President Biden's recent decision to block some weapons shipments to Israel is not unprecedented, as five of his predecessors had also withheld arms from Israel in the past.

In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a commencement oration in Hebrew at St. Paul's Church in Manhattan, underlining the history and significance of New York's Jewish community.

In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a significant Hebrew commencement oration at St. Paul's Church in Manhattan, highlighting the history and significance of Jews in New York.

In 1964, the U.S. sought to combat Communism by making a significant impact at the Venice Biennale, the prestigious art exhibition.

In 1978, Barbra Streisand sang Hatikvah to former Prime Minister Golda Meir during an Independence Day event, with the two women sharing a video conversation before Meir's passing later that year.

Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat, defied orders from Tokyo in 1940 by issuing over 2,000 visas to Lithuanian Jews fleeing the Nazis, including the writer's family.

In an episode of the 18Forty Podcast sponsored by Joel and Lynn Mael in memory of Estelle and Nysen Mael, historian and author Zev Eleff discusses the development of Jewish denominations in America.

Israeli journalist Yossi Klein Halevi, known for his message of hope, spoke in Toronto on Israel's 76th anniversary, stressing Israel's decision not to be a victim after recent attacks.

The text discusses the close relationship between the author and his cousin Bernie, who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday.

The Maalot Massacre that took place 50 years ago continues to haunt communities in Tzfat and Maalot, with various memorials and places bearing witness to the tragedy where 28 Israelis, including 22 students from a Tzfat high school, lost their lives.

Despite facing current challenges such as ongoing wars, global animosity towards Israel, and hostages still in captivity, the significance of celebrating Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel's Independence Day, is highlighted through a historical lens.

On Yom Haatzmaut, the celebration of Israeli Independence Day, a Religious Zionist columnist reflects on his traditional beliefs and the challenges facing Israel following a recent crisis on October 7.

The text discusses the juxtaposition of celebrating Israel Independence Day with the ongoing battle against Hamas and the historic and contemporary struggles of the Jewish people.

Bevis Marks Synagogue, established in East London by Dutch Sephardi Jews after their return to Britain, is a cornerstone of Anglo-Jewish history and a testament to the resilience of the community.

This YouTube video provides a historical background to the Israel-Gaza conflict as part of a webinar series by Project Witness.

As Israel and Jewish communities commemorate Yom ha-Zikaron, IDF veterans from the Yom Kippur War in Toronto reflect on their harrowing experiences 50 years ago, with memories of chaos and fear.

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The open letter urges Jewish people to be courageous like the Maccabees and fight against enemies, arguing that Palestinians have no legal claim to Israel and should be dealt a severe blow.

AJC CEO Ted Deutch discusses Jewish American Heritage Month, emphasizing the historical contributions of Jewish Americans and exploring the concept of heroism amidst rising antisemitism.

An exchange in the anarchist newspaper "Di fraye arbeter shtime" following the 1929 Hebron massacre delves into Jewish discourse and political reactions.

The text discusses the need for Jews to be aware of rising antisemitism and to consider historical precedents beyond the Holocaust, including periods like the Spanish Inquisition and the Soviet Union era, in assessing potential threats to Jewish life.

Herod the Great, a king known for his brutal actions and non-spiritual reputation, is the figure behind the construction of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, which has become a central site of Jewish pilgrimage and prayer.

Columbias Hamilton Hall has been at the center of student protests multiple times, notably in 1968 and slated for 2024.

A discussion with Glenn Frankel, Robert Siegel, Susan Rubin Suleiman, and Amy E. Schwartz about the history of student protests and occupations at Columbia's Hamilton Hall from 1968 to 2024, exploring themes such as divisions within the student body and faculty, free speech, radicalization, and the construction and destruction of barricades.

Saul Steinberg, a Romanian architecture student and cartoonist, found himself interned in Villa Tonelli, Italy during the early 1940s under fascist rule, facing troubles due to growing antisemitism and expulsion orders.