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On the anti-Zionist left, the academic framing “settler colonialism” gained wide currency to describe and deride Zionism, ...

It is not just the beginning of the new year but the most significant day; the one that influences our actions throughout the ...

When Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff planted a pomegranate tree outside the vice president’s ...

A recent book on Jewish identity before and after Zionism shows the limitations of a progressive critique that doesn't truly ...

Ok, time for less pleasant words now. In Polish you can say Żydzisko (some would say humorous, some would say offensive, a Jewish man, the word stresses the negative stereotypes, including, possibly, ...

Today we will look at some of the words that came into our language through the church. The most usual route of these words ...

During Rosh Hashanah, symbolic foods are an essential tradition. Here's why apples and honey are the most important and ...

The meanings behind two-syllable boy names vary widely, offering a rich tapestry of symbolism. Here are some of the most common meanings associated with these names: Strength and Courage: Names like ...

Indeed, Zionism is a play on the Hebrew word “tziun-metzuyan,” meaning a stamp of excellence. It is there in Israel that all Israelis living in a sovereign nation have the potential to do their humble ...

Leaders try to find ways to ritualize grief, with some putting out supplements to the usual prayers that focus on the tragedy ...

Like many things, it all comes back to superstition. On the night of a big show, actors believe that wishing someone "good ...