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Israel experienced a significant moment of relief with the return of the remains of Staff Sergeant Ran Gvili, the last hostage of the Hamas conflict abducted...

Deutsche Bahn's proposal to establish a new high-speed train route close to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp loading ramp is drawing significant oppositi...

Natan Slifkin shares the remarkable story of synagogue lions, tracing their historic journey from Eastern Europe to America. In Jewish tradition, lions have ...

Jane Ziegelman explores the profound role of yizkor books, chronicles composed by survivors and emigrants to memorialize the Eastern European shtetls obliter...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, referencing his background in Holocaust education, invoked the memory of Anne Frank to critique the Trump administration's aggre...

This video explores the routes of the Exodus as described in the Torah, specifically within the portion of Beshalah. It delves into the historical and geogra...

Gerd Pips Phillipsohn, born to a Jewish father and an Aryan mother in Nazi Germany, chose to embrace his Jewish identity through a bar mitzvah, despite the p...

The "Bintel Brief," a cherished advice column in the Yiddish-language Forverts newspaper, celebrates its 120th anniversary. Established in 1906, the column h...

The article examines the future of Werkdorp Wieringermeer, a historic Dutch farm school that sheltered Jewish refugees prior to World War II. The school play...

The article explores the historical precedent of individuals attempting to curry favor with political power by regifting Nobel prizes, focusing on Norwegian ...

The 1936 Yiddish film "Al Khet" ("I Have Sinned"), now digitally restored, offers a rare glimpse into pre-war Polish Jewry, despite its storytelling and tech...

With ties to Venezuela, the author reflects on the complexity of interpreting global events, particularly the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, amid contrastin...

Parshat Bo outlines the final chapter of ancient Egyptian Jewry, drawing parallels to the experiences and lessons for American Jews today. The story of Josep...

Recent archaeological discoveries have shed light on the ancient practices of wearing tefillin, dating back to the Judean Desert period. Unearthed near Qumra...

Marisa Fox's journey in understanding her mother Tamar Fromer-Fox's hidden past reveals a powerful, unspoken history. Tamar, originally named Alta, concealed...

Peter Beinart hosts a Zoom conversation featuring Yehuda Beinin, a landscape architect from Kibbutz Shomrat in Israel, and his brother Joel Beinin, an Emerit...

In this video, the host explores Jewish history as it is depicted in the Torah, focusing on the portion of Bo. The examination centers around the insights of...

Michael Kurin explores the complex Jewish perspective on rejoicing at the downfall of enemies, a topic rekindled by recent conflicts involving Israel. The de...

In 1973, the Mossad's mission to eliminate a member of the terrorist group Black September in Norway went tragically awry, resulting in the killing of Ahmed ...

Setsuo Kotsuji was a pivotal figure in Jewish history during World War II, known for his role in assisting Jewish refugees in Japan. An academic and a conver...

The video delves into the historical figure Pharaoh Merneptah, exploring his connection to Jewish history as depicted in the Torah portion Bo. It examines th...

Aaron Sapiro, a Jewish lawyer and labor leader, made history by suing Henry Ford for libel in a case that became America's first modern hate speech trial. Sa...

The video explores the Plague of Darkness, one of the ten plagues in the Torah portion of Bo, a pivotal event in Jewish history leading up to the Exodus from...

A Bintel Brief, the advice column from the Yiddish-language newspaper Der Forverts (The Forward), celebrates its 120th anniversary as a significant element o...

Joshua Hoffman explores the paradoxical role of antisemitism in history, illustrating how Jews have been both indispensable and resented across various socie...

The new Hebrew biography by Zvi Yekutiel explores the multifaceted life of Zalman Shazar, Israel's third president, who lived as a unique blend of secular an...

Jared Zeigler reflects on the current tense climate in Minneapolis by drawing parallels to his experience as a high school actor in "The Diary of Anne Frank....

The video discusses the devastating locust plague of 1915, drawing parallels to similar events mentioned in the Torah portions such as Bo. The speaker explor...

With increasing antisemitism and hate crimes targeting African Americans, the Rekindle Fellowship and initiatives like the Exodus Leadership Forum are revivi...

Renowned author Oren Kessler explores the historical backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through his acclaimed book "Palestine 1936: The Great Revol...

Joshua Hoffman explores the continued influence of Soviet propaganda in shaping Western perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Despite initial Sovi...

The article delves into the historical efforts of Jewish women in Richmond, Virginia, who in 1866 established the Hebrew Ladies Memorial Association to care ...

Gary Rosenblatt discusses the enduring impact of America's racist history and its inconsistent acknowledgment as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary....

The discovery of the Hoecker Album, a photo collection depicting seemingly mundane activities of SS officers at Auschwitz, challenges conventional perception...

In her latest novel, "The Red House," Mary Morris masterfully explores themes of hidden identity, family secrets, and intergenerational trauma through the st...

Sam Aronow explores the history and cultural contributions of Jewish communities across Canada. The video addresses various corrections and omissions from pr...

Jewish naming traditions have evolved significantly over thousands of years, shifting from single biblical names imbued with meaning or divine reference, to ...

Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, has a history of resilience and community involvement dating back to its founding in 1875. Despite being ta...

The Yiddish Book Center has made its permanent exhibit, "Yiddish: A Global Culture, Virtual Exhibit," available online, showcasing a rich array of Yiddish cu...

Reuven Taragin discusses how God revitalized hope amongst the ancient Israelites through the use of the Tetragrammaton, emphasizing God's reliability and end...

The video explores the significant role of Don Isaac Abravanel in Jewish history, particularly as discussed in the Torah portion Vaera. Abravanel, a prominen...

Terrence Petty draws parallels between Donald Trump's foreign policy approach and the aggressive expansionist strategies of Adolf Hitler. In Trump's alleged ...

This video by a scholar at Lander College for Men delves into the timing of the ten plagues described in the Torah portion Vaera. Focusing on the historicity...

Joshua Hoffman's article reveals how Western analyses often misinterpret Middle Eastern unrest, citing Iran as a prime example. These misunderstandings stem ...

The term 'synagogue of Satan,' originating from the New Testament's Book of Revelation, has resurfaced as a slur used in contemporary antisemitic rhetoric. C...

The term 'synagogue of Satan' has its origins in the Christian Bible's Book of Revelation but has been repurposed in modern times as an antisemitic slur util...

American Jews have long responded to prejudice with defiance, a theme illustrated by historical records from as early as 1778. During the American Revolution...

Amidst the political turmoil and escalating protests in Iran under the ayatollah regime, there is renewed focus on Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, heir to Iran's ...

In anticipation of 2026, Jewish baby naming trends predict a resurgence in classic and meaningful names. Names like Dov, Orielle, and Zeev capture the curren...

The article draws a parallel between President Trump's targeting of Somali immigrants in Minnesota and historical instances of Jews being scapegoated for the...