Orthodox feminist, tracing their interactions over the years...
8 Mar 2017
Tablet A Purim Treat That’s Fit for a Queen 7 Mar 2017
Before hamantaschen became a traditional Purim treat, American Jews enjoyed Purim fritters, also known as Queen Esther's toast, as seen in recipes from the l...
7 Mar 2017
Tablet The Newly Relevant Case for Liberal Zionism 1 Mar 2017
In the debate over Zionism and nationalism, a case is made for liberal Zionism as a means to understand and appreciate the constructive aspects of nationalis...
1 Mar 2017
Tablet A Test for the Anti-Trump Movement 28 Feb 2017
The author reflects on his involvement in the anti-Trump movement, highlighting the conflict within the movement regarding support for controversial figures ...
28 Feb 2017
Tablet More Than Tay-Sachs 28 Feb 2017
The Jewish community has made progress in responding to Tay-Sachs through genetic testing, but standardization of carrier screening remains inconsistent. Rab...
28 Feb 2017
Tablet Paying it Forward—With Chocolate 24 Feb 2017
Confectionery! in New York City's East Village features a Mitzvah Wall where customers can pre-purchase treats for individuals facing challenges, exemplifyin...
24 Feb 2017
Tablet 4 3 2 1: A Novel by Paul Auster 17 Feb 2017
"4 3 2 1" by Paul Auster is a novel following the childhood and coming-of-age of a literary New Jersey Jewish boy named Archie Ferguson. The book's notable m...
17 Feb 2017
Tablet Can You Feel the Love? 16 Feb 2017
According to a Pew Research Center poll, Jews are the religious group that elicits the warmest feelings among Americans. However, despite this positive senti...
16 Feb 2017
Tablet Jesse Eisenberg: ‘New York Times’ Crossword Star 15 Feb 2017
Actor Jesse Eisenberg recently had his full name featured as a clue in The New York Times crossword puzzle. This led to him collaborating with constructor Pa...
15 Feb 2017
Tablet Syria and the Failure of the Multicultural American Left 13 Feb 2017
The article discusses the failure of the American left to effectively respond to the tragedy in Syria, drawing parallels between the Spanish Civil War and th...
13 Feb 2017
Tablet A Tu B’Shevat Recipe That Brings the World Together 10 Feb 2017
The author reflects on their culinary experiences in San Francisco, highlighting the versatility of persimmons in various dishes across different restaurants...
10 Feb 2017
Tablet Jewish Trees, Ranked 9 Feb 2017
Tu Bshvat, the Jewish New Year for Trees, celebrates various significant trees in Jewish culture and history. The Tree of Life, mentioned in Genesis, symboli...
9 Feb 2017
Tablet In Phnom Penh, a Jewish Wedding 8 Feb 2017
In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, a historic kosher Jewish wedding took place on the rooftop of a landmark building, officiated by Rabbi Bentzion Butman of Chabad in ...
8 Feb 2017
Tablet Frauke Petry, the New Face of Germany’s Anti-Immigrant Right 8 Feb 2017
Frauke Petry is the leader of the Alternative for Deutschland (AfD), a nationalist party in Germany known for its anti-immigrant stance and desire to preserv...
8 Feb 2017