Shul and its discontents: A lifetime of synagogue attendance has brought Simon Feuerman deep into the quarrelsome psyches of his fellow shul-goers. (Tablet)
Finding Israel in Argentina: A new novel explores the phenomenon of Israelis traveling abroad, finding new ways to relate to their home country on their post-army treks. (Forward)
Yankel’s tavern: Jews, liquor and Polish history: A new book explores the complicated history of Jews as tavern-keepers in Poland. (Moment)
Gender inequality in Israel: Naomi Chazan looks at income inequality and professional disparities in Israel. (Times of Israel)
Where are Putin’s pogroms?: Despite Putin’s claims that the new Ukrainian government is rabidly anti-Semitic, Ukraine has been making steady progress in redeeming its anti-Jewish past, Amelia Glaser writes. (N.Y. Times)
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