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The video explores the formation of the Alliance Israélite Universelle (AIU), a pivotal Jewish organization established in 1860 aimed at promoting Jewish sol...

The article narrates the heartwarming discovery of long-lost cousins by the author through their shared connection to a heroic family member, Lipmann Kessel,...

This episode explores the history and resurgence of left internationalism in the context of ongoing conflicts like the Israeli-Palestinian crisis. Scholars A...

Marc Chagall's latest exhibition in Vilnius, Lithuania, highlights his lesser-known work in decorative arts alongside Picasso and Max Ernst. Dominated by Cha...

The episode intricately weaves themes of personal and communal atonement in Selichot with the turbulent backdrop of ongoing conflict in the region, illustrat...

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove joins Israel Policy Forum CEO David Halperin to reflect on the impact of recent geopolitical and societal challenges on American Jews, ...

Political factionalism, spurred by contentious judicial reforms and deep political divides, poses a significant threat to Israel's stability, echoing histori...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein analyzes the Gaza War from a Jewish historical perspective, comparing its impact to past significant events like COVID-19 and emphasi...

A rare document from the ledger of James Madison, featuring Jewish financier Haym Salomon's contributions to the American Revolution, is now for sale after a...

The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. has revealed a significant discovery: a purportedly 1,300-year-old Jewish book, regarded as the oldest known Jewi...

Arnie Lipsey, a former animator, discusses his new art exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Montreal, exploring the juxtaposition of familial memories with underl...

"We Will Dance Again," directed by Yariv Mozer, is a powerful documentary now available on Paramount+ that delves into the October 7 attack at the Nova Party...

Recent successful Mossad operations have revealed deep vulnerabilities within Hezbollah, Iran's primary proxy, leading to paranoia among Hezbollah's leader H...

In this discussion, Rami Khouri, a distinguished journalist and academic, joins Peter Beinart to explore the intricate history and politics surrounding Israe...

The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill to assess the integration of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History into the...

September 24 holds significant historical weight in Jewish history with both somber and uplifting events. On this day in 1943, the Vilna Ghetto in Nazi-occup...

Fania Brantsovsky, a Vilna ghetto survivor and WWII Jewish partisan, passed away at 102. She escaped the ghetto in 1942 and fought against Nazi forces as par...

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, rooted in the complex and historically intricate landscape of the Middle East, has escalated recently with...

Fania Brantsovsky, the last surviving partisan of the Vilna ghetto, passed away at 102, marking the end of an era for Lithuanian Jewry. A fierce resistor aga...

Fania Brantsovsky, the last living member of the Vilna ghetto's Jewish underground resistance, passed away at age 102, marking the end of an era for those co...

Joshua Hoffman's article explores 15 essential terms that are significant to the Zionist movement, offering nuanced insights into its history, ideology, and ...

Jewish life in Scotland boasts a rich history dating back to the 1600s, with vibrant communities primarily in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Notably, the Giffnock Ne...

Leonard Cohen's song "You Want It Darker," infused with deep Jewish themes and religious questioning, eerily resonates with the events of October 7, a date m...

"Masters of the Word: Traditional Jewish Bible Commentary from the Twelfth through Fourteenth Centuries (Vol. 3)" by Rabbi Yonatan Kolatch is reviewed by Rab...

A northern Israeli resident shares a harrowing personal account of October 7th in this episode of "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories." The interview hig...

The article by Robert Zaretsky reviews the book "10/7: 100 Human Stories" by Lee Yaron, which reflects on the tragic events of October 7, the deadliest terro...

The lecture delves into the early Jewish experience in Visigothic Spain, focusing on the perceptions held by early Church fathers and the implications of the...

In the complex aftermath of the Six-Day War in 1967, Israel emerged victorious and took control of Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount, a site of profound ...

The article explores a poignant protest in Jerusalem where nearly 200 Nova Music Festival survivors and the families of hostages reached for spiritual solace...

Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment is a remarkable exhibition at the National Gallery of Art celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist e...

The Bialystoker Center and Home for the Aged, a significant symbol of Jewish immigrant achievement in New York City's Lower East Side, has reopened as luxury...

In challenging times, Jewish communities find hope in the cyclical nature of their holidays. Miriam Udel explores how Yiddish children's literature from the ...

The video delves into the Palestine riots of 1929, a significant event in the history of the British Mandate of Palestine. It examines the underlying causes ...

"No Road Leading Back" by Chris Heath is a profound exploration of the atrocities at Ponar, an extermination site near Vilnius, Lithuania, where tens of thou...

In 2008, members of Temple Beth Jacob, a Reform synagogue in Newburgh, New York, discovered neglected Jewish graves on a steep hillside, prompting an effort ...

In response to the catastrophic floods in Central Europe, particularly affecting Poland, Jewish and Israeli volunteers have joined relief efforts. The floods...

The new French courtroom drama, The Goldman Case, directed by Cédric Kahn, explores the historic trial of Pierre Goldman, a Polish-Jewish descendant and comm...

Igal Hecht's new documentary, "The Killing Roads," explores the harrowing events of October 7 when 250 Israelis were brutally murdered by Hamas along highway...

The tragic July 2024 incident where a Hezbollah rocket struck Golan Heights, killing twelve Druze children, highlights the complexities within the Druze comm...

David P. Goldman explores the intellectual history and implications of Francis Fukuyama's "end of history" thesis, linking it to a lineage of philosophical i...

The commemoration of the 200th yahrzeit of the Vilna Gaon highlighted discrepancies and myths surrounding his final resting place. The Gaon, a towering Jewis...

Reflecting on the often unpredictable duration of conflicts, Shmuel Rosner discusses the challenges Israel faces one year after its latest war began on Octob...

Reflecting on the ongoing conflict Israel faces, particularly in Gaza, Shmuel Rosner explores the multifaceted timeline of wars, how they evolve, and the sob...

Naomi Ragen, an Israeli novelist, reflects on her disillusionment with political concessions made by Israel over the decades. She recounts her journey from o...

Reflecting on her father's 1943 yearbook, Nadine Epstein draws parallels between the uncertainties faced during World War II and those of the present day. Sh...

Celebrating its centennial in 2025, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has significantly contributed to Israel's growth and global academic landscapes. Found...

Leah Koenig presents a Rosh Hashanah recipe for Rice and Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Chicken, inspired by Syrian Jewish cuisine. While not Syrian herself, Koen...

The recent thwarting of a Hezbollah assassination attempt and a significant blow to Hezbollah operatives by Israeli intelligence and military forces highligh...

The "All About Herzl" exhibit at the Bernard Museum in New York City delves into the life and legacy of Theodor Herzl, featuring over 250 artifacts, includin...

Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun, an American Jewish man, has been sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to his involvement in a f...