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That time Yiddishists met extraterrestrials a short while ago in a galaxy not far away
It was a normal summer internship at the Yiddish Book Center ... until the Jedi invaded our turf
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How Netflix’s new Jewish protagonist is breaking ground for trans teens
In the animated series “Dead End: Paranormal Park,” a trans Jewish teenager finds himself fending off apocalypse
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Books How a Jewish teacher uprooted and relocated her school to escape the Nazis
In a new book, the heroic story of Anna Essinger finally gets its due
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In Poland, a return to the scene of an unspeakable crime
A journey to Jedwabne, site of the massacre of 1,600 Jews, kindles both anger and a sense of redemption
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Did Franz Kafka predict the COVID-19 pandemic?
And other questions raised by a new collection of the inscrutable author’s aphorisms
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Film & TV Remembering James Caan, the ‘only New York Jewish cowboy’
Known for playing tough guys and curmudgeons, the actor has died at the age of 82
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Jewish rapper Kosha Dillz and Israeli comedian Or Mash appear on Nick Cannon’s ‘Wild ’N Out’
Up-and-comer Mash is the first Israeli-born performer on the VH1 improv show
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A lovin’ tribute to one of the unsung Jewish heroes of rock ‘n’ roll
For a time, Zal Yanovsky was an effective foil for John Sebastian, but it was not to last
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The secret Jewish history of Ringo Starr
The Liverpool-born drummer had a Jewish stepfather who was a big Dinah Shore fan
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What does Christianity really say about abortion?
Increasingly, the US and the Supreme Court appear to be driven by Christian values. But where do they really come from, and what does the Bible actually say?
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‘A terrible responsibility’: In today’s U.S., patriotism is essential — but not easy
During WWII, the philosopher and activist Simone Weil gave patriotism a new definition — one now more crucial than ever.
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125 greatest Jewish movie scenes The 125 greatest Jewish movie scenes of all time (1-25)
From the silent era and Golden Age of Yiddish cinema to last year's Oscar contenders, here are our picks
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Opinion The two things I fear most after the horrifying attack on Jews in Boulder
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