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Future of Jewish The Myth of Jewish Race (A History Written by Antisemites) 7 Dec
David Harris's excerpt from his book "Antisemitism: What Everyone Needs to Know" explores the evolution of antisemitic narratives, particularly the myth of J...
7 Dec
Forward It’s time to reconsider what we know about Jewish birthing rituals 5 Dec
The "First Light: Birth in the Jewish Tradition" exhibition at the Museum at Eldridge Street explores Jewish birthing customs, featuring works by artists lik...
5 Dec
Forward A lackluster exhibit gives short shrift to Claude Lanzmann’s legacy — and to the Shoah’s victims 5 Dec
The exhibition "The Recordings: Voices from the Shoah Tapes" at The New York Historical, intended to commemorate Claude Lanzmann's legacy, disappoints by fai...
5 Dec
Jewdicious The Muslim Who Saved 250,000 Jews 5 Dec
Sultan Mohammed V of Morocco played a crucial role in protecting the Jewish community during World War II by resisting Vichy France's attempts to implement N...
5 Dec
Jewish History Lectures The Jews of Buenos Aires 5 Dec
Buenos Aires hosts one of the largest and most significant Jewish communities in Latin America, playing a pivotal role in the cultural and communal life of A...
5 Dec
Future of Jewish The last time Jews invited an empire into Israel, we lost everything. 5 Dec
In this reflective essay, Joshua Namm draws parallels between historical events from the Hasmonean period and current geopolitical dynamics involving Israel ...
5 Dec
Jewish History Lectures Nahmanides Jewish History in the Torah Vayishlah 4 Dec
Rabbi Moshe ben Nahman, commonly referred to as Nahmanides, was a prominent Jewish scholar and biblical commentator active during the medieval period (1194-1...
4 Dec
Sources Trauma and Its Challenges, Resilience and Its Shadow: What Holds Israeli Society Together and What Holds It Back 4 Dec
Israeli society, challenged by ongoing trauma from conflicts and crises, demonstrates remarkable resilience characterized by unique cultural and historical f...
4 Dec
Forward In ‘The Secret Agent,’ a peek into Brazilian Jewish history — and a warning against propaganda 3 Dec
The film "The Secret Agent," set in 1977 Brazil during the military dictatorship, explores themes of identity, propaganda, and historical memory. Directed by...
3 Dec
Forward Yiddish culture shared mainstream racist stereotypes, book shows 3 Dec
Gil Ribak's book "Crude Creatures: Confronting Representations of Black People in Yiddish Culture" explores the complex and often contradictory attitudes of ...
3 Dec
JTA The blood libel never went away. Last week in Washington, D.C., it went viral. 3 Dec
The ancient and pernicious myth of the blood libel has resurfaced in a viral guerrilla art display at Washington, D.C.'s Union Station. This eerie performanc...
3 Dec
Future of Jewish To be fair, we should put 'Palestinian' in quotation marks. 2 Dec
David E. Firester's guest essay explores the historical and political origins of the term 'Palestinian,' advocating for quotation marks to be used when refer...
2 Dec
Chabad.org The Power of Binyamin and and Jewish Resilience 2 Dec
In a reflection on Parsha Vayishlach, Rabbi Shalom Paltiel delves into the symbolism and unique role of Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob, in the narrative...
2 Dec
Jewish History Lectures Puncta Extraordinaria Jewish History in the Torah Vayishlah 2 Dec
In the Torah portion Vayishlah, a unique and intriguing feature appears: dots above certain Hebrew letters. These punctuation marks, known as puncta extraord...
2 Dec
Tablet A Dip in Culture 2 Dec
"A Dip in Culture" by Jackie Cooperman explores the communal and cultural significance of public bathing practices around the world, contrasting them with Am...
2 Dec
JTA Rare 14th-century Hebrew Bible will hit the auction block at Sotheby’s 1 Dec
A rare 14th-century handwritten Hebrew Bible from Toledo, Spain, adorned with elaborate calligraphic art and micrographic Masorah, is set to be auctioned at ...
1 Dec
Chabad.org Busting Chanukah Myths! 1 Dec
This video, hosted by Chabad.org, addresses and dispels common myths surrounding the Jewish holiday of Chanukah. It delves into the historical and spiritual ...
1 Dec
Jewdicious Israel's Miracle Mission 1 Dec
A compelling account of an intricate Israeli intelligence operation that ultimately led to the capture of Dr. Marwan al-Hams, a Hamas military doctor thought...
1 Dec
Chabad.org A Veteran's Story You've NEVER HEARD Before 1 Dec
In this podcast episode from Chabad.org, listeners are introduced to a unique and moving narrative of a Jewish veteran whose wartime experiences have remaine...
1 Dec
JTA After facing criticism, Dublin tables proposal to rename Herzog Park — for now 1 Dec
Dublin City Council's controversial proposal to rename Herzog Park, honoring Chaim Herzog, has been temporarily shelved amid significant criticism. Chaim Her...
1 Dec
Jewish History Lectures The River Yabbok (Jabbok) Jewish History in the Torah Vayishlach 1 Dec
The River Yabbok, also known as Jabbok, holds significant historical and mystical importance in Jewish tradition, particularly in the context of Parashat Vay...
1 Dec
Forward How would Jews fleeing Europe have fared under Trump's anti-immigration policies? 29 Nov
The article explores the potential fate of Jewish and other refugees had they faced the anti-immigration policies under Donald Trump's administration, likeni...
29 Nov
Future of Jewish Why People Think Jews Love Money 28 Nov
The persistent stereotype associating Jews with money has caused significant harm throughout history and continues to fuel antisemitism today. Originating fr...
28 Nov
JTA I planned the first Guinness record-breaking Shabbat dinner. I promise I’m not too bitter about being beaten. 28 Nov
Deborah Danan recounts the experience of organizing the first Guinness World Record-breaking Shabbat dinner in Tel Aviv in 2014 and compares it to a recent r...
28 Nov
Jewish History Lectures The Jewish Bishop of China: Samuel Schereschewsky (1831-1906) 28 Nov
Samuel Schereschewsky, a Jewish boy from Lithuania, embarked on a remarkable journey that led to his ordination as a bishop in China. His life story is an ex...
28 Nov
Emes Ve-Emunah Showing Gratitude When and Where It is Due 27 Nov
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik delves into the significance of the Judeo-Christian ethic in American history, particularly highlighting the Thanksgiving holiday as a...
27 Nov
Unpacked The Word That Turned Everyone Against Jews 27 Nov
The video explores the transformation of Zionism from a movement for Jewish dignity and self-determination to a term burdened by negative connotations. It ex...
27 Nov
Forward In Galveston, descendants of a forgotten Jewish migration keep their community’s story alive 26 Nov
The Galveston Movement was a forgotten chapter of Jewish migration to the United States that is currently being preserved by the descendants of those immigra...
26 Nov
Jewdicious America's First Jewish President 26 Nov
Francis Salvador was the first Jewish official elected in America, serving briefly in South Carolina's Provincial Congress before his death in 1776. Since th...
26 Nov
Forward The Nazis sent them to Hawaii to spy for the Japanese 26 Nov
Christine Kuehn's book, "Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor," is an intriguing ble...
26 Nov
Chabad.org A Menorah Opposite Hitler's Home 26 Nov
The title "A Menorah Opposite Hitler's Home" likely points to a powerful story of Jewish resilience and identity, showcasing the defiance against Nazism by c...
26 Nov
Jewish History Lectures Tutelary Idols Jewish History in the Torah Vayetse 26 Nov
The video explores the concept of 'terafim' or household idols in Jewish history as mentioned in the Torah, particularly in the portion of Vayetse. It delves...
26 Nov
Tablet Lox Et Veritas 26 Nov
Jacob Soll explores the underwhelming yet storied tradition of Ivy League dining, where historical and prestigious restaurants serve as meeting spots for int...
26 Nov
Future of Jewish The West is abandoning the Jewish idea that made it free. 25 Nov
Lucy Tabrizi's essay delves into the historical patterns of antisemitism and tyranny, arguing that the cyclical nature of persecution against Jews is a refle...
25 Nov
Unpacked The Truth about the Temple Mount 25 Nov
The video explores recent findings related to the Temple Mount, challenging the controversial claim that a Jewish Temple never existed in Jerusalem. During a...
25 Nov
JTA This Thanksgiving, our Jewish gratitude begins with acknowledging the land beneath our feet 25 Nov
Rabbi Mike Rothbaum reflects on the Jewish tradition of gratitude, particularly during Thanksgiving, through the lens of his new role at Congregation Dor Had...
25 Nov
Forward In Chicago, politicians are comparing ICE to the Gestapo — are they right? 25 Nov
The article explores a controversial comparison being made in Chicago between the aggressive tactics of U.S. federal immigration agents and the Gestapo, an i...
25 Nov
Chabad.org The REAL REASON The US Skipped The 1980 Olympics 25 Nov
The 1980 Summer Olympics, held in Moscow, faced a significant boycott led by the United States, influenced primarily by geopolitical tensions arising from th...
25 Nov
JTA Bipartisan bill in Congress would create ‘Jewish Refugee Day’ 25 Nov
A new bipartisan resolution in the U.S. Congress, sponsored by Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Craig Goldman, seeks to establish November 30 as ...
25 Nov
Jewish History Lectures Extispicy Divination Jewish History in the Torah Vayetze 25 Nov
The video discusses the practice of extispicy, a form of divination believed to have been used by Lavan, a character from the Torah. Extispicy involves inter...
25 Nov
JTA This NY Jewish breakfast staple will appear in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 24 Nov
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will once again feature the whimsical balloon-tricycle hybrid characters Lox and Java, representing popular New York Jewis...
24 Nov
JTA Local politician named Adolf Hitler Uunona poised for reelection in Namibia 24 Nov
Adolf Hitler Uunona, a Namibian politician with an infamous name, is expected to be reelected in the Ompundja constituency. A member of the ruling SWAPO part...
24 Nov
Jewish History Lectures Mandrakes Jewish History in the Torah Vayetse 24 Nov
This video delves into the intriguing role of mandrakes in the Torah, particularly in the portion of Vayetse. Historically, mandrakes have appeared in variou...
24 Nov
Future of Jewish The Painful Tragedy of Jews Who Reject Zionism 23 Nov
Samuel J. Hyde explores the complex and historically rooted phenomenon of Jewish anti-Zionism, distinguishing it from modern movements against Zionism. He id...
23 Nov
Emes Ve-Emunah The Judeo-Christian Values of America 23 Nov
The article explores the concept of "Judeo-Christian values" as a foundational element of American ethics, tracing its roots back to the nation's founding an...
23 Nov
JTA They had status, safety and power — and still chose to defy Hitler 23 Nov
Jonathan Freedland's book, "The Traitors Circle," explores the little-known story of a group of elite Germans who risked their status, safety, and power to r...
23 Nov
Future of Jewish 10 Unbelievable Stories About Israel 21 Nov
This engaging article from Future of Jewish showcases ten astonishing stories from Israel's history, highlighting the nation's remarkable combination of auda...
21 Nov
Forward How a Russian samovar connects me to the old country — and my black market dealing great-great-grandmother 21 Nov
Olivia Haynie reflects on how a Russian samovar in her family connects her to her Jewish ancestry and the story of her great-great-grandmother, Rivka Silberb...
21 Nov
Forward From Buenos Aires to Warsaw, ‘The Bride’ comes home 21 Nov
After almost a century abroad, the painting "The Bride" by Polish Jewish artist Maurycy Minkowski has found a new home at the POLIN Museum in Warsaw. Origina...
21 Nov
Hadassah A Proud Zionist Muses on Resilience 21 Nov
Stephanie Z. Bonder reflects on the resilience of Israelis and Zionists, drawing personal and historical parallels to emphasize the enduring Jewish spirit de...
21 Nov