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0 History Politics

Josh Appel in Tablet · 24 Jun

Josh Appel explores the cultural and societal impacts of revising American historical myths, particularly focusing on World War II.

0 Politics Israel

Israel survived before America's support. It will survive after it too.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 12 Jun

Joshua Hoffman explores the historical resilience of Israel beyond American backing, highlighting key moments like the 1948 arms embargo and the 1981 Osirak nuclear reactor bombing.

0 Politics Israel

Saving Conservatism from Nationalism

Sapir · 10 Jun

The article examines the internal ideological battle within the American conservative movement, highlighting the rise of national conservatism (natcon) as a force challenging traditional conservatism and neoconservatism.

0 Politics Israel

The Reputation Recession: What Will Israel Do?

Jewdicious · 4 Jun

Joanna Landau discusses Israel's decline in global reputation, emphasizing its steep fall in the Reputation Lab's 2026 RepCore Nations study.

0 Literature History

In David Baerwald's epic tale of espionage and wartime horrors, family history is stranger than fiction

Dan Epstein in Forward · 4 Jun

David Baerwald's debut novel, "The Fire Agent," is a sprawling narrative that seamlessly blends fiction with real historical events and figures, drawing from Baerwald's grandfather Ernst's clandestine exploits as a German-Jewish spy during World War II.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

Rome’s Pride parade bars Jewish LGBTQ float over refusal to call Gaza war ‘genocide’

Simone Somekh in Forward · 29 May

The decision by the Roma Pride organizers to bar a Jewish LGBTQ organization, Keshet Italia, from using a float in this year's parade has sparked significant controversy and accusations of antisemitism.

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 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 Politics Israel

How Rahm Emanuel is recalibrating on Israel ahead of 2028

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 5 May

Rahm Emanuel, the prominent Democratic politician with deep ties to the Jewish community and Israel, has recalibrated his stance on the U.S.-Israel relationship in light of shifting political dynamics and criticism over Israel's military actions in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Phasing out US subsidies for Israel's military will strengthen our alliance — not end it

Jeremy Ben-Ami in Forward · 14 Apr

Jeremy Ben-Ami, founder of J Street, argues for phasing out U.S. military subsidies to Israel, asserting that this would strengthen, rather than weaken, the alliance between the two nations.

0 Politics Israel

The Multipolarity Trap

Park MacDougald in Tablet · 7 Apr

Park MacDougald's article delves into the controversial topic of multipolarity and its implications on global politics.

0 Art Culture

Zim Zum

Eli Rubin in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Barnett Newman's complex relationship with his Jewish identity and his career as an artist are explored in Amy Newman's comprehensive biography, which situates his life and work within a Jewish literary and cultural context.

0 Politics Israel

As philanthropists gather in San Diego, Israel’s first responders face a growing trauma epidemic

eJewishPhilanthropy · 17 Mar

In San Diego, Jewish philanthropists gathered to discuss Israel's future, focusing on the growing trauma epidemic affecting Israeli first responders and soldiers.

0 Politics History

The Strategic Catastrophe of October 7th

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 12 Mar

On October 7, 2023, a Palestinian attack orchestrated by Hamas, supported by Iran, against Israel led to dramatic regional consequences rather than the intended strategic gains for Iran and its proxies.

0 History Holidays

Rising from the Ashes: Pekudei and the Rebuilding of Jewish Sacred Space

Shani Taragin in 18forty · 12 Mar

Shani Taragin explores the historical and spiritual significance of rebuilding Jewish sacred spaces, linking the completion of the Mishkan in Parshat Pekudei to the reconstruction of synagogues post-Holocaust.

0 Politics Israel

The Silicon Dome

Sapir · 25 Feb

Israel is poised for what could be its third "founding moment," akin to its statehood in 1948 and economic stabilization in 1985, as it faces geopolitical and domestic challenges.

0 Politics History

Why Gaza's Destruction Needed to Happen

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 18 Feb

Vanessa Berg's essay argues that the destruction in Gaza can be seen as a necessary step towards breaking its cycle of violence perpetuated by Hamas governance.

0 Politics Israel

The New Constitution of Palestine™️

Daniel Greenfield in Future of Jewish · 16 Feb

Daniel Greenfield critiques the proposed constitution for the so-called State of Palestine, posited by the Palestine Liberation Organization, emphasizing its reinforcement of Islamic and Palestinian supremacy rather than democratic values.

0 Television/Film Culture

The PBS series ‘Black and Jewish America’ gets it right — except the Black and Jewish part

Robin Washington in Forward · 9 Feb

Robin Washington critiques the PBS series "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History," for its failure to adequately represent Jews of Color, despite its initial promise.

0 Culture Language

The Golden Peacock’s Gift

Mira Balberg in Jewish Review of Books · 6 Feb

"The Golden Peacocks Gift" explores the symbolic significance of the golden peacock in Yiddish folklore and its reinterpretation in Benny Mer's children's book, "Notzat ha-zahav (The Golden Feather)."

0 Antisemitism Education

The West is spending billions combating antisemitism. Is it working?

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 30 Jan

Following the October 7th massacre in 2023, Western governments have invested billions in combating rising antisemitism, yet it persists.

0 Television/Film Culture

Timothée Chalamet and ‘Marty Supreme’ net 9 Oscar nominations for Jewish sports fable

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Jan

Marty Supreme, a Jewish-themed sports comedy starring Timothe Chalamet, garnered nine Oscar nominations, including best picture and best actor for Chalamet.

0 Culture Ethics

Uninvited Eyes

Katherine Dee in Tablet · 16 Jan

In "Uninvited Eyes," Katherine Dee explores the disturbing world of pro-anorexia websites and their intersection with anorexia fetishism from the late 1990s and early 2000s.

0 Food Culture

Sharpen Your Knives

Jacob Soll in Tablet · 16 Jan

In an evocative exploration of culinary culture, Jacob Soll argues that the authenticity and skill behind great cooking are more tied to the sharpness of knives rather than their luxurious appearance.

0 Israel History

The world thinks Israel is collapsing. Reality suggests otherwise.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 29 Dec 2025

Exploring the narrative of Israel's current state, Nachum Kaplan emphasizes that contrary to global perceptions of collapse, Israel is stronger than ever.

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