Israel

0 Politics Israel

Forward · 5 Dec 2011

Palestinian intellectual Rashid Khalidi argues that a one-state situation exists between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean, with Israel exerting control over varied tiers of citizenship.

0 Torah Philosophy

Chayei Sarah—The Life of Sarah

Forward · 16 Nov 2011

Avraham Burg discusses the Torah portion Chayei Sarah, which notably starts with the concept of life despite focusing on Sarah's death at 127 years.

0 Torah Philosophy

Chayei Sarah—The Life of Sarah

Forward · 16 Nov 2011

Avraham Burg discusses the Torah portion Chayei Sarah, which notably starts with the concept of life despite focusing on Sarah's death at 127 years.

0 Torah Philosophy

Chayei Sarah—The Life of Sarah

Forward · 16 Nov 2011

Avraham Burg discusses the Torah portion Chayei Sarah, which notably starts with the concept of life despite focusing on Sarah's death at 127 years.

0 Torah Philosophy

Chayei Sarah—The Life of Sarah

Forward · 16 Nov 2011

Avraham Burg discusses the Torah portion Chayei Sarah, which notably starts with the concept of life despite focusing on Sarah's death at 127 years.

0 Music Culture

Jill Sobule's Anti-Floozy Halloween Song

Forward · 1 Nov 2011

Folk singer Jill Sobule, who identifies as Jewish, has released a song critiquing the trend of overly revealing Halloween costumes, particularly among both adults and teenagers.

0 Communities Politics

South African Jews Struggle With Legacy of Apartheid

Forward · 22 Sep 2011

South African Jews continue to grapple with the complex legacy of apartheid, where the community was divided between those who supported the regime for perceived safety and those who opposed it at great personal risk, asserting alignment with Jewish values of justice.

0 Food Culture

Gourmet Classics: Chocolate Cherry Babka

Katherine Martinelli in Forward · 1 Sep 2011

Babka, a cherished Jewish comfort food, is explored here from its Eastern European roots to its American chocolate-fueled transformation.

0 Television/Film Israel

A Win for Israel at Tribeca Film Festival

Forward · 2 May 2011

Israeli director Alma Harel's film 'Bombay Beach' triumphed at New York's Tribeca Film Festival, winning the top award in the documentary feature category along with a $25,000 prize.

0 History Culture

When Mikhoels Came to America

Forward · 21 Jan 2011

The article reflects on the legacy of Solomon Mikhoels, a prominent Yiddish actor and director, during a commemoration event at YIVO.

0 Art Culture

The Genesis of a Cartoon

Forward · 24 Dec 2010

Ken Krimstein, the author of 'Kvetch As Kvetch Can: Jewish Cartoons,' shares insights into the world of Jewish cartooning.

0 Communities Education

From Cowboy Hats to Black Hats

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 23 Jul 2010

In Dallas, Texas, the Dallas Area Torah Association (DATA), a Lithuanian-Yeshiva community kollel, has been transforming the local Jewish community since its founding in 1992.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

“Dear Reb Aharon”

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 13 May 2010

A letter exchange between Rabbis Aharon Feldman and Aharon Lichtenstein discusses Rabbi Feldman's book, "The Eye of the Storm," and addresses criticisms made in Rabbi Lichtenstein’s review.

0 Television/Film Culture

Containing Multitudes: Tim Blake Nelson's 'Leaves of Grass'

Forward · 26 Mar 2010

Tim Blake Nelson's film "Leaves of Grass," inspired by Walt Whitman's poetry, explores themes of identity and societal stereotypes through the tale of identical twins, portrayed by Edward Norton.

0 Television/Film Israel

Spielberg Plans ‘Docudrama’ at Israeli Hospital

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Tablet · 4 Dec 2009

Steven Spielberg, in collaboration with Phil Rosenthal, is planning a reality docudrama centered around Jerusalem's Shaare Tzedek Medical Center, a bustling hospital known for treating a diverse mix of patients including secular and Haredi Jews, Israeli-Arabs, Palestinians, and Jewish settlers.

0 Television/Film Israel

Spielberg Plans ‘Docudrama’ at Israeli Hospital

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Tablet · 4 Dec 2009

Steven Spielberg, in collaboration with Phil Rosenthal, is planning a reality docudrama centered around Jerusalem's Shaare Tzedek Medical Center, a bustling hospital known for treating a diverse mix of patients including secular and Haredi Jews, Israeli-Arabs, Palestinians, and Jewish settlers.

0 Politics Holidays

How Hanukkah Came to the White House

Forward · 3 Dec 2009

The tradition of celebrating Hanukkah at the White House has evolved significantly over the years, with various presidents employing differing levels of acknowledgment.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Between Baalat Teshuva and Britney Spears

Forward · 23 Nov 2009

Elana Sztokman reflects on the complex journey between secular and Orthodox Jewish life, particularly the experiences of individuals, often young women, who transition towards a more religious lifestyle.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Between Baalat Teshuva and Britney Spears

Forward · 23 Nov 2009

Elana Sztokman reflects on the complex journey between secular and Orthodox Jewish life, particularly the experiences of individuals, often young women, who transition towards a more religious lifestyle.

0 Politics Israel

900 New Homes Approved for East Jerusalem

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Tablet · 18 Nov 2009

A plan to establish 900 new homes in Gilo, a neighborhood in East Jerusalem, has stirred significant international criticism, including a notable rebuke from the United States.

0 Politics Israel

900 New Homes Approved for East Jerusalem

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Tablet · 18 Nov 2009

A plan to establish 900 new homes in Gilo, a neighborhood in East Jerusalem, has stirred significant international criticism, including a notable rebuke from the United States.

0 Israel Culture

U.S. Soldiers Impressed By Informal IDF

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Tablet · 17 Nov 2009

The recent Exercise Juniper Cobra, a joint missile-defense training operation, highlighted cultural differences between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and U.S. military.

0 Israel Culture

Gordon Robertson to Speak at Birthright Alum Event

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Tablet · 6 Nov 2009

The upcoming Birthright NEXT event will feature Gordon Robertson, CEO of the Christian Broadcasting Network and son of Rev. Pat Robertson, as a keynote speaker.

0 Politics Israel

U.S.-Israel Military Exercise Counters Iran

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Tablet · 27 Oct 2009

The joint U.S.-Israeli military exercise known as Juniper Cobra highlights the strategic military cooperation between the two nations amidst ongoing tensions with Iran.

0 Politics Ethics

Hamas Must Investigate War Crimes, Too

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Tablet · 21 Oct 2009

The article addresses calls for Hamas to investigate potential war crimes as outlined in the Goldstone Report, which previously focused on alleged Israeli offenses in Gaza.

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