Book Review | The Young, the Rich and the Guilty
“They were the shining realization of the Jewish American dream, people who could load their plates with all that this country had to offer.”
Q&A | The War in Lebanon with Hanin Ghaddar
Many people, actually, the majority of the Lebanese, would love to see Hezbollah go, but the price has been too high.
Visual Moment | The Little Boat that Could: Resistance and Rescue in Denmark
“The Jewish refugees now had a possible path of escape, if only they could get across the water.”
Talk of the Table | The Stew of Seven Tastes
The “Stew of Seven Tastes” actually has five ingredients, one of which is beef tongue, so it may just taste you back!
Moment Debate | Can Jews Ever Flourish Under Authoritarians?
“Before emancipation, Jews did best when there was a powerful ruler and a “court Jew,” often a physician or financier, whispering in his ear.”
Fighting Antisemitism…with Antisemitism?
“I haven’t been treated right, and you haven’t been treated right,” the presidential nominee told a gathering of Jewish donors.
Fighting Antisemitism…with Antisemitism?
“I haven’t been treated right, and you haven’t been treated right,” the presidential nominee told a gathering of Jewish donors.
A Rare View of Chagall’s Decorative Arts
With war not too far from Lithuania’s borders, the hopefulness emanating from the warmth and tactile nature of the tapestries and the vibrant ceramics provides much needed comfort.
Interview | To & Fro Is a Conversation between Kafka and Midrash
“In this day and age, what we expect when we read about a girl on the cusp of adolescence, journeying on her own, is that she’s going to be subject to predation—but this was not the story that was growing through me.”
Lochs and Bagels: A Trip to Jewish Scotland
“Their melodic accents and deep sense of Yiddishkeit didn’t surprise me. Their strong allegiance to Scotland and the seamless marriage of their two cultures did. But kosher kilts? Tartan kippahs? You bet!”
Opinion | How Long Does a War Take?
“It’ll be over by Christmas” is an old saying from the first months of World War I.
Opinion | I’m Done With Concessions
When Israel left Gaza to the Palestinians, they promptly elected Hamas. This ultimate betrayal came home to roost on October 7.