In 1984, the Chicago Cubs advanced to the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres, which carried personal significance for the author due to familial connections with a Padres fan.

The author discusses the high costs associated with being Jewish, including expenses for synagogue membership, day school tuition, and kosher food.

In 1960, a scandal involving Yale University students engaging in inappropriate behavior with a 14-year-old girl named Suzi gained widespread media attention.

Some Jewish parents are opting out of the traditional circumcision ritual known as bris, which dates back to the biblical story of Abraham.

Renowned Israeli and American Jewish authors discussed a range of topics, including identity, Judaism, and Zionism in a collection of conversations published by the Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot during Book Week.

In episode 96 of Unorthodox, the podcast explores the world of Jewish summer camps with guests sharing their experiences and insights.

Zev Eleff's article responds to the notion of a disappearing non-observant Orthodox Jew within the American Jewish community, pointing out the lack of clear definitions and data to support such a claim.

In "Chabon, Safran Foer, and the Great Jewish American Novel," the discussion focuses on the literary works of Jonathan Safran Foer and Michael Chabon, particularly their recent novels "Here I Am" and "Moonglow," respectively.

Alan Kadish discusses the concept of chosenness and bias within the Jewish community, noting a rise in racism and antisemitism in American society and proposing a review of Jewish attitudes towards others.

The article discusses a Purim music video of Benny Friedman's song "Ivri Anochi," which celebrates Jewish identity while incorporating non-Jewish cultural elements like techno music and breakdancing.

In "The Sephardic Mystique," the focus is on the 19th-century German Jewish obsession with Sephardic culture, contrasting it to traditional Ashkenazic Jewish practices.

Rebecca Goldstein's book "Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity" sparked intense engagement from a previous reader, evidenced by extensive notes and comments in Yiddish, English, Spanish, and Hebrew throughout the text.

American Yiddish poet Celia Dropkin's work, including the poem "Di tsirkus dame" and "In heysn vint," reflects a personal yet provocative exploration of themes such as eroticism and female identity within Yiddish poetry circles of the 1920s.

In the debate over Zionism and nationalism, a case is made for liberal Zionism as a means to understand and appreciate the constructive aspects of nationalism, drawing parallels between American and Zionist identity.

This text explores the author's struggle to reconcile their routine for observing Shabbat with their routine for participating in political protests, particularly in the context of events like the Women's March.

The text discusses the current state of American politics and its impact on Modern Orthodoxy, suggesting a deepening societal division that threatens the nation's cohesion.

Israeli TV shows have become increasingly popular for binge-watching, offering a range of genres from suspenseful dramas to comedic series.

Bernard-Henri Lévy (BHL), a prominent French intellectual known as a philosophe, explores the connection between Judaism, his personal life, and political activism in "The Genius of Judaism."

Bob Dylan's Jewish identity, though at times obscured by his persona as a Gentile cowboy or folk revolutionary, holds deep roots in his upbringing in a small Jewish community in Hibbing, Minnesota.

Leonard Cohen's Jewish identity and spirituality are explored in this text, highlighting his farewell song "You Want It Darker" as his most Jewish composition.

Philipp Jaff, a prominent historian of medieval Germany in the 19th century, is known for his significant contributions to the field.

"Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf" by Greg Wolfe and Howard McWilliam is a new picture book that has raised controversy for its portrayal of a Jewish family and the blending of Christmas and Hanukkah traditions.

In Jonathan Safran Foer's novel "Here I Am," the story follows the unraveling of a marriage between Jacob and Julia, marked by infidelity and a series of shocking revelations.

Elissa Altman's memoir, "Treyf: My Life as an Orthodox Outlaw," delves into her complex relationship with her Jewish identity, family history, and food.

Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the declining support for the Israeli left, questioning its strategies and future.