Jewish Assimilation

0 Culture History

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 2 Sep

Joshua Leifer's new book explores the evolution of American Jewish identity from the post-World War II era to today, challenging the narrative of seamless assimilation and success.

0 History Antisemitism

The Mysterious Psychology of Self-Hating Jews

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Jun

The text discusses the intriguing phenomenon of self-hating Jews, noting that even Jews can hold antisemitic views.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Tablet Goes to Paris

The Editors in Tablet · 2 Jun

Tablet delves into the current state of French Jewry ten years after terrorist attacks led to an exodus to Israel, contrasting French resilience with American Jewish concerns.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Tablet Paris: An Introduction

Marco Roth in Tablet · 2 Jun

Tablet Paris discusses the resilience and pride of French Jews in the face of challenges, contrasting it with the current schism within American Jewry post-Oct.

0 Communities Antisemitism

A Ray of Sunshine Among the Clouds

Emes Ve-Emunah · 28 Apr

Despite recent challenging times for the Jewish community, especially with rising anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses, there is a ray of hope among the clouds.

0 Holocaust Israel

Recency bias is sabotaging the Jewish People.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 8 Jan

The article discusses the concept of recency bias and its impact on the Jewish people.

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Beyond Bagels and Lox: Writing about Jewish Lives in the 21st Century with Allegra Goodman and Amy E. Schwartz—in celebration of the Moment-Karma Short Fiction Contest

Moment in Moment · 11 Jul 2023

In this conversation, Allegra Goodman, an acclaimed novelist, discusses how contemporary writers portray Jewish lives in 21st-century America.

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In Plain Sight: Jewish Masquerade from Clueless to the Rabbis

Malka Z. Simkovich in Lehrhaus · 11 Jul 2023

The article discusses the theme of masquerade and its significance in Jewish culture, drawing connections to the film "Clueless" and various ancient Jewish texts.

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Trading Places

Eric Kaufmann in Tablet · 3 Mar 2023

This article discusses the changing dynamics of Jews and Asians in the American elite.

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On Jewish Vulgarity

David Mikics in Tablet · 13 Dec 2022

The article discusses the concept of Jewish vulgarity and its historical significance.

0 Science Philosophy

#105 - National Identity, Einstein & Determinism

Jewish History Uncensored · 8 Sep 2022

This episode discusses the influence of national identity on assimilated Jews like Einstein, exploring how being Jewish impacted Einstein professionally and how he reacted to this.

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Queen Elizabeth, whose reign encompassed the 20th-century ascent of British Jewry, dead at 96

BCohen in Forward · 8 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch of Britain, has passed away at the age of 96.

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Us or Them

Noah Millman in Jewish Review of Books · 13 Jul 2022

Alex Edelman's one-man comedy show, "Just for Us," combines humor and self-reflection as he explores his Jewish identity.

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My Secret Santa

Sally Edelstein in Tablet · 23 Dec 2021

The author shares their personal experience of growing up in a Jewish family that celebrated Christmas alongside Hanukkah.

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Is Modern Orthodox Kiruv Possible?

Steven Gotlib in Lehrhaus · 19 Jul 2021

The author explores the possibility of Modern Orthodox kiruv (outreach) and its potential to combat the assimilation and loss of Jewish identity in today's world.

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Theodor Herzl Is Alive and Well and Living in New York (Los Angeles, Paris, and London, too)

Matti Friedman in Tablet · 3 Jun 2021

The article discusses the rise of anti-Semitism in Vienna in the late 19th century, focusing on the experiences of Theodor Herzl, a Jewish writer and journalist.

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With Liberty and Presents for All

Yael Buechler in Lehrhaus · 26 Dec 2019

Yael Buechler delves into the history of Hanukkah advertising in early 20th-century America, exploring how Yiddish ads from newspapers like the Forward and the Yidishe Tageblatt played a crucial role in immigrants' acculturation.

0 Communities Education

Why Do So Many Israelis Only Connect With Judaism When They Come to America?

Zvika Klein in Tablet · 26 Aug 2019

Many Israelis only connect with Judaism when they come to America due to feeling overwhelmed by religious coercion in Israel, leading them to explore their Jewish identity and practice more openly abroad.

0 Literature Communities

My Old Kentoki Home

Dara Horn in Tablet · 18 Dec 2017

Y.Y. Shvarts, a Yiddish poet, wrote the epic Yiddish poem "Kentoki" in the early 20th century, focusing on three generations of Jewish life in Kentucky, challenging the usual narrative of American Jewish literature centered in urban areas.

0 History Politics

An American Jew in Copenhagen

Jack Rice in Tablet · 24 Feb 2015

This text describes the personal journey of an American Jew who wandered through Europe before settling in Copenhagen.

0 Communities Education

After Pew: What Will It Take to Save American Jewry

Jewish Action · 16 Jun 2014

The discussion after the Pew Research report highlights the concerning rate of intermarriage among American Jews, with 58% overall and even higher among non-Orthodox Jews.

0 Literature History

Remembering the Forgotten

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

"On the Eve: The Jews of Europe Before the Second World War" by Bernard Wasserstein delves into the rich cultural and social tapestry of Eastern European Jewry in the years leading up to World War II.

0 Culture History

The Weaver

Gabriella Safran in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Photographing the Jewish Nation: Pictures from S. An-sky's Ethnographic Expeditions delves into Solomon Iudovin's photographs documenting traditional Jewish life at the request of S. An-sky, a Jewish journalist and revolutionary.

0 History Literature

Child’s Play

Sasha Weiss in Tablet · 7 Jan 2009

The novel "Azarel" by Hungarian novelist Karoly Pap portrays the internal struggles of an eight-year-old boy named Gyuri Azarel as he grapples with the strictures of his rabbi father's house and Jewish identity in Hungary during the 1920s and 30s.

0 Literature History

Beginning of the End

Wesley Yang in Tablet · 19 Nov 2008

"The Road into the Open" by Arthur Schnitzler, a novel published a century ago, delves into the struggles faced by Viennese Jews amidst rising anti-Semitism in Austria-Hungary.

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