With Europe at War, Israel’s Position Has Grown Stronger
It has brought Jews to their homeland, and helped the West appreciate Israel’s position.
November 10, 2022
A Translator’s Guide to the Hebrew Bible
Can Scripture’s literary qualities be preserved in English?
Called “a stupendous achievement” by Mosaic’s Hillel Halkin, Robert Alter’s recent translation of the Tanakh seeks not to recreate the text in idiomatic modern English, but to preserve as best as possible its syntax, rhythms, and even wordplay. Alter discusses his work, the choices he made, and what led him to undertake it with Ari Lamm. (Audio, 64 minutes.)
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The One Week of World War II That Gave Rise to the Modern Middle East
Operation Torch, the Nazi invasion of Tunisia, and the British victory at El Alamein.
A Translator’s Guide to the Hebrew Bible
Can Scripture’s literary qualities be preserved in English?
Haredi Jews in Britain Face Their Own Showdown with the Government over Schooling
Sex education, not secular studies, remains the biggest issue.
The Search for Israel’s Best Hummus
Food that is served quickly, and is eaten slowly.