The Jews Who Choose Trump
Jew Choose Trump argues that Jewish Trump supporters feel silenced—and it hopes to serve as their voice.
Embracing Sadness: An Interview With Jay Michaelson
Culture Editor Marilyn Cooper speaks with author Jay Michaelson about Jewish spirituality, gender and sexuality and welcoming sadness with open arms.
American Jewish Groups Respond to the Movement for Black Lives’ Platform
Since the Movement for Black Lives’ platform went live, it has left some Jewish groups trying to balance their obligation to the racial justice movement with their dedication to Israel.
Israel’s “Partly Free” Press
Earlier this year, the American advocacy nonprofit Freedom House demoted Israel from “free” to “partly free” in its annual press freedom rankings. Israel’s problems in this arena aren’t new, they say—but they’re getting worse.
Interview: Director James Schamus on Bringing Roth to the Big Screen
Although he has authored more than 30 books, Philip Roth’s novels have seldom been adapted into films. But with this month’s release of James Schamus’s Indignation and Ewan McGregor’s adaptation of American Pastoral due out this October, 56 years into his career, Roth is suddenly a hot new cinematic trend.
Of Patriarchs and Matriarchs
by Nadine Epstein
I watched both the Republican and Democratic conventions carefully, and now that they are over, I remain struck by the vastly different styles...
Can German-Israeli Reconciliation Pave the Way for Peace?
What can Israelis and Palestinians learn from German-Israeli reconciliation? That’s the question New York-based international lawyer Harry Rubin has been contemplating for years.
DNC Dispatch: “Sometimes You Just Have to Take One for the Team.”
by Amy E. Schwartz
It had been, she said, “a difficult week.” It sure had. But when Florida representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz walked into the reception...
Step Aside, Tacos and Treif —There’s a New Food Truck in Town
A new DC food truck comes courtesy of a college student who wanted some tastier kosher meal options.
In Buenos Aires, an Anne Frank House With Its Own History
A refuge finds new life in commemorating another famous hideaway.
Q&A: Turkey’s Failed Coup
Thousands have been arrested in the wake of a failed military coup in Turkey that ended nearly as quickly as it began.
Q&A: Author Lauren Weisberger
In her latest novel, Lauren Weisberger offers a glimpse of the competitive world of women’s tennis.