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Bernard-Henri Lévy bares his Jewish soul

Philosophers only rarely achieve the celebrity of a rock star or a sports hero, but Bernard-Henri Lévy, who has been described as “France’s greatest philosopher,” is an exception.

Doheny Meats owner said to be involved in previous kosher controversy

Thirty years ago, in 1983, Rabbi Pinchas Gruman, an esteemed scholar of Jewish texts who also holds a doctorate in philosophy, was the chair of the Rabbinical Council of California’s (RCC) committee dedicated to enforcing Jewish dietary law at establishments under its supervision.

Rabbi David Hartman, Jewish philosopher, dies at 81

Rabbi David Hartman, one of the great Jewish philosophers of his generation and the founder of the Shalom Hartman Institute, died on Feb. 10, 2013, at 81. Hartman is considered one of the leaders of liberal Orthodoxy, and his philosophy influenced Jews both in Israel and around the world.

The Spin on Spinoza — Rebel or Traitor?

\”Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity\”: Traditional Judaism feared and distrusted this child of the enlightenment. Although prominent Jewish thinkers, from Moses Mendelssohn to Solomon Maimon to modern Zionists, have claimed him as their own, every deliberation on Spinoza wonders — is he a Jewish thinker?

Punk Princesses: Jews With Attitude

There were always Jews in punk, even before there was punk.

\”It really begins with Lenny Bruce,\” says Steven Beeber, whose new book \”The Heebie Jeebies at CBGBs: A Secret History of Jewish Punk,\” will be published next year by A Capella Books. \”Bruce sort of epitomizes the attitude, the whole smart-ass, clever truth-telling.\”

In fact, the punk attitude is also a Jewish attitude that begins with the midrash, in which Abram smashes all but one of his father\’s household idols and blames the sole survivor for the wreckage.

Meow With a French Accent

Comic books aren\’t just for kids anymore. In both the United States and France, they\’ve been enjoying a popular explosion among readers of all ages.

Spectator – The Geffen’s Great Escape

Cunningly constructed, the play relates the adventures and misadventures of the Sycamore Family of New York, whose guiding motto is, do whatever turns you on, however eccentric, and you\’ll have lots of fun, avoid ulcers and enjoy a happy ending.

Coalition Lesson

Community activist Karen Bass\’ victory in the 47th Assembly District\’s Democratic primary provides a valuable opening for coalition efforts between the Jewish community and a new generation of African American and Latino activists.

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