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This lecture explores the diverse strategies employed by Jewish communities throughout history to survive persecution and antisemitism from ancient times to ...

Harry Houdini, one of the most renowned escape artists in history, transcended his craft of magic and escapology by symbolically breaking free from the shack...

"The Mourning After" is a poignant film that captures the heartbreaking aftermath of the October 7th tragedy faced by Israel, highlighting personal stories o...

Adam Hummel's essay reflects on the recent release of images by Hamas showing emaciated Israeli hostages, drawing parallels to the themes of suffering and un...

Solomon Smulevitz, a prolific Yiddish songwriter and performer from the early 20th century, greatly influenced Jewish music despite struggling with financial...

The episode features discussions on various historical and political topics, focusing particularly on the geopolitical dynamics involving the U.S., Central A...

This video provides an in-depth historical analysis of the Nuremberg Laws and their critical role in Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1935, exploring both the ideol...

Hussein Aboubakr Mansour argues that the intellectual crisis in the Middle East, leading to the rise of Islamism, is rooted in a misapplication of German phi...

Sanatoriums, once romanticized as places for the elite to escape urban pollution and seek rejuvenation in the Alps, have been transformed into modern wellnes...

As Tisha B'Av, a day of Jewish mourning, approaches, David N. Myers urges the Jewish community to reflect on recent events in Gaza as a moral catastrophe for...

Melting Point by Rachel Cockerell offers a captivating exploration into the history of the Zionist movement and early efforts to establish a Jewish homeland,...

The Night of the Murdered Poets on August 12, 1952, saw the execution of 13 Jewish intellectuals in the Soviet Union, including five Yiddish writers original...

Emma Mordecai's Civil War diary, edited by Dianne Ashton and completed posthumously by Melissa R. Klapper, offers a unique insight into the life of a Jewish ...

In "Escaping the Holocaust - My Family's Story," a content creator engages in a heartfelt conversation with her mother to delve into their family's Jewish hi...

The video tackles the frequently debated issue of the number of Jewish deaths during the Holocaust, often cited as 6 million. Using historical data and resea...

Rabbi Meir of Rottenberg, the Maharam, is renowned for his legal writings but also composed a significant Kinnah, "Shaali Serufah Ba-Eish," reflecting on the...

Lithuania's decision to turn the Vilnius Sports Palace, located on the historic Snipiskes Jewish Cemetery, into a convention center has sparked outrage from ...

In a deeply Muslim nation where the claim is made of 100% homogeneity, the compelling story of the last Jews of Somalia, as shared in this Unpacked video, sh...

The video discusses the incredible survival story of the Mir Yeshiva during World War II. This yeshiva, one of the few Eastern European Jewish institutions t...

Rabbi Zachary Truboff draws parallels between the historical account of the Roman siege of Jerusalem, as depicted by Josephus, and the current conflict in Ga...

The article explores the historical and religious significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning commemorated by Jews for numerous tragedies that befell them ...

Michael Oren draws historical parallels between Israel's recent conflicts and the 1967 Six-Day War, emphasizing how Israel's decisive military actions agains...

Silvia Fishbaum recounts her harrowing escape from communist Czechoslovakia, detailing the struggles and triumphs of her second successful attempt. Her story...

The article explores the intense and surreal experiences of Jewish exile, or 'galus,' by sharing personal narratives of distress and perseverance that will u...

Judith Montefiore, wife of the famed Sir Moses Montefiore, emerges as a significant yet largely forgotten figure in Jewish history. A devoted and influential...

August 12 marks the anniversary of the Night of the Murdered Poets, when in 1952, the Soviet regime executed 13 prominent Jewish intellectuals, including Yid...

Adam Kirsch discusses the use of the term 'settler colonialism' in framing Israeli-Palestinian relations, emphasizing its transformation from an academic the...

Austin Albanese, who grew up Christian, found himself spiritually drawn to Judaism while uncovering the history of the now-defunct Congregation Bnai Israel i...

Marco Roth's piece "Gyno For Pyros" delves into the artistic nuances of a Richard Gerstl painting housed in Vienna's Leopold Museum, depicting a young milita...

The article delves into the complex and painful topic of Jewish betrayal, particularly focusing on the controversial theory that Anne Frank's betrayal may ha...

A siyum, or celebratory completion of a unit of Torah study, was recently held in Lublin, Poland, signifying a poignant moment connecting contemporary Jewish...

In the lecture titled 'Tisha B'Av 5785: Survival Strategies in Jewish History,' the speaker explores how Jews have historically navigated various forms of pe...

Terrence Petty draws parallels between the historical indifference of the United States during the Holocaust and its current stance on Israel's actions in Ga...

The Commentary Magazine Podcast team engages with listener questions, offering a mix of humor and serious reflection on a range of topics, from historical mi...

The Weinberg family story spans several generations, starting with Misha Weinberg who fled Belarus pogroms and became a doctor serving poor communities in Ne...

Rivka Bennun Kay's exploration of Parashat Masei delves into the Torah's description of Eretz Yisrael's borders, comparing them to the maximalist borders pro...

"The Mourning After (Tisha B'av 2025)" is a narrative focused on the profound personal and communal experiences surrounding the efforts to rescue hostages fr...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the complexities of prophecy, focusing on the chronological placement of prophecies in Yechezkel and through Jewish history....

On the occasion of Baruch Spinoza's 350th yahrzeit, Daniel B. Schwartz reflects on the enduring significance and controversy surrounding Spinoza's excommunic...

The story of Kamtza and Bar Kamtza, traditionally studied during the month of Av, is examined for its deeper lessons on human behavior and societal failure. ...

The podcast episode discusses the Trump administration's accusations against former President Obama, claiming he orchestrated a conspiracy known as the 'Russ...

Jacqueline Gourevitch, celebrated for her cloud paintings, is a vibrant link to the New York School of the mid-20th century, painting in the tradition of pur...

Joshua Hoffman's article challenges predominant narratives about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting its deep-seated historical roots. Hoffman arg...

The 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, a six-year-old Jewish child, was a pivotal moment in how America addresses missing-child cases. Etan's case drew widespr...

Judge Allison D. Burroughs is presiding over a case involving the Trump administration's threat to cut off billions in research funding to Harvard as a measu...

Cindy Scarr's exploration of the complexities surrounding epidural use during childbirth highlights both the historical transformations and ongoing debates o...

Cindy Scarr's poignant narrative reflects on her childhood experiences in 1987 when her mother was gravely ill. Scarr recounts the four years of her mother's...

Michael Golden reflects on wearing the Star of David as a symbol of Jewish identity, pride, and resistance, particularly following moments of increased antis...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a trailblazer in American law and a Supreme Court Justice, fought many battles for gender equality throughout her career. However, the c...

Emma Lazarus, born in 1849, is best known for her poem "The New Colossus," which redefined the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of hope for immigrants arriving ...