Tag: Shalom Auslander

In a recent article, writer Shalom Auslander explores the misuse and dilution of the term "Nazi" in current discourse, cautioning against labeling individuals with nationalist or extreme right-wing beliefs as such.
In the provocative essay "Two Strikes," Shalom Auslander proposes a hypothetical constitutional amendment allowing each adult in the United States to commit two murders in their lifetime without legal repercussions.
Shalom Auslander explores various humorous hypothetical uprisings in his piece "The Fires Next Time."
In "Excuses, Excuses," Shalom Auslander humorously portrays the busy and distracted life of a fictional editor who consistently avoids reading the manuscript sent by the author.
The text is a satirical and darkly humorous depiction of various daily scenarios with a Jewish twist.
The text delves into the concept of genius and inspiration through dreams, citing examples like the creation of music, writing, and poetry by famous figures like Handel, Wagner, and Goethe arising from their dreams.
The author shares a conflicted encounter with another Jewish parent at his son's school, whom he deeply despises for perceived negative traits that mirror anti-Semitic stereotypes.
In "Up in Smoke," Shalom Auslander humorously recounts a surreal encounter with an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who informs him that he is no longer considered Jewish due to his perceived irreverence and lack of observance.
The text explores the internal voices and external influences that can impact a writer's creative process, as seen through various personas representing self-doubt, societal expectations, and critical voices.
Tablet Magazine's recent articles cover the funding challenges facing the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival due to financial shortages, as well as the debate surrounding a contentious documentary on Rachel Corrie, a deceased pro-Palestinian activist.