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0 Politics Israel

The Biggest Lie About Israel That Too Many People Believe

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 12 Mar

Joshua Hoffman challenges the widespread slogan that suggests peace on Israel's so-called "stolen land" is impossible, arguing that it is based on a flawed understanding of history and sovereignty.

0 Literature Torah

Bringing the Bible’s Commentators to Life

Yosef Lindell in Lehrhaus · 3 Feb

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 Torah Philosophy

Rationalism, Pshat, & Mesorah

Jewish History Uncensored · 2 Jan

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the nuances of Pshat (the simple explanation of biblical texts), its connections to rationalism, and the nature of Mesorah (tradition) in Jewish thought.

0 Culture Israel

5 Ways to Get Closer to Israel Right Now

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 11 Dec 2024

Joshua Hoffman's article provides readers with a guide to deepening their connection to Israel through five engaging methods.

0 Ethics Holidays

How Judaism makes every day Thanksgiving Day

Kohenet Rabbi Sarah Bracha Gershuny in JTA · 26 Nov 2024

Kohenet Rabbi Sarah Bracha Gershuny discusses the integral role of gratitude in Jewish life, likening it to the spirit of Thanksgiving.

0 Politics History

The Fetish (and Myth) of Indigenous Palestinians

Elyse Wien in Future of Jewish · 23 Nov 2024

Elyse Wien explores the narrative of Palestinian indigeneity in the context of regional history, challenging the modern perception that Palestinians are the indigenous population of the Israeli-Palestinian region.

0 Television/Film Culture

Shai Secunda in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Aug 2021

"The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem," adapted from Sarit Yishai-Levi's novel, is Israel's first significant costume drama that blends melodrama with a rich portrayal of early 20th-century Sephardi life in Jerusalem.