Intersectionality

Joel K. Greenberg in Tablet · 18 Dec 2023

The author recounts their personal experience of witnessing Jewish speakers promoting the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel from the pulpit of their Conservative synagogue.

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Academia is turning against the Jews, again.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 17 Dec 2023

The article discusses the rise of antisemitism in academia, specifically on college campuses.

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My Black and Jewish background has made me uniquely equipped to acknowledge the multiple truths of the Israel-Hamas war

Nora Berman in Forward · 22 Nov 2023

The author, who comes from a Black-Jewish background, reflects on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and their struggle to respond in a way that acknowledges the multiple truths at the center of the conflict.

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End DEI

Bari Weiss in Tablet · 7 Nov 2023

The author discusses their observations of a pervasive ideology that has infiltrated American institutions over the past two decades.

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I’m a gay Black Jew, and I feel abandoned by the allies I’ve supported for years

Nora Berman in Forward · 19 Oct 2023

In this article, the author, a gay Black Jew, expresses his feelings of abandonment by allies he has supported for years.

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Stop Being Shocked—Once and for All

The Editors in Tablet · 13 Oct 2023

Stop Being Shocked Once and for All is an article that highlights the systematic erosion of institutions and the rise of dangerous ideologies in America.

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Choosing Between My Two Identities

David Christopher Kaufman in Tablet · 12 Oct 2023

The author, who identifies as both African American and Jewish American, expresses their struggle in the face of recent events related to Israel and Palestine.

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Yascha Mounk on the Identity Trap and What It Means for Jews

Tikvah · 6 Oct 2023

In his book, "The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time," Yascha Mounk explores the intellectual history behind the rise of identity politics or "wokeness."

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Yascha Mounk on the Identity Trap and What It Means for Jews

Tikvah · 6 Oct 2023

In his book "The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time," Yascha Mounk explores the intellectual history behind the rise of identity politics and wokeness.

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What ‘Oppenheimer’ got wrong and the origins of the left’s ‘anti-racism’

Jonathan S. Tobin in JNS · 14 Sep 2023

The success of the film Oppenheimer has sparked interest in the history of the making of the atomic bomb and American radicalism, but there are important aspects being overlooked.

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The New Gatekeepers

Michael Lind in Tablet · 26 Oct 2022

Between 2010 and 2012, concepts from gender and ethnic studies became mainstream in American culture.

0 Communities Culture

Celebrate a Jewish Juneteenth at these events

Rudy Malcom in Forward · 15 Jun 2022

This article outlines various events organized by Jewish communities across the United States to celebrate Juneteenth, highlighting the intersection of Jewish and African American histories and struggles.

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Flipping the Script on Intersectionality

Sapir · 1 May 2022

Intersectionality, originally a theory for understanding how different forms of oppression can intersect, has been distorted on college campuses into an ideology that divides people into two groups: the privileged and the oppressed.

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Do Jews Count?

Dara Horn in Jewish Review of Books · 9 Sep 2021

"Jews Don't Count" by David Baddiel explores the issue of contemporary antisemitism and the tendency of progressives to dismiss or downplay it.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Street Violence as a Political Tool

Lee Smith in Tablet · 24 May 2021

The article argues that the Democratic Party utilizes street violence as a political tool to consolidate power among its various supporters, much like certain elites in third-world nations do.

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Critical Race Theory and the ‘Hyper-White’ Jew

Sapir · 1 May 2021

This article discusses the intersection of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and its impact on Jewish individuals.

0 Communities Culture

Opinion | ‘We simply feel forgotten about:’ 9 Asian American Jews speak

Forward · 20 Mar 2021

In the wake of a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, nine Asian American Jewish leaders share their personal experiences and call for increased support within the Jewish community.

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The Narcissism of The New York Times’ Foreign Coverage

Jacob Siegel in Tablet · 28 Oct 2020

This article criticizes The New York Times for its coverage of foreign events, arguing that the paper often downplays important details and frames stories to fit its own narrative.

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The Academic Origins of the American Revolution

Lama Abu-Odeh in Tablet · 14 Sep 2020

This text discusses the academic origins of the American Revolution and the subsequent rebellion within academia.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Does Anyone Really Want to Reopen?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 17 Jul 2020

The discussion revolves around the conflicting interests in American cities regarding reopening amid the pandemic, with a focus on how elected officials may be favoring privileged Democratic constituencies over others.

0 Communities History

Opinion | What We Can Learn From The Jews Of The NAACP About Intersectional Organizing

Forward · 12 Sep 2019

Bob Silverman's piece explores the historical alliance between American Jews and African Americans in founding the NAACP, emphasizing the importance of intersectional organizing.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

‘Law & Order’ Episode Asks: What If A Muslim Woman Politician Was Raped In A Synagogue?

Forward · 18 May 2019

In a recent episode of Law & Order: SVU, inspired by real-life Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a hijab-wearing city councilwoman resembling Omar is portrayed as a victim of rape inside a synagogue.

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Is the Women’s March Melting Down?

Leah McSweeney and Jacob Siegel in Tablet · 10 Dec 2018

A group of seven women initially came together after the 2016 election to organize what would become the Women's March, with the aim of including marginalized voices in leadership roles.

0 Culture Food

Roots and Boots: Ep. 140

Unorthodox · 21 Jun 2018

This Unorthodox episode delves into the intersections of food culture and identity, featuring Michael Twitty, an award-winning author who explores African American culinary history and Jewish food.

0 Gender/Identity History

Putting the Jew Back in the Queer

Helene Meyers in Tablet · 29 May 2018

Lillian Faderman's biography, "Harvey Milk: His Lives and Death," part of Yales Jewish Lives series, emphasizes the Jewishness of the gay icon Harvey Milk, highlighting its intersection with his advocacy for gay pride and political power.

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