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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Tablet My Less Equal Israel 29 Jun 2012
The author reflects on his father's experiences in Israel post-World War II, highlighting issues of inequality and favoritism towards certain groups in Israe...
29 Jun 2012
Tablet L.A.’s Jewish Top Foodie 27 Jun 2012
Jonathan Gold, a Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic, is known as L.A.'s top foodie for his unique approach to reviewing restaurants, especially focusing on o...
27 Jun 2012
Tablet Jennifer Weiner’s Shiksa Lit 25 Jun 2012
Jennifer Weiner, a prominent author in the chick lit genre, challenges the criticism and lack of recognition faced by female authors compared to their male c...
25 Jun 2012
Tablet Europe Unified, by Soccer 22 Jun 2012
The article "Europe Unified, by Soccer" reflects on the Euro soccer tournament as a representation of a diverse and multiethnic Europe, contrasting it with t...
22 Jun 2012
Tablet Prepping for Shabbat at the Kotel 15 Jun 2012
Akiva Gottlieb is preparing for Shabbat services at the Kotel, with childhood dreams inspired by Mordechai Ben David's music. The scene takes place in Jerusa...
15 Jun 2012
Tablet The Mifgash Begins 15 Jun 2012
The text is a call to support truthful and open Jewish journalism by contributing to "The Mifgash." It emphasizes the importance of supporting journalism tha...
15 Jun 2012
Tablet My Father’s Holocaust Secret 14 Jun 2012
In a poignant narrative, Itzhak David Goldberg recounts the discovery of a hidden photograph after his father's death, unraveling a family secret linked to t...
14 Jun 2012
Tablet Hump Day, at Last 14 Jun 2012
Participants on a Birthright Israel trip experienced a memorable night at a Bedouin tent in Kfar Hanokdim, owned by Israeli Jews but operated by Bedouins. Th...
14 Jun 2012
Tablet Hooking Up Gets Green-Lit 13 Jun 2012
During a group trip near David Ben-Gurion's grave, participants were asked to disclose their relationship status using colored M&M candies: red for unavailab...
13 Jun 2012
Tablet A Philosopher of Small Things 11 Jun 2012
Boris Groys, in his book "Introduction to Antiphilosophy," discusses a modern trend in philosophy called antiphilosophy, which focuses on the everyday concer...
11 Jun 2012
Tablet Can I Get an Amen? 1 Jun 2012
Vanessa Davis's latest book, Make Me a Woman, features comic strips that were originally published in Tablet Magazine, while her first collection of diary co...
1 Jun 2012
Tablet Diagnosis Is Not Death 1 Jun 2012
Susan Gubar, a feminist literary scholar battling ovarian cancer, challenges the idea that a diagnosis is a death sentence, emphasizing the importance of ada...
1 Jun 2012
Tablet In My Father’s Footsteps 30 May 2012
The protagonist, grappling with his father's recent death, struggles with the decision to embark on a book tour instead of attending his father's headstone u...
30 May 2012
Tablet Mideast Antiques Roadshow 29 May 2012
The article explores the complexities of the Middle Eastern antiquities trade, highlighting the illicit flow of artifacts into Israel, like the Egyptian coff...
29 May 2012
Tablet The Unofficial Mourner 25 May 2012
The text recounts the author's journey of grieving the unexpected death of their fiancé's brother, Rafi, and the challenges of mourning as a non-traditional ...
25 May 2012
Tablet A Convert’s Bible Stories: How a Christian Book Introduced Me to Ruth and David 23 May 2012
Before converting to Judaism, the author found resonance with Jewish texts through a Christian children's Bible. Despite a Lutheran upbringing, the Old Testa...
23 May 2012
Tablet Romney Would Have Bush-Like Foreign Policy 9 May 2012
The article discusses how Mitt Romney, as a potential Republican presidential candidate, may adopt a foreign policy similar to that of the Bush administratio...
9 May 2012