Debates
Why This Russian Jew Thinks Donald Trump Is Absolutely Right About Russia
Trump’s openness to friendship with Russia is a good thing, argues Russian-American Julie Masis.
10 Anti-Semitic Tweets That Prove Trump’s Dog Whistling Was Real
If you think Donald Trump’s anti-Semitic dog whistling during the debate went unheard, think again.
The Day Miss Universe Saved Feminism
In an election of double standards, Clinton may have former Miss Universe Alicia Machado to thank for pivoting the election in her favor.
Philanderer Donald’s Reason for Bringing up Bill’s Affairs More Cruel Than You Think
Following his thorough thrashing in Monday’s debate — in all of its nose-sniffing, man-terrupting, fact-checked glory — it would seem that The Donald has two options.
What to Eat During the Debates? Fried Olives, Meatballs and Other Projectiles
In discussing what foods we felt like eating (and recommending) for tonight’s presidential debate, two categories emerged: first, comfort foods, to help soothe us. Second, foods that would make good projectiles.
Have We Reached the End of Traditional Religion?
Maybe the Christian right is right, after all. For almost 40 years now, they’ve been warning us that traditional religion is being eroded — and maybe we’ve reached a tipping point.
Is ‘Open Orthodoxy’ an Oxymoron?
Was this the year of ‘Open Orthodoxy’? The inaugural graduation of Yeshivat Maharat and the new leadership at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah would indicate so. But some were not convinced.
How Should We Feel About the Pew Study of #JewishAmerica?
The Pew study of Jewish America dropped like a bomb. It was a ‘portrait’ of our community opened a Pandora’s box of debate and discussion.
Author Blog: Where the Debate on Judaism Began
Earlier this week, Rabbi Barry Schwartz wrote about needing more Jewish debate and the first Jewish debate. His blog posts are being featured this week on The Arty Semite courtesy of the Jewish Book Council and My Jewish Learning’s Author Blog Series. For more information on the series, please visit:
Author Blog: The First Jewish Debate
Earlier this week, Rabbi Barry Schwartz wrote about needing more Jewish debate. His blog posts are being featured this week on The Arty Semite courtesy of the Jewish Book Council and My Jewish Learning’s Author Blog Series. For more information on the series, please visit: