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Superman is Jewish?: People of the comic book

Nothing is quite so purely American as the comic book, which is why it will come as a surprise to some readers to discover that philosopher Harry Brod regards Superman and Spider-Man and many other comic-book characters to be uniquely Jewish artifacts that offer crucial insights into the Jewish experience in America.

An X-Man takes aim at Nazi war criminals

From the demented geneticist known as Mr. Sinister to the evil giant Juggernaut, the X-Men have battled some pretty wild foes over the years. But in an upcoming five-issue mini-series called “The First X-Men,” one member of the Marvel superhero team will take on some villains seen more in the real world than in the world of comic books: Nazi war criminals.

‘Shalakhmones: The Purim Platters’

Wearing a silk kerchief and a plain apron – a combination of holiday and weekday attire – Mama stood by the table, practically at her wit’s end. It was no trifle, you know, receiving almost 100 shalakhmones…

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