Cultural Assimilation

0 Culture History

From snout to tail, a 3,000-year history of Jews and the pig

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 13 Oct

Jordan D. Rosenblum's book, "Forbidden: A 3,000-Year History of Jews and the Pig," delves into the complex and symbolic relationship between Jews and pigs.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

The Eternal Mystery of Self-Hating Jews

Benjamin Kerstein in Future of Jewish · 5 Oct

Benjamin Kerstein examines the enduring and complex phenomenon of self-hating Jews, highlighting their historical and ongoing influence on antisemitism.

1 Television/Film Culture

Netflix finally gave Jews our Hot Rabbi. Too bad every other Jew in the show sucks

Mira Fox in Forward · 26 Sep

Netflix's new romantic comedy series "Nobody Wants This" attempts to create a sensation with Adam Brody's character of a hot rabbi, Noah, drawing parallels to "Fleabag's" Hot Priest.

0 Antisemitism Literature

Middlebrow’s Moment

Jesse Tisch in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul

Rachel Gordan explores the post-World War II era when Jewish writers used popular middlebrow books and articles, such as "Exodus" and "Gentleman's Agreement," to combat antisemitism and shape American perceptions of Jews.

0 Israel Communities

‘The Time to Stay Silent Was Over’

Maria Muñoz in Tablet · 9 Jul

The text discusses the author's journey of connecting with the Jewish community, particularly through encounters with Jewish individuals and experiences in Israel.

0 Literature Antisemitism

‘Being Jewish is a gift for a novelist’

Amanda Craig in Jewish Chronicle · 1 Mar

Novelist Amanda Craig discusses the complexities of her Jewish identity, reflecting on her upbringing as an atheist with Jewish roots and the realization of her heritage at age 13.

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Those Long-Ago Crushes on Jewish Actors Playing “The Other”

Lilith · 6 Sep 2023

The author reflects on her childhood crushes on Jewish actors playing non-Jewish characters, such as Ed Ames as Mingo in Daniel Boone and Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in Star Trek.

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Pixar vs. Jewish Continuity

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 31 Aug 2023

The author discusses their disappointment with Pixar's new movie, "Elemental," which they felt promoted intermarriage.

0 Sports Culture

Presenting - The Franchise: Jews, Sports and America

Unorthodox · 7 Oct 2022

This episode introduces 'The Franchise,' a new podcast series exploring the intertwining of Jewish culture and American sports, beginning with Sandy Koufax's famous decision to sit out a World Series game on Yom Kippur in 1965.

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In the Chinese restaurant, I feel American again

Forward · 24 Dec 2020

In this personal essay, Carly Pildis reflects on the feelings of loneliness and alienation that many Jews experience during the Christmas season.

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Why I Won’t Let My Kids Watch That Very Special Christmas Episode

Stuart Halpern in Tablet · 18 Dec 2020

The author discusses why they don't allow their children to watch Christmas episodes of their favorite shows.

0 Television/Film Culture

Why are there so many Christmas trees in Hallmark’s Hanukkah movies?

Forward · 11 Dec 2020

Hallmark's attempt at creating Hanukkah-themed movies reveals a complex relationship between Jewish and Christian holiday narratives.

0 Education History

The Jewish People’s School of Montreal

Goldie Morgentaler in Tablet · 24 Jul 2019

The Jewish Peoples School of Montreal, known as the Folks Shule, was founded in response to the unique cultural and historical circumstances in Montreal, where Jews faced exclusion from public schools dominated by Catholics and Protestants.

0 Israel Culture

Christmas Envy—in Israel

Dana Kessler in Tablet · 19 Dec 2018

Secular Jewish Israelis in Israel are experiencing what is termed as "Christmas envy," where they enthusiastically partake in the superficial joys of Christmas celebrations despite not being part of the Christian faith.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Opinion | White Jews: Stop Calling Yourselves “White-Passing”

Forward · 2 Jul 2018

The article discusses the concept of "white-passing" within the Jewish community, particularly focusing on the experiences of Jews of Color.

0 Holocaust Literature

Chava and Zenia

Goldie Morgentaler in Tablet · 26 Jan 2018

The text explores the correspondence between two lesser-known female writers, Zenia Larsson and Chava Rosenfarb, both survivors of the Holocaust who were born in Lodz, Poland.

0 Israel Communities

You’ve Made Aliyah. Now What?

Jennifer Richler in Tablet · 18 Oct 2017

After facing challenges like unemployment and healthcare issues, LiAmi Lawrence founded Keep Olim in Israel to support immigrants due to the difficulties they face, like employment and language barriers.

0 Literature Politics

Romeo and Juliet Get Banned

Tel Aviv Review · 19 Jun 2017

Israeli author Dorit Rabinyan's novel "All The Rivers," depicting a love story between an Israeli woman and a Palestinian man, was banned from high school reading lists by Israel's Education Minister, sparking controversy.

0 Holidays History

Learning To Love Chrismukkah

Forward · 10 Dec 2012

Benjamin Resnick explores the intertwining of Hanukkah and Christmas traditions among American Jews, suggesting that Hanukkah has historical roots in adapting external rituals.

0 History Communities

Death Toll

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 17 Jun 2010

The text explores the topic of suicide among Jews, shedding light on historical accounts of suicides in Jewish communities, particularly in Warsaw during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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