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"Orphans of the Holocaust: Ott Komoly's Diary, Budapest 1944" edited by Thomas Komoly, sheds light on Ott Komoly's heroic efforts during the 1944 German occu...

In Sicily, a chance discovery of a street named after the old Jewish quarter led to the exploration of a mikveh dating back to the 6th century, used for near...

In a reflective piece on his photographic journey in Israel, Daniel Jackson uses a technique of creating triptychs to capture the country's fragmented yet in...

The author fondly recalls their Bubbe who spent her days immersed in memories watching family videos and DVDs, but on Shabbat, she would focus on the present...

Alan Kaufman is the owner of The Pickle Guys, the last kosher pickle store in the once vibrant pickle district of the Lower East Side in Manhattan. Keeping t...

Amnon Raz-Krakotzkin's book "Todaat Mishnah, Todaat Mikra" delves into the Kabbalistic community of Safed in the 16th century, highlighting how its members v...

Rabbi Wittenstein reflects on his father's journey in teaching Torah in Huntsville and his interactions with Shomer Shabbos IDF officers, highlighting their ...

Delmore Schwartz, a prominent Jewish writer associated with the New York intellectuals, made a significant impact with his short story "In Dreams Begin Respo...

Roman Soibelis, a 78-year-old man living in Beltsy, Moldova, is dedicated to preserving Jewish traditions and assisting the local Jewish community in a regio...

Renowned Middle East commentator Ehud Yaari discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the intricate balance of regional tensions, including the potential fo...

Ehud Yaari provides a detailed analysis of Israel's multi-front war situation, discussing the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the threat of escalation with Hezboll...

Jewish Currents' Jonathan Shamir explores the Arab-Jewish identity's complexities, particularly how contemporary activists and thinkers navigate and challeng...

Fredericka Mandelbaum, a Jewish immigrant in 19th-century New York, transitioned from an impoverished street peddler to overseeing America's first major orga...

The text reflects a personal reflection on the author's mother, Rani Stevens Goodman, a photographer who captured images at the Concord Hotel in the Catskill...

ASIF, the Culinary Institute of Israel, has created a video series called "A Place At The Table" to help families of victims from October 7 commemorate their...

In "Israel/Palestine in World Religions: Whose Palestine?" by S. Ilan Troen, the author delves into the complexities surrounding Israel's legitimacy, discuss...

The author reflects on her fear of wearing her Star of David necklace due to past family experiences with antisemitism, while her daughter proudly wears hers...

Amid concerns over Joe Biden's cognitive wellness and political candidacy, the NATO summit in Washington, DC, marking the organization's 75th anniversary has...

The article addresses the privilege of Jewish anti-Zionists in America who criticize Zionism while benefiting from the safety and opportunities provided by t...

Dr. Eran Shlomi explores the nuanced dynamics of Zionist diplomacy at the League of Nations, highlighting its role in the Zionist movement's path to statehoo...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the historical significance of NASA's Apollo program against the backdrop of the 1960s cultural upheavals, highlighting his ...

Former Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat, author of "The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World," discuss...

The text delves into the complexities of Jewish identity, particularly for converts and those with roots in Arab lands. It discusses the tension between Jewi...

Fredericka Mandelbaum, a German Jewish immigrant, transformed herself from a lace peddler to America's first major organized crime boss, overseeing a lucrati...

A video discussing corrections, omissions, and questions related to Scandinavian history and language, focusing on topics such as the Swedish Riksdag in 1847...

Rabbi Mordechai Weiss explores the history and importance of the Tomb of Simeon the Righteous.

In the 1940s, amidst rising antisemitism in the US, a group of top cartoonists, including Captain Marvel artist Mac Raboy and MAD cartoonist Dave Berg, colla...

In 1976, Israel's daring rescue of hostages at Entebbe airport showcased boldness but set a challenging standard for future hostage situations. Today, Israel...

The article describes a travel experience in Hunan, China, famous for its picturesque landscape, spicy cuisine, and rich history. The journey begins in Chang...

Danielle and Galeet Dardashti, raised in a mixed Jewish family with Persian heritage sidelined in their upbringing, initiated a podcast called "The Nightinga...

The Higher Institute for Jewish Studies in Berlin, with its renowned library of 60,000 books, was a hub of Jewish intellectual life before World War II, attr...

Despite growing up with little connection to her Jewish roots, a woman discovers her Russian Jewish identity through her father's imprisonment for being Jewi...

Oren Kessler delves into the history of the 1936 Arab Revolt, discussing its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how the echoes of the past confli...

"We Were the Lucky Ones" is a TV series set in Radom, Poland in 1937, depicting a Jewish family gathering for Pesach before the outbreak of war. Based on Geo...

The video tells the story of Walter Rosenberg, later known as Rudolf Vrba, a Jewish prisoner who escaped from Auschwitz with vital evidence of the atrocities...

The article delves into the history and cultural significance of hot dogs and their potential Jewish connections. It discusses the origins of sausages, the t...

Younger Germans are engaging in soul-searching about their grandparents' roles during the Holocaust, leading to a more empathetic and remorseful attitude tow...

The text explores a reexamination of the legacy of Gabrielle Coco Chanel, highlighting her revolutionary contributions to fashion like the little black dress...

Moses Mendelssohn, known as the 'German Socrates,' was a pivotal figure in the Jewish Enlightenment, advocating for religious tolerance and intellectual inde...

Dr. David Azouz, a Jewish plastic surgeon, shared a poignant story with the author about discovering an abandoned but beautiful shul on the Greek island of K...

Commentary Magazine writers discuss their favorite biographies, offering insights into the lives of Churchill, Truman, Tolstoy, Dickens, and more. They engag...

Dr. Iris Nachum discusses the legal legacy of Jacob Robinson, particularly his work on compensation mechanisms for displaced persons, including ethnic German...

The video delves into the reasons behind Israeli settlements in the West Bank following the 1967 6 Day War, highlighting historical, religious, and political...

The essay criticizes the Palestinian propaganda's misleading use of maps to depict Israel as imperialist and colonialist. It argues that Israel, a small nati...

The article discusses the significant role of Jewish artists in shaping modernist art in Ukraine between 1900 and the 1930s, amid a backdrop of political and...

Geoffrey Levin, an Assistant Professor at Emory University, discusses his book "Our Palestine Question: Israel and American Jewish Dissent, 1948-1978," shedd...

Rabbi Jeffrey Saks discusses the literary genius of S.Y. Agnon, his significant role in the revival of modern Hebrew literature, and his intertextual engagem...

"Ladino Queen" sheds light on the remarkable life of Chelly Wilson, born Rachel Serrero, an influential figure in the adult entertainment industry in New Yor...

Bennie Roth, an airplane mechanic, made history as the first Jew to set foot on Antarctica during Commander Richard Byrd's expedition in 1928. Despite facing...

Rabbi Wittenstein discusses his father's career at NASA during its groundbreaking era, focusing on his contributions to the Apollo 8 mission, while also expl...