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Tablet In Search of the Sacred: The Most Mystical Destinations 15 May
Exploring the mystical city of Safed, also known as Tzfat, the author immerses in the unique atmosphere that has attracted kabbalists for centuries. Situated...
15 May
Tablet After the Ayatollah 15 May
Jason Greenblatt explores significant changes in the Iran nuclear negotiations landscape, highlighting the shift in military dynamics and the extensive lever...
15 May
Tablet Pnina Rosenblum’s Blond Ambition 15 May
Pnina Rosenblum, an iconic Israeli figure known for her flamboyant style and entrepreneurial spirit, has reinvented herself yet again as a wartime chanteuse ...
15 May
Tablet Last Knights 14 May
The article by Harrison Kass examines the declining role and mythos of the fighter pilot in modern warfare, particularly in light of the increasing reliance ...
14 May
Tablet The Lost Art of Role-Playing 14 May
Katherine Dee's article highlights the importance of role-playing in childhood development, drawing on the work of developmental psychologists Dorothy and Je...
14 May
Tablet Rabbi Sam 13 May
Laurence Salomon reflects on the profound personal impact of the Holocaust, recounting the story of his deceased twin sister, Silvia, who died in the Sobibor...
13 May
Tablet America’s Conspiratorial Consensus 13 May
The rise of conspiracist anti-Zionism in America marks a troubling convergence of ideologies that transcends traditional left-right political divides. Once t...
13 May
Tablet Strange Trip 13 May
The article "Strange Trip" by Lee Smith explores the geopolitical complexities surrounding President Donald Trump's stance on Iran amidst tensions with Chine...
13 May
Tablet Solid Gold Gangsters 12 May
Frederick Kaufman's piece explores the hidden world of Manhattan's 47th Street gold trade, an area renowned for its unofficial dealings in precious metals. B...
12 May
Tablet Associate Producer / Audio Editor, Tablet Studios 12 May
Tablet Magazine is expanding its audio branch, Tablet Studios, and is on the lookout for a versatile Associate Producer/Audio Editor. This role involves hand...
12 May
Tablet The Man Who Haunted My Bookstore 12 May
J.C. Halper narrates a gripping tale about a mysterious, menacing figure from his past who unexpectedly reappears in his Jerusalem bookstore. Halper, a books...
12 May
Tablet A Tie in Tel Aviv 11 May
The article humorously reflects on Israeli culture through the unexpected sight of a man, Erez Ben-Ishay, wearing a tie in Herzliya, a city near Tel Aviv, wh...
11 May
Tablet The Mask of Certainty 8 May
Beny Spira's article "The Mask of Certainty" challenges the perceived efficacy of mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite confident assertions by...
8 May
Tablet Elon Musk’s ‘Nighthawks’ 8 May
Elon Musk's Tesla Diner in Los Angeles is heralded as a modern-day homage to Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks," blending retro-futurist design with the technologi...
8 May
Tablet Princelings of Persia 7 May
The article explores allegations surrounding certain Iranian nationals receiving favorable immigration treatment to the United States during the Obama admini...
7 May
Tablet Science Gives New Life to Near-Death Experiences 7 May
Near-death experiences (NDEs), once regarded as fringes of mystical experiences, are being explored under scientific scrutiny at the IANDS conference, celebr...
7 May
Tablet The New Terrorists 6 May
Katherine Dee explores the evolution of extremist movements, highlighting how online platforms have changed the nature and perception of extremism. She contr...
6 May
Tablet Why Were the ’90s So Good? 6 May
David Samuels reflects nostalgically on the 1990s, prompted by attending a Broadway play that stood out for its originality and depth, evoking the era's cult...
6 May
Tablet Mileism 5 May
Martín Sivak accompanies Leila Gianni, a provocative political candidate in Buenos Aires, as she uses unconventional methods to gain attention in her campaig...
5 May
Tablet MAY 2026 4 May
The editors of Tablet Magazine provide a reflective piece titled "May 2026," offering insights into the future directions and challenges that the Jewish comm...
4 May
Tablet As Above, So Below 4 May
Recent scientific discoveries about RNA and DNA existing in deep space raise profound questions about the origins of life and the universe. Jewish mysticism,...
4 May
Tablet Clarity and Confusion 1 May
Dovid Bashevkin's article delves into Tractate Menachot from the Talmud, highlighting its focus on vegetarian offerings and its deeper philosophical implicat...
1 May
Tablet Welcome to the End of the World 1 May
Reflecting on decades of geopolitical turmoil and personal crises, Sergey Maidukov draws a parallel between past apocalyptic fears during the USSR's decline ...
1 May
Tablet Who’s Responsible? 30 Apr
Lee Smith's article explores the complexities of political violence in America, particularly threats against Donald Trump, and the intricate web of conspirac...
30 Apr
Tablet Spain’s Jewish Question 29 Apr
Alan Grabinsky examines the diplomatic tensions between Spain and Israel, focusing on Spain's deep historical roots of antisemitism and anti-Americanism that...
29 Apr
Tablet Armed Guards Aren’t the Answer 28 Apr
Liel Leibovitz critiques the heavy security measures at Jewish institutions in response to rising antisemitism, arguing that they contribute to a siege menta...
28 Apr
Tablet Reading for Pleasure 28 Apr
Henry James' 1881 novel *The Portrait of a Lady* is celebrated as his most beloved work, offering a complex narrative that delves into the life of an intrigu...
28 Apr
Tablet A Thousand-Year History of Hormuz 27 Apr
Menachem Butler's article delves into the historical trade networks of the 12th century as illuminated by the Cairo Geniza documents, particularly focusing o...
27 Apr
Tablet Lemon Aid 27 Apr
Set in a near-future media landscape mired in a crisis of trust and purpose, the article examines the plight of Don Lemon, a former CNN anchor turned free sp...
27 Apr
Tablet Cervantes, the Jews, and Spain Today 24 Apr
The article explores the complex relationship between the famous Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes and Jewish themes, set against the backdrop of 17th-centu...
24 Apr
Tablet For Designer Iris van Herpen, the Exotic Is All Around Us 24 Apr
Fashion designer Iris van Herpen challenges traditional notions of exoticism by shifting the focus from rare materials to innovative processes and creative i...
24 Apr
Tablet In Solidarity, I Wear a Kippah Every Day 24 Apr
Steve Siporin reflects on his evolving relationship with wearing a kippah, initially resisted in his youth due to cultural stereotypes and a desire for unres...
24 Apr
Tablet Private Eyes 23 Apr
Cryptocurrency's reputation as a tool for shadowy transactions overlooks its potential for unprecedented traceability thanks to blockchain technology. While ...
23 Apr
Tablet We Don’t Know What to Do About our Phones 22 Apr
This reflective piece by Katherine Dee delves into the complex dynamics of smartphone addiction within families, highlighting generational differences in tec...
22 Apr
Tablet Undelivered Mail 21 Apr
Isaac Lewendel and Dominique Idlas-Nobelson's comprehensive, self-published work explores the history of La Lande, an obscure detention camp in Nazi-occupied...
21 Apr
Tablet A Spoonful of Reform in Higher Ed 21 Apr
Paul du Quenoy discusses the controversy surrounding former Harvard University president Claudine Gay and other university leaders' responses to a congressio...
21 Apr
Tablet The Things Worth Dying For 20 Apr
Meaghan Mobbs, a mother of two and a veteran, discusses the values she believes are currently under threat in America, emphasizing the significance of the Ju...
20 Apr
Tablet The Invisible People 17 Apr
Stuart N. Brotman explores the absence of unapologetic Jewish representation on American television compared to the vibrant and culturally specific sitcoms o...
17 Apr
Tablet The Glory of Guts 17 Apr
In his piece "The Glory of Guts," Jacob Soll reflects on the significance of sweetbreads and other offal in culinary traditions, particularly drawing from hi...
17 Apr
Tablet All the ‘It’ Bags Are Old 16 Apr
Fashion in 2026 is marked by a return to iconic designer bags from the early 2000s, such as the Balenciaga City, Chloé Paddington, and Dior Saddle. These bag...
16 Apr
Tablet The Return of the Echo Chamber 16 Apr
Lee Smith discusses the current geopolitical tension surrounding Iran's nuclear program, focusing on former and current U.S. administrations' approaches. He ...
16 Apr
Tablet Edner 15 Apr
This piece paints a vivid portrait of an old poet named Isaac Fried, a figure reminiscent of an ancient deity who embodies wisdom and calm through the lines ...
15 Apr
Tablet Life Inside the Machine 14 Apr
Adam Lehrer reflects on how early parenting altered his perception of time and space, leading him to explore the HBO series, Industry. Initially skeptical du...
14 Apr
Tablet The Big Friendly Jew-Hating Giant 14 Apr
Judith Miller discusses the new Broadway play "Giant," which explores Roald Dahl's 1983 antisemitic book review and its repercussions. The play, starring Joh...
14 Apr
Tablet American Heaven 14 Apr
Liel Leibovitz reflects on a unique American holy place, Disneyland, contrasting it with sites of historical sacrifice and national pride such as Gettysburg ...
14 Apr
Tablet The Paranoid Prophet of Loserdom 13 Apr
In this exploration of Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin, Marc Weitzmann traces the complex web of influences and ideologies that shape Dugin's vision and ...
13 Apr
Tablet Seven Myths About the Iran War 13 Apr
Michael Doran challenges the prevailing narratives around Trump's foreign policy decisions on Iran, arguing against seven key myths propagated by both progre...
13 Apr
Tablet The Black Herb 13 Apr
Alexander Nazaryan reflects on his journey to Chernobyl, highlighting personal and professional insights. While initially traveling there as a journalist to ...
13 Apr
Tablet The Allure of the ‘Exotic’ Sephardic 10 Apr
The New Synagogue in Berlin, dedicated in 1866, became renowned for its impressive architectural design that blended Islamic and Romanesque styles, incorpora...
10 Apr
Tablet Party Time in Nuuk 10 Apr
As Greenland's capital, Nuuk, becomes a hotspot of geopolitical tension, with Russian submarines, Chinese espionage, and European military movements, Frederi...
10 Apr