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0 History Politics

George Santayana was wrong — remembering the past won't always protect us

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 4 Nov

Reflecting on the role of historians in contemporary society, Robert Zaretsky challenges the belief that remembering the past will prevent us from repeating mistakes, a notion famously posited by George Santayana.

0 Politics Communities

Nechumi Yaffe: 'I hate the idea that we are being killed and need to kill'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 4 Nov

Nechumi Yaffe, a Haredi woman deeply involved in Israel's Religious Left, discusses the complex intersection of her identities and her role in Israeli social dynamics.

0 Sports Culture

The Jewish Sport Report: After a thrilling World Series, a historic Jewish MLB offseason is on-deck

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 1 Nov

The Jewish Sports Report highlights a pivotal MLB offseason for Jewish players following the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory.

0 Culture Communities

The Southern Resurrection of Mah Jongg

Daci Platt in Kveller · 1 Nov

Mah jongg, traditionally a Chinese game, has seen a resurgence among various communities, particularly older Jewish women in the U.S. Recently, the game has gained unexpected popularity in the American South, notably among younger, non-Jewish women, turning it into a preppy social activity with a distinct Southern flair.