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The article discusses the connection between Jewish baseball players and the concept of failure in both baseball and life. While recognizing the pride in Jew...

In a discussion on the Tel Aviv Review, host Gilad Halpern and Vivian Liska, a professor of German literature, delve into the theme of Jewish exile as a meta...

"The article discusses the enduring fame and comedic legacy of the Marx Brothers, focusing on Groucho Marx in particular. Despite initial rankings, the Marx ...

In 1913, Franz Rosenzweig, a young German Jewish scholar, underwent a transformative experience that led him from academic relativism to religious faith and ...

The text discusses various topics related to Jewish thought and tradition. Avi Keslinger believes that reform within the Israeli Chief Rabbinate is necessary...

The Monks Haggadah, a unique Passover haggadah kept in a Bavarian monastery since the late 15th century, was discovered during the secularization process. Fe...

Benjamin Disraeli, a prominent British prime minister, had a lasting impact on British politics and conservative ideology even after his death. He was associ...

In Hillel Cohen's examination of the 1929 Arab-Jewish conflict in Palestine, he challenges the traditional Zionist narrative by portraying the attacks on Jew...

An exploration of New York's Yiddish theater from its beginnings on the Bowery to its cultural infiltration into Broadway, as highlighted in an exhibit curat...

The Hassidic settlement of Kiryas Yoel in upstate New York serves as a unique case study regarding questions of diaspora and sovereignty.

In an episode of "Broad City," the characters visit Philadelphia where Abbis Jewish identity is highlighted through various references including a Holocaust ...

Eyal Zisser reflects on the collapse of the Arab nation-state system, using the civil war in Syria as a case study. Highlighting the disintegration of Syria ...

In wrapping up the study of Tractate Gittin in the Talmud, readers confront the grounds for divorce under Jewish law. Disagreements among the sages revolve a...

Prof. Michael J Cohen, author of "Britain's Moment in Palestine: Retrospect and Perspective," discusses the British mandate in Palestine spanning 30 years wh...

In 1998, Akira Kitade, a Japanese man, discovered a photo album belonging to his former boss, Tatsuo Osako, which contained pictures of passengers on the Ama...

Dr. Anat Helman, a Jewish history professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, discusses her book "Becoming Israeli: National Ideals and Everyday Life in...

Prof. Orit Bashkin from the University of Chicago discusses a new perspective on the history of Jews in the Middle East, challenging the common narrative of ...

Historian Dor Saar from Tel Aviv University explores the involvement of Abraham Miguel Cardoso, a 17th-century Jewish theologian, in supporting Sabbatai Zevi...

Ruth Shack, an 85-year-old activist, is celebrated for her lifelong advocacy for the arts, historic preservation, and civil rights in Miami. Notably, she spo...

The text delves into the experiences of the author with their partner, Dean, as he navigates cancer treatment from January to November 2012. Dean undergoes c...

Prof. Raanan Rein delves into the intricate history of Spanish-Israeli relations over three decades, examining the challenges and developments leading up to ...

Dr. Avner Wishnitzer examines the clash of tradition and modernity in 19th century Turkey through the adoption of standardized time in his book "Reading Cloc...

Ezra Glinter reviews Amy Shira Teitel's "Breaking the Chains of Gravity: The Story of Spaceflight Before NASA," which explores the historical interplay betwe...

Ofer Idels from Tel Aviv University's Department of History delves into the contentious debate within the Jewish community in Palestine prior to the 1936 Oly...

The article discusses the naming of the winter storm Jonas by the Weather Channel, highlighting the irony that the storm is named after the Hebrew word "yona...

The history and significance of the date palm in Israel, intertwined with the country's own story, reflect its diverse uses from providing food, fiber, and s...

Herman Wouk recounts how encountering historian Raul Hilberg and his work "The Destruction of the European Jews" shaped his writing of novels like "The Winds...

The text discusses the relationship between Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, and the prophet Moses, highlighting their roles as mod...

The Neve Shalom Synagogue in Istanbul recently hosted a significant Jewish wedding officiated by the mayor of Beikta, marking the first time a local official...

At Limmud in Birmingham, England, Allison, Noah, and Prof. Sara Hirschhorn delve into three significant topics: the exaggeration of reports on Israel's decli...

Vladimir Jabotinsky's autobiography, "Story of My Life," previously available in Russian, will now be published in English thanks to a newly discovered annot...

In 1843 in Boisk, outside Riga, the Hevrat Aggadeta celebrated finishing the Aggadeta with a lavish party. They committed to studying Ein Yaakov and hosted a...

Holocaust survivor Simon Malkes shares his story of being saved by Nazi officer Karl Plagge, whom he calls the "Schindler of Vilnius." Malkes dedicates his m...

The text discusses the talmudic tractate Taanit which explores Jewish perspectives on the natural world and resources, comparing the climate and resources of...

Gershom Scholem, a highly influential Israeli intellectual, had a profound impact on a wide range of figures in Israel and abroad due to his work in the hist...

Robert Capa, the renowned photojournalist, captured iconic moments in history, including Israel's establishment in 1948 by David Ben-Gurion. Despite controve...

Adam Langer reflects on how Dylan Thomas's "A Child’s Christmas in Wales" became a cherished holiday story for his Jewish family in Chicago, illustrating the...

New York businessman Leon Black purchased a Daniel Bomberg Babylonian Talmud for $9.3 million at a recent Sothebys auction in New York, setting a new world r...

Dr. Aviva Tal, a Yiddish literature professor at Bar-Ilan University, delves into the little-known topic of Jewish criminal activities in Interwar Poland, hi...

Dr. Ran Zwigenberg, a professor of history, discusses the parallel cultures of commemoration stemming from the Hiroshima and Auschwitz catastrophes in a conv...

The New York exhibition titled "The Power of Pictures: Early Soviet Photography, Early Soviet Films" at the Jewish Museum provides a broad retrospective of e...

This article explores the enduring significance and art exhibitions of Coney Island, detailing its cultural metamorphosis from a prominent seaside resort to ...

Rav Yitzchok Hutner, a prominent Orthodox thinker of the 20th century, was influenced by various Jewish traditions and thinkers, including the teachings of S...

An email from Hillary Clinton's private server suggests that former aide Anne-Marie Slaughter proposed raising private funds from billionaires for a Palestin...

Prince Takahito Mikasa, a member of the Imperial House of Japan, turns 100 in 2015. Renowned for his scholarly works on Near Eastern civilization, he frequen...

Fabian Wolff reviews Kliph Nesteroff's comprehensive history of American comedy, emphasizing its integral role played by Jewish and African-American entertai...

Dr. Inbal Ben-Asher Gitler, a historian of architecture, discusses the post-colonial perspective in analyzing the history of architecture in Israel during th...

Dr. Boaz Lev Tov discusses the significance of oral history in revealing the everyday lives and connections of regular individuals in Israel over the years. ...

The Evangelical Church in Germany, consisting of Lutheran, Reformed, and United churches, has officially distanced itself from the anti-Semitic views of its ...

Prof. Hillel Cohen discusses in his book "1929: Year Zero of the Arab-Israeli Conflict" how the violent Palestinian uprising of August 1929 marked a signific...