Tag: Jewish Identity

The Rabbis Feminist Zionism discusses the intersection of feminism, Zionism, and postmodernism, highlighting Einat Ramon's perspective as a feminist Zionist and a scholar.
Lionel Trilling, a prominent figure in American literary criticism, is explored through a selection of his letters in Adam Kirsch's book, shedding light on Trilling's life and American intellectual culture from the 1920s to the 1970s.
The artist Zo Buckman explores the intersection of hip-hop, feminism, and her Jewish identity through embroidered vintage lingerie featuring lyrics from Biggie and Tupac.
In "The Burnt Pot," the author explores themes of assimilation, identity, and Jewish continuity through the lens of characters in Zadie Smith's novel "White Teeth" and Jewish writings.
The text discusses the changing status of Jews in America over time, focusing on the concepts of melting pot and cultural pluralism as applied to the Jewish community.
A former rabbi shares his family's experience and decision to hold a secular wedding for their daughter who married a non-Jew, despite their observant Jewish background.
Eli and Evan, along with Israeli journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer, discuss the impact of the nation-state law passed by the Knesset and recent Birthright walkouts by American Jews on a podcast.
The Letters from Summer 2018 discuss various topics related to Jewish identity and history.
Stanley Kubrick, a Jewish director from New York, infused his films with Jewish themes and sensibilities despite a facade of seeming Gentile.
Israel Zangwill's play "The Melting Pot" presented America as a melting pot where immigrants of various backgrounds come together and assimilate, celebrated even by President Theodore Roosevelt, who rejected hyphenated American identities.
Renowned writer Philip Roth was known for his blend of sophistication and spontaneity, embodying duality in his life and work as seen in his writing process and varied influences from high culture to popular music.
The book "A Flock With No Shepherd: Shas Leadership The Day After Rabbi Ovadia Yosef," co-authored by Yair Ettinger and Nissim Leon, examines the challenges facing the Shas movement following the death of its prominent founder Rabbi Ovadia Yosef in 2013.
In a recent episode of the NPR podcast Code Switch, the American Jewish experience of transitioning into the category of White was discussed, highlighting the complexities of Jewish identity within American definitions of race and ethnicity.
Dr. Caroline Light from Harvard University discusses her book, "That Pride of Race and Character: The Roots of Jewish Benevolence in the Jim Crow South," which explores the development of a significant Jewish charity network in the American South after Reconstruction.
In this text, the author reflects on his experiences and encounters related to key Jewish figures like Zalman Shazar, Theodor Herzl, and Sabbtai Zevi.
"Adam & Thomas" by Aharon Appelfeld is a poignant novel about two young boys left in a forest during the Holocaust, embodying themes of Jewish survival and resilience.
The text discusses the lack of success and representation of Jewish wrestlers in the world of professional wrestling, particularly in the WWE.
Meyer Habib, a French politician of Tunisian descent, is a strong advocate for French Jews, especially in issues related to professional qualifications recognized in Israel.
The text discusses the author's personal journey and reflections on women's roles in Orthodox Judaism, focusing on her experiences with Torah study, education, and religious development.
"The Cross" by Lamed Shapiro is a powerful Yiddish story set in wide-open America, following a hobo whose life is marked by tragedy and violence from a brutal pogrom in Russia.
Tamar Manasseh shares her perspective on being labeled as a "black Jew" and discusses the complexities she faces as a Black person within the Jewish community.
In "Forest Dark" by Nicole Krauss, the novel delves into Jewish literary traditions by exploring themes of identity, biblical allegories, and a search for meaning.
The essay reflects on the author’s childhood discovery of Isaac Babel's works, which became the first Jewish language they could relate to, spurring thoughts on identity and language.
"Humor Me" by Sam Hoffman is a charming indie comedy with a Jewish twist, following the story of Nate, a struggling playwright who moves in with his father Bob in a retirement community and finds unexpected self-discovery and reconciliation.
In this personal reflection, the author discusses the role of Jewish identity in diaspora, particularly around the Christmas season.