Should the Ban on Spinoza Be Lifted?
Is heresy still a meaningful concept in American Judaism? Daniel Schwartz argues that the discussions Spinoza inspires are more relevant than ever.
Is toleration possible in a liberal society?
In Michael Rosenthal's view, modern liberal society both benefits and is challenged by the ideal of toleration promoted by Baruch Spinoza.
What’s in a (Hebrew) Name?
Did you know that Hebrew has a dozen names meaning 'joy'? A reflection on Hebrew names by Prof. Naomi Sokoloff.
Song of the Sephardi: New Verses for the 21st Century?
Get ready for Ladino Day 2016 with an interview with David Raphael, director of the documentary "Song of the Sephardim," originally published in 1978 in JTNews.
Jews, Muslims, and the Limits of Tolerance
Non-Muslims were accepted in the Ottoman Empire, but the tolerance policy for Jews had limits. Devin E. Naar suggests why tolerance is a double-edged idea.
See Under: Love — Thirty Years Later
Prof. Naomi Sokoloff has edited a new collection of essays on David Grossman's masterful novel.
My father was a refugee. Here’s why the immigration conversation matters.
Michael Rosenthal considers key moral and political questions on immigration. Join him for a 10/27 panel on this topic.
Hebrew infusion in my American life connects me to Jews around the world
Sarah Benor loved hearing the mix of Hebrew and English at childhood summer camp. Now a prize-winning sociolinguist, she reflects on how Hebrew impacts her American Jewish identity.