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Binyamin Zev Wolf explores the enduring power and significance of the Passover story, regardless of its questioned historical accuracy. He acknowledges that ...

Robert Zaretsky draws a parallel between the perceived messianic enthusiasm surrounding Donald Trump and the historical episode of Sabbatai Zevi, the 17th-ce...

In an open letter to his son Zev, Adam Hummel reflects on the unique blessings and responsibilities of living a Jewish life rooted in community, tradition, a...

The video highlights the discovery of an ancient Jewish pilgrimage route that dates back 600 years before the advent of Islam, uncovering significant histori...

Doron Spielman, Vice President of the City of David Foundation, engages in a conversation with Eylon Levy about the historical and archaeological significanc...

Jason Isaacson discusses the intricacies of current US-Iran nuclear negotiations, emphasizing the legacy of the 2015 Iran deal, Iran's uranium stockpiling, a...

In "Fear No Pharaoh," Richard Kreitner delves into the complex relationship between American Jews and slavery during the 19th century, highlighting the diver...

Josefina López's play "Real Women Have Curves," now a Broadway musical, draws inspiration from Anne Frank's diary, capturing the struggles and dreams of a yo...

This video explores the experience of Jews in Czechoslovakia during the presidency of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, covering the period from 1920 to 1935. Masaryk,...

A new children's book, "Next Year in the White House," authored by Richard Michelson and illustrated by E.B. Lewis, depicts the first Passover Seder held at ...

Natan Slifkin shares a compelling episode from 1946, recounted by Golda Meir, highlighting a poignant moment of unity among the Jewish community during Pesac...

Donald Trump's retreat from proposed tariffs is analyzed through the lens of transactional leadership akin to Larry Tate from 'Bewitched,' raising questions ...

Linda Gradstein, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron explore the IDF's shifting narrative about the tragic shooting of 15 Palestinians in rescue vehicles and di...

In an evocative personal narrative, the author recounts a journey to Morocco in 1998, where an unexpected encounter in Marrakesh's Jewish quarter fosters a p...

Doron Spielman emphasizes the critical importance of Israel's efforts to safeguard its antiquities in the face of potential destruction. He underscores the o...

In this Passover-focused episode, Eylon Levy delves into the intricate and contentious issue of who claims Jerusalem, specifically through the lense of archa...

Dara Horn discusses her new graphic novel for middle-grade readers, "One Little Goat," which explores themes of memory and Jewish tradition through a surreal...

The video briefly explores the phrase "made his heart heavy," used in the biblical narrative of the Exodus to describe Pharaoh's reaction. This term highligh...

In this episode of the "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" podcast, the focus is on a Soviet Jew who feels compelled to break their silence about person...

Joshua Hoffman argues that Jewish success has historically been nurtured through adversity and antisemitism. He posits that societal exclusion forced Jewish ...

Sam Wasson, a noted Jewish film historian, is reissuing the 1931 satire 'Rabbi Burns' to address and counter criticisms of antisemitism related to the Academ...

David Denby's new book, 'Eminent Jews,' explores the cultural and sociopolitical impact of four prominent 20th-century American Jews: Leonard Bernstein, Mel ...

The video explores the geographical mystery surrounding the biblical Sea of Reeds, referenced in the Book of Exodus as the site of the Israelites' miraculous...

Natan Sharansky's remarkable journey from Soviet dissident to celebrated Jewish figure is a testament to the strength derived from cultural identity and pers...

Irmgard Furchner, former secretary to an SS commander at the Stutthof concentration camp, has died at 99, following her conviction last year for complicity i...

Nachum Kaplan critiques the pro-Palestinian movement for promoting falsehoods about Jewish and Palestinian claims to land and statehood. He argues that lies ...

Rawan Osman, a Syrian activist and writer, shares her transformation from accepting Hezbollah's anti-Israel narrative to recognizing the group's manipulative...

Jonathan Jay Pollard, a former US Navy intelligence analyst, was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1987 for passing secrets to Israel, marking a significant ...

The Chabad-Lubavitch community in Brooklyn celebrated the co-naming of a street as Lubavitcher Rebbe Way, honoring their late leader Rabbi Menachem Mendel Sc...

Streits, a renowned kosher food company best known for its matzah, is celebrating its centennial anniversary. Established on Rivington Street in New York Cit...

Carlin Romano reviews two thought-provoking books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Adam Kirsch's "On Settler Colonialism" and Peter Beinart's "Being Jewi...

In this exploration of historical Sephardic culinary traditions during Passover, Vered Guttman delves into the Inquisition records of Mara Das, a woman prose...

Clay Risen's book, "Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America," chronicles the chilling resonance between past and present politic...

Robert Zaretsky explores the chilling parallels between George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984" and contemporary America, emphasizing how antisemitism, totali...

Guy M., an Israeli special forces reservist, recounts his chilling experience on October 7 during a Hamas-led attack, where he found himself with only one to...

In the first installment of a two-part series, Eylon Levy interviews Guy M, a reservist in Israel's renowned Unit 669, about his experiences and challenges o...

The video discusses the earliest non-Biblical mention of Israel, found in Pharaoh Merneptah’s stele, which dates back to around 1209 BCE. This stele contains...

Anshel Pfeffer discusses the complexities of Israeli politics, the challenges of dealing with Hamas, and the persistent myths surrounding Zionism and Hasbara...

Delmore Schwartz, a literary prodigy immortalized as Von Humboldt Fleisher in Saul Bellow's "Humboldt's Gift," is remembered more for his tragic life and pot...

In "Seder Maziqin: Law and Magic in Late Antique Jewish Society," Avigail Manekin-Bamberger explores the interplay between magic and rabbinic law in Babyloni...

Norman Manea, a prominent Romanian author from the historic Jewish community of Bukovina, navigates themes of memory, identity, and survival in his literary ...

Allan Arkush reviews Richard Kreitner's book "Fear No Pharaoh," which examines the complex and often uncomfortable role American Jews had in the institution ...

A two-part letter section on Polish-Jewish historical relations and American Revolutionary history illustrates complex themes. Michael Schwartz corrects an e...

Shulamit Reinharz's memoir, "My Father's Resistance," uncovers the hidden life and untold acts of resistance by her father, Rabbi Max Rothschild, primarily d...

"In Dissent," authored by Benjamin Nathans, delves into the history and significance of the Soviet dissident movement, highlighting key figures and events. T...

Asaf Hazani's book, developed from his field notes as an IDF reserve colonel during the Gaza conflict following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, provides ...

In this episode of "Your Jewish Week," the hosts explore a variety of topics relevant to Jewish life and history, offering a diverse blend of cultural and hi...

Joanna Landau and Michael Golden's piece examines the historic resilience and courage of the Jewish people, linking the evocative story of Nachshon ben Amina...

Chaim Grade's long-awaited novel, "Sons and Daughters," is now available in translation by Rose Waldman after decades of anticipation. Described as potential...

Dena Tauber argues that critiques of Israeli settlements in the West Bank often misrepresent their history and legality. Highlighting that these settlements,...