The text humorously discusses applying the Social Justice Playbook to support Jews.

Jerome Rothenberg, a renowned poet with Jewish roots, collaborated with composer Charlie Morrow for nearly 60 years, intertwining their Jewish and Indigenous cultural influences in avant-garde art.

The recent music feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, two prominent rap artists, has sparked discussions about race, identity, and Jewishness in the music industry.

The essay explores the concept of cultural appropriation in relation to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

The article explores the midrashic interpretation of King Ahasuerus wearing the Jewish priestly garments during his banquet in the Book of Esther.

Louis Keene discusses the problematic origins of a popular Purim melody, Mishenichnas Adar, which is sung to the tune of the folk song "Pick A Bale of Cotton," originally of African American origin and including offensive lyrics related to slavery.

This article explores the historical context and cultural appropriation surrounding the Palestinian cause.

"Maestro," the latest film directed by Bradley Cooper, examines the life and love of composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein.

A controversy arose at Yale University over the naming of a popular couscous salad.

The author, a person with dual Israeli and American identities, found solace and acceptance in her cultural heritage through the connection to Israeli food.

A Los Angeles wine bar faced backlash on Instagram after announcing it was hosting Israeli food.

In a recent podcast episode, the discussion begins with the potential "Red tsunami" before addressing a New York Times article that accuses Israel of cultural appropriation by allegedly stealing Palestinian recipes, framing it as a form of cultural genocide.

This article criticizes the popularity of white rappers in the rap genre, arguing that they often receive acclaim and success despite their mediocrity compared to Black rappers.

The article discusses the question of whether a Jew can cook Palestinian food without getting political.

The author expresses her frustration with the concept of "ALL-idays" as depicted in Old Navy's commercial, which attempts to encompass all holiday celebrations including Christmas and Hanukkah.

Israel is experiencing a surge in culinary projects that highlight its diverse culinary heritage in an entertaining and accessible manner.

In this edition, Miriam Herschlag, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron from the Times of Israel discuss the new Israeli government's approach to market-driven agricultural policies and an increase in Kosher certifications.

In this episode, the hosts of the Times of Israel discuss three important topics: the government's decision to let the market determine agricultural growth, the implications of allowing multiple kosher certifications, and the controversy surrounding Tel Aviv's Culinary Institute of Israel.

In this discussion led by Times of Israel Ops & Blogs Editor Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron, the topics covered include the Israeli government's nine-stage plan to exit the Covid lockdown, concerns about a perceived decline in civility among Israelis, a controversial ad equating animal abuse with Treblinka, and the debate over whether Jewish actress Gal Gadot should be allowed to play Cleopatra in a film.

Times of Israel Ops & Blogs Editor Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss important topics, such as the government's plan to exit the Covid lockdown in nine stages and whether it will be successful.

The article discusses a Yiddish play called Mississippi, which was based on the real-life case of the Scottsboro Boys, nine African Americans falsely accused of raping two white women in Alabama in 1931.

The Metropolitan Opera in New York is featuring George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" with an all-black cast, a choice stemming from Gershwin's desire to avoid racial insensitivity in performances.

The author criticizes the trend of unconventional hummus flavors like chocolate hummus, expressing a mix of disbelief and intrigue at the concept.

New York Times editor Vanessa Friedman criticized Ivanka Trump for cultural appropriation in her choice of clothing during a trip to India.

In "The Israel is Burning Edition," Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the response to the recent fires in Israel, which may have been set intentionally.