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Aggadah as Midrash Halakhah: Methodologies and Hiddush in the Tanur shel Akhnai Narrative

Dvir Cahana and Shalhevet Cahana in Lehrhaus · 9 Jun

The article by Dvir and Shalhevet Cahana explores the interplay between Aggadah and Halakhah in Talmudic literature, particularly through the narrative of Tanur shel Akhnai.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The United Nations of Jew-Haters

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 5 Jun

The article presents a scathing critique of the United Nations' historical and ongoing biases against Israel, highlighting the UN's failure to acknowledge the atrocities committed by Hamas, particularly in the wake of the October 7th massacre.

0 Politics Communities

‘How Democrats Lost Men Like Me.’ Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 4 Jun

The Free Press provides a deep dive into the Democratic Party's current challenges in attracting young male voters, using a humorous comparison to an anthropological study reminiscent of Margaret Mead's work.

0 History Politics

How Churchill’s Successor Gave Stalin the MiG

Dan Zamansky in Tablet · 30 May

The article explores Clement Attlee's tenure as British Prime Minister post-World War II, focusing on his controversial decision to sell advanced Rolls-Royce jet engines to the Soviet Union.

0 Politics History

The Radical Presidency

Michael Lind in Tablet · 29 May

Michael Lind's article explores the expansion of executive power in the United States, highlighting the controversial practices of recent presidents like Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden.

0 Communities Holocaust

Christian Zionists in South Korea open country’s first Holocaust museum

Grace Gilson in JTA · 20 May

Christian Zionists in South Korea have established the country's first Holocaust museum to combat growing antisemitism amplified by the conflict in Gaza.

0 Communities Holocaust

Christian Zionists in South Korea open country’s first Holocaust museum

Grace Gilson in JTA · 20 May

Christian Zionists in South Korea have established the country's first Holocaust museum to combat growing antisemitism amplified by the conflict in Gaza.

0 Politics History

Not All Tariffs Are Created Equal

Michael Lind in Tablet · 5 May

The article discusses the ramifications and potential silver linings of the Trump administration's tariff strategy, which caused market turmoil akin to historic economic crises.

0 Politics Israel

A ‘Golden Dome for America,’ inspired by Israel, is part of Trump’s 2026 budget request

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 4 May

President Donald Trump's 2026 budget proposal includes plans for an American version of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, dubbed the "Golden Dome."

0 Politics Israel

Trump’s 2026 budget request includes plans for an Israeli-inspired ‘Golden Dome for America’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 2 May

President Donald Trump's proposed 2026 federal budget includes a controversial proposal for a missile defense system inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, called the 'Golden Dome.'

0 Politics Leadership

Trump, China, Trade, and Covid

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 9 Apr

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 Culture

The Trump Derangement Syndrome Works Both Ways

Emes Ve-Emunah · 6 Apr

The article addresses the polarized reactions within the Orthodox Jewish community towards Donald Trump's policies, particularly his foreign policies regarding Israel, which are seen as overwhelmingly positive by supporters.

0 Music Culture

This “APT” Passover Parody Is a Bop

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 4 Apr

The veteran Jewish a cappella group Six13 has returned with a catchy Passover parody set to the tune of a K-pop song by Rosé of Blackpink and Bruno Mars.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Wins the War of Ideas

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article explores Israel's challenge in shaping its international perception, noting that traditional defensive arguments are often counterproductive.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Is a World Power

Sapir · 3 Apr

As Israel marks its 75th anniversary, it has emerged as a significant global power, moving beyond its historical symbolic clout to wield real geopolitical influence.

0 Culture Politics

Improbable Influencers

Sapir · 3 Apr

Susan Alexandra, a New York-based brand known for Judaica-inspired fashion, has been vocal in its activism on social issues such as racial injustice and abortion rights.

0 Culture Israel

Faith & Fertility in Israel

Sapir · 3 Apr

Israel stands as a global outlier in fertility rates among wealthy nations, maintaining a rate of around three children per woman, in stark contrast to declining birth rates worldwide.

0 Politics Education

For the first time, an undergraduate pro-Palestinian protester is facing deportation

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 25 Mar

Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University undergraduate and legal permanent U.S. resident, has filed a lawsuit against President Trump and his administration challenging efforts to deport her following a pro-Palestinian protest.

0 Politics Leadership

The ‘Realists’ Try and Fail—for Now—to Steal MAGA’s Skinsuit

Lee Smith in Tablet · 14 Mar

The appointment of Retired Lt. Col. Daniel Davis as Deputy Director for Mission Integration within Trump's administration was swiftly revoked due to concerns about his stark opposition to Trump's foreign policies and his lack of intelligence experience.

0 Politics Israel

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

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 Mar

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

0 Politics History

Why Tariffs Are Good

Michael Lind in Tablet · 7 Mar

Michael Lind argues for the strategic use of tariffs in international trade, particularly in response to China's economic power.

0 Culture Sports

Country Club Adjacent: One comic's dream to blend comedy, golf and Judaism

Menschwarmers · 27 Feb

Jake Adams, a Jewish stand-up comic, blends humor and sports with his social media channel "Country Club Adjacent," which has gained massive popularity and now includes a podcast and merchandise.

0 Politics Ethics

Confirming the Unconfirmable

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Jan

The Commentary Magazine Podcast covers the contentious Senate confirmation hearings of RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, probing their suitability for roles in the Trump administration.

0 Politics Israel

Trump Coming In, Biden Going Out

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 6 Jan

The episode dives into the political transitions as Trump is set to become president again and examines the cohesion within the Republican Party against the backdrop of legal challenges.

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.

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