Silicon Valley

In Silicon Valley House race, leading Democratic candidates reflect party’s fault lines on Israel-Hamas war

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 4 Mar

The upcoming Democratic primary election in Silicon Valley to fill Rep. Anna Eshoo's seat has highlighted the party's divisions on Israel-Hamas relations.

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Deep Dive | Whose Speech Is Free on Musk’s Twitter?

Andrew Michaels in Moment · 28 Jun 2023

Elon Musk's public image has shifted from being compared to a superhero to being associated with a supervillain.

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Silicon Valley’s Civil War

Nadia Asparouhova in Tablet · 15 May 2023

The article discusses the growing divide and conflict within the Silicon Valley tech elite, with figures like Marc Andreessen, Elon Musk, and Peter Thiel criticizing the existing oligarchic structure and advocating for a different vision and method of building America's future.

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The Arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 13 Dec 2022

James B. Meigs discusses in his podcast the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its implications for Silicon Valley's techno-optimist culture and capitalism.

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‘The Northman’ Is ‘Hamlet’ for Silicon Valley

Marco Roth in Tablet · 31 May 2022

"The Northman" is a medieval sword and sorcery film that explores the intersection of our technologically advanced society with a cultural fascination with the primitive and mystical.

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The Fact-Checkers

Sean Cooper in Tablet · 3 Dec 2020

The text discusses the current state of the media and the role of fact-checking.

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Year Zero

David Samuels in Tablet · 25 Nov 2020

The article discusses the author's reflections on various books and their relevance in today's society.

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Exclusive Social Media App ‘Clubhouse’ Had an Anti-Semitic Meltdown Over Yom Kippur

Yair Rosenberg in Tablet · 30 Sep 2020

The exclusive social media app Clubhouse, which is valued at $100 million and has not yet been publicly released, recently experienced an anti-Semitic meltdown.

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Turning Up the Temperature

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 31 Jul 2020

Tech columnist James B. Meigs discusses the recent congressional hearing on Silicon Valley's consolidation and how it increases the likelihood of disasters.

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Zionism Explained to My Neighbor

Tel Aviv Review · 3 Jan 2020

Yossi Klein Halevy, an American-Israeli writer, engages in Israeli-Palestinian dialogue through his best-selling book Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor, avoiding the urge to reconcile conflicting narratives.

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In His Image

Tel Aviv Review · 27 Dec 2019

Dr. Tomer Persico, a religions scholar, explores the concept of the Image of God in his upcoming book and its influence on Judaism and the world.

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‘To Celebrate Independence Day Is to Make a Statement of Faith’

Tel Aviv Review · 20 Dec 2019

Rabbi Prof. Irving (Yitz) Greenberg, a renowned Jewish thinker, explores the significance of Israel in his theological perspective and reflects on the evolving Jewish-American identity in the modern era.

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Who Is a Gentile?

Tel Aviv Review · 29 Nov 2019

Rabbi Sigalit Ur, a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, delves into her analysis of numerous interactions between Jews and Gentiles found in Rabbinic literature.

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Who Is a Gentile?

Tel Aviv Review · 29 Nov 2019

Rabbi Sigalit Ur examines numerous conversations between Jews and Gentiles in Rabbinic texts, exploring the definition of who is considered a Gentile.

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Not Jewish: the Internet

David Sax in Tablet · 5 Jul 2018

The text discusses the intersection of Jewish identity and the digital world, critiquing the notion of a shiva app and the internet's inherent lack of Jewishness.

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Asian-Americans Can Blow Up America’s Racial Quota System. Will They?

Wesley Yang in Tablet · 14 Mar 2018

The text explores the complex position of Asian-Americans in America's racial dynamics, highlighting their exclusion from diversity initiatives, historical context, rapid growth, and educational and economic success.

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El Al Will Now Fly Direct From Tel Aviv To Silicon Valley

Jesse Bernstein in Tablet · 4 Jan 2018

El Al Airlines will introduce direct flights between Tel Aviv and San Francisco to cater to passengers in the high-tech sector shuttling between Silicon Valley and Israel, competing with United.

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The Stephen Show: Ep. 92

Unorthodox · 2 Jun 2017

In episode 92 of the Stephen Show on Unorthodox, the host welcomes actor Stephen Tobolowsky, known for his role in Silicon Valley, who discusses his experiences with faith, including attending synagogue after his mother's passing and working in Hollywood.

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Genius Bar Ep. 32

Unorthodox · 10 Mar 2016

In Genius Bar Episode 32 of Unorthodox, the discussion touches on Israeli settlers and Palestinians collaborating in cannabis cultivation.

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Genius Bar Ep. 32

Unorthodox · 10 Mar 2016

In this episode of Unorthodox, hosts Mark Oppenheimer, Leah Leibovitz, and Stephanie Butnik delve into diverse topics ranging from Israeli and Palestinian cooperation in marijuana farming to insightful discussions with author Eric Weiner and lexicographer Katherine Connor Martin.

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The Emerging Culture of Surveillance

Adam Chandler in Tablet · 7 Jun 2013

The text discusses the pervasive culture of surveillance in society, highlighting the collaboration between private industry and government agencies like the NSA.

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