Tag: American Jews
The text mentions an individual named Danny, who is a columnist for Bloomberg View and has authored over ten books, including a history of Israel ("Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn"), a biography of Menachem Begin ("The Battle for Israel's Soul"), and a recent work on the divide between American Jews and Israel ("We Stand Divided").
The article discusses the recent Pew Research Center report on American Jewish identity and criticizes its omission of Yiddish.
This article argues for a more complex and inclusive approach to Israel education in Modern Orthodox schools.
Roberta Rosenthal Kwall's book, "Remix Judaism: Preserving Tradition in a Diverse World," explores the phenomenon of remixing Judaism, where individuals and families choose which Jewish rituals and traditions to observe and adapt them to their own sensibilities.
The New York City mayoral election should be of interest to all American Jews, as New York is a heavily Jewish city.
The discussion about the color of Jews has a long history, dating back to the belief in Europe that Jews were somatically and metaphorically Black.
The author discusses the controversy surrounding holiday greetings, particularly the phrase "Merry Christmas."
President Trump's four years in office have been marked by significant events such as the coronavirus pandemic, economic downturn, impeachment, and controversial decisions affecting American Jews.
Natan Sharansky, a former Soviet dissident, reflects on his experience as a Jewish person in Soviet Russia and draws parallels to the current climate in America.
In this episode, the focus is on the trend of American Jews predominantly voting for the Democratic Party.
The author discusses the current state of American liberalism and the rise of a new ideology that threatens to replace it.
The Coen Brothers, acclaimed filmmakers, are often seen as exploring various genres in their movies, but a closer look reveals that they are actually expressing a distinct Jewish sensibility, particularly that of midwestern Hebrews.
Dr. Sara Yael Hirschhorn, the author of City on a Hilltop: American Jews and the Israeli Settler Movement, discusses the response of pro-annexation Israeli politicians and settlement officials to the Israel-UAE normalization deal.
After Adam: The Books of Moses by Laurance Wieder is a genre-bending biblical saga that re-centers the personal bond between the Jewish people and their intimacy-seeking God.
In the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865, a religious controversy arose when President Andrew Johnson declared a day of mourning that coincided with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.
In this discussion, Seth Mandel and Batya Ungar-Sargon talk about the changing U.S. political landscape and its implications for American Jews.
The article discusses the HBO adaptation of Philip Roth's novel "The Plot Against America," focusing on the implausibility of the character Rabbi Bengelsdorf and the depiction of antisemitism in the story.
Rafael Medoff's book explores the complex relationship between President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the American Jewish community during his tenure.
In this episode of Unorthodox, three guests are featured: Yiscah Smith discusses her journey as a trans woman and Torah teacher; Danny Dayan, Israel's Consul General in New York, talks about outreach efforts to bridge Israeli and American Jewish communities; and Dr. Carol Gilligan addresses anti-Semitism and the Women's March.
The Forward, a digital publication focusing on American Jewish conversation, is dedicated to promoting civil discourse on divisive issues and has introduced five new contributing columnists for 2020.
At the Z3 Conference in Palo Alto, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the theme of "One People, Two Centers, Three Opinions."
At the Z3 conference, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the theme of "One People, Two Centers, Three Opinions."
The text explores the complexities of ritual pluralism within Jewish denominational spaces, focusing on the tensions between normative practices and deviant practices.
One year after the Pittsburgh synagogue attack, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's President Jeff Finkelstein discusses how the community is coping.