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0 Gender/Identity Politics

Do Women Exist?

Daniel Kodsi in Tablet · 1 Oct

The article explores the contentious issue of whether female-only spaces and sports competitively segregated by biological sex are justified.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Qatari money is quietly fuelling anti-Israel rhetoric in Canada, new report warns

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 11 Jul

Qatari funding is allegedly contributing to anti-Israel sentiment in Canada, especially within university settings, according to a report by ISGAP.

0 Education Politics

Editor’s Note

Sapir · 3 Apr

The critique examines the decline of liberal values within American universities, identified by their shift from fostering open-mindedness and intellectual inquiry to promoting ideological conformity.

0 Education Culture

Consumer Culture Has No Place at College

Sapir · 3 Apr

This article critiques the consumerism permeating modern universities, drawing on Jewish educational models to propose a richer, covenantal approach.

0 Ethics Communities

An Alternative to Antiracism

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article critiques the modern antiracism movement, arguing that its focus on power dynamics and self-victimization is counterproductive and may lead to negative mental health outcomes.

0 Literature History

Visual Moment | All Eyes on Kafka

Frances Brent in Moment · 20 Jan

Franz Kafka's legacy is explored through major exhibitions worldwide, giving insight into the life of the famous Jewish-Czech writer, known for his dark, existential tales.

0 Literature Language

Franz Kafka’s Hebrew writings are now on view in New York City

Lisa Keys in JTA · 13 Jan

Franz Kafka's lesser-known Hebrew writings are featured in a new exhibit at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, highlighting the Jewish influences in his work.

0 Music Culture

The Charedi leaver who is singing the Yiddishe blues

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Nov 2024

Pini Brown, a 26-year-old musician, navigates two contrasting worlds: the Chasidic community of Stamford Hill and East London's vibrant music scene.

0 Education Philosophy

Consumer Culture Has No Place at College

Sapir · 1 Nov 2024

The article delves into how consumer culture has infiltrated and diluted the mission of modern universities, shifting focus from genuine educational pursuits to transactional exchanges between students and institutions.

0 Politics Culture

WATCH: Cory Booker Quotes Torah In Hebrew To Say ‘U.S. Not A Theocracy’

Forward · 28 Mar 2019

During a CNN presidential town hall in 2019, Senator Cory Booker quoted the Torah in Hebrew, asserting the United States' identity as a country not formed as a theocracy but as a diverse nation united under common ideals.