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Tablet The Last Kaddish 10 Dec 2012
The author reflects on the completion of the mourning period and the final recitation of the Kaddish for his mother. He shares memories of her kindness, resi...
10 Dec 2012
Tablet The Ultimate Latke 5 Dec 2012
Potato latkes are a beloved Hanukkah tradition that have become popular among Jews for their crispy and delicious taste. Before the introduction of the potat...
5 Dec 2012
Tablet Israel Goes Vegan 28 Nov 2012
Veganism is gaining popularity in Israel, a country known for its meat-loving culinary traditions. The trend was sparked by animal-rights activists who popul...
28 Nov 2012
Tablet Poland’s Real Jewish Revival 26 Nov 2012
In Poland, there is a growing interest in Jewish heritage and a revival of Jewish identity, with people rediscovering their hidden Jewish roots and convertin...
26 Nov 2012
Tablet Michael Oren: It’s May 1967—or May 1948 15 Nov 2012
Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. and a historian, draws parallels between the current state of affairs in Israel and critical moments in h...
15 Nov 2012
Tablet Avraham Lincoln Avinu 9 Nov 2012
"Lincoln," a movie directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Tony Kushner, portrays Abraham Lincoln as the ultimate mensch - a skilled psychologist, interp...
9 Nov 2012
Tablet Why I’m Voting for Obama 5 Nov 2012
Rabbi Sharon Brous explains her decision to vote for President Obama, urging thoughtful Jewish voters to consider two key points regardless of personal opini...
5 Nov 2012
Tablet Mitch Albom Keeps Time 2 Nov 2012
Mitch Albom, a former member of Temple Beth Shalom's USY chapter, became a successful author after his early days as a musician in a band. Despite his Jewish...
2 Nov 2012
Tablet State of Israeli Fashion 26 Oct 2012
The text describes the evolution of Israeli fashion, from the austerity measures of the early years of the State of Israel to the present rift in the industr...
26 Oct 2012
Tablet Bond. Jew Bond. 24 Oct 2012
Jerome Charyn's latest novel, "Under the Eye of God," weaves a thrilling narrative around Isaac Sidel, a former cop and New York mayor turned vice-president-...
24 Oct 2012
Tablet A New House in the Old Country 19 Oct 2012
Israeli writer Etgar Keret recounts his upcoming journey to Warsaw to visit a narrow home being built for him, symbolizing his family's connection to the cit...
19 Oct 2012
Tablet The Jewish Jordan Subs Out 18 Oct 2012
Omri Casspi, the first Israeli to play in the NBA, interacts with young fans at a basketball camp, while reflecting on his career and the burden of expectati...
18 Oct 2012
Tablet Bulldozing Soviet Art 15 Oct 2012
Oscar Rabine, a prominent ex-Soviet artist, gained international attention for organizing the Bulldozer exhibition in 1974, where undercover police destroyed...
15 Oct 2012
Tablet The Taste of Jerusalem 15 Oct 2012
Chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi, originally from Jerusalem but now based in London, collaborated on "Jerusalem: A Cookbook" to revisit the flavors of ...
15 Oct 2012
Tablet Eric Hobsbawm’s Jewish Gift 11 Oct 2012
Eric Hobsbawm, a prominent historian, was born in 1917 and was known for his strong commitment to communism, which significantly influenced his views on Juda...
11 Oct 2012
Tablet A Convert’s First Simchat Torah 5 Oct 2012
A person recounts their first experience of Simchat Torah before officially converting to Judaism. The celebration at Bnai Jeshurun synagogue in Manhattan ov...
5 Oct 2012
Tablet Introducing Continental Drift, a New Column 5 Oct 2012
Jamie Kirchick, a seasoned writer for Tablet based in Berlin, is set to lead a new column called Continental Drift. Known for his thorough journalism and sha...
5 Oct 2012
Tablet Scroll Verse 5 Oct 2012
Chava Rosenfarb's poem "There On The Other Side," written in the harsh winter of 1940 in the Lodz ghetto, offers a poignant reflection on freedom, hope, and ...
5 Oct 2012
Tablet Don’t Fear the Reaper 25 Sep 2012
Yom Kippur, a holiday filled with reflections on mortality, often sees children hurried out of the Yizkor service by parents wanting to shield them from disc...
25 Sep 2012
Tablet Bark Mitzvah 19 Sep 2012
The author received an email with the subject "Bark Mitzvah" containing a video link and a reference to the current Jewish year, 5773. The video, titled Bark...
19 Sep 2012
Tablet The Last Poet of Lodz 13 Sep 2012
Simkha-Bunim Shayevitch, a talented but little-known Jewish writer, lived in Lodz ghetto during WWII. He found himself in dire circumstances, navigating a Ka...
13 Sep 2012
Tablet Comparing Apples to Apples 13 Sep 2012
Tablet magazine conducted a taste test at Manhattan's Union Square Farmers Market involving six locally grown apple varieties - Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, Pr...
13 Sep 2012
Tablet Make a Better Brisket 11 Sep 2012
Adam Sobel, a chef at Bourbon Steak in Washington, D.C., shares tips for making a delicious brisket, a Jewish holiday staple that has evolved over time. Bris...
11 Sep 2012
Tablet Michael Moynihan Joins Tablet As Columnist 7 Sep 2012
Michael C. Moynihan has joined Tablet as a columnist, known for his investigative work including uncovering Jonah Lehrer's errors. Despite not being Jewish, ...
7 Sep 2012
Tablet Getting Los Angeles in the High Holiday Mood 7 Sep 2012
An engaging video by IKAR, a Los Angeles synagogue, showcases Michael Brous moving through various LA locations blowing a shofar to stir excitement for the H...
7 Sep 2012
Tablet School Isn’t (Always) Like Jail 6 Sep 2012
Lev Keret's first day of school evokes mixed emotions for his father as he navigates the uncanny resemblance between schools and prisons, complete with unifo...
6 Sep 2012
Tablet Notes From a Toronto Festival 6 Sep 2012
The text briefly mentions a festival in Toronto but does not provide any specific details or information.
6 Sep 2012
Tablet Judaism’s Central Sacrifice 29 Aug 2012
Yoram Hazony explores the relationship between natural law and Jewish scripture in his book "The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture," suggesting that the Hebrew ...
29 Aug 2012
Tablet Melville in Jerusalem 16 Aug 2012
Herman Melville, known for his novel Moby-Dick, faced disappointment and financial struggles in the aftermath of its poor reception. In 1857, Melville travel...
16 Aug 2012
Tablet Ice Cream’s Jewish Innovators 2 Aug 2012
Multiple Jewish innovators have made significant contributions to the ice cream industry. Reuben Mattus, a Polish immigrant, revolutionized the business by c...
2 Aug 2012
Tablet Zimbabwe’s Jewish Music 1 Aug 2012
Hamlet Zhou, a musician from Zimbabwe, is a member of the Lemba people, descendants of Jewish migrants from Yemen. The Lemba have been receiving attention du...
1 Aug 2012
Tablet Jonah Lehrer’s Deceptions 30 Jul 2012
The article by Michael Moynihan details the deception of journalist Jonah Lehrer, focusing on his fabrications in the best-selling book 'Imagine: How Creativ...
30 Jul 2012
Tablet Shopping for Answers 27 Jul 2012
The article discusses a resurgence of the old Jewish left in New York theater productions, focusing on works by Tony Kushner, Amy Herzog, and Dan Fishback. T...
27 Jul 2012
Tablet How Tisha B’Av Helped Me Heal 27 Jul 2012
The author describes how their experience of Tisha B'Av three years ago marked a significant turning point in their life. Initially feeling unwell and eventu...
27 Jul 2012
Tablet Sinning Against Each Other 26 Jul 2012
The author recounts his experience of signing a letter urging Prime Minister Netanyahu not to adopt the Levy Commission Report, believing it may alienate Ame...
26 Jul 2012
Tablet Getting Grandma’s Blessing 20 Jul 2012
A rabbi recounts the challenges faced when announcing her engagement to another rabbi, navigating family reactions, including her grandmother's refusal to ac...
20 Jul 2012
Tablet My Jewish Education 13 Jul 2012
The author reflects on his time at Tablet Magazine and his journey in learning about Jewish culture while writing for The Scroll. He acknowledges his growth ...
13 Jul 2012
Tablet Signs of Splintering as #j14 Anniversary Nears 13 Jul 2012
As the anniversary of the #j14 protests approaches, there are signs of splintering within the movement in Israel. The organization Yisrael Hofshit, led by Mi...
13 Jul 2012
Tablet Sundown: Romney, Bibi to Break Bread, Fast 13 Jul 2012
Mitt Romney was not planning a fundraiser in Jerusalem on Tisha B'Av, as falsely reported, but will be dining with the Netanyahus after the sacred day ends. ...
13 Jul 2012
Tablet Journalist For NYT Detained, Released by Israel 13 Jul 2012
NYT reporter Ben Ehrenreich was detained by Israeli border police while on assignment but has since been released, confirmed by NYT Magazine editor Hugo Lind...
13 Jul 2012
Tablet The Best Part Is the End 13 Jul 2012
The article discusses a critique of Roger Waters' The Wall concert by Liel Leibovitz, highlighting the idea that adolescence eventually comes to an end, refe...
13 Jul 2012
Tablet Daybreak: 200 Reported Killed in Syrian Town 13 Jul 2012
A farming village in central Syria was reportedly shelled by Assad's army, resulting in the deaths of about 200 people. The unrest in Syria has had unexpecte...
13 Jul 2012
Tablet Fell in Love With the (Religious) Girl 13 Jul 2012
In a recent article in Tablet Magazine, various topics were discussed, including a personal story of falling in love with a religious girl, a conversation wi...
13 Jul 2012
Tablet Sundown: Signs of a Hot Persian Summer 12 Jul 2012
David Ignatius expresses concern about impending conflicts in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, and recommends that the United States take a more...
12 Jul 2012
Tablet Pro-Palestinian Ad in New York Make a Splash 12 Jul 2012
An advertisement in New York City suburbs featuring maps of Israeli and Palestinian territories has sparked controversy, with some labeling it as anti-Semiti...
12 Jul 2012
Tablet Replacing Tal Law Proves Tal Order (Sorry) 12 Jul 2012
The text discusses the ongoing saga of replacing the Tal Law in Israel, which aimed to draft more Haredim and Arab Israelis for civil and military service. P...
12 Jul 2012
Tablet President Peres, You Have the Floor 12 Jul 2012
The article discusses Marc Tracy, who is a staff writer at The New Republic and previously wrote for Tablet. The focus seems to be on Tracy's work and possib...
12 Jul 2012
Tablet Hasidic-Afro-Caribbean Fusion 12 Jul 2012
Frances Alenikoff, a dancer who passed away at 91, was known for her unique fusion of Israeli, Hasidic, Russian, and Afro-Caribbean influences in her perform...
12 Jul 2012
Tablet My Cousin, The Barbecue Maven 5 Jul 2012
Pete Wells of The New York Times awarded two out of four stars to Hill Country, a Chelsea barbecue restaurant owned by Marc Glosserman, the cousin of the aut...
5 Jul 2012
Tablet Why Obama Should Read Trilling 5 Jul 2012
The article discusses the moral dilemma and inaction of the Obama Administration in response to the escalating violence in Syria, drawing parallels to the co...
5 Jul 2012