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Alexandra Popoff's response to Gary Saul Morson's review of her biography of Ayn Rand debates the interpretation of Rand's literary influences and Jewish ide...

Joseph Epstein, renowned for his wit and formidable career as a writer and editor, has ventured into the personal realm with his memoir "Never Say You've Had...

Malka Z. Simkovich explores the origin and significance of the term "diaspora" as coined during the translation of the Hebrew Torah into the Greek Septuagint...

The article explores the influential role of Bernard Lazare, a Jewish writer, in the early developments of the Dreyfus Affair, focusing on how his work prece...

Richard Kreitner reviews Adam Jortner's book "A Promised Land," which recasts early American Jewish history by integrating more evidence-backed narratives. J...

Akiva Schick's review of Benjamin Resnick's novel "Next Stop" explores a dystopian narrative where Israel has mysteriously vanished, sparking authoritarianis...

In a reflective narrative, Mordechai Yavin-Jesselson—a respected academic, rabbi, and writer—contemplates his life after the death of his wife, Paulina, and ...

The film "A Real Pain," directed by Jesse Eisenberg, follows two American Jewish cousins, David and Benji, on a heritage trip to Poland post their grandmothe...

"A Real Pain," a film by Jesse Eisenberg, explores the journey of two Jewish American cousins, David and Benji, as they navigate a heritage tour in Poland af...

The article discusses the complexities of Simone Weil's personal and intellectual life through her family correspondence, translated into English as "A Life ...

Elliot Kaufman revisits "To Jerusalem and Back," Saul Bellow's 1976 literary-political travelogue, exploring its enduring relevance amidst Israel's ongoing t...

Paul Mendes-Flohr, a renowned scholar of Jewish philosophy and a leading authority on Martin Buber, passed away at 83. Raised in Brooklyn amid humble beginni...

Mark Glanville, recounting his experiences as a Jewish teenager entrenched in the violent world of British football hooliganism, reflects on the allure of ca...

Vasily Grossman's poignant essay, written but censored in 1948, is a moving tribute to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and its fighters. Composed for the fifth an...

Frederick C. Beiser's book delves into the tumultuous period for Jews in Germany during the 1870s, exploring the rise of antisemitism which emerged despite t...

Eli Rubin examines the aesthetic philosophy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, focusing on his preference for a straight-branched menorah inspired by Maimonides’ draw...

The article explores the evolution and symbolism of the Chabad menorah design, tracing its roots to the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson's interp...

Jeremy Borovitz reflects on the harrowing Yom Kippur of 2019 when a far-right gunman attempted to attack the synagogue in Halle, Germany, where he and others...

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, which opened in 2021, faced criticism for inadequate representation of Jewish contributions to Hollywoo...

Jewish Tetouan, Morocco, becomes the backdrop in Blanche Bendahan's novel "Mazaltob," where the protagonist, Mazaltob Macas, symbolizes the "belle juive" tro...

Amichai Chasson's article delves into the profound relationship between Yehuda Amichai and Jerusalem, exploring how the city permeated his poetry and life. D...

The "Letters, Fall 2024" section includes responses that touch on various aspects of Jewish life and academia. A collective of Jewish studies scholars expres...

Cecile E. Kuznitz explores the deep trauma and historical parallels that have surfaced following the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre in Israel. The event, li...

Ayn Rand, known for her novels emphasizing radical individualism and capitalism, is explored through the lens of her Russian intellectual roots in an article...

Daniel Gordis reflects on the October 7 attacks by Hamas, drawing parallels to historical Jewish experiences. He questions the shock and unpreparedness of bo...

The article discusses a lawsuit filed by Jewish students against UCLA, alleging that the university violated their religious freedoms by facilitating pro-Pal...

Akiva Schick explores the unique journey of Matisyahu, a Hasidic reggae artist who gained fame in the mid-2000s. Matisyahu, born Matthew Miller, blended his ...

David Weiss Halivni, a prominent Talmud scholar, spent his life reconciling the ancient text's often convoluted interpretations with a search for clear, obje...

Roslyn Weiss explores the complexities of desire and power in the Genesis narrative of Adam and Eve. By examining differing interpretations of the text, part...

Abraham Socher reflects on the notion of "golus" (exile) through his personal anecdotes and observations in Pico-Robertson and Beachwood, two vibrant Jewish ...

Michael Walzer reviews Adam Kirsch's incisive critique of modern "settler colonialism" ideologies, which frame historical colonization as a central and ongoi...

In "Tread Lightly Lest My People's Bones Protest," Jack Omer-Jackaman discusses the controversial 1951 reading by Anglo-Jewish poet Emanuel Litvinoff, who co...

The article delves into the symbolic intertwining of Torah and children, particularly through the lens of Ashkenazi minhag (customs). A focal point is the cr...

Joshua Leifer's new book explores the evolution of American Jewish identity from the post-World War II era to today, challenging the narrative of seamless as...

The text discusses the theme of silence and language in response to atrocities, focusing on the Jewish tradition's use of speech and silence in the face of h...

Israel's defense ministry issued draft notices to Haredi men, following a court ruling against army exemptions for yeshiva students, prompting protests and t...

Camp Massad, an American Hebrew summer camp, was a unique educational experiment from the 1940s to the 1980s that aimed to immerse campers in Hebrew language...

Photographer Roman Vishniac's iconic images of prewar European Jews mainly featured men and boys, shaping the Orthodox Jewish imagery. Contemporary photograp...

Shaul Magid, a prominent scholar of Hasidism and Jewish thought, shares his personal journey from a secular Long Island upbringing to embracing religious Zio...

Barbra Streisand's memoir "My Name Is Barbra" delves into her lifelong pursuit of creative control, showcasing her dominance over albums, films, and concerts...

"Curb Your Enthusiasm," created by Larry David, concluded its 12-season run, prompting reflection on its impact on Jewish comedy. Contrasting with "Seinfeld,...

David Koker, a young Jewish poet and translator, along with his family, arrived at Kamp Vught concentration camp in the Netherlands in 1943, where he kept a ...

Rachel Gordan explores the post-World War II era when Jewish writers used popular middlebrow books and articles, such as "Exodus" and "Gentleman's Agreement,...

Noah Feldman's "A Tour Guide for the Perplexed" delves into the historical emergence of Hebrew literature in the nineteenth century designed to guide moderni...

"Jews in Blue" by Adam D. Mendelsohn delves into the lesser-known history of Jewish soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil War. Mendelsohn uncovers the ...

In "A Savannah Poet," author Jason K. Friedman shares his journey of uncovering the intriguing story of Gratz Cohen, the son of a prominent Jewish figure in ...

Kabbalistic literature, with its ancient wisdom, discusses the concept of zimzum, or the diminishment of God, as a key aspect of creation in the eyes of figu...

"Their Crowd" by Daniel Schulman is a detailed history of Jewish financiers in America, focusing on Joseph Seligman and Jacob Schiff. Seligman, an influentia...

In Rachel Elior's book "The Unknown History of Jewish Women through the Ages," she delves into the exclusion of women from Jewish education and the impact of...

Alfred Nakache, a Jewish competitive swimmer born in Algeria in 1915, rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s for his prowess in the pool, representing France at...