Jewish students at Columbia University, including those at Barnard College, have been feeling discomfort and isolation following recent unrest on campus, including protests calling for divestment from Israel and clashes between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups.

Recently, amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the article discusses how Hamas has been close to achieving its war aims, leading to a sense of insecurity in Israel, a rise in global antisemitism, and a breakdown of trust between Israelis and Palestinians.

The article discusses the concept of Jews as a historically lonely people and how this loneliness has manifested throughout history, both in Israel and the diaspora.

Rabbi Jonah Zinn, the executive director of the University of Florida Hillel, emphasizes the heightened importance for young Jewish adults to visit Israel in light of rising antisemitism and the challenges faced by Jewish students on campuses.

Multiple recent high-profile articles in publications like Time and The Atlantic have shed light on the experiences of North American Jews amid rising antisemitism and pro-Palestinian protests since Oct. 7.

A task force at Columbia University has released a report highlighting the struggles faced by Jewish students on campus, particularly regarding isolation and pain resulting from unauthorized protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

In this essay, the author reflects on the challenges and importance of maintaining a Jewish community in a small town during the pandemic.

In the aftermath of a recent Hamas attack on Israel, Jews around the world have been closely following the news and experiencing a sense of emotional upheaval.

Paul Cohen, an American Jew, has lived in the remote village of Narsaq, Greenland, for 22 years.

In this personal essay, the author reflects on their experience of celebrating Shabbat alone during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 lockdowns have exposed the loneliness and dissatisfaction experienced by many independent women.

The author recounts their experience of testing positive for COVID-19, two years into the pandemic.

In this personal essay, the author reflects on their newfound passion for cooking during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this compilation of Paul Berman's crisis notebook entries, he discusses the appropriateness of the micro-essay as a literary form for the current crisis, reflects on the suicide of a doctor during the pandemic, contemplates the role of style and fashion during these times, ponders the transformative effects of the pandemic on technology and society, and shares personal encounters with the mailman and counterman.

Jonathan Glazer's latest project, "Strasbourg 1518," is a 10-minute short film that explores the phenomenon of a historical dancing sickness that took place in a French city in 1518.

The author describes their experience returning to synagogue for a prayer service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting isolation have caused many to have an encounter with their true selves.

The author explores the idea of Jewishness and its connection to feelings of isolation and confinement, drawing parallels between Hamlet and Jewish characters like Shylock.

Author and columnist Andrew Ferguson discusses America in isolation, highlighting the emerging resistance to prolonged lockdowns and the challenges faced by policymakers balancing public health concerns with economic pressures.

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, there is a call to view life as a precious gift and to embrace a new perspective.

Sammy Kofer, a man of principle, stands out on a cruise ship due to his unconventional appearance, forward manner, and unique views on society and regulations.

The article discusses Franz Kafka's "Metamorphosis" as a prescient reflection on the Holocaust.

Rabbi Philip Graubart reflects on the significant increase in security measures at synagogues since the events of 9/11 and the rise of terrorist threats like Al Qaeda and ISIS.