Hannah Arendt

How antisemitic was Joseph Conrad, author of 'Heart of Darkness' and 'The Secret Agent'?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 20 Nov

Joseph Conrad, renowned for works like ‘Heart of Darkness,’ presents a complex figure, especially regarding his views on Jews.

0 Israel Politics

The Triumph and Tragedy of Zionism

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 9 Sep

Zionism has played a significant role in modern Jewish history, leading to both triumphs and tragedies.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Jews who blame Israel for antisemitism are only helping antisemites

Sruli Fruchter in Forward · 12 Apr

The article discusses the relationship between Israel's actions and antisemitism, arguing that blaming Israel for antisemitism only serves to aid antisemites by absolving them of their responsibility.

0 History Philosophy

Hannah Arendt is a detective solving the mystery of Eichmann in a new play

PJ Grisar in Forward · 20 Mar

"The Banality of Evil" is a play that reimagines philosopher Hannah Arendt as a detective solving the mystery of Adolf Eichmann's atrocities, based on Arendt's book "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil."

0 Politics Philosophy

In her search for truth, Hannah Arendt would have recognized the lies of Netanyahu, Putin and Trump

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 11 Jan

Hannah Arendt's book "Between Past and Future" emphasized the importance of thinking in an age where the past provides little guidance and the future offers little hope.

0 Holocaust Literature

The real Auschwitz commandant — and Yiddish resistance song — behind ‘The Zone of Interest’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 28 Dec 2023

"The Zone of Interest" is a film directed by Jonathan Glazer that depicts the lives of the Hss family, who lived in a cottage adjacent to the Auschwitz death camp during the Holocaust.

0 Holocaust Literature

‘The Zone of Interest’ asks: Why would a family want to live at Auschwitz?

PJGrisar in Forward · 8 Dec 2023

"The Zone of Interest" is a film adaptation of Martin Amis' novel about Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz.

0

How Hannah Arendt’s Zionism Helped Create American Gay Identity

Blake Smith in Tablet · 10 May 2023

Hannah Arendt, a Jewish philosopher, played a significant role in the creation of American gay identity through her influence on her student, Michael Denneny.

0

The Banality of Evil on TV

Jonah Raskin in Tablet · 2 May 2023

The article discusses two television series, "The Patients of Dr. Garcia" and "Transatlantic," and their portrayal of fascism.

0 Israel Politics

The Non-zionist Zionist

Tel Aviv Review · 17 Apr 2023

In his book "Jewish Self-Determination Beyond Zionism," Jonathan Graubart re-evaluates early 20th-century ideas on Jewish sovereignty and statehood through the lens of thinkers like Hannah Arendt.

0

The Non-zionist Zionist

Tel Aviv Review · 17 Apr 2023

In his book, "Jewish Self-Determination Beyond Zionism: Lessons from Hannah Arendt and Other Pariahs," Jonathan Graubart examines early 20th-century ideas on Jewish sovereignty and statehood.

0

Do You Believe In Miracles?

Zach Truboff in Lehrhaus · 20 Dec 2022

The author discusses the skepticism around the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days during Hanukkah and the denial of miracles in general in the context of the Enlightenment.

0

The Privilege of Being Nobody

Blake Smith in Tablet · 9 Jun 2022

The essay discusses how the perception of being a refugee has changed over time.

0

Dreyfus, Zionism, and Sartre

David Mikics in Tablet · 8 Oct 2021

The article discusses various topics, including the author's experiences in Paris, the Dreyfus affair, and the film J'Accuse by Roman Polanski.

0

‘Feelings’ and the Israel/Palestine Conflict

Shaul Magid in Tablet · 3 Jun 2021

In this article, the author explores how discussions about Israel and Palestine in the American Jewish community often revolve around feelings rather than deeper analysis.

0

Hannah Arendt’s Critique of Social Media

Blake Smith in Tablet · 4 Dec 2020

Hannah Arendt's critique of social media centers around two key ideas.

0

Talking it Out: Ep. 232

Unorthodox · 18 Jun 2020

In this episode, the hosts reflect on the murder of George Floyd and the global protests against racism and police violence.

0 Politics Philosophy

The Anti-Imperialism of Idiots

Alan Johnson in Jewish Review of Books · 24 Jun 2019

In "The Anti-Imperialism of Idiots," Susie Linfield explores the estrangement between Zionism and the Left, questioning why many left-wingers oppose Jewish nationalism while supporting other nationalist movements like Arab nationalism and Islamism.

0 History Literature

The Name Is Arendt. Hannah Arendt

Tel Aviv Review · 21 Jun 2019

Ken Krimstein, an illustrator and graphic novelist, talks about his new book "The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt: A Tyranny of Truth" in an episode of the Tel Aviv Review sponsored by YIVO, which focuses on the history and culture of East European Jewry.

0 Literature History

The Name Is Arendt. Hannah Arendt

Tel Aviv Review · 21 Jun 2019

Ken Krimstein, an illustrator and graphic novelist, talks about his new book "The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt: A Tyranny of Truth" on the Tel Aviv Review.

0 Politics Philosophy

Portrait of the Intellectual as a Young German Woman

Tel Aviv Review · 3 Apr 2017

Dr. Olga Kirschbaum, a historian, delves into the intellectual circles Hannah Arendt moved in as she matured professionally in the Weimar Republic and beyond.

0 History Philosophy

The Banality of American Evil

Forward · 21 Dec 2016

Philosopher Hannah Arendt and scientist Stanley Milgram shed light on the nature of evil in society, arguing that normal, seemingly good people can commit atrocities when influenced by social pressures.

0 Holocaust Philosophy

Hannah Arendt under the microscope

Tel Aviv Review · 15 May 2015

Dr. Michal Aharony from Beit Berl Academic College discusses her book "Hannah Arendt and the Limits of Total Domination" with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on how Arendt's theories on totalitarianism are analyzed through the perspective of Holocaust victims and survivors.

0 Holocaust Philosophy

Hannah Arendt under the microscope

Tel Aviv Review · 13 May 2015

This text explores the theories of Jewish-German philosopher Hannah Arendt on totalitarianism by examining testimonies from Holocaust victims and survivors.

0 History Literature

Eichmann, Arendt, and “The Banality of Evil”

Richard Wolin in Jewish Review of Books · 14 Oct 2014

The text discusses a review by Richard Wolin of Bettina Stangneth's translated book about Adolf Eichmann, sparking a discussion on Hannah Arendt and the concept of the banality of evil.

JL;DR

Tag: Hannah Arendt