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Tablet Tablet’s High Holiday Emoji Guide 11 Sep 2015
Celebrate the Jewish High Holidays with a fun twist using emojis to enhance your greetings and conversations! From sending wishes for a sweet new year with a...
11 Sep 2015
Tablet Grave Situation 11 Sep 2015
This poignant story reflects on family dynamics surrounding the author's parents, particularly his mother, father, and father's second wife, Jean. Despite th...
11 Sep 2015
Tablet Rosh Hashanah Recipe: Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Prunes 11 Sep 2015
The author shares a recipe for Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Prunes inspired by their experiences in Morocco and Israel, aiming to evoke warm flavors for Ros...
11 Sep 2015
Tablet School’s Out—But Why? 11 Sep 2015
The author argues that in cities where the Jewish population is small and teacher absenteeism is not an issue, public schools should not be closed for Jewish...
11 Sep 2015
Tablet A Honey Like No Other 10 Sep 2015
Tami Ganeles Weiser is a multi-talented professional with a background in law and a passion for food. She is a writer, food anthropologist, culinary educator...
10 Sep 2015
Tablet The No-Toasting Policy at Murray’s Bagels Is… Toast 9 Sep 2015
Murrays Bagels in New York, known for its no-toasting policy on bagels for almost 20 years, has recently reversed this rule due to customer demand. The decis...
9 Sep 2015
Tablet Return of the Egg Cream 9 Sep 2015
Egg creams are making a comeback, as highlighted by Kathleen Squires in the Wall Street Journal, despite not containing eggs or cream. The drink's revival is...
9 Sep 2015
Tablet How To Make a Rosh Hashanah Dessert That’s Not Just Apples and Honey 8 Sep 2015
Rosh Hashanah offers more than just apples and honey for its festive meals; the holiday also includes eating pomegranates, dates, and new fruits of the seaso...
8 Sep 2015
Tablet A Jewish School Opens in Lodz 4 Sep 2015
After a 47-year absence of full-time Jewish schools in Lodz, Poland, Gan Matanel preschool has reopened with ten students, led by Miriam Szychowska with supp...
4 Sep 2015
Tablet Teaching Kids About Labor Day 2 Sep 2015
Labor Day, originally intended as a day of rest and family time, has unfortunately become a difficult workday for retail employees. To teach kids about the i...
2 Sep 2015
Tablet Noah Kales Puts the Jew in Jiu-Jitsu 2 Sep 2015
Thirteen-year-old Noah Kales, a Jewish jiu-jitsu prodigy from Toronto, defies stereotypes with his impressive achievements in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, having won...
2 Sep 2015
Tablet How I (Finally) Learned To Drive 28 Aug 2015
The author reflects on her journey to finally learn how to drive, facing struggles and encountering various driving instructors with distinct teaching styles...
28 Aug 2015
Tablet Walden, Revisited 24 Aug 2015
The article reflects on the author's attendance at Camp Walden's 100th reunion, a Jewish summer camp with deep roots in ethical and secular values. Founded b...
24 Aug 2015
Tablet How To Make Stuffed Grape Leaves, an Ancient Treat That Crosses Borders 19 Aug 2015
The article discusses the ancient origins of stuffed grape leaves, a popular dish in Jewish communities around the Middle East with variations in Greek, Iraq...
19 Aug 2015
Tablet Inspiration in the Form of an Empty Freezer 17 Aug 2015
The text provides a recipe for Plum Pecan Rugelach by Margot Kahn, inspired by Anna Zylberberg's recipe, and a recipe for Red Plum Jam by Kate Lebo. The ruge...
17 Aug 2015
Tablet The White House’s Iran Sell and the Jews: A Debate 12 Aug 2015
The article discusses a debate about the Obama Administration's tactics in selling the Iran deal and the perceived anti-Semitic undertones in the White House...
12 Aug 2015
Tablet The White House’s Iran Sell and the Jews: A Debate 11 Aug 2015
Tabletseditors criticize the White House and its allies for allegedly smearing American Jews to promote the Iran nuclear deal, pointing to articles in The Ne...
11 Aug 2015
Tablet Seattle’s Sephardi Jews Mull Spanish Citizenship While Preserving Ladino 10 Aug 2015
The Spanish government's approval of a law offering citizenship to descendants of Jews expelled during the Inquisition in 1492 has prompted Seattle's Sephard...
10 Aug 2015
Tablet An Ode to the Israeli Summer Camp Sexpot 7 Aug 2015
The article is a nostalgic reflection on the complex dynamics of Jewish summer camps in America, particularly focusing on the presence of the charismatic Isr...
7 Aug 2015
Tablet Matzo Ball Soup—and Hold the Eggs 5 Aug 2015
A mother recounts the challenges of adjusting her family's diet after discovering her daughter's egg allergy, leading to the need for eggless Jewish recipes....
5 Aug 2015
Tablet Apply for a Fall Internship at Tablet 5 Aug 2015
Tablet is offering two paid, part-time fall editorial internships for individuals with journalism experience and knowledge of American Jewish life. Interns w...
5 Aug 2015
Tablet Rules for Incorporating Diversity and Understanding at Jewish Sleepaway Camp 4 Aug 2015
The article discusses the importance of incorporating diversity and understanding at Jewish sleepaway camps to ensure a positive and inclusive experience for...
4 Aug 2015
Tablet With Iran Deal Under Review, the Obama Administration Tries to Bait Three Jewish Senators 3 Aug 2015
The New York Times has accused Republican lawmakers opposing the Iran nuclear deal of being more loyal to Israel's Prime Minister than to the U.S. President....
3 Aug 2015
Tablet Learning From Each Other 28 Jul 2015
The article discusses the importance of recognizing and learning from the diverse experiences and perspectives within the Jewish community, as illustrated th...
28 Jul 2015
Tablet Israel’s Best Diplomat Offers Hope to the Entire Middle East 28 Jul 2015
George Deek, an Israeli diplomat of Palestinian descent, embodies a complex identity bridging his Palestinian heritage with Israeli citizenship. Representing...
28 Jul 2015
Tablet Do Torah Scholars Have the Right Not To Be Drafted by the Government? 28 Jul 2015
The debate over whether Torah scholars should be exempt from military service in Israel has a long history rooted in Talmudic texts. Today, some 50,000 yeshi...
28 Jul 2015
Tablet Doctorow and Poe 28 Jul 2015
The text discusses the significance of initials in E.L. Doctorow's name, revealing that the "E" stands for Edgar, honoring Edgar Allan Poe, a favorite writer...
28 Jul 2015
Tablet A Guide for the Perplexed: The Iran Nuclear Agreement 27 Jul 2015
The Iran Nuclear Agreement, reached on July 14, 2015, between Iran and the P-5 + 1 countries, sets strict limits on Iran's nuclear activities to prevent it f...
27 Jul 2015
Tablet European Maccabi Games To Take Place at Olympiastadion in Berlin 24 Jul 2015
The European Maccabi Games, Europe's largest Jewish sports event, is set to take place at Berlin's Olympiastadion, where in 1936, Jewish athletes defied Nazi...
24 Jul 2015
Tablet Dancing on Tisha B’Av 24 Jul 2015
"Dancing on Tisha B'Av" by Lev Raphael is a collection of short stories intertwining Jewish and gay themes. The title story delves into the experiences of Br...
24 Jul 2015
Tablet Introducing Unorthodox, Tablet’s New Podcast 23 Jul 2015
Tablet magazine is launching a new podcast called Unorthodox, hosted by Mark Oppenheimer and featuring Liel Leibovitz and others. The podcast will provide a ...
23 Jul 2015
Tablet Before the Fast: Tisha B’Av Recipes With Meaning 22 Jul 2015
Tisha B'Av is the saddest day in the Jewish calendar, marked by tragic events like the destruction of both Temples and expulsions of Jews from various countr...
22 Jul 2015
Tablet How Summer Camps Should—and Shouldn’t—Observe Tisha B’Av 22 Jul 2015
Tisha B'Av, a solemn day commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, has been observed at Jewish summer camps in troubling wa...
22 Jul 2015
Tablet Baring Myself in the Mikveh 16 Jul 2015
This text describes the author's experience of undergoing a ritual immersion in a mikveh as part of her conversion to Judaism. It details her initial discomf...
16 Jul 2015
Tablet Trinity: 2015 16 Jul 2015
Seventy years ago, in July 1945, the first nuclear bomb test, codenamed Trinity, took place in New Mexico, marking the beginning of the nuclear age. Led by s...
16 Jul 2015
Tablet Mourning the Mother Who Left Me Behind 15 Jul 2015
The author reflects on the complex relationship with their mother, who struggled with mental illness and drug abuse before passing away. Despite the difficul...
15 Jul 2015
Tablet How I Lost My Family in the Last Gaza War 14 Jul 2015
Amidst the context of war, the writer shares a personal story of losing his beloved fleece jacket, a symbol of his military service, and the ensuing events d...
14 Jul 2015
Tablet Can States Fund BDS? 13 Jul 2015
States like South Carolina and Illinois have enacted legislation to protect taxpayers from supporting discriminatory boycotts of Israel. These laws focus on ...
13 Jul 2015
Tablet ¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! 6 Jul 2015
The U.S. women's national soccer team secured a triumphant win over Japan in the FIFA World Cup final, redeeming their loss from 2011 with a 5-2 victory. Car...
6 Jul 2015
Tablet Another Tale of Love and Darkness 2 Jul 2015
"Safekeeping" by Jessamyn Hope is a novel that intricately weaves together personal narratives with historical and political dimensions against the backdrop ...
2 Jul 2015
Tablet Woo! Woo! Statue of Liberty in Sheepshead Bay! 2 Jul 2015
Lev Berenshteyn, a Jewish refugee from Uzbekistan, has created a personal homage to the Statue of Liberty in his Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn yard. Teaming up wi...
2 Jul 2015
Tablet How To Make Fessenjan, a Sweet and Savory Persian Stew 1 Jul 2015
The article discusses the traditional Persian stew called Fessenjan, a sweet and savory dish made with chicken, walnuts, pomegranates, onions, and turmeric. ...
1 Jul 2015
Tablet Defining ‘Open Orthodoxy’ 30 Jun 2015
The evolution of Open Orthodoxy is examined through its distinction from traditional Modern Orthodoxy and the shifting needs and values within the Jewish com...
30 Jun 2015
Tablet Jewish Perspectives on Nuclear Weapons—and Deterrence 26 Jun 2015
The discussion on Jewish perspectives on nuclear weapons and deterrence highlights the historical ambivalence among Jews towards the atomic bomb, influenced ...
26 Jun 2015
Tablet Summer Camp Turned Me From an Awkward Girl Into a Confident Young Woman 24 Jun 2015
The author recounts her transformative experience at a Reform Jewish summer camp in 1988, where she initially felt awkward and self-conscious but was profoun...
24 Jun 2015
Tablet Amy Schumer Satirized the Rite of Visiting Holocaust Memorials—and Nailed It 23 Jun 2015
Amy Schumer's sketch, "Museum of Boyfriend Wardrobe Atrocities," satirizes the solemnity of visiting Holocaust memorials by parodying the meticulous curation...
23 Jun 2015
Tablet Own Who You Are: Lessons from the Rachel Dolezal Storm 22 Jun 2015
The text discusses the lessons learned from the Rachel Dolezal controversy, emphasizing the importance of owning one's identity. It highlights the challenges...
22 Jun 2015
Tablet Greek Holocaust Memorial Vandalized Two Weeks After Unveiling 22 Jun 2015
Despite initial resistance, a Holocaust memorial honoring the 1,434 Jews of Kavala, Greece who perished in the Holocaust was unveiled after international pre...
22 Jun 2015
Tablet A Letter to My Anonymous Donor 18 Jun 2015
The author of the letter expresses gratitude and a sense of curiosity towards their anonymous sperm donor, who made it possible for them to have a son named ...
18 Jun 2015
Tablet Black America Is Under Terror and I Want To Be Part of the Solution 18 Jun 2015
The author, reflecting on the recent shooting in Charleston targeting African Americans, draws parallels to the historical Jewish experience of oppression an...
18 Jun 2015