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Tablet The Curse of Ham 15 Oct 2015
The article discusses the concept of the Curse of Ham, a mythological narrative wrongly used to justify the enslavement of Black people by associating their ...
15 Oct 2015
Tablet Israelis Are Using Humor to Cope With Recent Surge in Violence 15 Oct 2015
In response to a surge in violence in Israel, including recent terrorist attacks, Israelis are turning to humor as a coping mechanism. Some are engaging in s...
15 Oct 2015
Tablet There When I Need Them: Bagels and Judaism, Thankfully 14 Oct 2015
The author reflects on receiving a gift of bagels from Zabars, highlighting the deep connection between bagels and their Jewish identity. The bagels evoke fe...
14 Oct 2015
Tablet Corbyn, Trump, and the Quest for Political Authenticity 12 Oct 2015
Jeremy Corbyn, the new leader of the Labour Party in the UK, has been described as a political dinosaur due to his outdated leftist policies. Despite his unc...
12 Oct 2015
Tablet Scholars Debunk ‘Times’ Article on Temple Mount 12 Oct 2015
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the location of the ancient Jewish temples on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, notably highlighting a Times a...
12 Oct 2015
Tablet Far From the Tree 12 Oct 2015
The text discusses a mother's experience when her daughter unexpectedly expresses interest in having a bat mitzvah despite the family's lack of religious inv...
12 Oct 2015
Tablet A Conversation With Gillian Laub 9 Oct 2015
Photographer Gillian Laub spent 12 years documenting a community in Mount Vernon, Georgia, known for one of the last segregated proms in America, which led t...
9 Oct 2015
Tablet Putin’s Great Crime: He Defends His Allies and Attacks His Enemies 8 Oct 2015
In a critical analysis of Russia's involvement in Syria, the author highlights Putin's defense of his ally Assad through air strikes targeting various opposi...
8 Oct 2015
Tablet Bringing Israeli Cuisine to American Kitchens 7 Oct 2015
Israeli cuisine has gained popularity in America largely due to the success of Philadelphia-based chef Michael Solomonov and his restaurant Zahav. The releas...
7 Oct 2015
Tablet Bar Refaeli Marries Billionaire, Tries to Set No-Fly Zone Over Wedding Ceremony 1 Oct 2015
Supermodel Bar Refaeli married billionaire businessman Adi Ezra at a lavish wedding in northern Israel, which prompted extreme security measures including a ...
1 Oct 2015
Tablet Move Over, Matzo Balls. Here Come Kreplach, the Metaphysical Dumplings. 1 Oct 2015
Hoshana Rabbah, a holiday on the seventh day of Sukkot, involves beating willow branches as a ritual symbolizing various interpretations, including expressin...
1 Oct 2015
Tablet ‘Where Is Yossele?’ Trust Me, You Want To Know. 30 Sep 2015
In 1960, a young Israeli boy named Yossele Schumacher was abducted by his Orthodox grandparents and hidden from his secular parents and Israeli authorities, ...
30 Sep 2015
Tablet The Etrog 25 Sep 2015
During the period between Elul and Sukkot, the mitzvah of Etrog holds great significance as Jews flock to stores in Meah Shearim to select their own etrogs, ...
25 Sep 2015
Tablet Do Iranian Clerics Dream of Eliminating Israel? 24 Sep 2015
Ayatollah Khamenei's book "Palestine" published in 2015 reveals his fervent desire to annihilate Israel and replace it with Palestine, citing Islamic princip...
24 Sep 2015
Tablet Koufax’s Yom Kippur Decision 22 Sep 2015
In 1965, Sandy Koufax made a notable decision to sit out of Game 1 of the World Series in observance of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish religion. D...
22 Sep 2015
Tablet A New Strategic Vision for Israel 22 Sep 2015
Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, a time for reflection, Israel's actions are being scrutinized. Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the campaign agai...
22 Sep 2015
Tablet Yom Kippur in a Buddhist Monastery 22 Sep 2015
This text describes a Jewish traveler's experience observing Yom Kippur at a Buddhist meditation center in India. Despite seeking a departure from his Orthod...
22 Sep 2015
Tablet Daniel Thompson, Whose Machine Industrialized Bagel Production, Dies at 94 22 Sep 2015
Daniel Thompson, the inventor of the Thompson Bagel Machine, passed away at 94. He revolutionized the bagel industry by creating a machine that automated bag...
22 Sep 2015
Tablet Thou Shalt Not: Yom Kippur and Sexual Assault 22 Sep 2015
The article discusses the intersection of Yom Kippur, the reading of Leviticus 18's sexual prohibitions, and the prevalent issue of sexual assault in society...
22 Sep 2015
Tablet The Struggle is Real: Coping Without Coffee on Yom Kippur 21 Sep 2015
The author shares her struggle with caffeine withdrawal while fasting on Jewish holidays such as Yom Kippur, recounting past experiences of debilitating head...
21 Sep 2015
Tablet The Traveler’s Prayer 21 Sep 2015
The narrator reflects on her former religious practices and beliefs as she navigates a parking lot in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Israel. The presence ...
21 Sep 2015
Tablet Why Netanyahu Is No Churchill 18 Sep 2015
In a recent discussion comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Winston Churchill in handling the Iranian nuclear agreement, the article argues...
18 Sep 2015
Tablet Wishing You a Mazel Tov 18 Sep 2015
A Jewish magazine is inviting readers to share their personal milestones and events from the year 5776 in a special feature reminiscent of traditional synago...
18 Sep 2015
Tablet A Yom Kippur Break-Fast Menu Worth Fasting For 17 Sep 2015
For a delicious Yom Kippur break-fast menu that will make fasting worth it, consider preparing dishes like Charred Eggplant Dip with Maple Drizzle, Carameliz...
17 Sep 2015
Tablet Kiev’s Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial Torched; Assailant Remains At Large 17 Sep 2015
The Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial in Kiev, Ukraine, commemorating the massacre of 34,000 Jews by German SS troops in 1941, was recently torched by unidentified...
17 Sep 2015
Tablet It Smokes a Man 16 Sep 2015
Yitskhok Berliner, a Modernist Yiddish poet born in Poland in 1899 and eventually moving to Mexico, is known for his evocative poems about the marginalized i...
16 Sep 2015
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 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 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 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 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