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!
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.
Big Question | What Is the Allure of the Strongman?
Examining the role that charisma, deception, scapegoating and even psychopathology might play in the way strongmen leaders attract a following and hold onto power.
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!”
When Miriam Calls
Trump, while still widely unpopular among Jewish-American voters, is no longer a pariah with many on the right. And this process of legitimization could translate into votes.
What is Kol Nidre?
Holiday Traditions, History & Celebrations What is Kol Nidre? Kol Nidre is the first prayer service of Yom Kippur that
Yom Kippur
Holiday Traditions, History & Celebrations 7 Things to Know About Yom Kippur 1. What is Yom Kippur? Yom Kippur is
JPVP Roundup | Is the Roller Coaster Rider Nearing an End?
One participant even compared this election cycle to a roller coaster. But will the ride stop on Election Day, or are we in for more twists and turns?
Opinion | Yehuda Kurtzer On The New Jewish Divide
Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute reflects on how the Jewish community may vote this presidential campaign season.
Fall Issue 2024
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Jewish Word | ‘Momala’ of the Year
At a brunch during the DNC in Chicago, California assembly member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan was wearing a hat with two Stars of David flanking the slogan “Jews for Momala.”