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Azariah da Rossi was a pivotal 16th-century Jewish intellectual whose experiences during the earthquake of 1570 in Italy prompted him to write the influentia...

In early 20th-century New York, the Jewish community was bustling with activity during the High Holidays, as illustrated by a plea from the 1910 Postmaster G...

Before Theodor Herzl became synonymous with the Zionist movement, it was Nathan Birnbaum who coined the term 'Zionism' and initially laid the groundwork for ...

In Moldova, Jewish life is revitalized by the descendants of emigrants and recent Ukrainian refugees. Initiatives like Yvette Merzbacher's LivingStones work ...

Joshua Hoffman critiques the global tendency to underplay or misrepresent acts of Palestinian terrorism against Israelis, arguing that such incidents are oft...

Russ & Daughters, an iconic Jewish appetizing institution in New York, celebrates its 111-year history with the release of a new cookbook, "Russ & Daughters:...

Lisa Mayer reflects on the life and character of her grandmother, Rebbetzin Weintraub, unveiling her surprising romantic past. Despite being a formidable and...

Renowned psychiatrist and scholar Robert Jay Lifton, who passed away at 99, was a pivotal figure in Holocaust and Jewish studies, particularly through his wo...

Peter Beinart discusses comments made by Mandla Mandela, Nelson Mandela's grandson, who argues that Israel's treatment of Palestinians constitutes a version ...

Linda Frum, newly appointed chair of UN Watch, discusses her concerns over the UN's alleged anti-Israel bias and the potential dangers of countries, includin...

Angela Davis, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, had complex interactions with Jewish communities, which are explored alongside the movement's ...

Elana Gomel's essay explores the contrasting ideas behind the Nazi concept of the Übermensch and the Jewish superhero, Superman. Created by Jewish writers Je...

In response to the tragic events of October 7, Israeli writer Hadassa Ben Ari has created a children's book, "The Heroes of October 7th: Heroic Stories for C...

Karen Treiger, a fifth-generation Seattle Jewish author, presents her family history in her new book, "Standing on the Crack." The book details the stories o...

Reflecting on the complexity of preserving history in the face of ongoing discrimination, Olivia Haynie draws parallels between Confederate monuments and Naz...

The Jewish calendar is celebrated not merely as a timekeeper but as a vessel preserving Jewish religious practice, history, and culture across the ages. When...

In "The Dressmakers Mirror: Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family's Secret," Susan Weiss Liebman, a geneticist and former professor, blends memoir with...

Reflecting on 700 days of pain and uncertainty, "700 Days" delves into the emotional turmoil experienced by families of hostages, capturing the relentless ps...

The book "Crypto-Jewish Prayers from Northern Portugal" shares the fascinating story of a community that managed to maintain Jewish practices in secrecy for ...

Exploring Elie Wiesel's life, the documentary "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire" delves into his transformation from a Holocaust survivor to a global moral icon. Th...

Pamela S. Nadell's book, "Antisemitism, an American Tradition," explores the continuous thread of antisemitism in the United States, beginning from the 17th ...

Jonah Raskin reflects on the enduring allure of Thomas Mann's novel "The Magic Mountain," coinciding with its recent translation for its upcoming centennial ...

The episode reflects on the enduring popularity of a 47-year-old children's songbook from Israel, examining how it mirrors societal changes over the decades....

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the complexities of the Bayis Sheni, examining how its period is perceived in Jewish history and what lessons can be draw...

In this reflective letter to The Lehrhaus editors, Roy Pinchot draws parallels between the historical Maccabean struggle and the modern challenges facing Isr...

The Lost Shtetl Museum, inaugurated in 2025 in eduva, Lithuania, stands as a poignant tribute to the once-thriving Jewish community of this former shtetl, wh...

The opera "The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language," composed by Alex Weiser with a libretto by Ben Kaplan, is set to premiere in New York at YIVO on Se...

"One Day in October: Forty Heroes, Forty Stories" by Yair Agmon and Oriya Mevorach is a compelling book that encapsulates the narratives of 40 individuals in...

Rivka Bennun Kay explores the theme of remembrance in Jewish tradition, focusing on the biblical commandment to remember Amalek's attack on Israel. She delve...

In the early 20th century, the month of Elul in European yeshivas was imbued with the ethos of the Mussar movement, a movement that emphasized ethical and sp...

Tzlil Berko critiques the trend of casting actors who do not fit the historical ethnic identity of their roles, specifically addressing the idea of casting a...

China's recent WWII victory parade underscores its strategic use of historical memory and Holocaust terminology to bolster nationalist sentiment and assert g...

Michael Oren argues that despite the devastating toll of nearly 700 days of war on Israel, there have been positive outcomes that may ensure the country's fu...

Amidst the backdrop of war-torn Ukraine, Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch and Rebbetzin Elke Inna lead an inspiring mission to rekindle Jewish connections among elde...

A recent resolution by the International Association of Genocide Scholars has labeled Israel's military actions in Gaza as genocide, adding a strong voice to...

Dinah Bucholz explores the concept of "good Jews" throughout history, suggesting that those who distance themselves from Zionism and their Jewish heritage in...

Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Lee Yaron documents the deeply personal stories of those affected by the conflict between Israel and Hamas th...

Yossi Klein Halevi reflects on the profound historical and existential shifts for Jews after October 7, the day of Hamas's attack on Israel. This date marked...

Rabbi Berel Wein, ZTL, who passed away on August 16, 2025, was a towering figure in the Jewish world and known for his clear and independent thinking. Esteem...

Karen Bermann's book, "The Art of Being a Stranger," offers a unique fusion of memoir, art, and poetic reflection on her family history, focusing on her fath...

Petahiah of Regensburg was a notable medieval Jewish traveler whose expeditions offer significant insights into Jewish history and culture during the Middle ...

Chaim Goldberg delves into the events of the Damascus Blood Libel of 1840, where Jews in Damascus were falsely accused of ritual murder following the disappe...

AJC Chief of Policy and Political Affairs, Jason Isaacson, recounts the long and complex path leading to the signing of the Abraham Accords, which normalized...

Ze'ev Jabotinsky, a pivotal yet controversial figure in Zionist history, is revisited in this video by Unpacked. Following the 1903 Kishinev Pogrom, Jabotins...

Leah Koenig shares her enchanting experiences in Puglia, Italy, including the local delicacy Caffè Leccese, a refreshing iced almond coffee. This cultural ex...

Twenty years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Jewish life in New Orleans has witnessed a remarkable resurgence, surpassing its pre-hurricane numbe...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores why people in the Yeshiva world struggle with the concept of Moshiach, diving into the complexities of Shas and Tanakh. He a...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a groundbreaking acknowledgment on a podcast by recognizing the Armenian genocide, a term historically avoided...

The Borscht Belt is renowned for its Jewish heritage, particularly in comedy, but it also played a significant role in early transgender history through plac...

Joshua Hoffman argues that despite advanced military capabilities, Israel exercises significant restraint in conflicts, emphasizing moral superiority over Pa...