An end to the left’s decent split?
The Guardian
The alliance between neoconservatives and leftists concerned about Islamic fundamentalism may be coming to an end
Publication Date: October 19, 2009
Theme: Politics
Category: Journalism and essays
Writings
Here you can find a record of almost all my publications – from scholarly journal articles to newspaper articles – listed with the most recent first. In most cases there is either a downloadable pdf or a link to the publication itself. You can search by publication type (academic, non-academic, book reviews etc), by theme and by keyword. Enjoy!
Interview: Keith Kahn-Harris aka Metal Jew
Esoterriic
Publication Date: August 6, 2009
Theme: Metal Music and Culture
Category: Interviews
British Jews and Israel: a new relationship?
The Guardian
A letter calling for an Israeli ceasefire by a respected coalition could at least signal a new, more critical dialogue
Publication Date: June 13, 2009
Theme: Israel/Palestine, Jews, Judaism and Jewishness
Category: Journalism and essays
International Day of Slayer asks the Experts: is this a good idea?
International Day of Slayer Official Website
Through the wonders of the internet, we were able to assemble a virtual panel of metal experts. This means we asked them the same questions at different times, and we've put it together to make it look like we were all partying in Hollywood together. This is probably the greatest brain trust of metal minds in academia -- true experts -- ever assembled, and they wanted to talk about Slayer.
Publication Date: June 2, 2009
Theme: Metal Music and Culture
Category: Interviews
Debating the debate (panellist)
Jewish Quarterly
A discussion about how Israel divides the UK Jewish community
Publication Date: Spring 2009
Theme: Community, Conflict Resolution, Civility and Dialogue, Israel/Palestine, Jews, Judaism and Jewishness
Category: Interviews
The Politics of Brisket: Jews and The Wire
Darkmatter
Publication Date: May 29, 2009
Theme: Culture, Jews, Judaism and Jewishness
Category: Journal articles, Journalism and essays
Communities in Conversation: Jewish Involvement in Inter Faith Activities in the UK
Board of Deputies of British Jews
In Britain today, people of different faiths and beliefs live side by side. The Government has supported inter faith work for a number of years with the objective of increasing the understanding between different groups, building communities and breaking down barriers. This report aims to reveal the extent of the UK Jewish community's involvement in inter faith activities, to explore the limitations of this involvement, and to suggest how it might be improved.
Publication Date: May 22, 2009
Theme: Community, Conflict Resolution, Civility and Dialogue, Jews, Judaism and Jewishness, Religion
Category: Reports and policy papers
Jews talking about talking about Israel
Haaretz
Israel has become the major source of dissensus in the Jewish world, bringing with it real threats to Jewish peoplehood and community.
Publication Date: May 22, 2009
Theme: Conflict Resolution, Civility and Dialogue, Israel/Palestine, Jews, Judaism and Jewishness
Category: Journalism and essays
Why were there two versions of The Shield’s finale?
The Guardian
The UK and US versions of The Shield's gripping denouement were markedly different. Do the makers know?
Publication Date: May 19, 2009
Theme: Culture
Category: Journalism and essays
Creating Jewish Rap: From Parody to Syncretism
Transversal - Zeitschrift für Jüdische Studien 2009 Issue 1 23-28
See also Russian translation: ‘Sozdanie evreiskogo repa: parodija, pastish, sinkretizm’ in A. Smirnitskaya (ed) Muzyika Idishkaita [Music of Yiddishkite]. Vol. 4.Moscow: MAKS Press, 2008, pp 128-150.
Publication Date: May 1, 2009
Theme: Jews, Judaism and Jewishness, Music
Category: Journal articles
Heavy Shtetl
The Guardian
Inside every seven stone nebbish of a diaspora Jew, there is a mighty rock god waiting to be liberated by heavy metal music
Publication Date: April 6, 2009
Theme: Jews and Metal
Category: Journalism and essays
Review of Jews and Sex edited by Nathan Abrams
Jewish Quarterly
Publication Date: Spring 2009
Theme: Jews, Judaism and Jewishness
Category: Book reviews
Hipster Metal for Hipster Jews: Jamie Saft’s Black Shabbis
Zeek
Publication Date: March 17, 2009
Theme: Jews and Metal, Metal Music and Culture
Category: Journalism and essays, Music reviews
A Jewish awakening
Prospect
Jews in Britain have never been more culturally confident or politically diverse. Why, then, are so many of their leaders scared?
Publication Date: March 1, 2009
Theme: Community, Culture, Jews, Judaism and Jewishness
Category: Journalism and essays
Review: Dark Side of the Tune: Popular Music and Violence. By Bruce Johnson and Martin Cloonan
Times Higher Education
Publication Date: January 29, 2009
Theme: Metal Music and Culture, Music
Category: Book reviews
The politics of ME, ME, ME (Co-authored with David Hayes)
Open Democracy
Publication Date: January 9, 2009
Theme: Conflict Resolution, Civility and Dialogue, Israel/Palestine, Miscellaneous
Category: Journalism and essays
In praise of part-time musicians
The Guardian
Publication Date: December 19, 2008
Theme: Metal Music and Culture, Music
Category: Journalism and essays
An Experiment in Dialogue
New Jewish Thought Policy Paper 2
Publication Date: December 1, 2008
Theme: Community, Conflict Resolution, Civility and Dialogue, Jews, Judaism and Jewishness
Category: Reports and policy papers