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0 Politics Culture

Reading for Pleasure

The Editors in Tablet · 27 May

Giuliano da Empoli's latest work, "The Hour of the Predator," offers insights into the intertwined world of politics and technology as seen through his European perspective.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

The road to Jewish hell is paved with 'Tikkun Olam.'

Sam Hilt in Future of Jewish · 4 Jun 2025

This guest essay by Sam Hilt critically examines the modern adoption of the term "Tikkun Olam" in Jewish discourse as a simplification of Judaism's philosophical depth.

0 History Holocaust

Decades after his death, a Jewish WWII hero is honored in Italy, with family of comrade present

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 16 May 2025

The article highlights a poignant ceremony in Italy organized by Operation Benjamin to honor Jewish WWII servicemen who concealed their identities and were initially buried under Latin crosses.

0 History Gender/Identity

How one Jewish woman fought the Nazis — and helped found a new Italian republic

Suzanne Cope in Forward · 10 May 2025

Teresa Mattei, a young woman with Jewish maternal roots, emerged as a formidable figure in the Italian Resistance during World War II.

0 Leadership Communities

New mayor of Florence, Italy, is the first woman and first Jew to lead the historic city

Rossella Tercatin in JTA · 16 Dec 2024

Sara Funaro has made history by becoming the first woman and first Jew to serve as mayor of Florence, Italy.

0 Culture Education

What Banned Book Changed Your Life?

Moment in Moment · 5 Dec 2024

The article delves into the impact of banned books on personal development and societal values, highlighting stories from notable figures about specific banned books that influenced their lives.

0 History Philosophy

The Christian Origins of Free Market Thought

Jacob Soll in Tablet · 24 Oct 2022

Exploring the roots of free market thought, the article delves into how early Christianity's emphasis on heavenly over earthly wealth laid foundations for economic ideologies.