Roman Empire

Gladiator II review: ‘a swashbuckler that slays expectations’

Jewish Chronicle · 12 Nov

Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," a sequel that surpasses expectations set by its predecessor.

0 History Torah

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Oct

Eileh Ezkerah, the poignant piyut recited during Yom Kippur prayers in Ashkenazi communities, commemorates the martyrdom of ten revered Tannaim, known as the asarah harugei malchus, executed under Roman rule.

0 History Politics

Why the Romans Actually Gave 'Palestine' Its Name

Alex Stein in Future of Jewish · 4 Oct

The Romans renamed the province of Judea to Syria Palaestina around the time of the Bar Kokhba Revolt, primarily to detach the region's Jewish identity.

0 History Television/Film

TV review: Those About to Die: ‘an overblown mess of hammy dialogue and bloody fights’

Jewish Chronicle · 18 Jul

Amazon Prime's new Roman epic, "Those About to Die," portrays a world of violent races and fights akin to ancient Rome.

0 History Politics

HEROD THE GREAT

Jewish Lives · 2 May

Herod the Great, a Jewish king in a Roman world, is portrayed as a complex figure who navigated political triumphs and personal tragedies during a tumultuous period in ancient Judea.

0 Israel History

Why was modern day Israel previously called Palestine? #israel #palestine #history

Unpacked · 24 Mar

Exploring the historical reasons behind why modern-day Israel was previously called Palestine and its inhabitants referred to as Palestinians, including Jews.

0 History Israel

When was the country named "Israel?" #israel #history #bible

Unpacked · 10 Mar

Exploring the origins and significance of the name "Israel" throughout history, particularly focusing on its importance to Jewish people.

0 Culture Jewish Law

To Laugh or to Cry?

TEXTing · 29 Feb

Rabbis Elana Stein Hain and Christine Hayes discuss how the Talmudic rabbis used humor and satire as a coping mechanism for oppression, focusing on a passage from Bavli Bechorot.

0 History Antisemitism

Diaspora Identity in the Wake of October 7th

Malka Z. Simkovich in Lehrhaus · 6 Feb

In this article, the author explores the historical context of Jewish suffering and persecution in Alexandria and Judea during the early Common Era, highlighting the similarities between the experiences of Jews in both regions.

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JCC cancels slavery-focused talk by Jewish author + Biden picks new ambassador to Israel

BCohen in Forward · 6 Sep 2023

A Jewish author, Rachel Beanland, had a talk at a JCC in Florida canceled because her novel mentions slavery, which goes against new state laws limiting discussions on race in schools.

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Why Complex Systems Collapse Faster

Ugo Bardi in Tablet · 25 Apr 2022

The concept known as the "Seneca effect" suggests that collapse or ruin happens rapidly and unpredictably, while growth is slow.

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A Mighty Empire Brought Down by Plague

Edward N. Luttwak in Tablet · 6 May 2020

"The Fate of Rome" by Kyle Harper examines how the Roman Empire thrived yet ultimately fell due to the impact of a devastating plague.

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Berenice, the Jewish Queen of Rome, and the Origins of Replacement Theory

Fredric Brandfon in Tablet · 13 Jan 2020

The text discusses the historical fear of Jews replacing existing power structures, focusing on Berenice's potential influence on Roman Emperor Titus and the subsequent concerns of Jewish ascendance.

0 Jewish Law History

How Jews Should Deal With Gentiles

Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 6 Feb 2018

The discussion in Tractate Avoda Zara of the Talmud delves into the regulation of Jewish relationships with non-Jews, with a focus on how Jews should navigate interactions with gentiles.

0 Literature History

Extreme Diamonds

Paul Berman in Tablet · 19 Dec 2017

Paul Valéry's poem "La Jeune Parque" or "The Young Fate" from 1917 remains enigmatic even a century later, showcasing Valéry as the last of the Symbolists with a dedication to poetic innovation amidst the crisis of verse at the end of the 19th century.

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