JL;DR

The correspondence between Jewish intellectuals Hannah Arendt and Gershom Scholem, spanning from 1939 to 1964, reveals a complex relationship between two inf...

Simon Wiesenthal, known for his work as a Nazi hunter, faced controversy for his handling of Kurt Waldheim's Nazi past despite Waldheim aiding him previously...

Anthony Grafton and Joanna Weinberg's study delves into the life of 16th-century French Huguenot classicist Isaac Casaubon, shedding new light on his scholar...

"16mm Postcards: Home Movies of American Jewish Visitors to 1930s Poland" is an exhibit at the Yeshiva University Museum showcasing films taken by American v...

Rabbi Nosson Scherman, an editor known for the ArtScroll Revolution, donated the Schottenstein Edition of the Talmud to the Library of Congress, revolutioniz...

In a literary review, Jacob Paul's novel "Sarah/Sara" follows the story of Sarah Frankel, an Orthodox woman who embarks on a kayaking journey in Alaska after...

Elias Bickerman, a renowned Jewish historian of the ancient world who worked closely with Jewish studies masters, notably refused to learn Hebrew despite his...

David Ruderman, a professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania, challenges the prevailing view of Jewish history as made up of separate local narra...

Arthur Goldreich, an undercover ANC operative and close collaborator of Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned by the South African government in 1963, escaped, and ...

The text discusses various perspectives on Franz Kafka and his works, challenging common perceptions and myths surrounding the author. It questions the idea ...

The book "Let My People Go" by Gal Beckerman chronicles the struggle for Soviet Jewry from the 1960s to the early 1990s, detailing how individuals like Natan...

"The Prophet's Wife" is a review of Milton Steinberg's works, particularly focusing on his novel "As a Driven Leaf" and his unfinished manuscript "The Prophe...

Moses Montefiore, a wealthy and influential English Jew in the 19th century, embarked on a significant journey to Russia in 1846 to advocate for greater righ...

"Life is with People" is a significant portrayal of Eastern European Jewish life that nostalgically captures the essence of shtetl culture in a buoyant and a...

The article examines the recognition of prominent Jewish figures through street names in Israel, particularly focusing on Moses Mendelssohn. It discusses the...

Photographing the Jewish Nation: Pictures from S. An-sky's Ethnographic Expeditions delves into Solomon Iudovin's photographs documenting traditional Jewish ...

The text explores the historical relationship between the kibbutz movement and the State of Israel, detailing the challenges faced by the kibbutzim since the...

The text discusses a legend involving Rashi (Rabbi Solomon ben Isaac of Troyes) and Godfrey of Bouillon, a leader of the First Crusade. In the story, Godfrey...

In "Capitalism and the Jews" by Jerry Z. Muller, the complex relationship between capitalism and Jewish identity is explored. The book delves into historical...

The autobiography of Rabbi Jacob Emden, a sage and heresy-hunter in the 18th century, is highlighted in this text. Translated by Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter, the...

Christopher R. Browning's book "Remembering Survival: Inside a Nazi Slave-Labor Camp" examines survivor testimonies from a Polish town's slave labor camps du...

The text explores the Old-New Debate surrounding Theodor Herzl, the Founding Father of Israel, and his relationship with Ahad Haam, a Jewish intellectual and...

The article reflects on the Columbia space shuttle disaster a decade later, focusing on the personal impact on the family of Israel's first astronaut, Ilan R...

The author reflects on the complex relationship with their uncle in Havana, a communist who stayed behind in Cuba after their family fled in 1962. Despite at...

Florence, New Jersey, houses an unusual historical artifact: Adolf Hitler's toilet from his yacht, the Aviso Grille. After the vessel was scrapped post-WWII,...

In "Our Abraham, Not Theirs," Jon Levenson argues against the idea of Abraham as a unifying figure across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He points out tha...

"Gangster Squad" features Sean Penn as Meyer Mickey Cohen, a Jewish mobster from the mid-20th century known for his criminal activities in Chicago, Las Vegas...

The article discusses the life and work of Ed Lacy, a successful mystery writer known for his pulp fiction novels featuring big-breasted blondes and violent ...

Arthur Schnitzler, a Viennese Jewish doctor and playwright born 150 years ago, is recognized for his candid examination of erotic impulses and acute psycholo...

Jewish songwriters have been highly influential in shaping the American Christmas music canon, with hits like "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin and "The Chr...

General Ulysses S. Grant issued an order to expel Jews from areas under his command during the Civil War as he believed it would curb illegal trading, althou...

Benjamin Resnick explores the intertwining of Hanukkah and Christmas traditions among American Jews, suggesting that Hanukkah has historical roots in adaptin...

In Poland, there is a growing interest in Jewish heritage and a revival of Jewish identity, with people rediscovering their hidden Jewish roots and convertin...

"Lincoln," a movie directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Tony Kushner, portrays Abraham Lincoln as the ultimate mensch - a skilled psychologist, interp...

Israeli writer Etgar Keret recounts his upcoming journey to Warsaw to visit a narrow home being built for him, symbolizing his family's connection to the cit...

Oscar Rabine, a prominent ex-Soviet artist, gained international attention for organizing the Bulldozer exhibition in 1974, where undercover police destroyed...

The article discusses the unique and sometimes comical effects that occur when translating the Christian New Testament into Yiddish. Examples include the con...

Eric Hobsbawm, a prominent historian, was born in 1917 and was known for his strong commitment to communism, which significantly influenced his views on Juda...

Herman Melville, known for his novel Moby-Dick, faced disappointment and financial struggles in the aftermath of its poor reception. In 1857, Melville travel...

Tanglewood, the renowned summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, owes much of its existence to Jewish contributors like Serge Koussevitzky, a Jewish co...

The article discusses a resurgence of the old Jewish left in New York theater productions, focusing on works by Tony Kushner, Amy Herzog, and Dan Fishback. T...

After the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, Jewish Sages established customs to remember Jerusalem and the Temple to ensure that joy would be incomplete wit...

In a poignant narrative, Itzhak David Goldberg recounts the discovery of a hidden photograph after his father's death, unraveling a family secret linked to t...

Boris Groys, in his book "Introduction to Antiphilosophy," discusses a modern trend in philosophy called antiphilosophy, which focuses on the everyday concer...

Ted Comet, founder of the renowned Celebrate Israel Parade, initially overcame challenges such as the lack of Jewish marching bands by recruiting Catholic sc...

The article explores the complexities of the Middle Eastern antiquities trade, highlighting the illicit flow of artifacts into Israel, like the Egyptian coff...

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research uncovered a memoir by Tuvia Bielski, the leader of the Bielski partisans, which was authenticated by his son, Robert B...

In the early 19th century, Mordecai Manuel Noah's attempt to create a Jewish refuge named Ararat on Grand Island, New York, was unsuccessful, drawing little ...

The 2012 election cycle, featuring Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, was outlined as one of the most Jewish elections in American history due to Jewish involveme...

Vladimir Zeev Jabotinsky, the founder of Zionism's Revisionist movement, is often criticized as an influence on Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing policies, cha...