Tag: Cultural Influence

In this essay, Rabbi Aron Wander explores the historical and moral implications of the Hanukkah story.
This is a podcast episode about the life of Doa Gracia Mendes Nas, a remarkable and influential woman.
Israeli comedian Guri Alfi traveled to the United States to explore the cultural and political influence of the American Jewish community and the variety of alternative models for living a Jewish life.
Ryan Anderson, the new president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC), explains in a podcast how his institution focuses on cultural renewal and the moral health of America, in addition to policy and politics.
In his book "Powering Empire: How Coal Made the Middle East and Sparked Global Carbonization," Prof. On Barak from Tel Aviv University delves into the historical significance of coal in shaping the Middle East during the 19th century.
The krumiri cookie, traditionally made in the town of Casale Monferrato, Italy, has an interesting history that connects it to the Jewish community.
"Super Stan" by Liel Leibovitz explores the influential role of Stan Lee, a Jewish creator, in shaping the superhero comic book industry through characters like Spider-Man and the X-Men.
At the Z3 Conference in Palo Alto, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the theme of "One People, Two Centers, Three Opinions."
Jonathan Gold, a Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic, is known as L.A.'s top foodie for his unique approach to reviewing restaurants, especially focusing on off-the-beaten-track ethnic eateries.