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Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch was a prominent Jewish thinker whose ideas on Jewish history are explored through the lens of the Torah portion Beshalah. This le...

Shulamit Cohen's extraordinary life as a housewife and a Mossad operative is a testament to resilience and bravery. Living in Beirut, Cohen skillfully balanc...

The article explores the historical legal precedent set by Russian Jewish activist Dora Coleman's 1951 deportation case, which has resurfaced in the context ...

Venezuela once served as a sanctuary and vibrant home for Jewish immigrants fleeing European and Cuban hardship, notably for figures like Maximo Freilich and...

The once vibrant Jewish community of Venezuela, thriving during the 20th century as the country was seen as a 'goldene medine' (golden land), now faces a sig...

The article by Terrence Petty debates the controversial comparison of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Hitler's Brownshirts, amidst T...

The Kadesh Inscription is a pivotal archaeological artifact that provides insight into Jewish history, specifically during the Exodus period as detailed in t...

In this poignant narrative, Dovi Safier recounts his visit to Israel as he supports Yasar Darom, a specialized IDF unit responsible for recovering the remain...

Amid concerns of rising antisemitism, the debate over Anne Frank's legacy is reignited by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's comments comparing children hiding fr...

The discussion between Anne Sebba and Joe Alterman revolves around the poignant history of the Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz, a group formed under Nazi dire...

Cindy Scarr discusses the enduring conflict between Israel and Palestinians, focusing on the refusal of Palestinians and many in the Arab world to accept Jew...

An audio exhibition at The New York Historical Society showcases previously unavailable recordings of Holocaust survivors, bystanders, and Nazi perpetrators,...

Jenna Weissman Joselit explores the allure of Manhattan's Lower East Side walking tours, which evoke the history of Jewish immigrants through tangible herita...

The video explores the figure of King Snofru, a legendary ruler mentioned within the context of Jewish history during the events described in the Torah porti...

Drawing parallels between historical and contemporary events, Fredric Brandfon argues that mass violence by governments often signifies instability rather th...

In the 1980s, following the Iranian Revolution, a paradoxical situation emerged where thousands of Iranian Jews fled the regime while Israelis paradoxically ...

Israel experienced a significant moment of relief with the return of the remains of Staff Sergeant Ran Gvili, the last hostage of the Hamas conflict abducted...

Deutsche Bahn's proposal to establish a new high-speed train route close to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp loading ramp is drawing significant oppositi...

Natan Slifkin shares the remarkable story of synagogue lions, tracing their historic journey from Eastern Europe to America. In Jewish tradition, lions have ...

Jane Ziegelman explores the profound role of yizkor books, chronicles composed by survivors and emigrants to memorialize the Eastern European shtetls obliter...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, referencing his background in Holocaust education, invoked the memory of Anne Frank to critique the Trump administration's aggre...

This video explores the routes of the Exodus as described in the Torah, specifically within the portion of Beshalah. It delves into the historical and geogra...

Gerd Pips Phillipsohn, born to a Jewish father and an Aryan mother in Nazi Germany, chose to embrace his Jewish identity through a bar mitzvah, despite the p...

The "Bintel Brief," a cherished advice column in the Yiddish-language Forverts newspaper, celebrates its 120th anniversary. Established in 1906, the column h...

The article examines the future of Werkdorp Wieringermeer, a historic Dutch farm school that sheltered Jewish refugees prior to World War II. The school play...

The article explores the historical precedent of individuals attempting to curry favor with political power by regifting Nobel prizes, focusing on Norwegian ...

The 1936 Yiddish film "Al Khet" ("I Have Sinned"), now digitally restored, offers a rare glimpse into pre-war Polish Jewry, despite its storytelling and tech...

At a wedding in Massachusetts, Allan Arkush encountered Gloria Ascher, an academic who recently published a fascinating translation of her uncle's World War ...

With ties to Venezuela, the author reflects on the complexity of interpreting global events, particularly the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, amid contrastin...

Parshat Bo outlines the final chapter of ancient Egyptian Jewry, drawing parallels to the experiences and lessons for American Jews today. The story of Josep...

Recent archaeological discoveries have shed light on the ancient practices of wearing tefillin, dating back to the Judean Desert period. Unearthed near Qumra...

Marisa Fox's journey in understanding her mother Tamar Fromer-Fox's hidden past reveals a powerful, unspoken history. Tamar, originally named Alta, concealed...

Peter Beinart hosts a Zoom conversation featuring Yehuda Beinin, a landscape architect from Kibbutz Shomrat in Israel, and his brother Joel Beinin, an Emerit...

In this video, the host explores Jewish history as it is depicted in the Torah, focusing on the portion of Bo. The examination centers around the insights of...

Michael Kurin explores the complex Jewish perspective on rejoicing at the downfall of enemies, a topic rekindled by recent conflicts involving Israel. The de...

In 1973, the Mossad's mission to eliminate a member of the terrorist group Black September in Norway went tragically awry, resulting in the killing of Ahmed ...

Setsuo Kotsuji was a pivotal figure in Jewish history during World War II, known for his role in assisting Jewish refugees in Japan. An academic and a conver...

The video delves into the historical figure Pharaoh Merneptah, exploring his connection to Jewish history as depicted in the Torah portion Bo. It examines th...

Aaron Sapiro, a Jewish lawyer and labor leader, made history by suing Henry Ford for libel in a case that became America's first modern hate speech trial. Sa...

The video explores the Plague of Darkness, one of the ten plagues in the Torah portion of Bo, a pivotal event in Jewish history leading up to the Exodus from...

A Bintel Brief, the advice column from the Yiddish-language newspaper Der Forverts (The Forward), celebrates its 120th anniversary as a significant element o...

Joshua Hoffman explores the paradoxical role of antisemitism in history, illustrating how Jews have been both indispensable and resented across various socie...

The new Hebrew biography by Zvi Yekutiel explores the multifaceted life of Zalman Shazar, Israel's third president, who lived as a unique blend of secular an...

Jared Zeigler reflects on the current tense climate in Minneapolis by drawing parallels to his experience as a high school actor in "The Diary of Anne Frank....

The video discusses the devastating locust plague of 1915, drawing parallels to similar events mentioned in the Torah portions such as Bo. The speaker explor...

With increasing antisemitism and hate crimes targeting African Americans, the Rekindle Fellowship and initiatives like the Exodus Leadership Forum are revivi...

Renowned author Oren Kessler explores the historical backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through his acclaimed book "Palestine 1936: The Great Revol...

Joshua Hoffman explores the continued influence of Soviet propaganda in shaping Western perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Despite initial Sovi...

The article delves into the historical efforts of Jewish women in Richmond, Virginia, who in 1866 established the Hebrew Ladies Memorial Association to care ...

Gary Rosenblatt discusses the enduring impact of America's racist history and its inconsistent acknowledgment as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary....