Dr. Boaz Lev Tov discusses the significance of oral history in revealing the everyday lives and connections of regular individuals in Israel over the years.

The Evangelical Church in Germany, consisting of Lutheran, Reformed, and United churches, has officially distanced itself from the anti-Semitic views of its founder, Martin Luther.

Prof. Hillel Cohen discusses in his book "1929: Year Zero of the Arab-Israeli Conflict" how the violent Palestinian uprising of August 1929 marked a significant turning point for Jews, Arabs, and the world.

Hedy Lamarr, the Jewish actress and inventor, was celebrated in a Google Doodle for her 101st birthday on November 9.

The article discusses the stage production of "The Rothschilds & Sons" by Sheldon Harnick, Jerry Bock, and Sherman Yellen, focusing on the story of the Rothschild banking family's rise to power in Europe.

After surviving Auschwitz and the atrocities of the Holocaust, Tzipora Shapiro felt guilt for being the sole survivor among her family.

Professor Monty Noam Penkower discusses the formative period of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict between 1933-1939, during which conflicting national movements emerged in Palestine.

In a show commemorating the 20th anniversary of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination, a discussion addresses the conflict over Rabin's legacy, questioning if it should focus on political violence or the dangers of the occupation.

In his account of liberating Ahlem concentration camp, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger reflects on the deplorable conditions he encountered, describing the skeletal figures of inmates and the blurred lines between life and death.

The text critiques historian Niall Ferguson's biography of Henry Kissinger, highlighting how Ferguson portrays Kissinger as a reasonable statesman-hero, ignoring criticisms of his actions such as the invasion of Cambodia.

Adam Zertal, a respected Israeli archaeologist and advocate for using the Hebrew Bible in archaeological research, has passed away at 79.

The article discusses the concept of the Curse of Ham, a mythological narrative wrongly used to justify the enslavement of Black people by associating their skin color with a curse from the Bible.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the location of the ancient Jewish temples on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, notably highlighting a Times article that initially misrepresented scholars' views on the matter.

Dr. Assaf Nativ, a post-doctoral fellow in archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, discusses the similarities and differences between prehistoric and contemporary burial sites in Israel with host Gilad Halpern.

In "The Holocaust Averted: An Alternate History of American Jews, 1938-1967," Jeffrey S. Gurock, a Jewish history professor at Yeshiva University, explores what might have happened to American Jews if World War II had not unfolded as it did.

Daniel Thompson, the inventor of the Thompson Bagel Machine, passed away at 94.

Professor Meir Zamir discusses his book, "The Secret Anglo-French War in the Middle East: Intelligence and Decolonization, 1940-1948," focusing on British intelligence activities in the region post-World War II.

In a recent discussion comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Winston Churchill in handling the Iranian nuclear agreement, the article argues that Netanyahu's approach has been ineffective and lacking Churchill's wisdom.

The Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial in Kiev, Ukraine, commemorating the massacre of 34,000 Jews by German SS troops in 1941, was recently torched by unidentified assailants on Rosh Hashanah.

The discussion in this excerpt primarily revolves around the history of Yiddish spelling reforms and the influence of the Soviet Union on these changes.

The text explores the intricate role of figures like Baron Max von Oppenheim in World War I, highlighting his involvement in German-Turkish politics and his plan for a global jihad involving the Muslim world against Europe.

The Altneuschul, or Old-New Synagogue in Prague, is surrounded by folklore that speaks of old stones from the Temple in Jerusalem, the creation of a golem by Rabbi Judah Loew, and a legend involving a black cat turning coal into gold and leading a man to Jerusalem.

Reflecting on the parallels between the Conservative Judaism movement and the Zionist enterprise, the author explores the intellectual richness and challenges faced by both endeavors.

Fania Lewando, a chef and owner of Vilna's Vegetarian-Dietetic Restaurant in pre-Holocaust Poland, highlighted the benefits of plant-based foods in her 1938 cookbook, recently translated into English.

The discussion revolves around various perspectives on King David in Jewish history and biblical literature.