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0 Politics Israel

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 21 Sep

Natan Slifkin critiques the political posturing and extremism surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the paradoxical international stances on Palestinian statehood while acknowledging the internal contradictions among Israeli leaders.

0 Culture History

How a Yiddish acting troupe fooled the Tsarist government

Mikhail Krutikov in Forward · 19 Sep

Ester Rachel Kaminska, often hailed as the "Mother of Yiddish Theater," played a pivotal role in founding Europe's first professional Yiddish theater in the late 19th century, navigating through Tsarist Russia's oppressive policies against Yiddish performances.

0 Politics Communities

‘I voted for you because Jews are good with money’: Mark Levine on running for comptroller

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 18 Sep

Mark Levine, a veteran Jewish politician, is likely to become New York City's next comptroller, having won the Democratic primary.

0 Culture History

The Artistry of Shabbat Lights

David Olivestone in Jewish Action · 15 Sep

The ritual of lighting Shabbat candles is a spiritually significant tradition in Jewish homes, predominantly performed by women.

0 Jewish Law Holidays

Shabbat Candles: Halachot & Customs

Rabbi Dr. Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 15 Sep

Shabbat candle lighting is an ancient rabbinic mitzvah deeply cherished within Jewish tradition, especially by women who use this time for prayers.

0 Communities History

In Moldova, Jewish life is fueled by descendants of those who fled — and new refugees from Ukraine

Larry Luxner in JTA · 9 Sep

In Moldova, Jewish life is revitalized by the descendants of emigrants and recent Ukrainian refugees.

0 Literature Culture

Kafka and Chicago taught him to love literature, Rodney Dangerfield taught him how to live it

Laurie Gwen Shapiro in Forward · 9 Sep

Jason Diamond, a journalist and author, brings his wit and cultural insights into his debut novel, "Kaplan's Plot."

0 Literature Culture

Kafka and Chicago taught him to love literature, Rodney Dangerfield taught him how to live it

Laurie Gwen Shapiro in Forward · 9 Sep

Jason Diamond, a journalist and author, brings his wit and cultural insights into his debut novel, "Kaplan's Plot."

0 Politics Culture

Crime Matters

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Sep

The episode tackles the recent murder of a young woman on the light rail in Charlotte, examining the media's handling of crime incidents and the implications of racial politics in these narratives.

0 Politics Education

The real genocide deniers are on campus.

Maarten Boudry in Future of Jewish · 8 Sep

Maarten Boudry's guest essay critiques the increasingly prevalent calls for academic boycotts against Israeli institutions on university campuses worldwide, drawing a contrast with the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

0 Politics Ethics

Being ‘anti-war’ is the most dangerous position of all.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 5 Sep

Joshua Hoffman argues that being anti-war, often seen as a noble stance, can be dangerously naive, especially in contexts where existential threats are posed by aggressive forces.

0 Science History

REVIEW: Genetic Secrets in ‘The Dressmaker’s Mirror’

Stewart Kampel in Hadassah · 5 Sep

In "The Dressmakers Mirror: Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family's Secret," Susan Weiss Liebman, a geneticist and former professor, blends memoir with medical investigation to unravel a devastating genetic mystery in her family.

0 Politics Leadership

The End of the U.N.

Seth Barron in Tablet · 3 Sep

Seth Barron captures the grand spectacle and underlying contradictions of the United Nations' General Assembly session, where over 100 global leaders will gather in Manhattan.

0 Communities History

Glimpses of Redemption

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Sep

Amidst the backdrop of war-torn Ukraine, Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch and Rebbetzin Elke Inna lead an inspiring mission to rekindle Jewish connections among elderly Jews scattered in Kyiv and surrounding rural villages.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

A New Graphic Novel Reimagines Surrogacy

Amy Klein in Hadassah · 2 Sep

A new graphic novel, "A Tale of Two Surrogates: A Graphic Narrative on Assisted Reproduction," co-authored by Israeli anthropologist Elly Teman and American sociologist Zsuzsa Berend, moves beyond the typical sensationalized narratives of surrogacy to explore stories motivated by altruism.

0 Communities History

October 7 Survivors, Then and Now

Lee Yaron in Hadassah · 1 Sep

Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Lee Yaron documents the deeply personal stories of those affected by the conflict between Israel and Hamas through interviews conducted over two years.

0 Communities History

October 7 Survivors, Then and Now

Lee Yaron in Hadassah · 1 Sep

Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Lee Yaron documents the deeply personal stories of those affected by the conflict between Israel and Hamas through interviews conducted over two years.

0 Culture Politics

The “Elul, Baby!” Edition

Promised Podcast · 28 Aug

Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss Benny Gantz's contentious proposal for a "Government of Hostage Redemption" in Israel and the revival of the army unit known for cultivating Kibbutzim and Moshavim.

0 Politics History

The Simple Difference Between Israelis and Palestinians

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 Aug

Joshua Hoffman argues that despite advanced military capabilities, Israel exercises significant restraint in conflicts, emphasizing moral superiority over Palestinian groups, notably Hamas, which use civilians as shields.

0 Politics Communities

Newspapers on the Border in Ukraine

Efim Marmer in Tablet · 27 Aug

In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, local newspapers like Visnik Bogoduhivshinyi play a vital role in providing real-time, ground-level insight into the lives of those living near the front lines.

0 Politics Communities

Newspapers on the Border in Ukraine

Efim Marmer in Tablet · 27 Aug

In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, local newspapers like Visnik Bogoduhivshinyi play a vital role in providing real-time, ground-level insight into the lives of those living near the front lines.

0 Communities History

Transnistria’s Jews find themselves caught in a Soviet time warp as Ukraine war rages next door

Larry Luxner in JTA · 26 Aug

In the breakaway region of Transnistria, Jewish life persists against the backdrop of Soviet nostalgia and current geopolitical tensions.

0 Communities History

Transnistria’s Jews find themselves caught in a Soviet time warp as Ukraine war rages next door

Larry Luxner in JTA · 26 Aug

In the breakaway region of Transnistria, Jewish life persists against the backdrop of Soviet nostalgia and current geopolitical tensions.

0 Politics History

Only When Jews Do It

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Aug

Cindy Scarr critiques Omer Bartov’s New York Times op-ed for labeling Israel's defensive actions in Gaza as genocidal.

0 Politics Culture

The Great Messaging Flip of 2025

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Aug

In "The Great Messaging Flip of 2025," Cindy Scarr analyzes the shift in political branding strategies that unfolded with Donald Trump's second term.

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