Albert Einstein

0 Israel Politics

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 9 Sep

Zionism has played a significant role in modern Jewish history, leading to both triumphs and tragedies.

0 Culture Music

The hugely influential record label that unites Albert Einstein, Bob Dylan and Bernie Sanders lives on

Dan Epstein in Forward · 31 May

Folkways Records, founded by Jewish entrepreneur Moses Asch with encouragement from Albert Einstein, was a unique and influential label in the 1940s and 1950s.

0 Israel Antisemitism

What They Don’t Teach You When You Move to Israel

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 30 May

The text discusses personal experiences of moving to Israel, highlighting unexpected lessons learned upon arrival, such as dealing with security concerns like bomb scares and rocket attacks, as well as the complex emotional rollercoaster of living in a country with ongoing political and social challenges.

0 History Holocaust

Robert Einstein’s Suicide

Future of Jewish · 22 Mar

Robert Einstein, a cousin of Albert Einstein, faced tragedy during World War II when his family was brutally murdered by Nazis at their villa in Italy.

0 History Science

How the 1919 solar eclipse made Albert Einstein famous

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 20 Mar

In 1919, Albert Einstein was a relatively unknown figure, facing doubts about his work and struggling professionally.

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100 years ago, Albert Einstein fled Berlin due to antisemitism

BCohen in Forward · 8 Nov 2023

This article discusses Albert Einstein's experiences with antisemitism 100 years ago in Berlin and draws parallels to the present day.

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How a Forward journalist came to hold a piece of Albert Einstein’s brain

Tom Townsend in Forward · 8 Sep 2023

A journalist at The Forward, Benyamin Cohen, has gained a significant following on social media by running Albert Einstein's Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and Facebook accounts.

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How Albert Einstein inspired Mandy Patinkin to rescue refugees

BCohen in Forward · 17 Jul 2023

Mandy Patinkin, known for his acting roles, became involved with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) after visiting a refugee camp in Greece.

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Lesson Plans: Ep. 371

Unorthodox · 13 Jul 2023

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss the new Israeli TV show called The Lesson and interview Deakla Keydar, the show's writer and creator.

0 Television/Film Israel

Lesson Plans: Ep. 371

Unorthodox · 13 Jul 2023

In the latest episode of Unorthodox, the hosts delve into the new Israeli TV show "The Lesson," featuring an interview with writer and creator Deakla Keydar.

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100 years ago, Albert Einstein took his one and only trip to the holy land. This is what happened.

BCohen in Forward · 5 Feb 2023

Albert Einstein visited Mandatory Palestine 100 years ago as part of a larger trip to the Far East and Middle East.

0 Science Philosophy

#105 - National Identity, Einstein & Determinism

Jewish History Uncensored · 8 Sep 2022

This episode discusses the influence of national identity on assimilated Jews like Einstein, exploring how being Jewish impacted Einstein professionally and how he reacted to this.

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Women of the Book

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 25 Feb 2020

The text discusses the prevalence of children's book biographies about prominent Jewish figures, particularly focusing on the abundance of books about Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Anne Frank.

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A Gay American German in Hitler’s Berlin

James Kirchick in Tablet · 23 Dec 2019

"The Berlin Mission: The American Who Resisted Nazi Germany from Within" by Richard Breitman recounts the story of Raymond Geist, an American consul in Berlin before and during the rise of the Nazis.

0 Culture Television/Film

Einstein on the Mound: Ep. 153

Unorthodox · 11 Oct 2018

This episode of Unorthodox features Benyamin Cohen discussing his unique role managing Albert Einstein's social media accounts and his exploration of faith through Christian megachurches.

0 Culture Literature

Einstein on the Mound: Ep. 153

Unorthodox · 11 Oct 2018

Benyamin Cohen, host of the podcast "Our Friend from Israel," shares his experience managing Albert Einstein's social media and discusses his book "My Jesus Year."

0 History Philosophy

The Banality of American Evil

Forward · 21 Dec 2016

Philosopher Hannah Arendt and scientist Stanley Milgram shed light on the nature of evil in society, arguing that normal, seemingly good people can commit atrocities when influenced by social pressures.

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Einstein: Genius, thought leader, cultural icon

Tel Aviv Review · 3 Nov 2015

Professor Steven Gimbel discusses Albert Einstein's rise to fame as a celebrated scientist, focusing on his Jewish background and the factors that contributed to his iconic status.

0 Holocaust Science

Jewish Perspectives on Nuclear Weapons—and Deterrence

Shlomo M. Brody in Tablet · 26 Jun 2015

The discussion on Jewish perspectives on nuclear weapons and deterrence highlights the historical ambivalence among Jews towards the atomic bomb, influenced by experiences of WWII and the Holocaust.

0 History Politics

Missing Menachem

Avi Shilon in Jewish Review of Books · 24 Mar 2014

Menachem Begin, a prominent figure in Israeli politics, faced early condemnation, even being compared to Hitler.

0 History Literature

Not Just for Kids: Three Knockout Biographies Bring Three Awesome Jews to Life

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 21 Aug 2013

This article highlights three exceptional Jewish biographies suitable for readers of all ages.

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