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Tag: Counterculture

0 Philosophy Culture

The West is broken. Judaism can fix it.

Daniel Saunders in Future of Jewish · 12 Mar

In an exploration of how Judaism can inform a return to traditional Western values, Daniel Saunders argues for the influence of Jewish ethics and community structure in social conservativism.

0 Culture Music

Gary Topp ushered Toronto into the cultural future—and he’s still making alternative history

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 13 Jan

The episode explores Gary Topp's critical role in shaping Toronto's cultural scene during the 1970s and 1980s through his work as a music promoter and independent movie theater operator.

0 Culture Music

Gary Topp ushered Toronto into the cultural future—and he’s still making alternative history

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 13 Jan

Ralph Benmergui converses with influential Toronto music promoter Gary Topp, reflecting on his role in revolutionizing the city's cultural landscape during the 1970s and 1980s.

0 Culture History

Headspace: Ep. 234

Unorthodox · 2 Jul 2020

This episode of Unorthodox delves into the significant Jewish involvement in the American psychedelic movement of the 1950s and 60s, exploring the spiritual dimensions of psychedelic use today among Jewish leaders like Rabbi Zac Kamenetz and Holocaust survivor George Sarlo.

0 Communities Culture

The Rainbow Connection

Madison Margolin in Tablet · 2 Aug 2019

Rainbow Gatherings offer a unique blend of spirituality, counterculture, and communal living, attracting a diverse group of individuals, including a significant Jewish contingent.

0 Art Gender/Identity

Nan Goldin’s Ballad of Sexual Dependency, from CBGB to MoMA

Frances Brent in Tablet · 10 Aug 2016

Nan Goldin's "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency" is both a photographic diary and a profound exploration of personal and cultural loss.