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Tag: Emma Lazarus

0 Culture Politics

Our grandparents made America great, but Trump would have trashed them, too

David Margolick in Forward · 28 Oct

David Margolick reflects on America’s immigrant history through a series of posters dedicated to his immigrant grandparents, juxtaposing their contributions to American society with former President Donald Trump’s derogatory rhetoric towards immigrants.

0 Communities Politics

Jewish organizations must cancel JVP, immediately.

Amelia Adams in Future of Jewish · 9 Oct

Amelia Adams argues that Jewish organizations should immediately sever ties with Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) due to the latter's associations and endorsements of anti-Zionist and pro-terrorist stances.

0 Israel History

Between Two Promised Lands

Ari Blaff in Tablet · 24 Sep 2019

In "We Stand Divided," Daniel Gordis explores the longstanding rift between American Jews and Israel, tracing its roots back to differing views on religion, history, identity, and democracy.

0 History Gender/Identity

Let's Stay Together: Episode 193

Unorthodox · 29 Aug 2019

In episode 193 of the podcast "Unorthodox," actress Michaela Watkins discusses her Jewish identity, her work portraying Jewish and non-Jewish characters, and her engagement with Judaism through the organization Reboot.

0 Culture History

Let's Stay Together: Episode 193

Unorthodox · 29 Aug 2019

This episode features actress Michaela Watkins discussing her Jewish identity and its influence on her activism, alongside historian Pamela Nadell exploring the history of Jewish women in America.

0 History Literature

“When Orchards Burn Their Lamps of Fiery Gold”

Esther Schor in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Sep 2018

Emma Lazarus creatively captures the spirit of Rosh Hashanah 5643 in her poem, reflecting on the challenges faced by Eastern European Jews and the hope for a better future.

0 Literature Music

Shaq Hears America Singing

Jake Marmer in Tablet · 13 Apr 2018

"Poetry in America," a PBS program hosted by Harvard professor Elisa New, features discussions about poetry with celebrities like Shaquille O'Neal and musicians, reimagining poetry away from traditional lectures to dynamic conversations.