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Tablet Visiting the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Grave in Queens 2 Jul 2014
Tens of thousands of visitors gathered at Montefiore Cemetery in Queens to mark the 20th yahrzeit of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebb...
2 Jul 2014
Tablet The Jerusalem School That Turned Superstitious Jews Into Proper Brits 1 Jul 2014
An exhibition and book commemorating the Evelina de Rothschild School in Jerusalem shed light on its British principal, Annie Landau's transformative impact ...
1 Jul 2014
Tablet The Biblical Side of ‘Saving Private Ryan’ 1 Jul 2014
"Saving Private Ryan," directed by Steven Spielberg, at its core, portrays an act of compassion mirroring Jewish law and custom, reflecting the biblical prin...
1 Jul 2014
Tablet Teens Arrested for U.K. Jewish Cemetery Vandalism 30 Jun 2014
Two 13-year-old boys were arrested for vandalizing a Jewish cemetery in Manchester, England, where swastikas were painted on tombstones and 40 headstones wer...
30 Jun 2014
Tablet Changing the Equation for Orthodox Women Studying Math and Science 26 Jun 2014
Malka Schaps, a Haredi theoretical mathematician, made history as Israel's first female Haredi dean at Bar-Ilan University. Raised in the U.S. as Mary Kramer...
26 Jun 2014
Tablet London Gorges at Gefiltefest 26 Jun 2014
Jewish London recently hosted the fifth annual Gefiltefest food fair, featuring discussions and workshops on kosher food, including topics like raising free-...
26 Jun 2014
Tablet The Lost Poems of Ka-Tzetnik 135633 25 Jun 2014
Yehiel Feiner, known as Ka-Tzetnik 135633, a survivor of Auschwitz, considered his writings as a chronicle of the horrors he experienced rather than literary...
25 Jun 2014
Tablet Judy Blume is Publishing a Novel for Adults 25 Jun 2014
Beloved author Judy Blume is set to release a new novel for adults, her first in 16 years since Summer Sisters. The book, still untitled, will focus on famil...
25 Jun 2014
Tablet Before the Kidnappings, There Was a Massacre 25 Jun 2014
On May 13, 1948, Arab militiamen and Jordanian Legionnaires carried out a massacre of surrendering Jewish troops in Kibbutz Kfar Etzion, marking one of the b...
25 Jun 2014
Tablet From Prisoner to Master Chef: Israeli Restaurateur Avi Levy’s Unlikely Journey 24 Jun 2014
Avi Levy went from being a former prisoner with limited kitchen experience to winning Master Chef Israel, opening successful restaurant Hamotzi in Jerusalem,...
24 Jun 2014
Tablet Nazi-Era Jerseys on View in World Cup Exhibit 20 Jun 2014
An exhibit in Salvador, Brazil, showcasing vintage World Cup jerseys includes controversial items such as the swastika-adorned jersey of Germany's 1934 team ...
20 Jun 2014
Tablet Jewish Voices From the Front Lines of Donetsk 19 Jun 2014
In Donetsk, a once bustling industrial city, the ongoing conflict between pro-Russian and Ukrainian forces has turned the city into a place of fear and uncer...
19 Jun 2014
Tablet Jewish 12-Year-Old Shocks Reality TV Judges 18 Jun 2014
Josh Orlian, a 12-year-old Orthodox Jewish boy, recently made his stand-up comedy debut on Americas Got Talent, performing explicit jokes which drew mixed re...
18 Jun 2014
Tablet Obama Thinks Iran Can Rescue American Interests in the Middle East: He’s Wrong 18 Jun 2014
The text discusses President Obama's evolving Middle East strategy, highlighting a shift towards building a partnership with Iran despite opposition from tra...
18 Jun 2014
Tablet Where To Eat in Tel Aviv This Summer 13 Jun 2014
Tel Aviv is a culinary hotspot with top restaurants to explore this summer, according to Israeli food blog Matkonations' guide. Highlights include Basta for ...
13 Jun 2014
Tablet The 13 Worst Jewish Fathers in Literature, From Abraham to Mr. Portnoy 12 Jun 2014
The article outlines the portrayal of Jewish fathers in literature, highlighting 13 problematic examples spanning biblical figures like Abraham and Jacob to ...
12 Jun 2014
Tablet Soccer, Like Politics, Is About Corruption, Incompetence, and Obsessing With the Jews 6 Jun 2014
The author criticizes the corruption and incompetence present in soccer, drawing parallels between the sport and politics. They highlight instances of match-...
6 Jun 2014
Tablet Rabbi Wolpe’s Picks: Considering Conversion 6 Jun 2014
Rabbi David Wolpe discusses the complex and varied views on conversion in Jewish tradition. While the Talmud acknowledges that a proselyte is an Israelite in...
6 Jun 2014
Tablet On Shavuot, the Book of Ruth Offers Doctors a Prescription for Compassion 3 Jun 2014
During Shavuot, the Book of Ruth is traditionally read in synagogues and offers valuable lessons in compassion. The story of Ruth, a Moabite woman who conver...
3 Jun 2014
Tablet Ohio Statehouse Holocaust Memorial Dedicated 3 Jun 2014
A Holocaust memorial designed by Daniel Libeskind was recently dedicated at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, making it the second such memorial on state-owne...
3 Jun 2014
Tablet Searching for Myself at Jerusalem’s Hippie Yeshiva 2 Jun 2014
The text describes the author's experience visiting the Diaspora Yeshiva in Jerusalem, known as the hippie yeshiva, during Shavuot. The yeshiva attracted ind...
2 Jun 2014
Tablet Beyond Cheesecake and Blintzes: A Shavuot Recipe With Meaning 30 May 2014
Shavuot, a holiday celebrating the Jewish connection to the Torah, often focuses on dairy foods like cheese blintzes and cheesecakes. However, the article su...
30 May 2014
Tablet After Years of Delays, Orthodox Women’s EMT Corps Due To Launch in Brooklyn 27 May 2014
After years of delays and challenges, an Orthodox women's EMT corps named Ezras Nashim is set to launch in Brooklyn to cater to the needs of observant Jewish...
27 May 2014
Tablet That New Kebab Joint’s Secret Ingredient? A Beloved Cult Star 27 May 2014
Avi Bitter, a former underground Mizrahi music star in Israel, gained fame through low-budget cult films and TV appearances after facing bankruptcy. With a n...
27 May 2014
Tablet Israeli Restaurateurs Broaden Their Horizons With a New Eatery in London 15 May 2014
Israeli chefs from the successful Machneyuda restaurant in Jerusalem are expanding their culinary ventures to London with the opening of The Palomar in Soho,...
15 May 2014
Tablet Seth Rogen Exemplifies the Jewish Journey From Chosen People to Just Showing Up 13 May 2014
This article from Tablet magazine explores the journey of Seth Rogen, a prominent Jewish actor and filmmaker, as a figure representing the evolution of Jewis...
13 May 2014
Tablet ‘Noah’ The Most Popular Name For Baby Boys 9 May 2014
In 2013, the name Noah surpassed Jacob as the most popular name for baby boys, possibly influenced by the blockbuster film "Noah" directed by Darren Aronofsk...
9 May 2014
Tablet How Motherhood Changes Mother’s Day 9 May 2014
The article delves into how the traditional role of Jewish mothers, characterized by self-sacrifice and high expectations, has evolved in modern times. The a...
9 May 2014
Tablet From Souvlaki to Eggplant Salad, Greek Cuisine Is on the Rise in Israel 7 May 2014
In Israel, Greek cuisine is experiencing a surge in popularity alongside Balkan food, with many eateries offering authentic Greek dishes and ingredients. Not...
7 May 2014
Tablet What You Learn From IDF Krav Maga Masters 6 May 2014
The article profiles Ran Nakash and Itay Danenberg, Israeli Krav Maga masters, as they conduct Krav Maga seminars in New York City. Krav Maga, the self-defen...
6 May 2014
Tablet The Upper West Side’s New Kosher Sports Bar 2 May 2014
Joey Allaham and David Kolotkin, known for Prime Grill steakhouse in Midtown, have expanded to the Upper West Side with Prime Burger, a kosher sports bar ser...
2 May 2014
Tablet Why Did God Choose the Jewish People To Receive the Torah? 29 Apr 2014
The essay discusses the question of why God chose the Jewish people to receive the Torah, exploring various perspectives from different sources. It notes the...
29 Apr 2014
Tablet Israeli App Wants to Make Your Coffee Cheaper 28 Apr 2014
An Israeli app called Cups, originally launched in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, has now arrived in New York City offering a monthly subscription for unlimited cof...
28 Apr 2014
Tablet Mahmoud Abbas: Still a Holocaust Denier 27 Apr 2014
Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian President, has a controversial history of Holocaust denial rooted in his 1982 dissertation that claims Zionists collaborated w...
27 Apr 2014
Tablet The Jewish Poet Who Slept in Hitler’s Bedroom 25 Apr 2014
Renowned poet Jerome Rothenberg recounted the tale of staying in a hotel suite in Poland in 1988 that had once belonged to Hitler, complete with a balcony fr...
25 Apr 2014
Tablet For These Moroccan Muslims, Mimouna Isn’t Just a Jewish Thing—It’s Their Heritage, Too 18 Apr 2014
The Mimouna Club, founded in Morocco's Al-Akhawayn University, aims to celebrate the country's Jewish heritage and promote cultural diversity. Despite facing...
18 Apr 2014
Tablet Our Family’s Twin Passover Tales: Escaping From Egypt and the Soviet Union 14 Apr 2014
The author reflects on the two Passover tales told in their home: the traditional Exodus from Egypt and their family's personal story of escape from Velizh, ...
14 Apr 2014
Tablet Passover Cocktails For Each of the Ten Plagues 11 Apr 2014
The article discusses creating Passover cocktails inspired by the Ten Plagues, keeping in mind the restrictions on consuming chametz during the holiday. It h...
11 Apr 2014
Tablet Passover Recipes to Cook With Kids 10 Apr 2014
This article highlights the benefits of cooking Passover recipes with kids, emphasizing the importance of engaging children in meal preparation to deepen the...
10 Apr 2014
Tablet Tablet Gives Moses Award to Ayaan Hirsi Ali 10 Apr 2014
In response to Brandeis University's controversial decision to revoke an honorary degree from activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Tablet Magazine has awarded her its i...
10 Apr 2014
Tablet Errol Morris Talked to Rumsfeld for 33 Hours. All He Got Was ‘The Unknown Known.’ 8 Apr 2014
Errol Morris interviewed Donald Rumsfeld for 33 hours for his documentary "The Unknown Known," exploring the former Secretary of Defense's role in the Iraq w...
8 Apr 2014
Tablet ‘Go Down, Moses’: Engaging With My Complex Musical Heritage at Passover 7 Apr 2014
The author reflects on his journey of engaging with his complex musical heritage at Passover, specifically exploring his experiences with negro spirituals an...
7 Apr 2014
Tablet Did Sandy Koufax Lay Tefillin During the 1965 World Series? 4 Apr 2014
Sandy Koufax, the legendary Jewish pitcher for the Dodgers, made a cultural impact by choosing not to pitch on Yom Kippur during the 1965 World Series, leadi...
4 Apr 2014
Tablet Muslim Countries Ban Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’ 2 Apr 2014
Several Muslim countries, including Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia, have banned Darren Aronofsky's film "Noah" due to its depiction ...
2 Apr 2014
Tablet Brooklyn BBQ Finds Its Way to Jaffa 2 Apr 2014
Pundak De-Luxe is a new Brooklyn-style barbecue restaurant in Jaffa, Israel, offering artisanal smoked meats inspired by traditional American BBQ methods. Th...
2 Apr 2014
Tablet From One Altar to Another: A Story of Worship, From Orthodoxy to Anorexia 1 Apr 2014
This article delves into the author's journey from embracing Orthodox Judaism to struggling with anorexia as a teenager. The author reflects on their upbring...
1 Apr 2014
Tablet Jugglers, Acrobats, a Magnificent Temple—and Notably No Political Strife 1 Apr 2014
The Talmudic text explores the nostalgia and celebration surrounding the temple practices, specifically focusing on the Ceremony of the Drawing of the Water ...
1 Apr 2014
Tablet Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’ Is a Hot, Wet, Cinematic Mess 31 Mar 2014
Darren Aronofsky's film "Noah" has been described as a cinematic mess, offering a dark, excessive, and eccentric retelling of the biblical story of Noah's ar...
31 Mar 2014
Tablet Was Noah a Vegetarian? 31 Mar 2014
The movie Noah, directed by Darren Aronofsky, portrays Noah and his family as vegetarians who view eating meat as a sin against God. Despite some critics cla...
31 Mar 2014
Tablet My Favorite Anti-Semite: An American Jewish Reflection on Ty Cobb for Opening Day 28 Mar 2014
The article explores the duality of Ty Cobb, a legendary baseball player, and an anti-Semite. While Cobb was a supremely talented athlete, holding numerous r...
28 Mar 2014