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The Japanese Abraham
An extraordinary autobiography by a Japanese Jew is out of print today, but his story deserves to…
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What Jews Mean to America
In the nation’s response to the explosion of anti-Semitism since October 7, nothing less than…
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The Deeper Meaning of “Washington Crossing the Delaware”
The iconic painting by Emanuel Leutze is often criticized today for being historically inaccurate and…
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Do Cry for Me, Argentina
How the president of Argentina captured, in a single moment, what the Western Wall is…
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The Undying People
Meet the Italian Catholic priest who saved seven Jews by hiding them for nine months…
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The 23rd Song
How a song composed in the midst of war embodies the endurance of Jewish faith.
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Rabbi Soloveichik’s Favorite Books from 2023
What were Rabbi Soloveichik's two favorite books from this past year?…
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The Jewish Story Is the American Story
As the words of George Washington so artfully expressed, there is a deep and lasting…
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Scalia’s Prophecy
A prescient speech by the late Supreme Court Justice should serve as a warning for…
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One Nation, One Family
A new book helps us understand why, in a moment of terrible trial, the genius…