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Berel Lazar in Tablet · 10 Apr 2023

In this article, a Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi reflects on the challenges faced by Jews in former Soviet countries, particularly in Ukraine and Russia.

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Israel Is Antiracist, Anti-Colonialist, Anti-Fascist (and Was from the Start)

Sapir · 1 Apr 2023

The article argues that the commonly-held belief that Israel was created as a result of neocolonialist American imperialism is false.

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Albert Reichmann, z”l: Working behind the Scenes to Bring Jewry Back

Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 5 Mar 2023

Albert Reichmann, a member of the Orthodox Jewish community, played a significant role in bringing Jewish education and heritage to Jews behind the Iron Curtain.

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Writers of the World, Denounce!

James Kirchick in Tablet · 22 Feb 2023

A new group of progressive writers is adopting the language and tactics of communist regimes by denouncing their colleagues who deviate from the party line.

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Mahmoud Abbas’ Dissertation

Izabella Tabarovsky in Tablet · 18 Jan 2023

Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian leader, wrote a dissertation in 1982 titled "The Relationship Between Zionists and Nazis, 1933-1945."

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Maxim D. Shrayer on the Moral Obligations and Dilemmas of Russia’s Jewish Leaders

Tikvah · 8 Dec 2022

The article discusses the moral obligations and dilemmas faced by Jewish leaders in Russia amidst the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

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Maxim D. Shrayer on the Moral Obligations and Dilemmas of Russia’s Jewish Leaders

Tikvah · 8 Dec 2022

In the midst of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Jewish leaders in Russia are facing a moral dilemma.

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Frenemies, A Love Story

Robert Satloff in Jewish Review of Books · 3 Oct 2022

"Frenemies, A Love Story" by Jeffrey Herf is a fascinating history of the international and domestic politics surrounding Israel's founding.

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Russia’s Great Transformational Failure

Maria Snegovaya in Tablet · 29 Sep 2022

The article discusses Russia's failure to modernize and its transformation from Soviet communism to a Westernized, market-based economy and parliamentary system.

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Under Construction - with special guest David Remnick

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 2 Sep 2022

As the hosts of the Unholy Podcast return from their summer break, they discuss the high prices and extensive construction in Israel, along with the political developments that occurred during their absence.

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Conversations We Love: David Remnick

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 5 Aug 2022

In an episode of the Unholy Podcast, hosts Yonit and Jonathan revisit a conversation with journalist David Remnick, known for his work with The New Yorker.

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A Passage to Israel

Carol Ungar in Tablet · 24 May 2022

"A Passage to Israel" is a graphic novel that tells the true story of Rabbi Rafael Grossman, who traveled to the Soviet Union in 1965 to investigate the mistreatment of Jews.

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My First Bible

Val Vinokur in Tablet · 12 May 2022

A Jewish family recounts their journey from the Soviet Union to the United States in the late 1970s, navigating geopolitical challenges and personal struggles.

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As Putin lays siege to Ukraine, memories of life between wars

Forward · 1 Mar 2022

This article provides a personal perspective on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with a specific focus on Donetsk, the author's mother's hometown.

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A Prayer for Those Who Stayed

Jake Marmer in Tablet · 25 Feb 2022

The author reflects on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the personal struggles it brings for Ukrainian Jews living abroad.

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The View from the New Yorker - with special guest David Remnick

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 18 Feb 2022

In a podcast episode of Unholy, hosts Yonit Levi and Jonathan Freedland engage in a discussion with David Remnick, editor of the New Yorker and respected journalist.

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“Back in the USSR” with The Wall Street Journal’s Walter Russell Mead

Call Me Back · 15 Jan 2022

In this episode of "Call Me Back," Walter Russell Mead discusses Russia's geopolitical strategies under Vladimir Putin, focusing on the country's attempts to re-establish influence reminiscent of the Soviet Union.

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The Holocaust That Never Happened

Izabella Tabarovsky in Tablet · 27 Sep 2021

The article discusses the difficulty in communicating the experience of Jews in Soviet territories during the Holocaust.

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The Importance of James Burnham

Michael Lind in Tablet · 2 Sep 2021

The recent rediscovery of mid-20th-century American thinker James Burnham is related to a realignment in American politics.

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To Ukraine With Love

Samantha Shokin in Tablet · 17 Aug 2021

The author shares her journey to Ukraine to connect with her Jewish Ukrainian roots.

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People Who Want to Stay in COVID Jail

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 Jun 2021

The text discusses the phenomenon of some individuals choosing to continue living under COVID-19 restrictions, such as masks, despite data indicating the pandemic is over.

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Sharansky’s Exodus

Daniel Gordis in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Mar 2021

"Sharansky's Exodus" is a memoir written by Natan Sharansky and Gil Troy, in which Sharansky recounts his personal journey from a Soviet refusenik to a leading advocate for human rights and Jewish identity.

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Hijacking History

Izabella Tabarovsky in Tablet · 24 Dec 2020

The article discusses the Leningrad hijacking plot in 1970, where a group of Jewish activists attempted to hijack a Soviet airplane to escape to Israel.

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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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Red Army Zionist Fighters

Konstantin Fuks in Tablet · 28 Oct 2020

During World War II, many diasporic Jews saw the war as a Jewish global conflict intertwined with Zionist interests.

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