Ethnicity | JLDR

David Jager in Tablet · 15 Aug

The discussion delves into the complexities surrounding Kamala Harris's ethnic identity, with Trump questioning her background, and various groups interpreting her heritage differently.

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Is the 'hot rodent men' trend uh, good for the Jews?

Mira Fox in Forward · 11 Jun

The article discusses the emerging trend of "hot rodent men" in beauty standards, where certain male celebrities are being compared to rodents as a new form of attractiveness.

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Why are the Bibas family not the focus of everyone with a conscience?

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Jun

The Bibas family, held hostage by terrorists since October 7, especially resonate within the Jewish community.

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The Freedom to Think Differently

Blake Smith in Tablet · 10 Nov 2022

The concept of the liberalism of permanent minorities, as proposed by Judith Shklar, challenges our common understanding of minorities and majorities.

0 Communities Politics

Why Jewish groups want you to fill out the 2021 census

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 11 May 2021

This episode discusses efforts by Jewish groups in Canada to ensure accurate representation in the 2021 census following a significant undercount in 2016.

0 Israel Politics

“The Fault Is Not in Our Stars” Edition

Promised Podcast · 6 May 2021

In this podcast, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, Sally Abed, and Noah Efron discuss the tragic incident at Mount Meron where 45 people died and debate who or what is to blame.

0 Politics Culture

Woke Self-Destruction: Should We Enjoy It Or Worry?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 23 Feb 2021

The podcast delves into a recent incident within the journalism world where a Slate staffer was fired for considering a woke action beforehand.

0 Israel Antisemitism

The “Anything But Apathy” Edition

Promised Podcast · 22 Oct 2020

Miriam Herschlag, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron discuss various important topics in the Jewish community, including the dilemma of ultra-Orthodox schools remaining open against regulations in Israel, the complexities of identity and belonging in modern Israel, and the potential impact of consumer products on peace efforts between Israelis and Palestinians.

0 Education Culture

An Exceptional Minority?

Jack Wertheimer in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Aug 2018

The discussion revolves around the challenges facing American Jews in maintaining their distinctive culture and religious commitments in a society marked by assimilation pressures.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Whose Tribe Is It, Anyway?

Unknown Author in Tablet · 26 Apr 2018

In a recent episode of the NPR podcast Code Switch, the American Jewish experience of transitioning into the category of White was discussed, highlighting the complexities of Jewish identity within American definitions of race and ethnicity.

0 History Gender/Identity

How Jews in the Jim Crow South Labored to be White

Tel Aviv Review · 13 Apr 2018

Dr. Caroline Light from Harvard University discusses her book, "That Pride of Race and Character: The Roots of Jewish Benevolence in the Jim Crow South," which explores the development of a significant Jewish charity network in the American South after Reconstruction.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Learning From Each Other

MaNishtana in Tablet · 28 Jul 2015

The article discusses the importance of recognizing and learning from the diverse experiences and perspectives within the Jewish community, as illustrated through the author's participation in the performance of Kaleidoscope.

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Discrimination and Identity in London: The Jewish Free School Case

J. H. H. Weiler in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

The Jewish Free School (JFS) case in London revolved around a boy, M, whose Jewishness was questioned due to his mother's non-Orthodox conversion.

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