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Gary Saul Morson in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Sep

Ayn Rand, known for her novels emphasizing radical individualism and capitalism, is explored through the lens of her Russian intellectual roots in an article by Gary Saul Morson, based on Alexandra Popoff's biography.

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At the nexus of Bertolt Brecht and Bernie Sanders, a young playwright finds his place

Miranda Jackel in Forward · 30 Aug

Jesse Jae Hoon, an emerging playwright influenced by socialist ideology, explores the intersection of politics and personal narrative through his work, drawing on experiences like volunteering for Bernie Sanders and being inspired by Bertolt Brecht.

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The new iPad ad literally destroys art — what would philosopher Walter Benjamin think about it?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 8 May

The article contemplates what philosopher Walter Benjamin would think of a viral iPad ad that condenses various forms of art into a sleek tablet using an industrial hydraulic press.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Shabbat, Chronic Illness, & Radical Rest

Sophie Hulet in New Voices · 15 Feb

In this essay, the author recounts their experience of finding solace and meaning in Shabbat after being diagnosed with a chronic illness.

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Jewish Word | Beware the Fires of Moloch

Noah Phillips in Moment · 24 Jul 2023

The article explores the term "Moloch" and its various meanings in Jewish history and Western culture.

0 Culture

The Arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 13 Dec 2022

James B. Meigs discusses in his podcast the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its implications for Silicon Valley's techno-optimist culture and capitalism.

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The Crushing Loneliness of the Girl Boss

Katherine Dee in Tablet · 15 Nov 2022

The COVID-19 lockdowns have exposed the loneliness and dissatisfaction experienced by many independent women.

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The Importance of James Burnham

Michael Lind in Tablet · 2 Sep 2021

The recent rediscovery of mid-20th-century American thinker James Burnham is related to a realignment in American politics.

0 Politics Philosophy

Michael Coren

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 6 May 2021

The podcast episode features Reverend Michael Coren discussing post-COVID scenarios, Israel and Palestine, and whether capitalism is a suitable framework for Christian ideas.

0 History Literature

The Three Stigmata of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

B. Duncan Moench in Tablet · 15 Jan 2021

The text discusses the idea of giving the baby boomer generation a drug called Chew-Z to envision an alternate reality where Martin Luther King Jr. was not assassinated in 1968, hypothesizing what could have been if King had lived to lead the Poor Peoples Campaign for economic transformation.

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All That Is Solid

Adam Kirsch in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Sep 2020

"The Lehman Trilogy" by Stefano Massini, translated by Richard Dixon, tells the story of the Lehman Brothers bank's collapse in 2008.

0 Philosophy Ethics

Lou Schizas: Life is Just Choices-or-Not

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 23 Jan 2020

Lou Schizas believes that life boils down to the choices we make, emphasizing personal responsibility and a capitalist outlook on facing life's challenges alone.

0 Education Israel

When We Let Our Schooling Interfere with Our Education

Tel Aviv Review · 4 Mar 2019

Yossi Dahan, a professor and chairman at various institutions, explores in his new book the impact of capitalism and multiculturalism on education in Israel, focusing on educational justice and how policymakers should tackle it.

0 History Philosophy

Workday Jews

Jonathan Karp in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Dec 2018

Chad Alan Goldberg and Eliyahu Stern present contrasting perspectives on the Jewish experience with modernity.

0 Politics Communities

The “Big, Beautiful Wall” Edition

Promised Podcast · 9 Aug 2018

In a podcast by Times of Israel Ops & Blogs Editor Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron, the discussion covers the construction of a large wall on Israel's northern border, concerns about violence in hospitals, and the rise of co-housing in Israel referred to as Kibbutz 2.0.

0 Israel Education

History of a Passé Future

Rachel Biale in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Jan 2018

The kibbutz, once viewed as a successful utopian experiment in Israel, has undergone significant changes over the years, with many kibbutzim privatizing and facing disillusionment.

0 Politics Israel

The "UNESCO = United Nations, Eat Sh*t & Choke On It?" Edition

Promised Podcast · 19 Oct 2017

In this episode of the podcast, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Haaretz reporter Dina Kraft discuss the reconciliation between the Palestinian ruling parties Hamas and Fatah and its implications.

0 Politics Music

The “Netanyahu’s Trump Card” Edition

Promised Podcast · 3 Aug 2017

In this episode of The Promised Podcast, Allison, Noah, and Gilad Halpern discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's use of the fake news narrative as a defense strategy, questioning whether Israelis believe in a media conspiracy against the Prime Minister.

0 Politics Israel

The "38 Billion Bucks" Edition

Promised Podcast · 22 Sep 2016

In this discussion, Israel and the US have agreed on a $38 billion, ten-year military aid deal, prompting a debate on whether more money equates to increased security for Israel.

0 Politics Culture

The “Portmania” Edition

Promised Podcast · 24 Sep 2015

Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the government's proposals to increase penalties for stone-throwing after a tragic death, questioning how to handle children pelting with dangerous projectiles during protests.

0 Television/Film Art

Bread and circuses: Reality TV and the boundaries of artistic quality

Tel Aviv Review · 13 Aug 2015

Dr. Noa Lavie, a sociologist at Tel Aviv-Yaffo Academic College, explores the influence of capitalism and art on reality television in Israel and beyond.

0 Culture Philosophy

Ayn Rand, Worst Jewish Aunt — Ever

Anne Cohen in Forward · 15 Jan 2015

Ayn Rand, known for her staunch individualism and capitalist philosophy, demonstrated these values even in personal interactions with her family, as evidenced by a letter she wrote to her niece, Connie, in 1949.

0 History Antisemitism

With Interest

Yuval Levin in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In "Capitalism and the Jews" by Jerry Z. Muller, the complex relationship between capitalism and Jewish identity is explored.

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