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Nathan Fielder didn't learn any moral lessons from 'The Rehearsal'
23 Aug 2022
In the finale of Nathan Fielder's HBO show, The Rehearsal, his convoluted setups involving child actors come back to haunt him. The show follows Fielder as h...
23 Aug 2022
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He escaped one ghetto only to find himself imprisoned in another
23 Aug 2022
"The Ghetto Within" by Santiago H. Amigorena tells the story of the author's grandfather, Vicente Rosenberg, who migrates to Buenos Aires in 1928 to escape P...
23 Aug 2022
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What CNN’s Dana Bash learned reporting on the rise in antisemitism
21 Aug 2022
CNN anchor Dana Bash explores the rising tide of antisemitism in the United States through a new documentary, "Rising Hate: Antisemitism in America." The fil...
21 Aug 2022
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Is ‘Bambi’ about Jewish persecution, Zionism or something else?
21 Aug 2022
The article explores the origins and themes of the novel Bambi: A Life in the Woods by Felix Salten and its subsequent adaptation into the Disney film. The a...
21 Aug 2022
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Date syrup- and harissa-glazed chicken thighs with tahini ranch sauce
19 Aug 2022
This recipe is inspired by Michael Solomonov's dish at his Laser Wolf restaurant and incorporates ingredients common in the Palestinian kitchen. The chicken ...
19 Aug 2022
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Can a Jew cook Palestinian food without getting all political?
19 Aug 2022
The article discusses the question of whether a Jew can cook Palestinian food without getting political. It highlights that Israeli cuisine is deeply rooted ...
19 Aug 2022
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Palestinians aren't fooled by Abbas flip-flopping on the Holocaust
18 Aug 2022
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas faced backlash for making offensive and faulty comparisons between Israeli actions and the Holocaust. He later ...
18 Aug 2022
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I’m dating a guy who earns much less than I do. Can it work?
18 Aug 2022
A woman in her mid-30s is dating a man who earns significantly less than her and is questioning whether their relationship can work. While she is not primari...
18 Aug 2022
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Mahmoud Abbas' comments about the Holocaust are abhorrent. Here's what we should learn from them
17 Aug 2022
Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, made controversial comments in Germany, claiming that Israel had committed 50 Holocausts agai...
17 Aug 2022
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Sean Patrick Maloney locks in Jewish support in competitive reelection bid for upstate New York seat
16 Aug 2022
In his reelection campaign, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney is keenly focusing on securing Jewish support, particularly in Rockland County's Hasidic comm...
16 Aug 2022
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An honest conversation about JFREJ
16 Aug 2022
This article discusses the need for an honest conversation about Jews For Racial & Economic Justice (JFREJ) in response to recent attacks on the organization...
16 Aug 2022
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We spoke to Miriam, the Hebrew tutor Nathan Fielder hired for his fake family on HBO’s ‘The Rehearsal’
16 Aug 2022
Miriam Eskenasy, a cantor and Hebrew tutor, appeared in a recent episode of the HBO show "The Rehearsal," where she was hired to give clandestine Hebrew less...
16 Aug 2022
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Sanctifying the stutter: How I embraced my speech disorder as a Jewish cantor
15 Aug 2022
The author, a cantor who stutters, discusses the deep connection between his Jewish and stuttering identities, both related to the experience of time. He sha...
15 Aug 2022
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Shapiro highlights Mastriano’s ties to antisemitic social media platform in new TV ads
14 Aug 2022
In a new campaign strategy, Josh Shapiro, the Democratic nominee for governor of Pennsylvania, has released two television ads spotlighting his opponent, Dou...
14 Aug 2022
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The newest episode of 'The Rehearsal' rehearses centuries of Christian-Jewish tensions
12 Aug 2022
The latest episode of HBO's show "The Rehearsal," hosted by Nathan Fielder, explores the tensions between Christianity and Judaism. Fielder helps his guest, ...
12 Aug 2022
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Groundbreaking album breathes new life into nearly abandoned Jewish musical art
12 Aug 2022
Jeremiah Lockwood, grandson of a traditional cantor, has created an album called "Golden Ages: Brooklyn Chassidic Cantorial Revival Today" to breathe new lif...
12 Aug 2022
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What one hotly watched Manhattan race tells us about New York’s Jewish voters
11 Aug 2022
The article discusses the upcoming Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District in Manhattan, which has pitted popular incumbents Reps. Caro...
11 Aug 2022
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Is it too late now for Justin Bieber to say sorry ... for doing a Nazi salute on stage?
10 Aug 2022
Justin Bieber sparked controversy when he appeared to perform a Nazi salute during a concert in Helsinki. Bieber's representatives in Israel claimed that the...
10 Aug 2022
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How Tu B'Av, the ancient Jewish holiday of love, was revived
9 Aug 2022
Tu B'Av, the ancient Jewish holiday of love, was revived in the 20th century after being forgotten for over a thousand years. Today, even the Orthodox commun...
9 Aug 2022
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In crowded race for Congress, Dan Goldman makes the Jewish case for Brooklyn seat
9 Aug 2022
Dan Goldman, a former prosecutor and lead counsel for the first impeachment trial of Donald Trump, is a frontrunner in a crowded Congressional race in Brookl...
9 Aug 2022
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The big question nobody's asking about Andrew Yang's new political party
5 Aug 2022
Andrew Yang's new political party, called The Forward Party, raises a seemingly minor but interesting question about whether the "the" should be capitalized....
5 Aug 2022
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This American rabbi fights Jewish stereotypes via China’s version of TikTok
4 Aug 2022
Rabbi Matt Trusch, who has spent a significant portion of his life in China, has been posting videos on Douyin (China's TikTok) in an effort to connect with ...
4 Aug 2022
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Mastriano fights back against antisemitism accusations, citing use of shofar
3 Aug 2022
Doug Mastriano, the Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania, is facing criticism for his ties to Gab, a social media platform known for antisemitic c...
3 Aug 2022
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Why Jewishness — and Kabbalah — are key to understanding HBO's 'The Rehearsal'
2 Aug 2022
"The Rehearsal" is a new HBO show by comedian Nathan Fielder that explores the complexities of reality television and the nature of performance. Fielder, who...
2 Aug 2022
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A Pennsylvania candidate for governor cuts ties with Gab, and antisemitism on the site spikes
2 Aug 2022
In the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race, Doug Mastriano, a Republican candidate, distanced himself from the far-right social media platform Gab after backlash...
2 Aug 2022
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Paintings of Torah study that are true works of art
1 Aug 2022
The author discusses her journey of discovering modern Jewish art, specifically paintings that depict Torah study and learning. She reflects on her own exper...
1 Aug 2022
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Actress Selma Blair reflects on her health, her career and on being Jewish
1 Aug 2022
Selma Blair, a Jewish actress, has released a new autobiography titled "Mean Baby" that explores her difficult life and her Jewish upbringing. Blair grew up ...
1 Aug 2022
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Kushner goes behind the scenes of Trump's WH in tell-all book
1 Aug 2022
Jared Kushner's memoir, "Breaking History: A White House Memoir," offers a personal glimpse into his life during the Trump administration, focusing on his Je...
1 Aug 2022
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'The people's temple,' where condos now sell for $2 million
29 Jul 2022
The article discusses the history and current state of the Forward building, a landmark building on the Lower East Side of New York City. Built in the early ...
29 Jul 2022
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Kushner: Netanyahu almost thwarted Trump’s embassy move to Jerusalem
29 Jul 2022
Jared Kushner's memoir reveals a moment of tension between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the decision...
29 Jul 2022
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From Argentina, a surprisingly delightful movie about a rabbi in Taiwan
28 Jul 2022
"Shalom Taiwan" is an Argentine film directed by Walter Tejblum about a hapless Orthodox rabbi in Buenos Aires who embarks on a journey to Taiwan to find wea...
28 Jul 2022
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Why ‘Nope’ spotlights Jewish prophets and mitzvahs
27 Jul 2022
Jordan Peele's film "Nope" is a thought-provoking exploration of how filmmaking affects both its subjects and viewers. The film presents an extraterrestrial ...
27 Jul 2022
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Is it possible to separate Roger Waters' music from his politics?
26 Jul 2022
This article explores the ongoing debate around separating the music of Roger Waters, co-founder of Pink Floyd, from his political views, particularly his st...
26 Jul 2022
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Government to investigate USC over harassment of Zionist student
26 Jul 2022
The Department of Education is investigating the University of Southern California following a Title VI complaint filed on behalf of Rose Ritch, a Jewish stu...
26 Jul 2022
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The AIPAC attack on Andy Levin is an attack on the future of peace in Israel
25 Jul 2022
The article discusses how AIPAC, a major pro-Israel organization in the U.S., is targeting Democratic candidate Andy Levin in Michigan's 11th District primar...
25 Jul 2022
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How the Jewish community woke up to abortion rights
25 Jul 2022
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) has become a leading voice in the Jewish community advocating for abortion rights, despite initial discomfort amo...
25 Jul 2022
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Of secret hookups and chocolate ice cream: Inside the Israel teen-tour COVID hotel
25 Jul 2022
This article describes the author's experience in a COVID-19 hotel in Israel for teenagers who contracted the virus during Reform movement summer trips. The ...
25 Jul 2022
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In the rarified world of Jewish letters, a mind-boggling font of Jewish history
22 Jul 2022
Faux-Hebrew typography, the use of Hebrew-like lettering in non-Hebrew contexts, has a long history in Jewish culture. It can be seen in advertising, kitsch ...
22 Jul 2022
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Who serves the best kosher pizza in NYC? We found out
20 Jul 2022
In this article, the author sets out on a mission to find the best kosher pizza in New York City. They received many suggestions and recommendations from fri...
20 Jul 2022
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Kentucky GOP group blames hacker for calling new US firearms regulator part of a ‘Jewish junta’
18 Jul 2022
Steve Dettelbach's recent confirmation as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives sparked controversy when a Kentucky GOP group ...
18 Jul 2022
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René Slotkin, one of the few surviving ‘Mengele twins,’ dies at 84
15 Jul 2022
Ren Slotkin, one of the few surviving Mengele twins, has died at the age of 84. Slotkin and his sister Irene were among the 200 sets of twins who survived br...
15 Jul 2022
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My generation of parents is ruining sleep-away camp
15 Jul 2022
In this article, the author reflects on the excessive photo-documentation at summer camps and the role of parents in perpetuating this trend. The author argu...
15 Jul 2022
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Biden in Bethlehem: 'Ground is not ripe at this moment to restart negotiations'
15 Jul 2022
During his visit to Israel, President Joe Biden announced that Saudi Arabia would soon allow direct flights from Israel, a small step towards normalizing rel...
15 Jul 2022
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'I am a Zionist': 5 key moments in Joe Biden’s relationship with Israel
12 Jul 2022
The article explores five key episodes from President Joe Biden's long-standing relationship with Israel, highlighting both high-profile visits and interacti...
12 Jul 2022
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How Netflix's new Jewish protagonist is breaking ground for trans teens
11 Jul 2022
Netflix's animated series, Dead End: Paranormal Park, is receiving praise for its representation and inclusivity, particularly for its Jewish and trans prota...
11 Jul 2022
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Trump’s Mideast peace envoy sees his fingerprints on Israel’s improved ties with Arab countries
10 Jul 2022
Jason Greenblatt, former Mideast peace envoy for the Trump administration, believes that his efforts played a key role in improving Israel's ties with Arab c...
10 Jul 2022
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‘I don't have a choice’: Israel's Palestinian workers are staying in squalid shacks
1 Jul 2022
Palestinian workers in Israel face dire living conditions, often staying in makeshift shacks and encampments due to the high cost of work permits and limited...
1 Jul 2022
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Over beers, a Hasidic widower challenges our assumptions
1 Jul 2022
"Menashe" is a film based on the true story of a Hasidic widower, Menashe Lustig, struggling to raise his son in a strict religious community that does not a...
1 Jul 2022
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Home-smoked wild salmon
30 Jun 2022
This recipe is for hot-smoked salmon, not lox, which is cold-smoked. Hot-smoking results in a bright orange slab that can be used in various ways, such as in...
30 Jun 2022
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Avodah denies pressure caused it to fire anti-Zionist activist
30 Jun 2022
Avodah, a Jewish social justice organization, has fired an anti-Zionist activist, Anna Rajagopal, following pressure from StopAntisemitism.org. Avodah denied...
30 Jun 2022