"Rebecca Clarren's book 'The Cost of Free Land' explores her Jewish family's history in South Dakota as beneficiaries of land taken from the Lakota people, prompting her to grapple with feelings of guilt and a desire for atonement. While her family did not actively harm the Lakota, she recognizes their complicity in systemic injustices. Clarren intertwines the narratives of Jewish settlement in the West and the oppression of the Lakota, drawing parallels between American policies towards Native Americans and Hitler's ideology. The book highlights the need for understanding and acknowledging historical injustices, emphasizing the complex legacy of privilege and responsibility."

This article discusses the ethical and environmental concerns around eating meat, particularly brisket, and explores a vegan alternative for Jewish readers.

In Bruce Black's "A Life Worth Living," the author explores the questions and challenges we face in finding meaning and purpose in our lives.

Unorthodox, the popular Jewish podcast, is celebrating its 300th episode.

As Yom Kippur approaches, the author reflects on the challenge of forgiving others, particularly when they show no remorse or apologize.

In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the idea of national repentance as we approach the High Holidays.

The text discusses the issue of whether Jeffrey Toobin should be shown compassion and forgiveness in contrast to the unforgiving nature of woke culture towards those who err.

In this episode, the hosts explore the theme of reconciliation across political and religious divisions.

The article discusses a Talmudic passage that presents a debate about whether one should confess and atone for sins that have already been confessed and atoned for in the past.

The Torah emphasizes the concept of atonement for bloodshed, stating that only the blood of the perpetrator can cleanse the land polluted by spilled blood.

In light of renewed attention to Dylan Farrow's allegations against Woody Allen and the #MeToo movement, various actors who worked with Allen have expressed regret or issued apologies for their collaborations.

In episode 106 of the podcast "I'm Sorry," the theme is atonement.

After experiencing the sudden death of her close friend Ben, the author grapples with grief and anger, questioning her faith and traditions as Yom Kippur approaches.

In an episode of "Broad City," the characters visit Philadelphia where Abbis Jewish identity is highlighted through various references including a Holocaust Museum-themed bedroom, Yiddish dialect, and a demand for a DNA test for Jewish authenticity.

The author reflects on how Yom Kippur, despite being a somber and solitary holiday, holds a unique significance as a time for personal reflection and atonement.

In a study of law and narrative in the Talmud, the text highlights the importance of seeking forgiveness from those one has wronged, stating that Yom Kippur atones only for sins against God, not for interpersonal sins, until the wronged party is appeased.