From the Newsletter | When Courageous Writing Gets You Hurt—Or Worse
In addition to “going there” on religion, writers must be able to include all manner of confounding, risqué or otherwise controversial things in their made-up stories precisely because these things happen in real life.
Euphoria’s Israeli Predecessor Shows that Teen Trauma Transcends Culture
Both the Israeli and American versions highlight not only how growing up sucks, but how growing up particularly sucks right now.
The Best Jewish Podcasts Released This Year
We live in the Age of Information, and with so much new content coming out every day, boredom should never be an issue. However, if...
Kyiv Diary: 8/16/22: The Legend of a Gray Haired Warrior
Many Jews born and raised in Ukraine are fighting together with their fellow citizens, along with volunteers from more than 50 other countries.
Opinion | Rushdie is a Champion of Religious Freedom, Too
The sudden reemergence of violence against Rushdie is a reminder of the great issues his ordeal represents—and that fight’s human cost over decades.
Uganda’s Abayudaya Jews Dream of Aliyah
A community of observant Orthodox Jews in Uganda, with no genetic link to Israel, wants to make Aliyah.
The Wisdom Project | Aribert Munzner
Nothing dampens the spirit of artist Aribert (Ari) Munzner, not even the 1,000 gallons of water that Minneapolis firefighters employed to extinguish the blaze that wrecked his art studio.
Moment Memoir | My Mother’s ‘Knippel’
Long story short: my father, Jack, controlled the money in my parents’ marriage. All of it.
From the Newsletter | Can Hebrew Be Gender-Neutral?
Holy or not, Hebrew has always been an evolving language.
Let’s Get “Nosh-talgic” with Rachel Packer
Jewish traditions and food have always gone hand-in-hand. From celebrating the holidays to mourning the passing of a loved one, food not only provides nourishment but comforts us as well. Join Rachel Packer, founder of MatzoBall Fitness, for a conversation about the love language of Jewish food and food as an expression of the Jewish soul. She also discusses “poverty cuisine” and how many of the traditional dishes we enjoy today were created out of the meager staples available to Jews at the time.
Book Review | Israel’s Star Turn
When the state of Israel turned 30 in 1978, its supporters in Hollywood threw a star-studded party. What changed?
A Defining Moment for Yair Lapid
Is it too early for lessons from the latest flareup this weekend?