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Tablet The Age of the Wendigo 30 Mar
Set in a speculative near-future, Katherine Dee's narrative explores the rapid escalation of public judgment in the age of digital media, spotlighting a fict...
30 Mar
Tablet Feminism’s Jewish Problem 30 Mar
Nicole Lampert discusses Phyllis Chesler's observations on the fracture within modern feminism over Zionism and antisemitism. Chesler, a veteran feminist act...
30 Mar
Tablet Daughter of the Nile 30 Mar
Judith Miller recounts a lunch meeting with a 92-year-old woman living in Switzerland under an assumed name, reflective of her origins in a country she left ...
30 Mar
Tablet Are We There Yet? 29 Mar
Alana Newhouse discusses the overwhelming frequency of extraordinary events in today's world, which may lead to alarmist or defeatist attitudes. She criticiz...
29 Mar
Tablet Why They Lie About ‘Jewish Terrorists’ 29 Mar
Liel Leibovitz critically examines claims of rising Jewish terrorism by analyzing recent reports of violence in the West Bank, suggesting they are often exag...
29 Mar
Tablet APRIL 2026 29 Mar
Tablet Magazine's editorial piece offers a perceptive forecast into developments anticipated in April 2026, potentially touching on current affairs, cultural...
29 Mar
Tablet Reading for Pleasure 27 Mar
Brian Cullman's essay collection, "How to Prepare for the Past: Travels in Music and Time," offers vivid and precise depictions of mid-20th-century New York ...
27 Mar
Tablet Pram Anxiety 26 Mar
Sheila Yasmin Marikar reflects on the anxiety surrounding the decision to have children as a writer, articulating the fear that it could hinder her career pr...
26 Mar
Tablet The Free Speech of Fools 26 Mar
The article by Jacob Siegel explores the decline of the contemporary free speech movement over the past decade. It chronicles how initially ideologically-dri...
26 Mar
Tablet The Greatest Jewish Television Show Ever Made 26 Mar
"Northern Exposure," a unique show from the early '90s, captures the complexity of Jewish identity through its main character, Joel Fleischman, a Jewish doct...
26 Mar
Tablet The Rise of Family-Size Influencers 25 Mar
The article delves into the rise of family-size influencers, focusing on Karla Bradley, the force behind The Bradley Bunch Instagram account. Known for her v...
25 Mar
Tablet America Isn’t Built for a Big Family 25 Mar
Bethany S. Mandel reflects on the unique challenges of raising a large family in contemporary America, citing the relentless nature of household chores like ...
25 Mar
Tablet The Internet New Wave 25 Mar
Tzvi explores the unsettling allure of Conner O'Malley's short film "Slugs," a striking example of the burgeoning "internet new wave" film movement. This ava...
25 Mar
Tablet October 24 Mar
In Adam Eilath's poignant piece, an Israeli educator recently retired from teaching civics is called upon by the Ministry of Education to navigate the comple...
24 Mar
Tablet Who’s the Boss? 24 Mar
Lee Smith's article critiques the dynamics within the Trump administration related to its foreign policy on Iran and the influence of individuals like Joe Ke...
24 Mar
Tablet The Shrinking Jewish American Family 24 Mar
The article explores the dynamics and implications of decreasing family sizes within the Jewish American community, highlighting personal reflections and cul...
24 Mar
Tablet Suicide by Timidity 23 Mar
Irwin Mansdorf critiques the prevalent notion of 'no imminent threat' in the context of military decisions regarding Iran, arguing that this phrase sedates n...
23 Mar
Tablet In Memoriam 23 Mar
David Mikics explores the decline of Hollywood as a creative industry, likening it to the bygone era of Renaissance painting. Despite the survival of iconic ...
23 Mar
Tablet Brazil’s Flip-Flop War 20 Mar
In this piece, Martín Sivak explores the cultural and economic impact of Havaianas, Brazil's iconic flip-flop brand, against the backdrop of a boycott that a...
20 Mar
Tablet Anya Rubin’s Motherboard 20 Mar
Anya Rubin, an artist with a multifaceted cultural background, explores the digital realm through her innovative art that bridges technology and nature. Her ...
20 Mar
Tablet Coastal Grotesque 20 Mar
Adam Lehrer reflects on his first encounter with Bret Easton Ellis's novel "Less Than Zero," discovered unexpectedly at a Borders bookstore during his youth....
20 Mar
Tablet Gatsby and the Jewish Question 19 Mar
David Samuels' piece examines the impact of 'The Great Gatsby' and 'The Sun Also Rises,' both published within a year of each other, and their lasting influe...
19 Mar
Tablet Ersatz Israel 19 Mar
Daniel Miller's article explores the symbolic and political displacement of Israel in global narratives, particularly through the lens of Palestinianism. He ...
19 Mar
Tablet Fantasia 18 Mar
Leslie Epstein's narrative, "Fantasia," weaves a richly imaginative tale centered around a character named A.S., who ruminates on fate and divine interventio...
18 Mar
Tablet Funny Numbers 18 Mar
Frederick Kaufman's piece humorously contrasts the current digital age with medieval Europe's transformation into a complex society driven by measurement inn...
18 Mar
Tablet Mining for Faith 17 Mar
The story of Holy Gems, a unique gemstone mining company in Israel, is rooted in faith, legacy, and a remarkable tale of discovery tied to religious prophecy...
17 Mar
Tablet A Murder Brings the Left One Step Closer to Power in France 17 Mar
Marc Weitzmann explores the turbulent and contentious political landscape in France, focusing on the rise of the far-left and far-right extremism in Lyon, Fr...
17 Mar
Tablet The Sad Clowns of Hollywood 17 Mar
Liel Leibovitz explores the rise of modern clowning in Los Angeles as a fresh alternative to traditional improv comedy. Unlike the quick quips of improv, clo...
17 Mar
Tablet The Goldsmiths 16 Mar
Armin Rosen's article paints a vivid picture of the luxurious ambiance and historical charm within the 5 Hertford Street Club in London's Mayfair. Through de...
16 Mar
Tablet The School My Grandfather Built Was Bombed in Amsterdam 16 Mar
Pini Dunner reflects on the recent bombing outside the Cheider school in Amsterdam, a school founded by his grandfather Uri Yehuda Adje Cohen. Uri, a Holocau...
16 Mar
Tablet 18 Questions: Modi 13 Mar
Comedian Modi Rosenfeld, known simply as Modi, brings his sharp observational humor to the forefront in his 2024 stand-up special. Identifying himself as the...
13 Mar
Tablet Hollywood R.I.P. 12 Mar
David Mikics' article laments the symbolic demise of Hollywood as the epicenter of entertainment, overtaken by digital advancements and shifts in cultural pr...
12 Mar
Tablet Uncovering the Hoax of the Century: Jacob Siegel on The Information State 10 Mar
Jacob Siegel, in a discussion with Liel Leibovitz, delves into the notion of information control in modern society, building from his seminal 2023 Tablet ess...
10 Mar
Tablet Missiles Over Levinsky 10 Mar
The article explores the everyday experiences of Iranian Israelis living in Tel Aviv during the tumultuous period of missile exchanges between Iran and Israe...
10 Mar
Tablet Jews on Film 6 Mar
Bill Aron is a photographer whose work captures Jewish life with warmth and human stories, documented over the course of 50 years and exhibited in a retrospe...
6 Mar
Tablet Who Wants This War? 5 Mar
Lee Smith examines the contentious dynamics within the Republican Party and among its key figures over Donald Trump's aggressive Iran policy. With polls show...
5 Mar
Tablet Israel’s Unfinished Business in Lebanon 4 Mar
Recent developments have seen Israel renewing its military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, an Iranian proxy deemed a persistent threat. Fol...
4 Mar
Tablet MARCH 2026 3 Mar
A brief overview titled "March 2026" from Tablet Magazine editors provides insights into potential developments and challenges anticipated in the Jewish worl...
3 Mar
Tablet ‘Di Grasso,’ a Short Story by Isaac Babel 3 Mar
Isaac Babel's short story, "Di Grasso," captures the evocative atmosphere of early 20th-century Odessa through the eyes of a young theater ticket scalper. As...
3 Mar
Tablet This Purim, Let Go 2 Mar
Purim's contrasting nature to the rest of Jewish life places it as a unique and spiritually powerful day, echoing a profound lesson of surrender and humility...
2 Mar
Tablet Why Trump Bombed Iran 2 Mar
In a detailed analysis, Park MacDougald discusses the joint U.S.-Israel airstrike on Iran ordered by President Donald Trump, which resulted in the death of I...
2 Mar
Tablet The Iran Endgame 2 Mar
Tony Badran critiques President Donald Trump's decision to launch military operations against Iran, highlighting uncertainties around the outcome. Despite Tr...
2 Mar
Tablet Tablet on Iran: The End of an Era 1 Mar
Tablet Magazine offers an exclusive video for its subscribers focused on the significant geopolitical developments in Iran, potentially marking the end of an...
1 Mar
Tablet How the Jews Became That ‘Certain People’ 27 Feb
Jeffrey Salkin explores the deep historical roots and continuous perception of Jewish difference as both a source of tension and resilience. Beginning with t...
27 Feb
Tablet Israel’s New Theology of Power 27 Feb
The article "Israel's New Theology of Power" by Aviad Hacohen explores the integration of religious Zionism into the structure and leadership of the IDF, mar...
27 Feb
Tablet Paper Dragon 26 Feb
Henry Gao critically examines narratives surrounding China's alleged success in global trade, challenging the notion that China is outpacing the United State...
26 Feb
Tablet A Blood Libel at Penn 26 Feb
The article by Abraham Wyner examines a controversial event at the University of Pennsylvania focused on the genocide accusations against Israel. It critique...
26 Feb
Tablet The Wims of Political Cinema 26 Feb
Film director Wim Wenders' remark that filmmakers should avoid politics and focus on art has sparked debate in the global film community, particularly follow...
26 Feb
Tablet The Searchlight 25 Feb
Marco Roth reflects on the concept of exile and its impact on personal identity, using Erich Auerbach's "Mimesis" as a point of departure. Auerbach wrote his...
25 Feb
Tablet Roko’s Basilisk 24 Feb
Rationalism, a Silicon Valley-born ideology focused on extreme logical reasoning, has given rise to controversial groups amidst AI's rapid advancements. The ...
24 Feb