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Peter Beinart explores the complex dynamics of race and class in post-Apartheid South Africa and critiques the misconceptions surrounding violence in the cou...

Joshua Hoffman's article reflects on the transformation of Jewish identity from the image of the persecuted, passive Jew of the diaspora to the empowered, st...

Darryl Li's analysis delves into the significant shifts in international legal responses to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict following the October 2023 Opera...

Dionne Brand, a renowned poet, reflects on the loss of ancestral identity through her seminal 2001 work, "A Map to the Door of No Return." This exploration o...

Laleh Khalili critiques Adam Kirsch's denial of the settler colonialism framework as applicable to Israel by detailing historical examples from the early 20t...

Amidst the escalating war with Iran, Israelis experience a shift from initial existential relief to anxiety and fear due to the reality of the conflict. Donn...

Abraham Cahan, founder of the Yiddish-language newspaper Forward, played a crucial role in helping Jewish immigrants assimilate into American society. Celebr...

In 2009, Larry Blumberg, a hotel magnate in Dothan, Alabama, initiated a bold move to revitalize the dwindling Jewish community by offering up to $50,000 for...

Ludwig Riess, a Jewish historian from Germany, made significant contributions to Japanese historiography in the 19th century, profoundly influencing the coun...

Israel's contemporary military doctrine, deeply rooted in Jewish teachings and historical necessity, centers around preemptive self-defense. This ideology st...

New York City's Jewish history interweaves significantly with LGBTQ+ culture. Over the years, iconic sites illustrate this intersection, highlighted in an ex...

An exhibit at the New York Historical Society, originally from the Jewish Museum of Milwaukee, titled "Blacklisted: An American Story," examines the Red Scar...

Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag, known as the Baal Ha-Sulam, sought to revolutionize spirituality in the face of modern crises. Emphasizing Kabbalistic teachings li...

Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag, also known as the Baal Ha-Sulam, profoundly impacted Jewish mystical thought with his teachings on Kabbalah and the Zohar. His idea...

Joshua Hoffman draws parallels between the biblical account of David and Goliath and modern Israel's stance toward Iran. He argues that just as David overcam...

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, marked by Israeli strikes in 2025, has deep roots in the transformation of Iran post-1979's Islamic Revolution,...

Nadine Epstein reflects on the evolution of Jewish time consciousness, highlighting how Jews simultaneously honor the past while staying wary of present and ...

Benjamin Netanyahu's legacy as Israel's Prime Minister is largely defined by his focus on security, particularly countering the Iranian threat, which he perc...

The article discusses the often-overlooked preemptive airstrike Iran conducted on Iraq's nuclear facilities in 1980, soon after Iraq invaded Iran. This milit...

The episode delves into the evolving strategic partnership between Israel and India, marked by a shift from historical hostility to cooperation, particularly...

The biography "The Most American King" highlights King Abdullah II's twenty-five-year reign in Jordan and his ability to cultivate strong relationships with ...

Reviving the nostalgic allure of the Borscht Belt, a Brooklyn rooftop party titled "Catskills, BK: Dirtier Dancing" invites attendees to experience a 1960s-s...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the challenges of interpreting the prophetic messages of the Neviim Achronim, especially the Book of Yeshaya (Isaiah), discu...

Joseph Papp, the legendary theatrical producer known for founding the Public Theater and Shakespeare in the Park, is being honored in a concert named "Rememb...

Seventy years ago, two popular novels, "Marjorie Morningstar" by Herman Wouk and "Auntie Mame" by Patrick Dennis, captured the evolving depiction of Jews in ...

Lawrence Rubin, a significant Jewish civic engineer instrumental in the construction of Michigan's Mackinac Bridge, was finally laid to rest 15 years after h...

Ethan Marcus explores the influential yet underrecognized contributions of Sephardic rabbis, Rabbi Dr. Nissim J. Ovadia and Rabbi Dr. Isaac Alcalay, to Ameri...

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Moment magazine takes a nostalgic journey back to its origins in 1975, reflecting on its founders, including Leonard Fein ...

The Bukharian Jews, a distinctive Jewish community, survived in isolation for over 2,000 years in Central Asia, particularly in areas like Uzbekistan. Despit...

The Jewish world population has reached nearly 15 million, showing an increase from the 12.5 million recorded in 2010. This growth follows a long period of d...

Mary F. Holley reflects on the heroism of the Danish during the Holocaust, who collectively resisted Nazi attempts to deport the Jewish population, saving ne...

New York City mayors have traditionally visited Israel, a practice initiated by William O'Dwyer in 1951 to strengthen ties with the Jewish community and Isra...

In a provocative comparison, Robert Zaretsky contrasts the motivations and historical contexts behind military parades in the United States and France. He br...

Recent acts of antisemitic violence in the U.S., including the murders in Washington, D.C. and an attack in Boulder, Colorado, highlight the persistent threa...

Barbra Streisand is a trailblazing figure in both Hollywood and the broader cultural landscape, having redefined Jewish representation in the entertainment i...

Cindy Scarr explores the concept of 'kivui,' or hope in Hashem, as a profound spiritual tool used by Jews during challenging times. Drawing on the teachings ...

This comprehensive article explains the significance of the Temple Mount and surrounding holy sites to both Jews and Muslims, while also debunking common mis...

The Pew Research Center has revised its estimate of the American Jewish population, now suggesting there are 5.7 million Jews, down from a previously reporte...

Robert Zaretsky draws a provocative historical parallel between the Reichstag fire of 1933 and recent events in Los Angeles, where protests over immigration ...

Prof. Jonathan Dekel-Chen explores the complex history of Jews in 20th-century Russia, highlighting their evolution from marginalized subjects to significant...

Emily Kaplan recounts the romantic journey of her grandparents, Harry and Lil, whose love story blossomed in 1930s New Haven amidst the backdrop of their imm...

Donald Trump's returning presidency has initiated a controversial push to consolidate executive power by asserting the right to fire government employees, in...

Rabbi Wolbe delves into the foundational elements of Oral Torah, discussing its unique coexistence with the Written Torah as mandated by divine perfection an...

Terrence Petty reflects on historical comparisons between Adolf Hitler and previous infamous figures like Robespierre, Boulanger, and Napoleon III, as well a...

This weekly summary brings attention to key Jewish issues and topics of note, including intriguing references such as the ocean blue and an individual named ...

The article discusses the problematic use of 'blood libel,' an antisemitic myth originating in medieval Europe, by Israeli politicians to describe criticisms...

Hadassah, founded in 1912, continues its mission of healing and promoting peace through medicine in Israel, despite facing numerous historical challenges. Th...

During the First Crusade in 1099, as Christian Crusaders aimed to claim Jerusalem, Jewish and Muslim communities found themselves in an unusual alliance agai...

Historian Jeffrey Herf discusses the troubling rise in violent antisemitism in the United States, linking recent incidents to the spread of extremist ideolog...

Valery Panov, a renowned Russian Jewish dancer who passed away at 87, epitomized resilience in the face of Soviet-era antisemitism. Born in Vitebsk, he navig...