Exploring the Political Significance of the Seder Liturgy
The most widely read, beloved, and perplexing book of the Jewish tradition.
April 6, 2020
How Passover Transformed the American Jewish Consciousness
Embracing the connection between two stories of emancipation.
In 1865, Passover began on the evening of April 10, the day after the Confederate army surrendered at Appomattox courthouse. The conjunction of the military defeat of slavery with the Jewish holiday celebrating freedom from slavery struck many U.S. Jews as significant that year. Darcy Fryer sees in their reactions an emerging new appreciation of the connection between Judaism and the American project of liberty:
April 6, 2020
Jeremy Corbyn’s Hold over the British Labor Party Is Over, but Anti-Zionism May Linger On
What to expect from Keir Starmer.
In Israel, Ultra-Orthodox Politicians Have Failed to Protect Their Community from Epidemic
Culpability begins with Health Minister Yaakov Litzman.
Why President Trump Should Stop Saudi Arabia from Destroying U.S. Petroleum Production
In light of American taxpayers underwriting the security of Saudi Arabia, the kingdom should be sensitive to American economic interests.
How Passover Transformed the American Jewish Consciousness
Embracing the connection between two stories of emancipation.