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0 Israel Politics

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 9 Dec 2014

The text discusses the evolving international perception of Israel post-1967, attributing the shift to various factors such as the revolutionary left's support for Palestinian causes, the Arab oil embargo, the academic influence of Edward Said redefining Zionism negatively, and Likud government policies contributing to Israel's declining global image.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Warped Fantasies

Jonathan Marks in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Nov 2014

The text discusses the prevalence of anti-Semitism in modern discourse, particularly in the context of criticisms leveled against Israel.

0 Holocaust Art

Nazi Hunter Meets Nazi Architect

Forward · 10 Nov 2014

Israeli artist Dani Gal's installation "As from Afar" at the Jewish Museum explores the unexpected late-life friendship between Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal and Nazi architect Albert Speer.

0 Antisemitism Music

Was the ‘Klinghoffer’ Premiere an ‘Operatic Kristallnacht’?

Judith Miller in Tablet · 23 Oct 2014

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the Metropolitan Opera's staging of "The Death of Klinghoffer," focusing on the reactions to the opera about the 1985 hijacking of the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro by Palestinians and the murder of passenger Leon Klinghoffer.

0 Israel Communities

Christian Evangelicals Push Aliyah — and Jews Are Concerned

Forward · 19 Oct 2014

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, a major evangelical Christian group supporting Israel, plans to launch its own aliyah operation to facilitate Jewish immigration to Israel, raising concerns among some Jews.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Neither Friend nor Enemy: Israel in the EU

Leonidas Donskis in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Sep 2014

An ex-member of the European Parliament reflects on the bias and hostility towards Israel among European political and academic elites.

0 History Language

Zionism’s Forgotten Father

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Sep 2014

Nathan Birnbaum, often forgotten in the history of Zionism, played a significant role in the early movement.

0 Israel History

A eulogy to a different kind of Zionism

Tel Aviv Review · 4 Sep 2014

Prof. Ofer Shiff discusses the legacy of Abba Hillel Silver, an American-Jewish leader who advocated for a diaspora-based form of Zionism but ultimately lost the argument.

0 History Israel

Letters, Summer 2014

Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jun 2014

In the Summer 2014 issue of Letters, different authors address key points in recent articles.

0 Israel Sports

For Richer or Poorer, for Better or Verse

Promised Podcast · 22 May 2014

In a discussion including topics such as a member of the Israeli Parliament criticizing the lack of respect for Torah amidst celebrations for Maccabi Tel Aviv's basketball victory, a historian suggesting that the win shows Zionism's failure in sports, a proposed 30% raise in minimum wage opposed by most economists, and the state of poetry in Israel with readings of Hebrew poems, music by David Broza is also highlighted, including songs like "East Jerusalem" and "Peace (Ain't Nothing but a Word)."

0 History Politics

Missing Menachem

Avi Shilon in Jewish Review of Books · 24 Mar 2014

Menachem Begin, a prominent figure in Israeli politics, faced early condemnation, even being compared to Hitler.

0 Israel Politics

Original Sins

Ronald Radosh in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Mar 2014

The book "Original Sins" by journalist John Judis is a critical examination of President Harry Truman's Middle Eastern policy and the history of Zionism.

0 Israel Politics

Politics and Prophecy

Elliott Abrams in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Mar 2014

Ari Shavit's book "My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel" delves into his family history, experiences, and views on Israel, exploring the country's complexities and challenges.

0 History Television/Film

A Stone for His Slingshot

Ben Hecht in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Mar 2014

Ben Hecht, a renowned writer, delivered a captivating speech at a Los Angeles dinner funded by Mickey Cohen, a notorious gangland boss, as part of a Jewish fundraising effort.

0 Israel History

When an Israeli Ambassador Debated a British Historian on Israel’s Legitimacy—and Won

Yair Rosenberg in Tablet · 31 Jan 2014

In 1961, at McGill University in Montreal, Israeli Ambassador Yaacov Herzog challenged British historian Arnold Toynbee to a public debate after Toynbee questioned Israel's legitimacy and compared Zionist treatment of Palestinians to Nazi actions.

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When I Found a Place Where I Belonged, I Finally Came to Love My Jewish Hair

Samantha Shokin in Tablet · 30 Jan 2014

The author reflects on her journey towards embracing her Jewish hair, once a source of shame and struggle, which she came to celebrate during a transformative experience at a trance music festival in Israel.

0 Communities Leadership

Building a Sukkah and the Call to Transcendence

David B. Starr in Jewish Review of Books · 11 Dec 2013

Conservative Judaism faces challenges of diminishing numbers and uncertainty about its role, but it remains committed to the Jewish tradition's integration of history, culture, and spirituality.

0 Education Politics

Culture and Education in the Diaspora

Hayim Greenberg in Jewish Review of Books · 12 Jun 2013

Hayim Greenberg, a prominent figure in Jewish intellectual circles, challenges the traditional Zionist narrative by emphasizing the importance of Jewish cultural and educational continuity in the Diaspora.

0 History Politics

Happy Birthday, Mr. Kissinger

Gil Troy in Tablet · 23 May 2013

Henry Kissinger, a significant figure in American history and foreign policy, celebrates his 90th birthday amidst both admiration and criticism.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

When Feminists Were Zionists

Gil Troy in Tablet · 8 Mar 2013

Betty Friedan's experience at the International Woman's Year World Conference in Mexico City in 1975 revealed anti-American, anti-Semitic, and anti-Zionist sentiments, which overshadowed feminist discussions.

0 History Politics

Menachem Begin Lives

Kinky Friedman in Tablet · 7 Mar 2013

This article celebrates the life and legacy of Menachem Begin on what would have been his 105th birthday.

0 Communities Literature

The Language of Babylon

Michael Weingrad in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

"Life After Baghdad: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew in Israel, 1950-2000" is a newly translated volume of memoirs by Sasson Somekh, an Iraqi-born Israeli scholar, continuing his story from "Baghdad, Yesterday."

0 History Politics

With Words We Govern Men

Suzanne Garment in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In his book "Moynihans Moment: Americas Fight against Zionism as Racism," McGill University historian Gil Troy recounts the pivotal 1975 United Nations resolution declaring Zionism a form of racism.

0 Philosophy History

It’s Complicated

Joshua Cherniss in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Arie Dubnov's book delves into the complex life of Isaiah Berlin, from his Jewish heritage in Riga to his esteemed status as a British intellectual figure.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Diaspora Divided

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Peter Beinart's book "The Crisis of Zionism" addresses the disconnect between young, liberal American Jews and Israel, arguing that the American Jewish establishment's unwavering support for Israel despite its policies is alienating the next generation.

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