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0 Literature Culture

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 14 Jul

In Chapter 8 of "Remember Me," the protagonist, Yair, encounters Shimmy Gruber who interrupts his secretive mission at a house.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Jewish Head Coverings: A Blessing On Your Head

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 20 Jun

Jews worldwide have developed diverse head covering customs, such as yarmulkes, hats, wigs, and scarves, which reflect gender roles, assimilation, and identity beyond halachic commandments.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Letters Summer 2024

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 20 Jun

The letters from the summer 2024 issue discuss various topics in the Jewish community.

0 Culture Communities

When My Sons Lost Their Dad Way Too Young, My Own Father Stepped In

Elissa Caterfino Mandel in Kveller · 14 Jun

After losing her husband at a young age, the author recounts how her father stepped in to fill the void for her two sons.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

‘His last name was Bernstein’: Exchange over yarmulke brings antisemitism into focus in murder trial

Louis Keene in Forward · 17 Apr

In the trial of Samuel Woodward for the murder of Blaze Bernstein, the focus on Bernstein's Jewish identity alongside his sexual orientation has brought the issue of antisemitism into question.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Who's the guy with the yarmulke in Trump's hush money trial?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 16 Apr

Gedalia M. Stern, a partner at NechelesLaw, is part of former President Trump's legal team in the hush money trial.

0 Communities Antisemitism

What happened the first time I wore a yarmulke on the subway

Moishele Alfonso in Forward · 11 Mar

In this personal narrative, Moishele Alfonso reflects on his experience of wearing a yarmulke in public amidst rising antisemitism.

0 Culture Antisemitism

My Yarmulke

Mitchel R. Aeder in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

The article discusses the evolving acceptance of wearing yarmulkes in professional settings, particularly in the author's experience working at law and accounting firms in New York City.

0 Music Politics

Ben Shapiro raps about his ‘yarmulke, homie’ in new right-wing song that tops iTunes charts

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 29 Jan

Jewish conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has released his first single, a collaboration with rapper Tom MacDonald titled "FACTS."

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‘Some students on U.S. campuses think all Israelis are colonizers, so it's okay to slaughter them’

Haaretz Weekly · 31 Oct 2023

Prof. Dov Waxman, director of UCLA's Israel Studies Center, discusses the heightened tensions and antisemitism on U.S. campuses following recent violence in Israel and Gaza.

0 Jewish Law Sports

The college is Christian. Its point guard wears a yarmulke.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 3 Feb 2023

Zeev Remer, a freshman Orthodox Jewish basketball player at California Lutheran University, faces challenges balancing his observant lifestyle with sports, often having to explain Jewish practices like Shabbat and dietary restrictions to his Christian teammates.

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Hats off to David Schoen who, like me, makes a statement with a yarmulke

Forward · 11 Feb 2021

The author reflects on an incident involving David Schoen, one of President Trump's impeachment lawyers, who made headlines for instinctively covering his head with his hand while taking a sip of water during his opening argument.

0 Politics Holidays

Checks and Balances: Ep. 134

Unorthodox · 3 May 2018

In episode 134 of "Checks and Balances," the hosts celebrate Lag Ba'Omer and delve into various topics with their guests.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Meyer Habib

Marc Weitzmann in Tablet · 28 Feb 2018

Meyer Habib, a French politician of Tunisian descent, is a strong advocate for French Jews, especially in issues related to professional qualifications recognized in Israel.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

The Joiner

Ezra Olman in Lehrhaus · 1 Dec 2016

The text follows Manny and Larry, two Jewish brothers living together in a one-bedroom apartment with contrasting lifestyles.

0 Communities Jewish Law

The Other Cheek: Ep. 49

Unorthodox · 14 Jul 2016

The episode of Unorthodox explores the religious journey of Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, a Messianic Jew, as she discusses her spiritual path from traditional Judaism to incorporating Christian beliefs.

0 Culture Philosophy

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.

0 Television/Film Communities

Jewish 12-Year-Old Shocks Reality TV Judges

Tova Cohen in Tablet · 18 Jun 2014

Josh Orlian, a 12-year-old Orthodox Jewish boy, recently made his stand-up comedy debut on Americas Got Talent, performing explicit jokes which drew mixed reactions from the audience and judges.

0 Sports Communities

The Jewish Jordan Subs Out

Rebecca Meiser in Tablet · 18 Oct 2012

Omri Casspi, the first Israeli to play in the NBA, interacts with young fans at a basketball camp, while reflecting on his career and the burden of expectations.

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