History

The 92nd Street Y, a Jewish cultural institution in New York, was founded in 1874 as the Young Mens Hebrew Association and has since become a prominent venue for dance, music, lectures, and more.
The text discusses how our perception of reality influences our lives and why people may seek blessings from rabbis to a varying extent.
Doikayt, a concept originating from the Jewish socialist movement, the Bund, emphasizes the importance of being rooted and at home where one currently resides.
The text delves into a reflective journey to Poland, exploring Jewish heritage and identity through the lens of poet Irena Klepfisz.
The text discusses a personal journey to Poland, guided by reflections on the poet Irena Klepfisz and the complexity of Jewish history and identity.
Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron reflect on how Israelis and Jews worldwide may have changed in response to recent massacres and war events, pondering if there is a difference from six months ago.
The text discusses the need for Israel and the Jewish community to adapt to a changing world.
The article highlights the historical alliance between Blacks and Jews in promoting human rights and their shared love for jazz, focusing on the relationships between Black jazz legends Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and their Jewish managers.
The text discusses the emotional and historical significance of the Israeli slogan "Ein Li Eretz Acheret, I have no other country," highlighting the fact that for many Jews, Israel is their only homeland due to historical persecutions and lack of acceptance in other countries.
The text discusses the pattern of mysterious deaths, known as Sudden Russian Death Syndrome (SRDS), involving individuals critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin or who have crossed him.
In the early 1970s, New York poets Lewis Warsh and David Rosenberg discussed the French surrealist Robert Desnos and his book "Night of Loveless Nights," highlighting a significant moment in literary and secular Jewish culture.
In the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro lies a clandestine Jewish community in Arusha, Tanzania, led by Yehudah Kahalani, dedicated to keeping their Jewish identity alive.
The text discusses the perspective of Israel's actions in war and highlights Congressman Ritchie Torres as a profile in courage for his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Israeli media coverage of the ongoing Gaza war focused on the somber six-month anniversary of the conflict, featuring stories of loss, grief, and criticism of the government's handling of the situation.
The National Library of Israel recently hosted a conference focused on documenting the events of Oct. 7 and the subsequent war in response to concerns of atrocities denial.
Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter" features a track titled "Leviis Jeans," paying homage to the iconic American brand founded by Jewish immigrant Levi Strauss.
Deborah Zoe Laufer's play "The Last Yiddish Speaker" presents a dystopian world where a Christian Nationalist surveillance state targets Jews, gays, and women, forcing a Jewish family to hide their identity and navigate dangerous circumstances.
In a reflection on Jewish communities and tendencies towards change, the author recounts an encounter in Rome where a young Roman Jew expressed dissatisfaction with local Jewish life but hesitated to change it, stating she had been complaining for 2,000 years.
The author reflects on her father's ability to evade death multiple times and contemplates the inevitability of losing loved ones as they age.
The 1924 Johnson-Reed Act, signed by President Calvin Coolidge, set quotas on immigrants' countries of origin and excluded Asians, impacting Jewish migration and establishing a more restrictive immigration policy.
The essay discusses the concept of innocence regarding Palestinians in the context of their involvement in violence against Israelis.
Bradley Tusk, a political strategist and corporate fixer, pays tribute to his Jewish heritage through P&T Knitwear, a unique NYC-centric bookstore in the Lower East Side.
The video discusses the story of Elisha Lowenstern, a scholar who died in Gaza with a book by his side, as shared by his wife, Hadas Lowenstern.
Bill Veeck, the owner of the Chicago White Sox, made a profound impact on the author, who worked as an orthopedic consultant for the team from 1976 to 1981.
This YouTube video delves into the complex history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1914 to 1918.

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