History | History

Why Can’t the Jews Teach Their Children How to Speak Hebrew? » Mosaic

American Jewry has spent over $100 million in Hebrew education. The results are far from impressive.

History | History

When Students Become Terrorists | The Free Press

The Weather Underground railed against the establishment. Today’s campus protesters are supported by it. Call them the Weather Overground.

Today's History Lesson....

History | History

A Stupid Cartoon and the University Ideology - Liberties

Among the thousand currents of the university turmoil during these last several months, the tiny ripple that most securely caught my eye was a distinctly minor scandal at Harvard back in February, which caused not a single broken window or student riot or

Take me back to the days of The New Republic, where Paul Berman, edited by Leon Weiseltier, published lengthy intellectual analyses of American, European, and Islamic radical thought. It was a different time, when a weekly with a not insignificant readership, cared about ideas.

History | History

“The red star returns,” by Gary Saul Morson

Gary Saul Morson on the specter of communism.

Refurbishing the old ideology was easy. It was only necessary to substitute other, more up-to-date oppositions for 'proletariat' and 'bourgeoisie' so the world could still be divided into virtuous oppressed and evil oppressors. Far from betraying Marxism, this flexibility was just what Marx and Lenin had recommended...."

Books | Books

Book Review | With Critics Like These, Israel Will Be Fine

Despite some solid reportage, these two new books by anti-Zionist academics fail to grapple with the best arguments for Zionism.

Books | Books

The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books

To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.

Books | Books

Who Is Elena Ferrante, Really? - The New York Times

The pseudonymous Italian author has become a worldwide phenomenon. But speculation about who she really is has followed her for years.

Books | Books

Love Them or Hate Them, This Couple Reign in Russian Literature

For Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, translating together extended naturally from their relationship as husband and wife. Now, it is their life’s work.

Literary translation is an art, not a science….

Politics | Politics

We Are All Imperialists Now | ARC: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera

One of the oddest features of the university pro-Palestine protests since the October 7 massacre a year ago has been the habit of attaching to the Palestinian cause any number of seemingly unrelated causes. Adam Kirsch, the literary critic and poet, has b

Politics | Politics

Europe’s Center Is Losing On Immigration - by Sheri Berman

If mainstream parties don't adapt, the far-right will keep winning.

Politics | Politics

The Democrats’ Insanity Defense - Tablet Magazine

Republican activists say they have to water down the reality of their opponents' agenda in focus groups. ‘They just don’t believe it’s true. It can’t be.‘

Politics | Politics

The Peace Process Failed, but Its Bad Assumptions Live On » Mosaic

How mistaken beliefs about human nature contributed to flawed strategy.

Politics | Politics

The Progressive Moment Is Over

Four reasons their era has come to an end.

History | Society

Filmmaker’s Private Archive Rekindles Debate Over Her Nazi Ties

Recent access to Leni Riefenstahl’s estate has prompted new discussions in Germany about her politics and a reconsideration of her photographs of the Nuba people in Sudan.

History | Society

The Death of American Exceptionalism

What it means that most young people in the U.S. no longer believe their country is anything special