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Ruby Elliott Zuckerman reflects on her family's Jewish Bundist heritage, while sharing insights about Molly Crabapple’s engagement with this history in her b...

In this guest essay, Vaughn Cordle analyzes the current internal fractures within Iran's regime, driven by tensions between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard C...

Judea Pearl shares his experiences as a witness to the founding of modern Israel, describing himself as a 'redemption survivor' rather than a Holocaust survi...

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has unveiled an exhibition, "The First Salute," highlighting the significant role of ...

The article explores the complex relationship between the famous Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes and Jewish themes, set against the backdrop of 17th-centu...

Shula Cohen, a seemingly ordinary housewife in Beirut, led a secret life as a Mossad spy. For years, Cohen successfully balanced her domestic responsibilitie...

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia is exhibiting 'The First Salute,' which highlights the significant role the Jewish co...

Saint Eustatius, a Dutch Caribbean island with a significant population of Jewish merchants, played a pivotal role during the American Revolutionary War by b...

Rummikub, a beloved tile-based game, finds its origins in the Jewish context of Ephraim Hertzano's life, first in Romania and then Israel. Created as a subst...

The 2005 Gaza disengagement, led by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, marked a pivotal turn in Israeli policy. Initially a strong proponent of settlements...

Bill Slott reflects on Israel's ongoing struggles and resilience by drawing parallels between historical events and modern realities, capturing the layered c...

Charlie Scheidt, son of Holocaust survivors, and Kat Rohrer, granddaughter of a Nazi, have collaborated on a book titled "Inheritance: Love, Loss and the Leg...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin's book "When We See You Again" offers a raw and unfiltered account of her grief following the loss of her son, Hersh, who was taken hos...

Isaac Lewendel and Dominique Idlas-Nobelson's comprehensive, self-published work explores the history of La Lande, an obscure detention camp in Nazi-occupied...

Temple Beth El in Pensacola, Florida, celebrates its 150th anniversary, highlighting its rich history as the state's oldest synagogue. Founded in 1876 by Ger...

Israel's Memorial Day, Yom Hazikaron, which traditionally serves as a day of remembrance for the country’s fallen soldiers, is increasingly marked by the new...

Terrence Petty narrates the profound story of Jacob "Jack" Boas, born in Westerbork, a Nazi transit camp in Holland during WWII. Although Jack has no memorie...

Pensacola, Florida, home to the state's oldest synagogue, Temple Beth El, celebrated its 150th anniversary, highlighting the area’s unique Jewish history and...

Recounting a personal and poignant narrative, the blogger reflects on familial and cultural history in Brooklyn, specifically centering on the Brooklyn Jewis...

Amidst ongoing trauma from conflicts with Iran and Hezbollah, Israelis commemorate Yom HaZikaron with a call to remember the 25,000 lives lost since 1948. Th...

Recent archaeological efforts have uncovered traces of a Jewish ghetto bunker in Bdzin, Poland, dating back to 1943. This discovery sheds new light on the ef...

Sarah Breger, an editor at Moment Magazine, delves into the fascinating experiences documented in her father's diary from his 2002 trip to Iran, offering ins...

This video provides an insightful exploration into Jewish history as presented in the Torah portions of Tazria and Metzora, focusing on the symbolism and sig...

Meaghan Mobbs, a mother of two and a veteran, discusses the values she believes are currently under threat in America, emphasizing the significance of the Ju...

In the 1930s, Warsaw was celebrated as a vibrant epicenter of Jewish life, earning it the moniker "Paris of the North" for its thriving theater, art, fashion...

Sarah Breger, editor at Moment, explores the insights from her late father Marshall Breger's diary, recounting his 2002 visit to Iran, a nation often shroude...

This essay by Alex Steiman highlights the persistent threat of Nazi ideologies and antisemitism, arguing that the Holocaust's ideological roots continue to i...

On Yom HaShoah, Torah Scroll MST #41 was installed for permanent display in the Czech Parliament's Chamber of Deputies. Initially saved from destruction duri...

Vladka Meed's memoir, as detailed in a revised edition with contributions from Steven Meed and Samuel Kassow, recounts her harrowing experiences as a weapon ...

The video explores the historical context and influence of Rabbi Yosef Albo's teachings as discussed in the Torah portions of Tazria and Metzora. Albo, a not...

Hannah Senesh's remarkable life and heroism as a paratrooper during World War II is explored in two newly released books: Douglas Century's "Crash of the Hea...

The rediscovery of Julius Rosenwald's legacy highlights his pivotal role in funding nearly 5,000 schools for Black children during the Jim Crow era, an effor...

The video discusses the historical evolution of the blame placed on Jews for the crucifixion of Jesus, a practice that has significantly impacted Jewish comm...

Joan Nathan, renowned as a Jewish food writer, recently delved into her family's Holocaust history through the Center for Jewish History's 'Histories and Mys...

The Entebbe hostage rescue in 1976 is one of the most renowned military operations in modern history, demonstrating Israel's commitment to the safety of its ...

The article details the efforts of the Center for Jewish History’s initiative, Histories and Mysteries, which helps descendants of Holocaust victims, like Bo...

Holocaust Memorial Day in Israel is marked by a two-minute silence nationwide, underscoring the significance of remembrance for the 6 million Jews murdered d...

Benjamin Balint's article explores the historical and moral dichotomy of the Wannsee Conference villa, which once hosted Nazi officials planning the Final So...

The article examines the controversy at the Buchenwald concentration camp site, where pro-Palestinian activists from Kufiyas in Buchenwald were banned from h...

The video explores the viral maps depicting the changing territories of Israel and Palestine, critiquing their oversimplification and historical inaccuracies...

This video explores the topic of the skin color of the ancient Israelites, examining historical, religious, and cultural contexts. It delves into interpretat...

Amid a challenging political landscape, efforts continue to establish a national historic park honoring Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish philanthropist known for f...

Elisha Price explores the intricate definitions of heretical categories within rabbinic writings, focusing on the terms "minim" and "epikorsim" as outlined b...

Alexander Nazaryan reflects on his journey to Chernobyl, highlighting personal and professional insights. While initially traveling there as a journalist to ...

In this exploration of Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin, Marc Weitzmann traces the complex web of influences and ideologies that shape Dugin's vision and ...

Yitzhak Rabin was a pivotal figure in Israeli history, known for his transition from a military leader to a peacemaker. Initially involved in numerous milita...

Judith Richter embarked on a journey to unveil her father Erno Zvi Spiegel's untold heroism during the Holocaust after discovering his story in a LIFE Magazi...

Eliot Engel, a prominent Jewish Democrat and pro-Israel advocate, has died at 79. Engel's congressional tenure spanned over three decades, from 1989 to 2021,...

This video examines the historical and archaeological contexts of the Israelites and Philistines, particularly focusing on the evidence from pig remains as i...

The New Synagogue in Berlin, dedicated in 1866, became renowned for its impressive architectural design that blended Islamic and Romanesque styles, incorpora...