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0 Culture History

EKB in Future of Jewish · 9 Nov

This essay by Elise Ronan explores the concept of chutzpah, describing it as the resilient spirit of the Jewish people, symbolized by their refusal to be oppressed or erased throughout history.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The Ruling Authorities

TEXTing · 4 Nov

Elana Stein Hain and Leora Batnitzky explore musings from Pirkei Avot regarding the function and necessity of government, particularly in the context of election anxieties and the democratic process.

0 Politics Communities

A Meeting of Natans

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 22 Oct

Natan Slifkin reflects on his recent meeting with Natan Sharansky, a hero who endured persecution in the Soviet Gulag and became an advocate for freedom.

0 Politics Ethics

Why do American Jews and Christians lack empathy for Palestinians?

Daoud Kuttab in Forward · 14 Oct

Daoud Kuttab, a Palestinian-American Christian journalist, explores the seeming lack of empathy many American Jews and Christians have towards Palestinians despite shared traditional values of freedom, equality, and empathy.

0 Politics Ethics

My New Book

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 18 Sep

Peter Beinart introduces his forthcoming book, "BEING JEWISH AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF GAZA," aiming to provoke a critical reflection within the Jewish community on its narratives regarding Palestinian suffering.

0 Philosophy Education

Ten Fears — Part II

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Sep

Sara Eisemann's exploration of human fears, as discussed in Family First, highlights five primary fears that can impede one's ability to live fully.

0 Politics Ethics

What if Americans Saw Palestinian and Jewish Israeli Lives as Equal?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 24 Jun

The discussion revolves around the book "The Wall Between: What Jews and Palestinians Don't Want to Know About Each Other" by Raja Khouri and Jeffrey Wilkinson.

0 Holidays Culture

The key to freedom – a new meaning for the shlissel challah

Jewish Chronicle · 1 May

The tradition of baking a shlissel challah in the shape of a key on the Shabbat after Pesach is rooted in a belief for financial blessings, symbolizing that livelihood is in God's hands.

0 Israel Antisemitism

How can we mark our freedom this Pesach in a period of dread?

Jewish Chronicle · 23 Apr

This year, as Passover approaches, the Jewish community faces an atmosphere of increased anti-Semitism and fear, leading to questioning the essence of freedom in such troubling times.

0 Education Antisemitism

Rising Antisemitism and Choosing Freedom

Bari Weiss in The Free Press · 22 Apr

Amid rising antisemitism on college campuses like Columbia and Yale, Jewish students have faced verbal and physical attacks, including being told to go back to Poland and being assaulted with a Palestinian flag.

0 History Israel

Passover in wartime: As freed Hebrew slaves, we must always protect the oppressed

Naftali Oppenheimer in Forward · 19 Apr

Amidst reflections on his military service in Hebron and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Naftali Oppenheimer emphasizes the importance of protecting the oppressed and using power responsibly, especially as Passover approaches.

0 Israel Holidays

For many Israelis this Passover, celebrating the Festival of Freedom feels impossible

Deborah Danan in JTA · 19 Apr

Many Israeli families, including those who have loved ones held hostage, are finding it difficult to celebrate Passover this year due to feelings of sadness and frustration over the captivity of their relatives by Hamas.

0 Israel Holidays

For many Israelis this Passover, celebrating the Festival of Freedom feels impossible

Deborah Danan in JTA · 19 Apr

This article discusses how many Israeli families, including those with loved ones held hostage by Hamas, are finding it difficult to celebrate Passover this year, a holiday that symbolizes freedom.

0 Holidays Culture

The Third Annual Great Canadian Seder

Bonjour Chai · 19 Apr

This year's Great Canadian Seder addresses the challenge of navigating political discussions, particularly concerning Israel, at family gatherings.

0 Holidays Culture

The Third Annual Great Canadian Seder

Bonjour Chai · 19 Apr

The Great Canadian Seder convenes voices across Canadian Jewry to explore the Seder's role in family dynamics, political discussions about Israel, and the tension between Jewish particularism and universalism.

0 Torah Culture

Meir Soloveichik on the Politics of the Haggadah

Tikvah · 19 Apr

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik presents the Haggadah as a profound work of Jewish political thought, exploring themes of freedom, oppression, and the intertwining of theology and politics.

0 Holidays Politics

This Pesach, have a Seder seat for a hostage

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Apr

This Pesach, amidst the celebration of freedom and the retelling of the Exodus story, there is a call to remember those who are currently held captive, specifically over 100 individuals taken hostage in a tragic event in October.

0 Israel History

Allowing Evil to Triumph for the Sake of Peace

Future of Jewish · 22 Feb

The text discusses the issue of allowing lies and hatred to spread unchecked, particularly in relation to anti-Semitism targeting Jews, with a focus on the current situation in Israel and the Diaspora.

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The Un-Conscientious Objectors

Jackson Greenberg in Tablet · 4 Dec 2023

The author reflects on their experience in a progressive school and criticizes the moral relativism and pacifism that was promoted.

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This Is Israel

Tel Aviv Review · 26 Jun 2023

Isabel Kershner, the Israel reporter for the New York Times, presents her new book, "The Land of Hope and Fear: Israel's Battle for its Inner Soul."

0 Politics Literature

This Is Israel

Tel Aviv Review · 26 Jun 2023

Isabel Kershner, a reporter for the New York Times, talks about her book "The Land of Hope and Fear: Israel's Battle for its Inner Soul," exploring complex issues within Israel.

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The Seder of an Alternative Future

guestpost in Jewschool · 2 Apr 2023

This article explores the concept of different categories in Judaism, such as man, woman, Jew, non-Jew, slave, poor person, and rich person.

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The First Maggid—How Memory Made the Jews

Cole S. Aronson in Jewish Review of Books · 2 Apr 2023

The author explores the significance of the storytelling aspect of the Passover Seder and its role in the creation of the Jewish nation.

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Israel’s Genius, and Its Bad Shepherds

Bernard-Henri Lévy in Tablet · 21 Mar 2023

The author expresses their love for Israel, citing its miraculous creation and history.

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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.

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