Crimea’s Jewish past: From Karaite settlements to Zionist training encampments, Crimea has a storied Jewish past all its own. (Tablet)
The specter of the Jew: A new book tackles the many iterations of “the imaginary Jew” in philosophy and political ideology. (N.Y. Review of Books)
Religion: Good for women?: From Blu Greenberg to Renita Weems, a diverse array of responses to this old and complex question. (Moment)
Traveling to Hebron, incognito: An Israeli citizen posing as an American describes her journey to Hebron, a conflicted city with a dual character. (Times of Israel)
Lifeline for American solders, Israeli style: A mental health hotline that helps American veterans is modeled off an Israeli program, but takes into account cultural differences. (Forward)
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