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Living Lchaim Why Jews Don’t Follow Jesus 14 Feb
Rabbi Ken Spiro provides an in-depth analysis of why Judaism never embraced Christianity, focusing on the historical and theological reasons within a traditi...
14 Feb
Future of Jewish Don’t call Judaism a religion. 13 Feb
Joshua Hoffman argues that calling Judaism merely a religion misrepresents it, as it has always been more of a civilization. Judaism encompasses not only fai...
13 Feb
Unpacked Anne Frank Didn’t Become Famous for the Reason You Think 12 Feb
The video explores why Anne Frank's diary, despite not being the most representative Holocaust story, became a global symbol of that era. It argues that the ...
12 Feb
Sam Aronow The Battle of Cable Street (1936) 12 Feb
The Battle of Cable Street, which occurred in 1936, was a significant moment in British Jewish history and a pivotal event in the fight against fascism. This...
12 Feb
Jewish History Lectures Umberto Cassuto Jewish History in the Torah Mishpatim 12 Feb
This video explores the insights of Umberto Cassuto, a renowned Jewish scholar, on Jewish history as reflected in the Torah portion Mishpatim. Cassuto, known...
12 Feb
Lehrhaus The Tunneling Burglar and the False Prophet: Opening New Chapters of Biblical Interpretation 12 Feb
Yaakov Taubes examines the Christian origins of chapter divisions in the Hebrew Bible, focusing on their impact on biblical interpretation and Jewish traditi...
12 Feb
Forward For the titans of industry in Nazi Germany and Trump's America, silence and complicity enable authoritarianism 11 Feb
The article draws a parallel between the roles of industrial leaders during Hitler's rise and current American tech executives under Trump's presidency. In 1...
11 Feb
Chabad.org How She discovered Judaism In BUDAPEST 11 Feb
In the heart of Budapest, a woman embarks on a transformative journey toward Judaism, discovering the depth and beauty of Jewish tradition and faith. Guided ...
11 Feb
Unpacked The Real Reason Anne Frank Became a Global Symbol 11 Feb
Anne Frank's diary has become a universal symbol of the Holocaust, yet it's critical to examine why her story gained such global prominence. The video delves...
11 Feb
Jewish History Lectures Metsad haShavyahu Ostracon Jewish History in the Torah Mishpatim 11 Feb
The video delves into the significance of the Metsad haShavyahu ostracon, an ancient Hebrew inscription discovered in Israel, connecting it to the biblical T...
11 Feb
MomentMag The Forgotten Story of the Jews of Yemen with Naomi Kehati Bronner and Sarah Breger 11 Feb
This discussion, featuring Dr. Naomi Kehati Bronner and Moment Editor Sarah Breger, explores the history and challenges faced by Yemeni Jews during their mig...
11 Feb
Lehrhaus When Prayer Meets Principle: Rabbi Soloveitchik and the Limits of Accommodation 11 Feb
Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's 1954 ruling against attending mixed-seating synagogues, even at the expense of missing the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, reveals th...
11 Feb
Mishpacha Eps 9. The Holiest Rothschild 10 Feb
Baron Wilhelm (Shimon Wolf) von Rothschild was a unique figure in the illustrious Rothschild family, known not only for his wealth but more so for his deep c...
10 Feb
Kveller Minnie Driver to Play Jewish Matriarch Sarah in Fox’s ‘The Faithful: Women of the Bible’ 10 Feb
Minnie Driver stars as Sarah, the first Jewish matriarch, in Fox's new series, "The Faithful: Women of the Bible," highlighting complex Biblical narratives. ...
10 Feb
Jewish History Lectures Who are the Hapiru? Jewish History in the Torah Mishpatim 10 Feb
The video explores the intriguing identity and role of the Hapiru, a group mentioned in various ancient Near Eastern texts, within the context of Jewish hist...
10 Feb
Jewish History Lectures Near Eastern Law Codes Jewish History in the Torah Mishpatim 9 Feb
This video explores the parallels between ancient Near Eastern legal codes and Jewish laws found in the Torah, particularly focusing on Parashat Mishpatim. B...
9 Feb
Lehrhaus Ha-Inyan Ha-Eloki: Restoring Yehuda Ha-Levy and The Kuzari to Their Andalusian Context 9 Feb
Jackson Gardner's article explores how R. Yehuda Ha-Levy's work, The Kuzari, has often been misinterpreted when contrasted with the rationalist figures like ...
9 Feb
Tablet The Wages of Bitterness 9 Feb
Examining the evolution of the American male archetype, Jacob Siegel explores how the United States became a cultural export powerhouse through its idealized...
9 Feb
The Free Press Why I Let Anti-Israel Protesters Interrupt My Talk 8 Feb
Haviv Rettig Gur shares his experience at Haverford College, where anti-Israel protesters interrupted his talk meant to highlight the Jewish history that sha...
8 Feb
The Beinart Notebook Being a Neighbor Amidst Atrocities 8 Feb
Peter Beinart reflects on the moral complexities faced by individuals living near atrocities, drawing on historical and contemporary events. He delves into t...
8 Feb
MomentMag Moment 2025 Gala: Marion Ein Lewin 8 Feb
Marion Ein Lewin, a Holocaust survivor, receives the L’Dor V’Dor Award at Moment's 2025 Anniversary Gala. Lewin, as highlighted in the book 'Inseparable: The...
8 Feb
Israel: State of a Nation Antizionists assert Jews are simply "European converts" to claim they have no connection to Israel. 7 Feb
In a recent discussion, Elon Gilad addresses the antizionist claim that Jews are merely "European converts" and thus lack a historical connection to Israel. ...
7 Feb
Future of Jewish My Favorite Stories About Israel’s Most Innovative City 6 Feb
Tel Aviv, often hailed as Israel's most innovative city, has a rich history of development from a barren stretch of sand to a bustling metropolis characteriz...
6 Feb
Forward Credit Suisse had many more bank accounts with Nazi ties than previously known, investigation finds 6 Feb
An independent investigation has revealed that Credit Suisse maintained far more bank accounts linked to Nazis than was previously known. This extensive invo...
6 Feb
Future of Jewish Denazifying Gaza 6 Feb
Nachum Kaplan explores the complexities of denazifying Gaza by drawing parallels with Germany's post-World War II denazification process. The essay discusses...
6 Feb
Forward The Jew who put Hitler on trial — and the play that stages his story 6 Feb
Hans Litten, the Jewish lawyer who famously put Hitler on the witness stand in 1931, is the focus of Douglas P. Lackey's play, "Hans Litten: The Jew Who Cros...
6 Feb
Chabad.org Celebrating the Siyum of Rambam - Is There Hope for Humanity? 6 Feb
The video celebrates the Siyum of Rambam, marking the completion of the 45th cycle of studying the works of Maimonides. It underscores the enduring relevance...
6 Feb
Tablet The Keeper of the Keys 6 Feb
Rafi Elmaleh, affectionately known as Rafi, continues to play a vital role in preserving Morocco's Jewish heritage, despite his official retirement two years...
6 Feb
JTA A maligned marker honoring a French Nazi sympathizer is off NYC’s streets — for now 5 Feb
Menachem Rosensaft, son of Holocaust survivors and general counsel emeritus of the World Jewish Congress, celebrated the recent removal of a historical marke...
5 Feb
Forward He documented a changing Jewish world, and the Jewish world changed him 5 Feb
Bill Aron's photography is celebrated in a new retrospective at the American Jewish Historical Society, showcasing how his work has documented and in turn, i...
5 Feb
Jewdicious Who's With the Jews? 5 Feb
The article explores the historical dynamics of how nations have supported or persecuted Jewish communities, focusing on the infamous Damascus Affair of 1840...
5 Feb
Unpacked Mossad’s Most Humiliating Spy Failure 5 Feb
In 1954, a covert operation in Egypt orchestrated by Mossad went disastrously wrong when a failed bombing in Alexandria exposed the operation prematurely. Kn...
5 Feb
Unpacked The Mossad Scandal Israel Tried to Bury 5 Feb
The Lavon Affair, a clandestine Israeli operation in 1954, exposed significant vulnerabilities within Israel's intelligence community. Known as Operation Sus...
5 Feb
Jewish History Lectures Sefer Ha Hinukh Jewish History in the Torah Yitro 5 Feb
This video delves into the Sefer HaHinukh's discussion of Parashat Yitro, focusing on the historical context and its implications for Jewish history. The Sef...
5 Feb
Tablet War by Fire and Ice 5 Feb
Bernard-Henri Lévy critiques the international perspective on Ukraine's resilience during its fourth harsh winter amid ongoing warfare, emphasizing that the ...
5 Feb
Forward A death knell for the American Jewish dream of a melting pot — in the 1920s, and today 4 Feb
Emily Tamkin reflects on the American Jewish experience with immigration, drawing parallels between the 1920s and today. She highlights Rabbi Stephen S. Wise...
4 Feb
Forward Yiddish theater is revived in Tbilisi, Georgia after 100 years  4 Feb
Lasha Shakulashvili, a Georgian Orthodox Christian raised with the Yiddish language, has successfully revived Yiddish theater in Tbilisi, Georgia, after disc...
4 Feb
Jewish History Lectures The Sabbath Jewish History in the Torah Yitro 4 Feb
The video explores the profound significance of the Sabbath as portrayed in the Torah portion Yitro, offering insights into its historical, cultural, and rel...
4 Feb
Hadassah Unraveling a Mother-Daughter Mystery, With Author Mary Morris 3 Feb
Mary Morris's novel, The Red House, is the focal point of a discussion led by Hadassah Magazine's Executive Editor, Lisa Hostein. This mystery novel intertwi...
3 Feb
Forward HIAS shuts Vienna office that aided generations of refugees after Trump pulls funding 3 Feb
HIAS has closed its Vienna office, a historical transit point for Jewish refugees from Europe and the Middle East since World War II, due to the Trump admini...
3 Feb
Jewish History Lectures Who was Arminius Vambery? 3 Feb
Arminius Vambery was a renowned 19th-century explorer and academic whose adventurous life bridged cultural and geographical divides. Born to a Jewish family ...
3 Feb
Jewish History Lectures Nash Papyrus Jewish History in the Torah Yitro 3 Feb
The Nash Papyrus, one of the oldest extant texts containing a portion of the Hebrew Bible, provides critical insights into Jewish history and scriptural deve...
3 Feb
JTA Elaine Grossinger Etess, third-generation owner of legendary Catskills resort, dies at 98 2 Feb
Elaine Grossinger Etess, the last surviving member of the family who established the iconic Grossingers Catskill Resort Hotel, has passed away at 98. Known f...
2 Feb
Forward In ‘Black and Jewish America,’ Henry Louis Gates Jr explores the history of Black-Jewish partnership and conflict 2 Feb
The PBS series "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History," narrated by Henry Louis Gates Jr., investigates the complex historical relationship between...
2 Feb
Kveller These Ancient Jewish Newborn Traditions Have a Place in my Modern Nursery 2 Feb
Childbirth amulets, a time-honored Jewish tradition, served as protective symbols against the feared demon Lilith, believed to endanger infants. These amulet...
2 Feb
Jewish History Lectures Hittite Suzerainty Treaties Jewish History and the Torah Yitro 2 Feb
This video explores the parallels between Hittite suzerainty treaties and Jewish historical texts, specifically in connection to the portion of Yitro in the ...
2 Feb
Future of Jewish Trees tell beautiful stories about Judaism and Israel. 2 Feb
Trees hold a deep symbolic and historical role in Judaism and the Land of Israel, intertwining narratives of faith, survival, and renewal. From biblical stor...
2 Feb
Tablet The Visionary Who Shaped Art Deco Miami 2 Feb
Henry Hohauser, the pioneering architect who moved to Miami in 1933, catalyzed the transformation of Miami Beach into a hub of Art Deco architecture. Motivat...
2 Feb
Future of Jewish ‘America can’t do a damn thing against us.’ 29 Jan
Daniel Greenfield's essay examines the history of U.S.-Iran relations, emphasizing Iran's persistent hostilities towards the U.S., including terrorism and ho...
29 Jan
Jewschool Review of Jordan Chad, “Christmas in Yiddish Tradition” 29 Jan
Raphael Magarik reviews Jordan Chad's book, "Christmas in Yiddish Tradition: The Untold Story," which explores how Yiddish-speaking Jews historically engaged...
29 Jan