Battle of Antisemitism Definitions is Actually a Proxy War For Criticism of Israel
Last month, a global consortium of leading scholars released the Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism (JDA),…
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Teflon Antichrist: How Did a President Who Fit the Role So Well Avoid the Label?
One of the more unexpected developments of Donald Trump’s presidency was his metamorphosis into an…
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What Passover Taught Me About Being Black
As Passover approaches this weekend I often reminisce about how, as a young child, the…
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‘Enchanted New York’ Offers a Journey Through the City’s Magical History — With Some Mystifying Oversights
New York City has the reputation of a place with absolutely zero patience for BS….
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Hanukkah Marks the Complexities of Assimilation and Syncretism Faced by American Jews
Hanukkah isn’t for everyone. This has been true since its beginnings, as it celebrates victory…
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Can White Jews Still Be White if They’re Reviled By White Supremacists?
Under Trump’s presidency there has been a rise in high profile anti-Jewish incidents. Perhaps because…
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How Did Hasidic Jewry Become a Stronghold of Trumpism?
Is American Hasidism in crisis? After successfully rebuilding its institutions after the war, Hasidism in…
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A Link to Jewish History, RBG’s Iconic Collars Were a Beacon for the Marginalized
Sometimes, the only way forward in life is to take it stitch by stitch. Last…
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Is the Prochoice Religious Community a Sleeping Giant?
You could be forgiven if, after watching the 2020 Democratic and Republican party conventions, you…
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High Holidays Watch: Seth Rogen’s Latest Highlights the ‘American Pickle’ of Living with Death
Warning: Spoilers ahead I dare say that nobody decides to watch the new Seth…
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