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Contemporary Israeli Film
Filmmakers find a uniquely Israeli voice.
Celebrate, Passover, Shavuot, Sukkot
What Are Pilgrimage Festivals?
Three major holidays mentioned in the Torah: Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot.
Israel, Israeli Culture, Jewish Culture, Jewish Film, Study
Israeli Film
The relationship between Israeli cinema and its establishment has often been an uneasy one. Nonetheless, the history of Israeli cinema mirrors the history of Israel itself.
Quality Grumbling
This week, Joshua Cohen and Justin Taylor exchange ideas around book promotion, materials of writing, and the devolution of the author. Here, ...
Jewish Languages, Live, Study, Women & Feminism, Yiddish
Tzenah Urenah
How the Yiddish translation of the Torah, Megillot and Haftarot became associated with women.
Making Lemonade Out of Lemons During Quarantine
Let me start by stating the obvious: this sucks. Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be devastated ...
Negotiating A Relationship With God
In constructing the Golden Calf, the Israelites attempted to create a mediated, safe relationship with an awesome and consuming God.
Here’s What It’s Like to Open a Jewish Deli During a Pandemic
A brand new deli in Chicago shares what it's like to open in this difficult moment.