Tag: Jewish Identity

The text discusses the significance of the State of Israel as a gift to the Jewish people.
Agnes Biro Rothblatt, a 90-year-old Jewish woman from San Francisco, shares her life story in this interview for the Wisdom Project at Moment.
Author Helen Schulman, known for her previous works in fiction, has released a new novel titled Lucky Dogs, which follows the intertwined lives of two women, Meredith and Nina, as they navigate complex and betraying relationships in various settings like Paris, Sarajevo, Tel Aviv, and LA.
The 2023 Tony Awards celebrated plays that tackled the theme of antisemitism, but the winners largely avoided discussing it in their acceptance speeches.
This episode of Unorthodox features comedian Modi discussing coming out to his mother about being a comedian and finding pride in being openly gay and Jewish.
Ilya Kabakov, a Jewish painter and installation artist, navigated the challenges of living in an antisemitic society, finding success and fame as an artist.
Phillip Lopate, a renowned essayist and professor, recently retired from Columbia University after a long and successful career.
The author reflects on her experience as a college student learning Arabic with the Hans Wehr Modern Arabic-English Dictionary.
Photographer Jason Langer's book, Berlin, explores the city's sites of historic significance to Jews.
The writer of the letter is estranged from their sister because of her views on Israel, which the writer considers antisemitic.
The final season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" finally portrays an observant Jewish lifestyle in a way that honors it.
Ben Shapiro recently referred to Bernie Sanders as a non-Jewish ham sandwich with shrimp on lard bread.
The POLIN Museum of History of Polish Jews in Warsaw is a multimedia museum that covers the history of Jewish life in Poland over the past 1,000 years.
Larry "Ratso" Sloman, a multifaceted figure deeply embedded in popular culture, has a storied career spanning interactions with luminaries like Bob Dylan and literary contributions to music journalism.
Israeli-born teen singer Maya Gamzu, who immigrated to Canada four years ago, is making waves on "Canadas Got Talent" with her powerful singing voice.
The article explores how postwar American Jews embraced suburbia and its associated values, including the importance of gardens and spaciousness.
In "Walking Upright" by Daniel Gordis, the author explores the successes and failures of Zionism and the State of Israel in relation to the aspirations of Israel's Declaration of Independence.
The author recounts her experience of losing her sense of smell and taste due to contracting COVID-19.
Readers shared their first trips to Israel, celebrating the excitement, connections with locals, and a sense of belonging they felt.
Jewish History Nerds is returning for a new season, embracing the label of 'nerds' for all enthusiasts of Jewish history.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Noam Weissman, executive vice president of OpenDor Media, discusses the importance of providing authentic Israel education.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Noam Weissman discusses the need for a more authentic and nuanced approach to Israel education.
This article discusses the complex relationship between Sigmund Freud and his Jewish identity.
In this article, a Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi reflects on the challenges faced by Jews in former Soviet countries, particularly in Ukraine and Russia.
A new survey sponsored by the Keren Keshet Foundation has found that American Jews can be categorized into four groups based on their Jewish identity and communal involvement: Active, Affiliated, Ambivalent, and Alienated.