Tag: Jewish Identity

The text discusses the relationship between the author's father, a successful novelist, and his godfather, a poet.
The ANU Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv has reopened after a renovation, offering a modern and inclusive vision of Jewish peoplehood.
This text discusses the life and work of the Jewish poet Heinrich Heine.
Club Z is a Zionist club for Russian-speaking American Jewish teens that was founded by Masha Merkulova.
The article discusses the transformative power of Jewish summer camps in shaping the Jewish identity of young campers.
Cody Decker, a retired professional baseball player active in the sports world, discusses his career and Jewish identity in a generous interview.
This article discusses the recent trend among young American Jews, particularly those who identify as progressive, accusing their Jewish educational institutions of lying to them about Israel.
The article discusses the emergence of a new class of Jews who are navigating questions of identity, belonging, and faith in the public eye.
The article discusses the recent Pew Research Center report on American Jewish identity and criticizes its omission of Yiddish.
Using pop culture in the Judaic Studies classroom can be an effective way to help students connect to the material, build their Jewish identity, and succeed in class.
This article discusses the intersection of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and its impact on Jewish individuals.
The author reflects on their fear and anxiety while traveling in America, attributing it to their feeling of being an outsider and not understanding the country anymore.
Julian Edelman, a prominent Jewish NFL player and Superbowl MVP, recently retired after a successful 12-season career with the New England Patriots.
The author reflects on the significance of clothing in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," particularly Gatsby's collection of shirts and ties.
"Life in Learning" is a book that explores the world of Orthodox Jewish yeshivas and the significance of Torah study in Jewish life.
This text discusses the experiences of Italian Jewish writers during the years between Mussolini's rise to power in 1922 and the defeat of Fascism and the Nazis in 1945.
Garry Shandling, a Jewish comedian, is the subject of this article, which explores his life and works in relation to the holiday of Purim.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, who passed away in November 2020, was known for his contributions to various contemporary issues such as Jewish identity, anti-Semitism, Israel, family, and more.
Irina Nevzlin, a prominent Russian-Jewish philanthropist and Israeli citizen, is driven by her Jewish identity and a desire to connect Jews to their worldwide peoplehood and shared religion.
This text is a short biography of an American Jew reflecting on his experiences with anti-Semitism throughout his life.
The Rothschild family, although not as rich as Bezos and Gates, continues to be a target for antisemites and conspiracy theorists.
Holocaust literature for children is a prominent genre due to the significant role the Holocaust plays in Jewish identity.
Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, is not Jewish and does not wish to speak on behalf of Judaism, according to her spokesperson.
The author reflects on their upbringing in a white-flight suburb of Memphis and how they used to view their Confederate heritage as something to be proud of, rather than as hateful.
The article discusses how for centuries, the Jewish experience has been defined by a sense of vulnerability due to the threat of antisemitic persecution.