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Israelis Use Emojis More Than Americans — And Other Truths About Online Etiquette
“Texts — which always come through WhatsApp, the app beloved by most of Israel — can also seem warm, at least in comparison with America.”
The Jewish Films You Might Have Missed In 2018
Though given short shrift in too much mainstream conversation, imaginative filmmaking continues to thrive, even in this unusually benighted year.
American Jews And Israelis No Longer Agree On What Anti-Semitism Is
American and Israeli Jews no longer agree on what constitutes anti-Semitism — or where it comes from.
Can The Occupation’s Cheerleader Win Over American Jews? Q&A With Naftali Bennett
“My formula is the maximum amount of land with the minimum amount of Palestinians,” he told me when we spoke last week.
Should We Be Playing The ‘Schindler’s List’ Theme At Weddings?
The recent wedding of Carnegie Hall’s Sir Clive Gillinson and Anya Deutsch was underscored by the theme to “Schindler’s List.” Is that kosher?
Chabad’s Helicopter Gelt Drop Is Great For Hanukkah - Or Is It?
“It makes me sad that stereotypes abound and influence how we choose to celebrate a holiday that ultimately is about religious freedom.”
Can Virtual Reality Bring Palestinians And Jews Closer Together?
“I want the Jewish people and our people to see that there are very good relationships between us.”
Chronicles Of John Garfield’s Death Foretold In His Final Film
Born Jacob Julius Garfinkel to Russian Jewish parents, John Garfield was at once ahead of the curve and decidedly a creature of his time.
A Tax Break For Rabbis Might Be Unconstitutional. Can They Make Ends Meet Without It?
“Every dollar counts,” said one rabbi.
One Month After Pittsburgh, This Is How We Mourn
The public use of Jewish vernacular did not begin with the Pittsburgh attack, but suddenly, it was embedded in the discourse, elevated.
