Prague, Hlavní mešto, Czechia

What Kafka Teaches Jews About Exile and Faith

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 29 Aug 2025

Franz Kafka's works resonate deeply with Jewish readers by reflecting the perpetual challenges and uncertainties of Jewish identity, exile, and faith.

0 History Television/Film

From Hollywood Failure to Hitler’s Filmmaker

David Mikics in Tablet · 20 Aug 2025

David Mikics' article delves into the morally complex decisions faced by G.W. Pabst, a once-prominent Weimar director, who returned to Nazi-controlled Germany to continue filmmaking.

0 Food History

The challah that changed everything: tracing Jewish baking back to Poland

Rob Eshman in Forward · 14 Aug 2025

Laurel Kratochvila, a baker originally from Massachusetts, found a profound connection to her Jewish roots through Polish baking, inspiring her cookbook "Dobre Dobre: Baking from Poland and Beyond."

0 Literature Holocaust

In the Shadow of No Memory

Akiva Schick in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul 2025

Stuart Nadler's novel "Rooms for Vanishing" intricately explores the impact of the Holocaust through the lens of a fragmented Viennese family, scattered across the globe and convinced of their sole survival.

0 Culture History

Dr. Ruth taught me everything I know — because she was my mom

Joel Westheimer in Forward · 1 Jul 2025

Joel Westheimer reflects on the life and legacy of his mother, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, renowned sex therapist and media personality, in an adapted eulogy marking her first yahrzeit.

0 Leadership Communities

In the Footsteps of His Voice: an ode to the Rebbe’s soldiers, thirty-one years since Gimmel Tammuz

Leviticus in Lehrhaus · 29 Jun 2025

In the article, the author reflects on the legacy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe 31 years after his passing on Gimmel Tammuz, highlighting the ongoing mission of the shluchim (emissaries) who continue to embody his teachings.

0 Philosophy Torah

Science and Torah in the eyes of Rambam, Maharal, and Rema: The Nexus of Knowledge, Uncertainty, and Belief

Ron Ennis in Lehrhaus · 26 Jun 2025

The tension between Torah and science has long been a significant theme in Jewish thought, echoed through the ages by influential figures such as Rambam, Maharal, and Rema.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

The Name Game

Dovid Bashevkin in Tablet · 20 Jun 2025

Dovid Bashevkin delves into the personal and theological significance of names, contemplating his own struggles with his name as a metaphor for exploring the weight and vulnerability associated with divine naming in Jewish tradition.

0 Education Holidays

Taking Sinai with us: Bringing the message of Shavuot to all Jewish educational spaces

eJewishPhilanthropy · 4 Jun 2025

The message of Shavuot, commemorating the giving of the Torah at Sinai, extends beyond its historical context, serving as a profound educational model for contemporary Jewish learning.

0 Communities Jewish Law

We are at a critical moment in American Jewry.

Z.E. Silver in Future of Jewish · 3 May 2025

The decline of Conservative Judaism in America is explored through the lens of both its historical origins and contemporary challenges.

0 Music Holocaust

Even the Holocaust could not silence the music of these composers

Jon Kalish in Forward · 24 Apr 2025

Jeanne Golan, a New York pianist, has dedicated the past 15 years to the 'recovered voices' movement, recording music by composers persecuted by the Nazis.

0 Politics History

Why the Right Is Drawn to Hungary

Gadi Taub in Tablet · 17 Apr 2025

Viktor Orbán's Hungary has become a magnet for right-wing leaders globally, including Netanyahu, Trump, and Miliei, due to its unique political evolution since its transition from communism.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

When Artificial Intelligence Came to Life in 18th-Century Amsterdam

Rabbi Yosie Levine in Tablet · 15 Apr 2025

Rabbi Yosie Levine explores the groundbreaking work of Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi, the 18th-century Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Amsterdam, who examined the halakhic status of the golem in his magnum opus of responsa.

0 Art Culture

Nazis are praising Hitler's art prowess. But was he really any good?

Mira Fox in Forward · 11 Apr 2025

With the rise of unregulated speech on social media, Adolf Hitler's art is being reassessed by neo-Nazis, who argue it surpasses modernist Jewish artists like Mark Rothko.

0 Holidays Culture

Kidnapped Choruses?

Yosef Lindell in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr 2025

Exploring the origins of the beloved Passover Seder songs "Echad Mi Yodea" and "Chad Gadya," Yosef Lindell delves into their historical roots, which potentially trace back to non-Jewish folk traditions.

0 History Politics

In Dissent

Marci Shore in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr 2025

"In Dissent," authored by Benjamin Nathans, delves into the history and significance of the Soviet dissident movement, highlighting key figures and events.

0 History Culture

The Star of David: A Symbol That Means Everything—and Nothing

Jewish History Nerds · 4 Apr 2025

Hosts Yael Steiner and Jonathan Schwab delve into the multifaceted history and symbolism of the Star of David, exploring its transition from a simple geometric design to a profound emblem of Jewish identity.

0 History Culture

The Star of David: A Symbol That Means Everything—and Nothing

Jewish History Nerds · 4 Apr 2025

The podcast explores the Star of David's complex history, tracking its evolution from an ancient decorative motif to a powerful symbol of Jewish identity, intertwined with themes of pride and persecution.

0 Culture History

The Star of David: A Symbol That Means Everything—and Nothing

Jewish History Nerds · 3 Apr 2025

The Star of David, also known as the hexagram, carries a complex legacy as both a symbol of Jewish identity and a historical motif used in various cultures.

0 Art Culture

Parisian theater stages I. B. Singer’s ‘Golem’ in Yiddish and French

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 24 Mar 2025

The Théâtre de la Colline in Paris is hosting "Golem," an innovative multilingual stage adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's story, directed by celebrated Israeli filmmaker Amos Gitai.

0 Culture Holocaust

10 Times Jews Got the Upper Hand on Nazis in Pop Culture

Leah Grisham in Kveller · 20 Mar 2025

Addressing the resurgence of Nazism and antisemitism, Leah Grisham highlights ten instances in pop culture where Jews triumph over Nazis.

0 Art Holocaust

This Artist Drew Inspiration from Jewish Gravestones

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 18 Mar 2025

Lili Ország was a Hungarian artist of Jewish origin whose work was deeply influenced by her heritage and the traumas of World War II.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Musk falsely accuses Jewish former ambassador suing DOGE of heading 'crime family'

Louis Keene in Forward · 3 Mar 2025

Elon Musk has come under scrutiny for spreading a conspiracy theory about Norman Eisen, a Jewish former U.S. ambassador, falsely accusing him of leading a 'crime family.'

0 Literature Torah

Bringing the Bible’s Commentators to Life

Yosef Lindell in Lehrhaus · 3 Feb 2025

Avigail Rock's book, "Great Biblical Commentators: Biographies, Methodologies, and Contributions," translated by Yoseif Bloch, offers a compelling exploration of 24 key biblical commentators spanning from Targum Onkelos to modern academics like Rabbi Mordechai Breuer.

0 Politics History

Natan Sharansky: 'If you don't have faith or Zionism, your grandchildren will not be Jewish' (18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers)

18forty · 29 Jan 2025

Natan Sharansky, a former Soviet dissident and Israeli politician, discusses the intertwined challenges of antisemitism and assimilation facing the Jewish people, asserting that Israel is pivotal for Jewish continuity.

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