American Jew

0 History Jewish Law

From Home of the Blues to Land of the Jews

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 20 Aug

Dave Shainberg, a young man from Memphis in the late 1920s, embarked on a journey of spiritual discovery that led him from a successful family background to profound Torah study in Chevron, expressing a deep longing for authentic Jewish living in the Land of Israel.

0 Israel Communities

An Israeli publication says a woman charged with attempting to drown Palestinian children is Jewish. But is she?

Louis Keene in Forward · 31 Jul

Elizabeth Wolf, a woman charged with attempting to drown a Palestinian child, has been inaccurately labeled as Jewish by the Israeli publication Yedioth Ahronoth, with no evidence to support this claim.

0 Education Israel

It happened one flight: the Israeli love affair that changed my life

Sharon Rosen Leib in Forward · 14 Feb

In this personal essay, Sharon Rosen Leib recounts her meeting with a young Israeli man on a flight to Switzerland in 1985.

0 History Holocaust

'Lynching' must be used only in its historical context, not to describe the impeachment of a cabinet official

Si Kahn in Forward · 18 Jan

Si Kahn, a civil rights activist and reader of The Forward, wrote a letter to the editor expressing his concern about the use of the word "lynching" in an article discussing the impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas.

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The only Jew in remote Greenland sometimes feels like ‘the last person on earth’

BCohen in Forward · 15 Aug 2023

Paul Cohen, an American Jew, has lived in the remote village of Narsaq, Greenland, for 22 years.

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Kahane Lives On

Tel Aviv Review · 16 Aug 2021

In "Meir Kahane: The Public Life and Political Thought of an American Jewish radical", Prof. Shaul Magid argues that Rabbi Meir Kahane, known for his far-right views, was actually a quintessential American Jew despite his prominence in Israel.

0 Politics Literature

Kahane Lives On

Tel Aviv Review · 16 Aug 2021

Professor Shaul Magid asserts in his book, "Meir Kahane: The Public Life and Political Thought of an American Jewish Radical," that Rabbi Meir Kahane, known for his far-right views in Israel, was actually a quintessential American Jew despite his prominence in Israel.

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A Short Biography of an American Jew

Jonah Raskin in Tablet · 3 Feb 2021

This text is a short biography of an American Jew reflecting on his experiences with anti-Semitism throughout his life.

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All We Need Is Hate?

Blake Smith in Tablet · 11 Jan 2021

The author reflects on their upbringing in a white-flight suburb of Memphis and how they used to view their Confederate heritage as something to be proud of, rather than as hateful.

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The Counterlife of Judah P. Benjamin

Michael Hoberman in Tablet · 11 Aug 2020

The article discusses the portrayal of Judah P. Benjamin, a Jewish lawyer who served in the Confederate government, in Philip Roth's novel "The Plot Against America" and its HBO adaptation.

0 Literature History

A Conversation With Paul Auster, Jewish Poet

Jake Marmer in Tablet · 23 Jun 2020

Paul Auster, a Jewish poet and acclaimed American experimental novelist, shares insights into his writing process, emphasizing his early struggles with prose and dedication to poetry.

0 Literature Culture

Portnoy's Complaint at 50 featuring Brett Ashley Kaplan, Warren Hoffman, Josh Lambert & Jeremy Shere and produced by the Association for Jewish Studies

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 19 Jun 2019

Philip Roth's novel "Portnoy's Complaint" celebrates its 50th anniversary, unveiling a tale of Alexander Portnoy, a Jewish man grappling with his identity and pushing against societal constraints, particularly his domineering mother.

0 Literature Culture

People of the Book: Ep. 138

Unorthodox · 7 Jun 2018

In episode 138 of People of the Book, Israeli-born writer Ruby Namdar discusses his novel "The Ruined House," exploring themes of madness through the character of Andrew P. Cohen in New York City.

0 History Politics

An American Jew in Copenhagen

Jack Rice in Tablet · 24 Feb 2015

This text describes the personal journey of an American Jew who wandered through Europe before settling in Copenhagen.

0 History Communities

Aleph Vet

Seth Gitell in Tablet · 23 Feb 2009

Capt. Jack Jacobs, a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Vietnam War, stands out as a remarkable figure due to his Jewish background and military accomplishments.

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