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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 Sports Culture

Who is Marty Reisman, the Jewish ping-pong star who inspired Timothée Chalamet's new movie?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 13 Aug 2025

Timotheé Chalamet stars as a Jewish ping-pong hustler in the forthcoming film "Marty Supreme," inspired by the larger-than-life character of Marty Reisman, a real-life Jewish ping-pong champion known for his showmanship and flair in the 20th century table tennis scene.

0 Philosophy History

Honor Is the Rock of the West

Itxu Díaz in Tablet · 16 Jul 2025

Itxu Díaz reflects on the concept of honor and its foundational role in Western civilization, tracing its evolution from Greco-Roman times to today.

0 Culture History

Lost Eminence

Jacob Savage in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul 2025

"Eminent Jews" by David Denby profiles four significant figures—Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, Norman Mailer, and Leonard Bernstein—who have significantly impacted American culture in the twentieth century.

0 Culture History

Haunted Heritage

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul 2025

"Haunted Heritage" explores the unique place of Jewish country houses within British and European heritage, tracing their complex history through a lavishly detailed volume.

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 Antisemitism History

If Holocaust-era Denmark could save its Jews, we can too.

Mary F Holley in Future of Jewish · 11 Jun 2025

Mary F. Holley reflects on the heroism of the Danish during the Holocaust, who collectively resisted Nazi attempts to deport the Jewish population, saving nearly all of Denmark's Jews.

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 Holocaust History

In WWII’s only all-female concentration camp, community was the key to survival

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 28 May 2025

Lynne Olson's book, "The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück," delves into the unique story of the all-female concentration camp during World War II, focusing on how community and solidarity among prisoners were key to survival.

0 Philosophy Culture

How We Got Here: An Intellectual History

Sapir · 16 May 2025

The article explores how postmodernism (PoMo) fell from prominence and was replaced by a new "Woko" ideology, characterized by its rigid, absolute truths primarily centered around race and gender.

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 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 Holocaust Communities

Let each of us view ourselves as though we personally had emerged from the Shoah

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Apr 2025

The keynote address delivered at the Yom HaShoah commemoration in Paramus, NJ, highlights the personal and collective responsibility to remember the Holocaust through the lens of individual and family experiences.

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 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

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.

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