| 1. |
War crimes and crimes against humanity: Hamas’ atrocities against Israel |
Oct. 20, 2023 |
| 2. |
Jewish wisdom for navigating this time of war |
Oct. 23, 2023 |
| 3. |
Responding with love |
Oct. 24, 2023 |
| 4. |
Unpacking the Gaza hospital blast and the misinformation that followed |
Oct. 27, 2023 |
| 5. |
The history of the bar and bat mitzvah |
Oct. 30, 2023 |
| 6. |
Have you heard the story of Savta (Grandma) Rachel? |
Oct. 30, 2023 |
| 7. |
The sounds of silence |
Oct. 31, 2023 |
| 8. |
What is Hamas? |
Oct. 31, 2023 |
| 9. |
We asked our university student readers how they’re feeling. The responses were harrowing |
Oct. 31, 2023 |
| 10. |
Jewish romance writers break down their latest novels and why we need more Jewish stories |
Nov. 2, 2023 |
| 11. |
When professors cross the line into antisemitism on social media |
Nov. 3, 2023 |
| 12. |
Self-care tips when the news gets too overwhelming |
Nov. 6, 2023 |
| 13. |
Living with radical amazement |
Nov. 7, 2023 |
| 14. |
Here are all the ‘Unpacking Israeli History’ episodes in chronological order |
Nov. 7, 2023 |
| 15. |
Cassandra Clare wants readers to feel Jewish magic in ‘Sword Catcher’ |
Nov. 9, 2023 |
| 16. |
We answer your FAQs about the October 2023 Israel-Hamas War (updated November 10) |
Nov. 10, 2023 |
| 17. |
Meta-narratives of the Israel-Hamas war |
Nov. 10, 2023 |
| 18. |
These Israeli content creators are using their platforms for good during the Israel-Hamas War |
Nov. 13, 2023 |
| 19. |
4 Jewish mixed martial arts artists you should know |
Nov. 13, 2023 |
| 20. |
Just say thank you |
Nov. 21, 2023 |
| 21. |
Israel-Hamas hostage deal: Truce collapses after Hamas releases 8 more hostages |
Nov. 22, 2023 |
| 22. |
Fortress of solitude |
Nov. 28, 2023 |
| 23. |
Beyond ‘Israelism’: Understanding the complexities of Israel |
Nov. 28, 2023 |
| 24. |
Elon Musk’s Jewish, Israel and antisemitism ties |
Nov. 30, 2023 |
| 25. |
‘Stories for My Children’s Children’: A new film discusses the Holocaust through a personal lens |
Dec. 1, 2023 |
| 26. |
Henry Kissinger’s Jewish and Israel ties: A complex identity |
Dec. 1, 2023 |
| 27. |
The warmth of a flame |
Dec. 5, 2023 |
| 28. |
How Israel gained control of the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 1967 |
Dec. 6, 2023 |
| 29. |
Is Israel occupying the West Bank? |
Dec. 6, 2023 |
| 30. |
Is Israel occupying the Gaza Strip? |
Dec. 6, 2023 |
| 31. |
8 spiritual facets of Hanukkah to make every night meaningful |
Dec. 7, 2023 |
| 32. |
Everything you want to know about Hanukkah sufganiyot |
Dec. 8, 2023 |
| 33. |
How to wish someone a happy Hanukkah |
Dec. 7, 2023 |
| 34. |
The backlash over U.N. Women’s response to Hamas’s attack on October 7 |
Dec. 11, 2023 |
| 35. |
The spiritual significance of Hebrew letters |
Dec. 11, 2023 |
| 36. |
Is Israel doing enough to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza? |
Dec. 12, 2023 |
| 37. |
Directing our inner flame |
Dec. 12, 2023 |
| 38. |
6 non-Jewish creators voicing their support for Israel |
Dec. 12, 2023 |
| 39. |
Taylor Swift meets Hanukkah in this a capella group’s video adaptation |
Dec. 13, 2023 |
| 40. |
Hallmark Channel’s new Hanukkah movie: A fresh take or reheated plot? |
Dec. 14, 2023 |
| 41. |
Everything we know about Benny Blanco’s Jewish identity |
Dec. 14, 2023 |
| 42. |
Counting our blessings |
Dec. 27, 2023 |
| 43. |
Broadway star Julia Lester explores her Jewish roots in ‘I Can Get it For You Wholesale’ |
Dec. 27, 2023 |
| 44. |
The Jewish holidays in 2025 |
Dec. 28, 2023 |
| 45. |
6 Jewish comedians to watch in 2024 |
Dec. 29, 2023 |
| 46. |
The ultimate Jewish guide to Toronto: What to see, eat & do |
Dec. 29, 2023 |
| 47. |
How does antisemitism affect Jewish Gen Z’s mental health? |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
| 48. |
Jewish actor Timothée Chalamet shines as Willy Wonka in enchanting new film |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
| 49. |
What do Palestinians think of Hamas? |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
| 50. |
Yes day |
Jan. 2, 2024 |
| 51. |
What is Palestinian Islamic Jihad? |
Jan. 2, 2024 |
| 52. |
The ultimate Jewish guide to Kraków: What to see, eat & do |
Jan. 3, 2024 |
| 53. |
So you were in the Gaza War — now what? |
Jan. 4, 2024 |
| 54. |
Debunking 5 common myths about Israel |
Jan. 9, 2024 |
| 55. |
Yuval Haran, a resident of Kibbutz Be’eri, shares his family’s story on October 7 |
Jan. 10, 2024 |
| 56. |
Is Mark Cuban Jewish? |
Jan. 10, 2024 |
| 57. |
Heinrich Graetz’s balancing act: modernity and Judaism |
Jan. 11, 2024 |
| 58. |
ICJ issues provisional measures against Israel after South Africa’s genocide charge |
Jan. 12, 2024 |
| 59. |
The ultimate Jewish guide to Manhattan, NYC: What to see, eat & do |
Jan. 12, 2024 |
| 60. |
Who are the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen? |
Jan. 12, 2024 |
| 61. |
From ordinary to extraordinary |
Jan. 16, 2024 |
| 62. |
The Jewish erasure of Gretchen Wieners is the least fetch thing about the new ‘Mean Girls’ movie |
Jan. 16, 2024 |
| 63. |
Is Israel nearing war with Hezbollah? |
Jan. 16, 2024 |
| 64. |
Is Noah Schnapp Jewish? |
Jan. 17, 2024 |
| 65. |
Was Marilyn Monroe Jewish? |
Jan. 17, 2024 |
| 66. |
3 Jewish paramilitaries of the 1948 war |
Jan. 19, 2024 |
| 67. |
6 up-and-coming Israeli artists to follow in 2024 |
Jan. 19, 2024 |
| 68. |
Is Bernie Sanders Jewish? |
Jan. 23, 2024 |
| 69. |
Is Joey King Jewish? |
Jan. 23, 2024 |
| 70. |
Employee of the month |
Jan. 23, 2024 |
| 71. |
Trailer: Wondering Jews Podcast with Mijal and Noam |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| 72. |
The very Jewish history of Guess Who? and pop-it fidget toys |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| 73. |
The top Jewish moments from ‘The Sopranos’ |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| 74. |
Unpacking 3 standout films from the New York Jewish Film Festival |
Jan. 25, 2024 |
| 75. |
The ultimate Jewish guide to Rome: What to see, eat & do |
Jan. 25, 2024 |
| 76. |
Is Israel rejecting a Palestinian state? |
Jan. 26, 2024 |
| 77. |
Broadway star Julie Benko reflects on ‘Harmony,’ Jewish representation in theater and telling stories that matter |
Jan. 26, 2024 |
| 78. |
Why are several countries suspending funding for UNRWA? |
Jan. 29, 2024 |
| 79. |
IDF discovers Hamas base beneath UNRWA’s headquarters in Gaza as U.N. agency’s funding crisis deepens |
Feb. 13, 2024 |
| 80. |
The spiritual connection |
Feb. 13, 2024 |
| 81. |
ABC show ‘Truth and Lies: Voyage to the Titanic’ shows how Sean Bloom made the right decision |
Feb. 13, 2024 |
| 82. |
DEI at a crossroads: The Jewish perspectives |
Feb. 14, 2024 |
| 83. |
Revisionist Zionism: Ze’ev Jabotinsky’s journey |
Feb. 14, 2024 |
| 84. |
Jake Cohen’s roasted chicken matzo ball soup |
Feb. 15, 2024 |
| 85. |
Jake Cohen’s harissa tomato bisque with challah grilled cheese |
Feb. 15, 2024 |
| 86. |
Jake Cohen is reviving Jewish cooking, from Instagram to your kitchen |
Feb. 15, 2024 |
| 87. |
Unpacked’s top Jewish book picks for 2024 |
Feb. 15, 2024 |
| 88. |
5 things to know about the Israel-Hamas War from this week: IDF hostage rescue, hostage talks, Sinwar, Lebanon, Palestinian state plan |
Feb. 16, 2024 |
| 89. |
Jewish-American journalist Evan Gershkovich’s fight for freedom in Russia, explained |
Feb. 16, 2024 |
| 90. |
Hank Greenberg: The Hebrew Hammer’s legacy of breaking barriers and inspiring pride |
Feb. 16, 2024 |
| 91. |
Creatures of habit |
Feb. 21, 2024 |
| 92. |
The true story behind Netflix’s ‘Einstein and The Bomb’ |
Feb. 21, 2024 |
| 93. |
Comedian Tiffany Haddish’s trip to Israel and Jewish background |
Feb. 21, 2024 |
| 94. |
Comedian Eitan Levine is spreading humor with his new live gameshow ‘That’s So Jewish’ |
Feb. 22, 2024 |
| 95. |
The spirit of Israel today: Listen to the top Israeli songs that have been released since Oct. 7 |
Feb. 22, 2024 |
| 96. |
Dual allegiance: Exploring American Zionism |
Feb. 21, 2024 |
| 97. |
The diary of Glikl: Discovering the exceptional within the everyday |
Feb. 22, 2024 |
| 98. |
5 things to know about the Israel-Hamas War from this week: Ramadan, Rafah, election demands, UN resolution veto, Brazil’s president |
Feb. 23, 2024 |
| 99. |
Yeshiva University men’s basketball team advances to conference final |
Feb. 23, 2024 |
| 100. |
Israeli tech entrepreneur Hillel Fuld is taking a stand against misinformation during the Israel-Hamas War |
Feb. 25, 2024 |
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