Rabbi Chaim Strauchler, in an article for Tradition, discusses the fading trend of celebrating Jewish excellence through books like "Great Jews in Sports" or "Great Jews in Entertainment."

This article explores the tradition of Jewish humor, particularly in its use of irreverence and mockery, from biblical times to modern American Jewish comedy.

This text discusses the decline of Jewish influence and representation in various sectors of American society, including academia, the arts, politics, and the legal system.

This article reflects on the author's identity as a secular Jew and their conflicted attitude towards their Jewish identity.

The article discusses the author's disagreement with the focus on demographics in Jewish writings, particularly in relation to Israel's survival.

In this essay, the author reflects on her experience as a Jewish-American writer and the evolving landscape of Jewish-American literature.

In 2022, there seemed to be a noticeable increase in Jewish representation on TV, with shows exploring Jewish themes and culture in more depth.

The author discusses the history and significance of the dreidel, a game played during Hanukkah.

"The Franchise" is a podcast that examines the intersection of American Jewish culture and sports.

"Leopoldstadt," a play by Tom Stoppard, explores the difference between a Jew of culture and a cultural Jew.

Jewish outreach, or kiruv, is still active and has had some successes, although it has changed from its heyday in the 1990s.

The World Zionist Organization recently commemorated the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, which was initiated by Theodor Herzl.

This text explores themes of Jewish identity, Zionism, and the challenges faced by Jews throughout history.

In the winter 2021 issue of Jewish Action, there is a continuation of the discussion around two key issues highlighted in the 2020 Pew study of American Jews: the high dropout rate within the Orthodox community and the fast assimilation of the non-Orthodox.

In this article, three Jewish leaders discuss the importance of outreach and combating assimilation within the Jewish community.

Rabbi Ed Feinstein of Valley Beth Shalom in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, discusses the unique culture and dynamics of the Valley's Jewish community.

The author argues for the need to achieve universal basic Jewish literacy among North American Jews within 20 years, in order to address the current Jewish ignorance within the community.

The author recounts her childhood desire for a Christmas tree and her parents' insistence that as Jews, they do not have Christmas trees.

The author reflects on their complex Jewish identity, shaped by generations of assimilation and a lack of religious observance in their family.

The article discusses the need for the Jewish community to embrace and improve the conversion process in order to sustain vibrant Jewish communities.

The main points of this text can be summarized as follows: The threats to Jewish continuity include assimilation, antisemitism, intermarriage, apathy, and ignorance.

In Micah Goodman's book, "The Wondering Jew," he argues for a middle path between strict adherence to tradition and complete abandonment of Jewish values.

The United States may actually have two melting pots instead of one, according to the author.

"An American Pickle" is a new movie starring Seth Rogen, where he plays both a truculent immigrant from the early 20th century and his assimilated great-grandson.

"Camp Mountain Lake, 1977" is a collection of photographs taken by Andy Sweet, a young photographer who was tragically murdered in 1982.