Reimagining Twentieth Century Harlem as a Jewish Mecca
In his latest book, Dr. Jeffrey Gurock of Yeshiva University takes a nuanced look at the story of Jewish Harlem and its intersection with black history.
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Reports of the Black Church’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated: A Review of Walter Fluker’s Latest Book
In response to the kinds of shifts that have occasioned the post-racial fantasy, Fluker encourages us to think beyond the dominant tropes associated with black Christianity.
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When God and Gender Mix: New Book Examines the Southern Holiness Movement
Historian Colin Chapell’s latest book explores gender in the South through the lens of the Holiness movement.
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Year-End Best Books in Race and Religion in American History
With all the memes wishing a good riddance to 2016, and John Oliver’s epic send-off…
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Besides a Love of Chinese Food on Christmas, Why “JewAsian” Unions Work
A new book from married co-authors, Helen Kiyong Kim and Noah Samuel Leavitt, explores the intricacies of mixed partnerships and blended heritages.
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When Religious Disagreement Seems the Least of Our Problems: The Future for “Interfaith” in a Divided Society
A review of Eboo Patel’s new book, “Interfaith Leadership: a Primer.”
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‘Catholic Feminist’ Isn’t an Oxymoron, and Other Tales From a Beleaguered Tradition
In her latest book, journalist Celia Wexler explores the conflicted feelings many Catholic women have towards their faith and the attempts to make peace with the institutions and traditions that fail them.
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In Trump’s America, a Reminder of Our Prophetic Past
Read about some “fearless American originals” as we stare down the barrel of a Trump presidency.
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Rising to Heaven in a Secular Rapture: Trump’s Golden Promises
An interview with sociologist Arlie Hochschild on her years in Tea Party territory.
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When Rabbis Seized Control of the Synagogue: The Role of Authority in American Judaism
In this RD10Q, historian Zev Eleff uncovers the little-known story of how American Jews became a clergy-led community.
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