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A former Lubavitcher became a scholar of ex-Orthodox Jews. Now he’s telling his own story.

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 14 May

Zalman Newfield's memoir "Brooklyn Odyssey: My Journey Out of Hasidism" offers a nuanced account of leaving the Lubavitch Hasidic community, contrasting many other ex-Orthodox narratives which often highlight complete familial and communal cut-off.

0 Art Culture

For Designer Iris van Herpen, the Exotic Is All Around Us

Jordi Lippe-McGraw in Tablet · 24 Apr

Fashion designer Iris van Herpen challenges traditional notions of exoticism by shifting the focus from rare materials to innovative processes and creative interpretations.

0 Culture Politics

One's Israeli and one's Palestinian — can these two restaurants coexist peacefully in the shadow of Columbia University?

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 25 Mar

The article explores the impending arrival of two new restaurants near Columbia University: the Palestinian cuisine-focused Hinds Hall Ayat and the Israeli street food spot Miznon.

0 Antisemitism Politics

A Blood Libel at Penn

Abraham Wyner in Tablet · 26 Feb

The article by Abraham Wyner examines a controversial event at the University of Pennsylvania focused on the genocide accusations against Israel.

0 Politics History

Paper Dragon

Henry Gao in Tablet · 26 Feb

Henry Gao critically examines narratives surrounding China's alleged success in global trade, challenging the notion that China is outpacing the United States.

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 Gender/Identity Communities

Is there life after Lubavitch?

Lauren Hakimi in Forward · 13 Feb

Schneur Zalman Newfield's memoir, "Brooklyn Odyssey," explores his personal journey from the Lubavitch Hasidic community to secular life.

0 Literature Holocaust

Tom Stoppard, playwright whose last work explored his family’s Holocaust history, dies at 88

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 30 Nov 2025

Tom Stoppard, a revered playwright renowned for his intellectual and dynamic plays, passed away at 88.

0 Politics Israel

A defining moment in Israeli-Arab relations is upon us.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 11 Oct 2025

Nachum Kaplan's essay explores the evolving dynamics in Israeli-Arab relations, emphasizing the impact of Arab cultural influence within Islam on these relationships.

0 Politics Communities

Infinity Is the Wrong Number of Immigrants

Michael Lind in Tablet · 17 Sep 2025

Michael Lind argues that the U.S. should admit fewer immigrants to prevent negative economic and social impacts.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Underwritten women of the Torah step into the spotlight in a new play

Kelsey Osgood in JTA · 9 Sep 2025

Liba Vaynberg's new play, 'The Matriarchs,' brings often-overlooked Torah figures into the limelight through the lens of six recently bat mitzvahed Modern Orthodox girls.

0 Culture Communities

She keeps asking the big questions — and millions of viewers keep pouring in to hear the answers

Stav Ziv in Forward · 23 Jun 2025

Kalina Silverman, founder of Big Talk, focuses on replacing small talk with meaningful conversations, as evidenced by her impactful interviews with wildfire survivors like Nicole Lalage.

0 Philosophy Ethics

Pope Francis’ legacy

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Apr 2025

Since the passing of Pope Francis, he has been commemorated for his groundbreaking interfaith initiatives, emphasizing that all religions are valid paths to God.

0 Israel Politics

The Meaning of Israel's Oct. 7 Failures

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 23 Apr 2025

Journalist Jonathan Foreman discusses his in-depth analysis of the systemic failures leading to Israel's inability to prevent the surprise Hamas attack on October 7, with comparisons to historical military oversight, as found in his May 2025 Commentary article.

0 Politics Leadership

Trump, China, Trade, and Covid

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 9 Apr 2025

The Commentary Magazine Podcast delves into the geopolitical and economic implications of Trump’s 104 percent tariff on China, situating it within a broader context of potential military ramifications and strained international relations.

0 Politics Israel

The Human-Rights Establishment

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

In this reflective piece on human rights organizations, a former editor of the Human Rights Watch World Report delves into the disproportionate focus and perceived bias these groups hold against Israel, especially in their annual reviews of global human rights abuses.

0 Israel Politics

Unlike most countries, Israel thrives amid chaos.

Future of Jewish · 16 Mar 2025

Ira Slomowitz's essay reflects on the ideas of Nassim Taleb's book "Antifragile," discussing how Israel personifies antifragility amidst chaos and adversity.

0 Politics Israel

U.S. direct talks with Hamas prove Israel must grow up.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 Mar 2025

The article discusses the implications of recent U.S. negotiations with Hamas, which occurred without Israel's prior knowledge.

0 Jewish Law Leadership

You Asked, Rabbi Ulman Answered

Nomi Kaltmann in Lehrhaus · 5 Mar 2025

Nomi Kaltmann reviews "MiLishkat HaDarom," a collection of rabbinic questions and answers by Rabbi Yehoram Ulman, Senior Dayan of the Sydney Beth Din and a well-regarded authority on Jewish family law.

0 Culture Communities

Asian Jewish Baby Names

Naomi Kaye Honova in Kveller · 27 Dec 2024

Exploring the fusion of Jewish and Asian cultures, Naomi Kaye Honova delves into the history of Jewish communities in East Asia and the unique challenges multicultural families face when choosing baby names.

0 Culture Education

Why Jews Win So Many Nobel Prizes

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 19 Dec 2024

Nachum Kaplan explores the disproportionate number of Jewish Nobel Prize winners, suggesting that cultural and historical factors, rather than purely biological ones, are the key to understanding this phenomenon.

0 Food Politics

‘Ottolenghi? He’s not Israeli’ Chef Eyal Shani says he’s the man who sold the world on Israeli food

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Dec 2024

Eyal Shani claims to be the driving force behind the global rise of Israeli cuisine, taking credit over better-known figures such as Yotam Ottolenghi.

0 Food Culture

Israel’s culinary ambassador Eyal Shani doubles South Florida footprint with new kosher restaurant

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 16 Dec 2024

Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani has expanded his culinary footprint in South Florida with the opening of a new kosher restaurant, Malka, in West Palm Beach.

0 Politics Israel

What’s Next for the Abraham Accords Under President Trump?

People of the Pod · 5 Dec 2024

The episode discusses potential developments for the Abraham Accords under a second Trump administration, exploring the opportunities and challenges for expanding these agreements.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explains why you should never pay synagogue dues

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 22 May 2024

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg, who has served communities worldwide, shares insights on the importance of actively engaging with synagogue and Jewish life without merely being a dues-paying member.

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