American Society

0 Politics Leadership

Elections 2024 - Lessons & Perspectives

Examining the 2024 Presidential election, this episode explores the historical context and shock of Donald Trump's victory, the nature of media and public polarization, and Torah perspectives on leadership.

0 Politics History

Not every American reacted to the 9/11 attacks in the same way

Israel: State of a Nation · 30 Oct

Peter Berkowitz, formerly the Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department, explores the diverse spectrum of American reactions to the 9/11 attacks.

0 Antisemitism Politics

This blatant discrimination against Jews is a red flag about the state of American society

Jewish Chronicle · 18 Sep

The rise in open discrimination against Jews in the United States signals a troubling shift in societal attitudes since October 7.

0 Politics Culture

What I Wish Kamala Harris Had Said About Immigrants, and Herself

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 16 Sep

Peter Beinart reflects on the missed opportunity during Kamala Harris's debate with Donald Trump, where Harris could have shared her immigrant background to counter Trump's dehumanizing rhetoric about immigrants.

0 Language Culture

The Hasidic internet forum 'Kave Shtiebel' says goodbye

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 9 Aug

The Hasidic internet forum 'Kave Shtiebel' is bidding farewell, with 12 years of memories shared by users coming to a close.

0 Politics History

EMERGENCY: The Assassination Attempt

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Jul

The podcast discusses the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, drawing parallels with political violence in past American history.

0 Communities Leadership

20 Turning Points

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 16 Apr

The text discusses 20 turning points in the past two decades as identified by various contributors.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Will Antisemtism Decrease While Anti Zionism Does Not?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 8 Apr

Rabbi Michael Broyde discusses the relationship between antisemitism and anti-Zionism in a Haaretz op-ed.

0 Politics Communities

Unrestricted Immigration Is a Real Problem

Steven Camarota in Tablet · 9 Jan

The article discusses the issue of unrestricted immigration in the United States under the Biden administration.

0 Politics Ethics

A Matter of Trust

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 1 May 2023

In a podcast discussing the erosion of trust in American society, connections are drawn between bank failures, tech failures, moral failings among politicians and tech giants, and the overall decline in trust.

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Liel Leibovitz on the Return of Paganism

Tikvah · 27 Apr 2023

In an essay by Liel Leibovitz titled "The Return of Paganism," it is argued that Americans are not necessarily becoming less religious, but rather, they are less devoted to traditional forms of biblical faith.

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American Crisis

Walter Russell Mead in Tablet · 20 Apr 2023

In this article, the author discusses the state of American society and politics, arguing that the country is facing a period of turmoil and crisis.

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The Secret Life of Philip Rieff

Blake Smith in Tablet · 15 Dec 2022

Philip Rieff, known as the former husband of Susan Sontag, was a conservative sociologist who criticized American society as violent and doomed.

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Brokenism

Alana Newhouse in Tablet · 21 Nov 2022

The author explores the concept of "brokenism," the belief that institutions and societies can decay and become irrelevant.

0 Politics Culture

Christine Is Back!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 27 Jun 2022

Christine Rosen makes a return on a podcast earlier than expected due to popular demand to discuss the Dobbs decision and its potential impact on American society and elections.

0 Jewish Law History

#91 - Roe vs Wade - A Torah Perspective

Jewish History Uncensored · 2 Jun 2022

This episode explores the perspective of Torah on abortion and its relevance to the ongoing American debate on the topic, including questioning if the Torah can be viewed as pro-choice.

0 Politics Ethics

Moral Crisis or Moral Panic?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 25 May 2022

The podcast explores the Texas school massacre, questioning whether it reflects a moral crisis in American society and policies.

0 Politics Culture

The Successes of the Counter-Revolution

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 13 Jan 2022

The podcast explores how conservatives and ordinary Americans are pushing back against revolutionary forces attempting to change societal norms in the U.S.

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Nicholas Eberstadt on What Declining Birthrates Mean for the Future of the West

Tikvah · 10 Nov 2021

In this article, political economist and demographer Nicholas Eberstadt discusses the declining birthrate in the United States.

0 Politics Communities

The Wrong Way to Deal with Facebook

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 6 Oct 2021

This podcast episode discusses the Facebook whistleblower's concerns and questions whether her perspective accurately reflects the challenges Facebook poses to American society.

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The Broke Woke

Tel Aviv Review · 20 Sep 2021

In her book, "Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy," Batya Ungar-Sargon argues that woke culture has given rise to a focus on racial identity politics, which distracts from the underlying issue of class inequality.

0 Politics Literature

The Broke Woke

Tel Aviv Review · 20 Sep 2021

Batya Ungar-Sargon argues in her book "Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy" that while woke culture focuses on racial identity politics, it overlooks the significant issue of class inequality as the true force dividing American society.

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The New Sephardic Generation

Paula Jacobs in Tablet · 1 Jun 2021

A new generation of Sephardic Jews is reclaiming their heritage and working to secure their place within the American Jewish narrative.

0 Politics Science

Take Off Your Masks, America!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 May 2021

In a recent podcast, the discussion revolves around the decision by the president to end masking for vaccinated Americans and questions whether this change is based on science or a political strategy to divert attention from negative news.

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A Return to Kafka

Maxim D. Shrayer in Tablet · 26 Apr 2021

This text is a personal account of the author's experience navigating the bureaucratic process of collecting royalties from their Russian publishers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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