Jewish Word | What Is Cancel Culture—and What Does Judaism Say About It?
Comedian Kevin Hart was bumped from hosting the 2019 Oscars for years-old homophobic tweets.
Queen Esther Goes to Hollywood
The pivotal moment is when Esther decides to come unbidden before the king. She asks the eunuch Hegai for a
The Marvelous Mr. Lee
Stan Lee is credited as the creator of Marvel Comics and the ever-expanding MCU. But the story of his life and work is more complex.
In 2021, the Pandemic Has Spawned Anti-Semitism Around the Globe
As the world came to grips with the seriousness of the pandemic last spring, conspiracies arose linking COVID-19 and anti-Semitism.
What Makes Washington so Pro-Israel?
Why is Washington so pro-Israel? Political correspondent Nathan Guttman explores this question and more in this week’s Politics & Power.
The New Black: Nice Jewish Bad Boys
For some younger, hipper members of the hat-conscious, ultra-Orthodox crowd, the old black is also the new black. But in
Talk of the Table | A Persian-Flavored Purim
This year for Purim, which begins on the evening of February 25, why not celebrate with a dish that evokes the setting of the Megillah (the story of Queen Esther) in ancient Persia?
Bridgerton: The Unexpected Mirror to Orthodox Dating Life
On the surface, Netflix’s Bridgerton does not seem like the type of show “nice Jewish boys and girls” should be
Jewish Pioneers in Television
From the early beginnings of TV in the 1940s, Jews have been at the forefront of shaping the television landscape. Join television historians Walter J. Podrazik and Harry Castleman for a walk down memory lane and learn about the fascinating characters who started CBS, NBC and ABC as well as the creators and actors of some of the most iconic programs such as Your Show of Shows, The Goldbergs [the original series], All in the Family and many more.
Finding Bad People on Both Sides
In this week’s Politics & Power, Nathan Guttman explores the controversy surrounding republican freshman congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Book Review | The Power of DNA, Dolls and Delis
Last month, The New York Times published a piece called “Saying Goodbye to Hanukkah.”
City of Light
City of Light By Theodore Bikel with Aimee Ginsburg Bikel Illustrations by Noah Phillips Buy the book Theodore Bikel, the