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Moishe Rosen, originally Martin Rosen, founded the controversial organization Jews for Jesus, a group focusing on converting Jews to Christianity by leveragi...

After World War II, efforts were made to recover Jewish books stolen by Nazis, including those belonging to the Stoliner Hasidim community. Recent discoverie...

In "Jews and Booze: Becoming American in the Age of Prohibition," Marni Davis explores the complex relationship between American Jews and the alcohol industr...

Dara Horn explores the legacy of Varian Fry, an American who risked his life to rescue over 2,000 European artists and intellectuals from the Holocaust. Fry,...

The 10th of Tevet commemorates the beginning of the siege of Jerusalem by King Nebuchadnezzar, leading to the eventual destruction of the First Temple and th...

During the 1970s, American Jewish activists successfully pressured Congress to pass the Jackson-Vanik amendment, linking trade with the Soviet Union to the e...

The text highlights nine books published in 2011 recommended for various individuals on your gift list: from Philip Schultz's memoir for parents of kids with...

The text provides a list of recommended children's books for different age groups, ranging from picture books for very young readers introducing Yiddish word...

Vasily Grossman's work, especially his 900-page novel "Life and Fate," remains relevant due to its significance as both literature and a historical account o...

The Radical Camera: New York’s Photo League, 1936-1951, showcased at the Jewish Museum, explores the complex relationship between photography, art, and socia...

Computer scientists at Tel Aviv University are utilizing artificial intelligence to reconstruct over 1,000 documents from the vast Cairo Genizah collection, ...

In the 1930s, Hank Greenberg made waves in baseball as a Jewish athlete, breaking records and winning the 1935 World Series with the Detroit Tigers, showcasi...

The remarkable life of Erik Jan Hanussen, born Hermann Steinschneider, is chronicled in Arthur Magida's book, exploring the Jewish psychic's rise to fame in ...

Etgar Keret shares his journey of imagining and visiting his mother's homeland of Poland, where she grew up in Warsaw and survived the Holocaust. Despite his...

Born in 1886 in Russian-ruled Poland, David Ben-Gurion played a crucial role in the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, facing numerous challenges ...

The question of whether Moses had a speech impediment has intrigued scholars and rabbis for centuries, particularly due to his self-description in the Torah ...

Jeffrey Shandler explores the unique responses of American Hasidic communities to the September 11 attacks, highlighting how these events reinforced rather t...

Rabbi Rafael Halperin, a unique figure in rabbinical lore who balanced a life of spirituality and strength training, passed away at 87. Born in Vienna in 192...

The documentary titled "Back Door Channels" provides a unique and unprecedented look into the 1979 Camp David Peace Accord and Treaty between Egypt and Israe...

On September 11, 2001, Esty and Dovi Scheiner carried on with their planned wedding despite the chaos of the terrorist attacks, creating a moment of joy in a...

Jorge Semprn, a charismatic Spanish writer who had a deep affinity for Jewish thought and Israel, had a multifaceted life that included working secretly for ...

The diaries of the infamous Nazi Dr. Josef Mengele, purchased by an anonymous modern-Orthodox physician from the U.S. Midwest for $245,000, are being conside...

Philosemitism, often seen as the opposite of antisemitism, emerges as a complex and sometimes troubling concept in the book "Philosemitism in History," edite...

"One Foot in America" by Yuri Suhl, a recently reissued immigrant novel, portrays the journey of Sol Kenner, an optimistic and determined immigrant navigatin...

The article discusses the significance and mystery surrounding George Washington's famous letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, where W...

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch, known for his influence in American politics, has a history of endorsing and criticizing presidential candidates based on...

The New York Knicks recently made the NBA playoffs after a long absence, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of an incident involving Charlie Ward making co...

Aurora Mendelsohn reflects on the integration of the spiritual "Go Down Moses" into Passover Seders, highlighting its historical significance and its role in...

Jacqueline Osherow's poetry collection "Whitethorn" explores themes of aging, disappointment, Jewish identity, and spirituality. Osherow skillfully uses the ...

Elizabeth Taylor, legendary actress and convert to Judaism, made a final memorable entrance by arranging her funeral to start 15 minutes late, honoring her t...

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, a significant event that claimed the lives of 146 workers, mostly young Jewish wome...

This article explores the complex legacy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911, where 146 workers, mostly young Jewish and Italian girls, perished....

Isaac Harris, one of the owners of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, took the stand to testify about the circumstances surrounding the infamous fire that kill...

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911 is poignantly captured in this article originally from the Forverts, highlighting the criminal negligence leadin...

Abraham Cahan, in his article originally published in 1911, reflects on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory trial, underscoring the power imbalance between worke...

The article recounts the controversial acquittal of Isaac Harris and Max Blanck, owners of the Triangle Waist Company, after a jury found them not guilty in ...

In a historical piece from 1911, originally published in the Forverts, the Ladies Waist Makers Union actively exposed hazardous working conditions in factori...

Victor Shteynman, Juror No. 10 in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory trial, voiced regret over the acquittal of the factory's owners, attributing his decision t...

In December 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire case proceeded to jury deliberation, following closing arguments in the trial against factory owners I...

Max Blanck and Isaac Harris, owners of the Triangle Waist Company, were indicted for first-degree manslaughter following the tragic fire that claimed 146 liv...

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911, one of the deadliest industrial disasters in U.S. history, claimed the lives of 175 workers, many of whom were ...

The article recounts the emotional funeral of seven unidentified victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, which occurred on March 25, 1911. As the ci...

In the wake of the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, which claimed the lives of numerous young workers, New York City witnessed its largest demonstr...

The article recounts the tragic stories of multiple victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, highlighting the devastating personal losses and the des...

Set against the backdrop of early 20th century New York City, this poignant story recounts the tragic fate of the Rosen family following the Triangle Shirtwa...

The article from the Forverts, dated March 27, 1911, captures the harrowing scene outside a morgue on 26th Street, following the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist F...

The tragic story of Yetta Goldstein, a victim of the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911, is retold through the grief-filled eyes of her brothe...

The article shares poignant survivor accounts from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911, highlighting the experiences of two young women, Miss Ray Co...

Morris Rosenfeld's poignant poem, published in the Forverts in 1911, reflects the deep anguish and fear experienced by Jewish immigrant families following a ...

This poignant piece from the March 28, 1911 edition of the Forverts recounts the devastating impact of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire on Jewish immigra...