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Tag: Winston Churchill

0 Culture History

Jewish Word | Is ‘Good for the Jews’…Good for the Jews?

Dan Freedman in Moment · 14 Nov

"Is it good for the Jews?" is a phrase that has evolved over the years from a serious question reflecting Jewish vulnerability to a humorous staple within Jewish and wider cultural contexts.

0 Politics History

Churchill would have stood behind Israel. We must too

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Oct

The article draws parallels between Winston Churchill's leadership during World War II and Israel's current struggle against terrorism.

0 Politics History

Bari Weiss: The War on Our History

Bari Weiss in The Free Press · 5 Sep

Bari Weiss critiques the dangerous trend of both the far-left and far-right fracturing common historical narratives, exemplified by popular media figures like Tucker Carlson entertaining revisionist and pseudo-historical perspectives, such as Darryl Cooper's misleading interpretations of World War II and Adolf Hitler's actions.

0 Politics History

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Sep

This episode of The Commentary Magazine Podcast discusses controversial statements by Tucker Carlson and Thomas Friedman, and focuses on the influence of flawed narratives in public discourse, especially with regard to Israel and the nature of mediated experiences.

0 Israel Politics

Benjamin Netanyahu holds the record for most speeches in front of Congress. Here’s why

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 23 Jul

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon become the world leader with the most speeches delivered in front of Congress, surpassing Winston Churchill.

0 Politics Israel

Walking a Fine Red Line

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Jul

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Washington is described as crucial due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, challenges in securing American arms shipments, and internal political dilemmas, including pressure to end a war in exchange for hostages.

0 Literature History

Our Favorite Biographies

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 1 Jul

Commentary Magazine writers discuss their favorite biographies, offering insights into the lives of Churchill, Truman, Tolstoy, Dickens, and more.

0 History Politics

An education in what made the creator of the NHS tick

John Nathan in Jewish Chronicle · 12 Mar

Tim Price's play at the National Theatre delves into the life of Aneurin Bevan, the creator of the NHS, portrayed with humor and humanity by Michael Sheen.

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Stuart Halpern in Tablet · 4 Oct 2023

The New York Coliseum, built by Robert Moses in 1956, was demolished in 1999 after standing for fewer years than its namesake in Rome.

0 History Politics

Is It OK to Compare Zelenskyy to Churchill?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 3 Mar 2022

Foremost Churchill biographer Andrew Roberts explores the question of comparing Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to Winston Churchill, deeming such analogies acceptable.

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Lawrence of Judea: T. E. Lawrence and the Deal of the Twentieth Century

Rick Richman in Jewish Review of Books · 2 Apr 2020

In this text, the focus is on T. E. Lawrence's involvement in the Middle East during World War I and the subsequent negotiations that took place, including his support for both the Arab Revolt and Zionism.