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Joshua Leifer on the Future of American Jews

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 29 Aug

Joshua Leifer's book "Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life" delivers a sweeping analysis of the trajectory of American Jewish politics and anticipates significant shifts in Jewish life in the United States.

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A new book about American Jewry is causing controversy. Here’s what it actually says.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 27 Aug

Joshua Leifer's new book, "Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life," explores the shifting landscape of American Jewish institutions, reflecting on their 20th-century growth and current challenges.

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Sellout crowd, spike in sales for author whose talk was canceled over pro-Israel moderator

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 27 Aug

Joshua Leifer's book launch, initially canceled due to a dispute over a pro-Israel moderator, witnessed a resurgence with a sellout crowd and increased book sales following media coverage of the incident.

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Instead of piling on Joshua Leifer, listen to him

Rob Eshman in Forward · 27 Aug

The article discusses the cancellation of author Joshua Leifer's book launch due to his association with controversial Zionist Rabbi Andy Bachman, sparking backlash from internet commentators, particularly those supportive of Israel.

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Let Zionists Speak

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 26 Aug

The article discusses the broader implications of excluding Zionists from public discourse, particularly in left-leaning spaces, where Palestinian rights are often advocated.

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Brooklyn book launch canceled over ‘Zionist’ moderator is rescheduled for next week

Luke Tress in JTA · 23 Aug

A Brooklyn bookstore event featuring journalist Joshua Leifer and moderated by Rabbi Andy Bachman was canceled due to the latter's Zionist affiliation.

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A Reality Check for Woke Jews

Suzy Weiss in The Free Press · 22 Aug

In a striking encounter that underscores the complexities within progressive Jewish circles, anti-Zionist activist Joshua Leifer was barred from his own book launch at a Brooklyn bookstore due to his planned interview with a Zionist rabbi.