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Tag: Cultural Judaism

0 Culture Television/Film

Judaism is a "silent character" in Nora Ephron's legacy

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 17 Oct

Ilana Kaplan's new book, "Nora Ephron: At The Movies," explores the celebrated filmmaker's enduring legacy, emphasizing her rom-coms like "When Harry Met Sally" and "You've Got Mail" as iconic "comfort films."

0 Culture Communities

A Different Spin on Shabbat

Flora Tsapovsky in Tablet · 16 Sep

In recent months, Shabbat observance among American Jews has evolved beyond traditional family and religious settings to embrace modern, communal, and inclusive experiences.

0 Culture Politics

Gatekeepers of Heaven

Bonjour Chai · 17 May

The episode delves into the controversy surrounding Joe Roberts, examining the dynamics of who claims the authority to define Jewish identity, particularly when these claims become contentious.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Yeehaw! Going west with a plate of iced buns

Jewish Chronicle · 16 May

"The Legend of the Wild West Twins" is a high-energy adventure story set in a Wild West town inhabited by children, focusing on teamwork, feminist themes, and challenging stereotypes.

0 Literature Culture

After writing the great Jewy-American novel, author Elyssa Friedland's back

What Matters Now · 6 Sep 2022

Elyssa Friedland discusses her latest novel, "The Most Likely Club," which features a Jewish flavor in its characters and explores themes of friendship and midlife introspection.

0 Jewish Law Culture

The Conversion Episode, 2022: Ep 319

Unorthodox · 26 May 2022

This episode of Unorthodox explores personal stories of conversion to Judaism, highlighting the emotional and spiritual journeys of those who choose to join the Jewish community.

0 Communities Culture

We Are Family: Ep. 311

Unorthodox · 24 Mar 2022

This episode of Unorthodox features an interview with Julie Platt, the new chair of the Jewish Federations of North America, who discusses the organization's efforts in supporting Jews in Ukraine and the cultural impact of Camp Ramah.

0 Communities Education

Pew’s Jews: Religion Is (Still) the Key

Don Seeman in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Nov 2013

The Pew Research Center's study, "A Portrait of Jewish Americans," highlights a significant trend where a growing number of American Jews, particularly among those born since 1980, identify as Jews of no religion.