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Tag: Desire

0 Philosophy Torah

Desire and Power: Adam and Eve in Genesis 1–3

Roslyn Weiss in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Sep

Roslyn Weiss explores the complexities of desire and power in the Genesis narrative of Adam and Eve.

0 History Jewish Law

Oh Homeland, Don’t You Wonder (Tzion Ha-lo Tishali)

Yehuda Halevi, translated and introduced by Dan Alter in Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jan

In this poem titled "Oh Homeland, Don't You Wonder (Tzion Ha-lo Tishali)", the speaker expresses deep longing and love for their homeland.

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Gluttony - In an excerpt from her new essay collection <em>Naked</em>, a burlesque performer considers the complications of desire.

Fancy Feast in Jewish Currents · 5 Oct 2023

In this excerpt from a collection of essays, a burlesque performer reflects on her experience at a sin-themed party.

0 Politics Leadership

Progressive Failure Is Manchin's Success

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Sep 2021

The podcast discusses how Joe Manchin, a Democratic senator, prioritizes maintaining his political power in his state over aligning with progressive party members.

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Robert Alter in Jewish Review of Books · 3 Jan 2021

"The Tunnel" by A.B. Yehoshua tells the story of Zvi Luria, a retired engineer in his seventies who is diagnosed with incipient dementia.

0 Art History

Nice Boy Shares Toy

Jeremy Sigler in Tablet · 24 May 2018

Photographer David Levinthal's loft in Manhattan is filled with an impressive collection of rare and vintage toys, reflecting his passion for collecting.

0 Culture Communities

The Little Girl Who Wanted a Dog for Hanukkah

Alter Yisrael Shimon Feuerman in Tablet · 4 Dec 2015

Miriam, a young girl, desires a dog for Hanukkah despite her Hasidic-leaning family's disapproval.