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Facing a shift in the American Jewish experience, the concept of establishing a Jewish Sovereign Wealth Fund is being proposed amid the backdrop of declining...

Sender Jarmulowsky, a Jewish immigrant banker on New York's Lower East Side, transformed American finance for immigrants in the early 20th century through in...

The article critically examines Milton Friedman's views on capitalism and its relationship with Judaism, highlighting Friedman's misunderstanding of Jewish a...

David Samuels' article delves into Adolf Hitler's formative years in Vienna, challenging the Nazi leader's own portrayal in his infamous autobiography, "Mein...

The funeral of Harris Cohn in 1915 at the Beth Joseph Synagogue in Tupper Lake, New York, serves as a poignant example of interfaith unity between Jews and C...

Nestled in the dusty expanse of New Mexico, Roswell is infamous for the 1947 UFO incident, a saga sustained by the efforts of Jewish nuclear physicist Stanto...

The Vatican is investigating a Swiss Guard accused of making an antisemitic gesture towards two Jewish women attending a conference marking the 60th annivers...

The video delves into the historical and religious significance of the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron, as described in the Torah, where Sarah, the matriarc...

Tsirk Dobranotch, Germany's first Yiddish circus company, blends klezmer music and circus artistry to revive the rich, if nearly forgotten, heritage of Jewis...

The article explores the clandestine efforts made by individuals to uncover the hidden caverns beneath the Cave of the Patriarchs (Mearas Hamachpeilah) in He...

City gates in the ancient world, particularly within the context of the Torah and Jewish history, serve as focal points for social, legal, and economic activ...

Nik Jakobs, a third-generation Jewish farmer in Sterling, Illinois, is embarking on a unique project: planting a synagogue on his family's farmland. Inspired...

The article explores the life of Chris Petersen, a farmer from Clear Lake, Iowa, emphasizing the daily grind and dedication involved in farming, especially f...

Yakov Vashovich's compelling story captures the essence of resilience and dedication to Jewish identity and learning. Despite being born in a post-communist ...

The article discusses the enduring relevance of the Book of 1 Enoch, part of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovered in 1947, and its implications for modern times. ...

Stav Appel, an accidental historian, argues that the tarot cards, specifically the Jean Noblet Tarot de Marseille, might have been invented by crypto-Jews as...

The video "The 'Early' 1930s: Corrections, Omissions, and Questions" delves into overlooked and misunderstood aspects of Jewish history and experiences durin...

Kazakhstan is anticipated to join the Abraham Accords, a diplomatic initiative linking Israel with various Arab and Muslim-majority states, during President ...

Israeli fashion has become a canvas for expressing national emotions and resilience following recent conflicts, as seen in a gown by Yaniv Persy that carried...

The Bet Alfa synagogue, located in northern Israel, is home to a stunning 6th-century mosaic that offers a glimpse into Jewish history as depicted in the Tor...

Mizrahi Jews, originating from the Middle East and North Africa, are celebrated for their rich cultural heritage and profound impact on Jewish history and Is...

Bernard-Henri Lévy's immersive reporting from war-torn Sudan highlights the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe that has largely gone unnoticed by the internati...

Zohran Mamdani's victory speech as New York City's mayor-elect prominently featured a quote from Eugene Debs, a historical socialist icon with deep connectio...

The video explores the history and identity of the Philistines as presented in the Torah. The Philistines, often depicted as adversaries of the Israelites, p...

The article sheds light on the 1945 pogrom in Libya, a devastating attack on the Jewish community that marked the beginning of the end for one of the world's...

On the 30th anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination, Andy Carvin reflects on the impact of that fateful event on Israel and his own personal journey thr...

Terese Svoboda's memoir, "Hitler and My Mother-in-Law," delves into the life and tales of her mother-in-law, Patricia Hartwell, a former US Office of War Inf...

The article reflects on the enduring impact of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination and the subsequent political trajectory of Israel. Rabin's vision for peace, cha...

Reflecting on the 30th anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination, this essay intertwines personal memories with broader political reflections. The author ...

The video delves into the historical and biblical significance of the Moabites, a neighboring tribe of ancient Israel. It explores references to the Moabites...

Andrea Baur's essay highlights the systematic expropriation of Jewish contributions to European innovation during the Nazi regime, a process known as "Aryani...

The assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, which occurred 30 years ago, is fading into historical memory for many, especially those born after the 1980s. Rabin's as...

John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," explores Jewish history and identity through its protagonist, Esther Nacht, an orphan from Vienna who immigrates ...

Hannah Senesh, a young Jewish poet and soldier, is experiencing a resurgence of interest through theatrical and literary portrayals, more than 80 years after...

Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial, has successfully identified 5 million Holocaust victims through the use of AI and advanced machine learning techniqu...

In this exploration of Parashat Vayera, we delve into the expectations that Abraham places on himself and his descendants as outlined in the Torah. This segm...

Morris Hillquit was a Jewish labor lawyer who ran as a Socialist candidate for New York City mayor in 1917 and 1932, advocating for public ownership, afforda...

This engaging article by Meir Soloveichik recounts the extraordinary story of Chiune Sugihara and Setsuzo Kotsuji, two Japanese heroes who played pivotal rol...

In a conversation with Jonathan Mahler, author of 'Gods of New York,' Peter Beinart explores the socio-political evolution of New York City leading to the po...

The Khazar Theory posits that Ashkenazi Jews primarily descend from the Khazars, a medieval Turkic people, rather than from ancient Israelites. This theory c...

Onkelos was a significant early commentator on the Torah, known for his influential Targum, a translation of the Torah into Aramaic. His work is essential fo...

Lee Smith's article explores the intricate geopolitical relationships between the United States, China, and their impact on global security, particularly in ...

Amid the intensified U.S.-China trade war initiated by President Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods, the possibility of a grand economic bargain between the U....

In "The New Athenians," Liel Leibovitz explores the juxtaposition of Greece's proud historical legacy with its modern-day challenges, highlighted through a v...

Rabba Sara Hurwitz reflects on the profound lessons from Eli Sharabi's account of his captivity in Gaza. Despite the unimaginable hardship and loss, Eli foun...

In this video, the Bus 300 affair from 1984 is revisited, detailing the hijacking of a bus by terrorists and the subsequent controversy it sparked in Israel....

The video explores the theme of the redemption of captives in the Torah, specifically within the context of Parashat Lech Lecha. This discussion delves into ...

Half of Israel's Jewish population is of Middle Eastern and North African descent, making the narrative of them being European colonial settlers flawed. This...

Historian Pamela S. Nadell explores the pervasive and long-standing history of antisemitism in the United States in her new book, "Antisemitism: An American ...

Maurice Sendak, the renowned illustrator and author of children's literature, is celebrated for his daring approach to storytelling, revealing childhood anxi...