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Avi Mayer recounts his experience speaking at the Oxford Union Society where the debated proposition was that "Israel never truly wanted peace with Palestine...

Samira Mehta's article explores the complex history of Margaret Sanger and the birth control movement, highlighting the messy intersections of eugenics, coal...

As the United States marks its 250th year of independence, various American Jewish organizations are commemorating the country's founding, reflecting on the ...

Nicholas Lemann reflects on the impact of "Remember Me to God," a 1957 novel, on his journey to re-embrace his Jewish identity, recalling how the book provid...

The elevation of Marc Bloch, a Jewish French scholar and WWII resistance fighter, to France's Panthéon has ignited debate about historical memory in France, ...

Tali Aynalem explores the paradoxical phenomenon of the global obsession with Jews, who constitute only 0.2% of the world population, yet command outsized at...

Once home to a flourishing Jewish community, Morocco saw the departure of approximately 300,000 Jews in the mid-20th century. While Moroccan Jews survived Wo...

A new memorial plaza, "Circle of Humanity: Monuments for Unity and Remembrance" in Charlotte, North Carolina, aims to honor both Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a...

Yakov Nagen explores the paradoxical relationship between Jewish particularism and universalism, highlighting how isolation actually fosters global connectio...

In the sprawling literary endeavor, "Joseph and His Brothers," Thomas Mann reimagines the Genesis tale of Joseph, intertwining Hebraic tradition with myriad ...

Marc Bloch, a French Jewish historian and Resistance fighter, was posthumously honored with interment at the Panthéon in Paris, an event marking his legacy a...

Nathan Straus, a key figure in the expansion of Macy's and Abraham & Straus, exemplified philanthropy by focusing on public health and social welfare in the ...

Israel's favorite snacks such as Bamba, Bissli, and Krembo are more than culinary delights; they are meaningful symbols of the country's cultural, historical...

Adam Hummel's essay delves into the historical pattern of great powers dictating terms that leave Israel vulnerable, as illustrated by past and recent geopol...

Josh Appel explores the cultural and societal impacts of revising American historical myths, particularly focusing on World War II. The piece delves into how...

Daniela Gerson's book, "The Wanderers: A Story of Exile, Survival, and Unexpected Love in the Shadow of World War II," offers an insightful exploration into ...

In 1945, during a night assault on Mount Belvedere in Italy, Jewish American soldier Frank T. Kurzinger died trying to save Christian friend Del Riley after ...

Renowned writer Ben Koan critiques anti-Zionist sentiments by questioning the foundations of numerous Middle Eastern states, focusing on Lebanon as a case st...

The U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated the murder conviction of Pedro Hernandez for the 1979 abduction and murder of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old Jewish boy, whose...

Huddie William Ledbetter, better known as Lead Belly, played a pivotal role in the history of American country blues music. His story intertwines with that o...

Audrey Gelman, founder of the antique and homewares store The Six Bells, is reviving the historic Wallach textile brand. Founded in 1900 by Julius and Moritz...

Peng explores the contrasting narratives in two recently published books on the infamous Bernie Goetz subway vigilante incident of the 1980s, showcasing how ...

Dr. Einat Wilf delivered a passionate defense of Israel's desire for peace at the Oxford Union, countering the motion that Israel never truly sought peace wi...

Adam Hummel reflects on the enduring spirit of the Jewish people through the lens of historical conflict with the Roman Empire, as described in Barry Strauss...

Cape Verde's unexpected draw against Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup spotlighted its unusual Sephardic Jewish heritage. With no practicing Jews today, remna...

The video delves into the hidden history of the communication room at 770 Eastern Parkway, the world headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. This room...

Jonah Cohen's article explores the intellectual clash between American anti-tribalism and Jewish nationalism by examining the historical context of U.S. trea...

Frederick Kaufman's review of Liaquat Ahamed's book, "1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World," critiques the a...

Cindy Scarr draws a provocative parallel between the biblical figures Esther and Mordechai, who were forced to rely on a capricious ruler Achashveirosh, and ...

Emil Bezverkhny's memoir, "The Penny Is Gone," chronicles the life of a Jewish physicist enduring antisemitism in the Soviet Union, drawing compelling parall...

Lior Zaltzman's article explores the origins of Teva sandals and their unexpected connection to Hebrew. Teva, named after the Hebrew word for "nature," was c...

In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, Israeli dentists have been vital in identifying the victims, showcasing the critical role of the dental community ...

Eve Adams, a Polish-Jewish immigrant, was arrested in 1926 for being gay and writing the book "Lesbian Love" while running a lesbian bar in Greenwich Village...

Andrew Fox analyzes the strategic failure of the U.S.-Iran conflict initiated under Donald Trump, with an attempted regime change in Iran that did not achiev...

In the podcast titled "The Communists Told Us To Work On Shabbos," the discussion revolves around the experiences of Jews during Soviet times, particularly t...

Cindy Scarr's narrative traces the historical and spiritual journey from the biblical days of Bnei Yisrael in the desert to the modern development of Kadesh ...

Mrs. Hadassah (Schneerson) Carelbach, a 99-year-old cousin of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, shares her personal experiences reflecting the resilience and strength w...

The article expresses profound disappointment in the U.S. administration’s shift from aggressive military strategies towards a diplomatic approach with Iran,...

Terrence Petty's article draws parallels between the subjugation of the free press in Nazi Germany and the current climate in the United States under Donald ...

In the early 1960s, Rabbi Allen Secher was among 16 rabbis who responded to Martin Luther King Jr.'s call for support in St. Augustine, Florida, a city embro...

In 1968, a government-led antisemitic campaign in Poland forced 13,000 Jews to leave the country, stripping them of jobs and citizenship. This exodus was tri...

In this intriguing exploration, Marco Roth delves into the forgotten memoir of Eliezer Kamenezky, a Jewish wanderer whose global odyssey in the early 20th ce...

A new Off-Broadway musical, "A Walk on the Moon," draws from Pamela Gray's childhood experiences at a Borscht Belt bungalow colony and her 1999 film of the s...

The video explores the intriguing history of Portuguese Crypto-Jews in 16th century Japan, highlighting their migration and adaptation in a foreign land amid...

Aviya Kushner reviews Samantha Ellis's memoir, "Always Carry Salt," which reflects on the loss of Jewish languages, particularly Judeo-Iraqi Arabic. The memo...

The article "Layers of Light" recounts the historic and spiritual significance of the Boyaner tradition of lighting the Lag B'Omer bonfire in Meron. This end...

Gabriel Moked, a pivotal figure in Israeli literature, is remembered not just for his editorial prowess and philosophical contributions but for his integrity...

Mordechai Vanunu, once a technician at Israel's Dimona nuclear plant, became a polarizing figure when he revealed to the British press evidence of Israel's c...

Netanya, Israel, has honored the influential Yiddish poet and Vilna partisan, Abraham Sutzkever, by naming a street after him, marking it as "Rechov Avrom Su...

The influence of Jewish individuals on the development of soccer in the United States is a surprisingly rich yet under-recognized narrative. Jewish players a...