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Iris Haim's story is one of resilience and forgiveness in the face of personal tragedy. Her son Yotam was mistakenly killed by Israeli forces while trying to...

Through the poignant discussions of a group of young Jews living in the Bronx, Julia Kornberg's narrative delves into the perpetual question of Judaism's sur...

Alex Joffe explores the unsettling parallel between Neolithic headhunting rituals and the modern-day violence perpetrated by groups like Hamas, particularly ...

Roseanne Benjamin shares her journey of becoming a cantor, reflecting on her first High Holiday assignment at a small synagogue in Connecticut. As a fourth-y...

Dara Horn reflects on a tumultuous year and finds unexpected solace in a visit to the Eldridge Street Synagogue. There, she encounters a mosaic by artist Mar...

Tevi Troy reflects on a personal tradition of reading in synagogue during the High Holidays, a practice dating back in his family. Given the extensive time s...

Bernard-Henri Lévy discusses Israel's recent strategic military actions, particularly its operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which have significant geo...

Exploring the historical and cultural significance of Swiss chard, this piece delves into its prominence in Mediterranean diets and Jewish culinary tradition...

Judith Miller examines the cyclical emergence of Holocaust-themed films and plays, noting contemporary creators' struggles due to the diminishing firsthand a...

Exploring the multifaceted history and cultural significance of the mezuzah, the article delves into its dual role as both a religious commandment and a vess...

The article discusses the systemic issues plaguing post-apartheid South Africa, primarily focusing on its economic and social decline under the African Natio...

Malka Z. Simkovich recounts unsettling incidents of antisemitism impacting her family and broader Jewish communities in educational settings in Skokie, Illin...

In a bold and strategic move, Israel took the unprecedented step of targeting Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, markin...

The contentious relationship between Jewish members and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) highlights broad...

David Salle, a prominent contemporary painter from a Jewish family in Kansas, rose to fame in the 1980s New York art scene. Salle's work, characterized by a ...

Liel Leibovitz argues that Jews in New York City should support Mayor Eric Adams amid his indictment by the federal government. Leibovitz suggests that Adams...

Elisa Albert writes a reflective essay on the cancellation of a literary panel due to anti-Zionist sentiment from fellow authors. She explores the complex na...

Tablet magazine hosted a Rosh Hashanah dessert contest to celebrate the diverse culinary traditions within Jewish families. Readers submitted a variety of re...

This opinion piece by David Samuels delves deep into the intersection of conspiracy theories and American culture, particularly highlighting the potential da...

Moshe Ridler's life story is a poignant narrative of survival and resilience. As a child, he endured the horrors of the Holocaust, losing most of his family ...

Reflecting on the concept of meritocracy, Itxu Díaz illustrates its transformative power through personal and societal examples, including his own mother's j...

Amit Soussana, a 40-year-old lawyer, recounts her harrowing experience during the October 7 hostage crisis initiated by Hamas attacks near Kfar Aza. The stor...

Eitan Fischberger highlights the troubling conflation of journalism and propaganda, particularly in the portrayal of the Gaza conflict. He criticizes Western...

Censorship, particularly through cancel culture, is a significant theme in contemporary literature, especially among Jewish authors who have a historical awa...

Shai Goldman reflects on contrasting educational experiences between his gap year at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel and his subsequent studies at Columbia Uni...

Jewish professors in American universities are grappling with heightened expectations and challenges following the escalation of antisemitism since October 7...

David P. Goldman explores the intellectual history and implications of Francis Fukuyama's "end of history" thesis, linking it to a lineage of philosophical i...

Latino conversions to Islam are increasingly prevalent in the U.S., with many drawn to the faith's emphasis on family and direct connection to God, contrasti...

Jay P. Greene asserts that the increasing number of international students at U.S. universities—now constituting up to a third at elite institutions—poses si...

Reflecting on the joyous Simchat Torah celebrations on October 6, 2023, Diana Fersko highlights the subsequent challenges faced by the Reform Jewish communit...

The article explores the early stages of the Sabbatian movement, led by the charismatic figure Sabbatai Zevi, using new insights derived from rare print mate...

Marco Roth's article explores the novels 'The Coin' by Yasmin Zaher and 'The Scream' by Mayaan Eitan, which delve into the existential disorientation of youn...

In recent months, Shabbat observance among American Jews has evolved beyond traditional family and religious settings to embrace modern, communal, and inclus...

Following the events of October 7, a troubling surge of antisemitic incidents has been documented in New Zealand, with reports from the Holocaust Centre in W...

The article explores the poignant trend of commemorative stickers in Israel, honoring those who lost their lives in the recent conflict with Hamas and Hezbol...

Judith Butler, once critical of both gender voluntarism and essentialism, has shifted her stance towards accepting the mainstream view that combines features...

A welcome-back dinner hosted by Hillel for students at Baruch College was disrupted by a group of protesters who harassed attendees with chants and threats, ...

The article is a firsthand account by Ben West, a county commissioner and U.S. Navy Reserve officer, discussing the legal and social challenges posed by the ...

Michael Solomonov introduces essential Middle Eastern pantry staples, emphasizing their versatility and cultural significance. Pomegranate molasses, a syrup ...

"Between the Temples" is a modern cinematic exploration of cultural contradictions within 21st-century American Judaism, framed as a screwball romantic comed...

Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer have published a book that stems from their podcast discussing the weekly Torah portion, highlighting the interplay bet...

The article delves into the challenges Jewish clients and therapists face in therapeutic relationships when navigating sensitive political topics like the Is...

Olivier Roy's book, "The Crisis of Culture: Identity Politics and the Empire of Norms," explores the pervasive issue of cultural appropriation and how global...

Tablet Magazine is looking to expand its audience editorial team by hiring a creative and driven video producer. This role, based in New York City with remot...

The article explores the intersection of Jewish culture and the concept of "Camp," as characterized by Susan Sontag's seminal "Notes on Camp," first publishe...

In an evocative personal reflection, the writer delves into the emotional connection felt between her son and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American hostage in Is...

This harrowing personal account details the intersection of antisemitism and sexual violence through the experiences of a Jewish woman in Texas, echoing a gl...

The article explores the challenges and sentiments of Jewish college students returning to campuses for a new academic year. Many faced harassment and antise...

The protests in Israel, particularly in Tel Aviv, reflect a deep division within Israeli society, as tens of thousands demand the return of Israeli hostages ...

The article offers an engaging exploration of MAD magazine's influence from its inception in the early 1950s. It details how MAD, originally a comic, evolved...