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JTA IDF recovers remains of Gadi and Judith Weinstein Haggai, American-Israelis killed on Oct. 7 5 Jun 2025
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet have recovered the bodies of Gadi and Judith Weinstein Haggai, a couple with dual American-Israeli citizenship,...
5 Jun 2025
Jewish Currents Marketing Authoritarianism - Mimicking his Salvadoran ally Nayib Bukele, Trump is using spectacles of disappearance to project a total power he does not yet possess. 4 Jun 2025
In a disturbing display of power, former U.S. President Donald Trump is emulating Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele by using dramatic depictions of deportati...
4 Jun 2025
Forward A Jewish farmer drove 600 miles to rescue a century-old synagogue. Now he’s building a new one in a cornfield. 4 Jun 2025
Nik Jakobs, a Jewish farmer from Illinois, is on a remarkable mission to revive Jewish community life by salvaging a century-old synagogue in Pennsylvania. A...
4 Jun 2025
Mishpacha Finders Keepers 3 Jun 2025
Nathan Raab, president of the Raab Collection, specializes in unearthing and selling historical documents previously forgotten or underappreciated. The artic...
3 Jun 2025
Future of Jewish Four of the Most Viral Lies About Israel 3 Jun 2025
Lucy Tabrizi addresses four pervasive misconceptions in anti-Israel rhetoric, often propagated in online discussions. The essay critically examines these cla...
3 Jun 2025
Forward In America, a German-Austrian novelist hears echoes of his father's life under Nazism 1 Jun 2025
Daniel Kehlmann's novel "The Director" explores themes of complicity and totalitarianism, drawing on his family's history under Nazi rule in Austria. The sto...
1 Jun 2025
Jewish History Lectures The Jews of Nagasaki, Japan (Kosher River Cruises) 1 Jun 2025
The Jewish community of Nagasaki, Japan, represents a fascinating yet small chapter in Jewish diaspora history. Despite Japan's relatively limited interactio...
1 Jun 2025
Future of Jewish The Jewish state exists because it was never allowed to be weak. 31 May 2025
Daniel Greenfield's essay delves into the historical resilience and strength of Israel, underscoring the pivotal moments that have shaped the Jewish state's ...
31 May 2025
JTA Poland votes for its next president, with Polish-Jewish history on the ballot 30 May 2025
Poland's presidential election pits Rafał Trzaskowski, a liberal-centrist, against Karol Nawrocki, a right-wing historian promoting a nationalist view of Pol...
30 May 2025
Forward French parliamentary committee unanimously votes to posthumously promote Alfred Dreyfus 30 May 2025
Alfred Dreyfus, the Jewish French army captain falsely accused of treason in the infamous Dreyfus Affair of the 1890s, is set to receive a posthumous promoti...
30 May 2025
Sam Aronow Jews in the Jazz Age (1918-1929) 30 May 2025
During the Jazz Age, from 1918 to 1929, Jewish Americans played a pivotal role in cultural developments and dealt with significant societal challenges. In th...
30 May 2025
Tablet How Churchill’s Successor Gave Stalin the MiG 30 May 2025
The article explores Clement Attlee's tenure as British Prime Minister post-World War II, focusing on his controversial decision to sell advanced Rolls-Royce...
30 May 2025
Lilith Delving into a Family Tragedy 29 May 2025
Marty Ross-Dolan's memoir "Always There, Always Gone" delves into the lingering impact of a tragic family history, centered around the love and loss experien...
29 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah America’s Civil Religion and the First Amendment 29 May 2025
The article explores the concept of 'America's Civil Religion' and its intersection with the First Amendment, emphasizing that the Founding Fathers intention...
29 May 2025
Moment The Quest for Significance: What Truly Drives Human Behavior? with Arie W. Kruglanski and Dan Raviv 29 May 2025
Arie W. Kruglanski and Dan Raviv, in their book "The Quest for Significance," delve into the universal human drive to lead a meaningful life, feeling respect...
29 May 2025
Promised Podcast headphones The “Weeks!” Edition 29 May 2025
Exploring the multifaceted holiday of Shavuot, the podcast delves into its historical, agricultural, religious, and cultural aspects, tracing its evolution f...
29 May 2025
Jewish History Uncensored headphones Melachim - The Book of Olam HaZeh 29 May 2025
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the Book of Melachim, which he describes as 'The Book of Olam HaZeh,' exploring its themes of potential, expectations, an...
29 May 2025
Tablet The Radical Presidency 29 May 2025
Michael Lind's article explores the expansion of executive power in the United States, highlighting the controversial practices of recent presidents like Bar...
29 May 2025
Bonjour Chai headphones How to speak to your kids about the Washington murders 28 May 2025
In light of the recent Washington D.C. shootings of Israeli embassy staffers, the podcast hosts discuss the increasing unsafe environment for Jews globally, ...
28 May 2025
Unpacked Superman’s Secret Jewish Identity Finally Revealed 28 May 2025
This video delves into Superman's origins, highlighting how his character was shaped by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two Jewish teenagers from Cleveland. Be...
28 May 2025
Forward In WWII’s only all-female concentration camp, community was the key to survival 28 May 2025
Lynne Olson's book, "The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück," delves into the unique story of the all-female concentration camp during World War II, focusing on how c...
28 May 2025
Mishpacha Lie of the Land – Chapter 16 28 May 2025
Chapter 16 of "Lie of the Land" in Mishpacha Magazine continues to explore the intricate dynamics and challenges of land ownership and settlement in Israel. ...
28 May 2025
Forward Antisemitic podcaster Stew Peters barred from hotel hosting veterans’ reunion after backlash 27 May 2025
Antisemitic podcaster and Holocaust denier Stew Peters was barred from the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel after being invited by the USS Liberty Veterans A...
27 May 2025
Moment Good Immigrants, Bad Immigrants 27 May 2025
The article discusses the historical and contemporary debates about immigration policies in the U.S., drawing parallels between past and present sentiments. ...
27 May 2025
Jewish Lives headphones FRANZ BOAS 27 May 2025
Franz Boas is recognized for challenging the racial hierarchies of his time by promoting cultural relativism, which continues to hold relevance today. His li...
27 May 2025
Lehrhaus Yom Yerushalayim: On Not Yet, Always Already, and the [Im]possibility of Crossing Over 26 May 2025
Aton Holzer's essay explores the complex relationship between Jewish spirituality, Zionism, and the continuous longing for Eretz Yisrael. He reflects on his ...
26 May 2025
Lehrhaus Yom Yerushalayim: On Not Yet, Always Already, and the [Im]possibility of Crossing Over 26 May 2025
Aton Holzer's exploration of the modern Jewish relationship with Israel and Zionism delves into a tension between inherited religious longing and contemporar...
26 May 2025
Israel: State of a Nation What kind of person joins Al-Qaeda after 9/11? 26 May 2025
Daniel Paul Rubenstein delves into the perplexing decision of certain individuals and leaders, including those from Syria, to align with Al-Qaeda following t...
26 May 2025
Israel: State of a Nation What kind of person joins Al-Qaeda after 9/11? 26 May 2025
Daniel Paul Rubenstein explores the ideological landscape that led to Syria's alignment with Al-Qaeda following the 9/11 attacks, highlighting the challenges...
26 May 2025
Tel Aviv Review headphones How Do You Say Orientalism in Hebrew? 26 May 2025
Dr. Amit Levy delves into the history of Oriental studies in Israel, highlighting the significant influence of German Orientalism transplanted by Jewish scho...
26 May 2025
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers headphones Malka Simkovich: When Did The Jewish Diaspora Begin? (18Forty Podcast Re-Release) 26 May 2025
Malka Simkovich explores the origins of the Jewish Diaspora by tracing its beginnings following the Babylonian exile and discussing its theological implicati...
26 May 2025
Rationalist Judaism CENSORED: Yom Yerushalayim 25 May 2025
Natan Slifkin reflects on the lack of recognition for Yom Yerushalayim within charedi yeshivas, contrasting its significance with Yom HaAtzmaut. Despite ackn...
25 May 2025
Forward The Jewish artist who almost died exploring the Wild West 24 May 2025
Solomon Nunes Carvalho, a Sephardic Jewish artist, embarked on a perilous journey in 1853 at the invitation of John C. Fremont to document the American West....
24 May 2025
Forward What the Hasidic shtiebel meant for Jewish male immigrants 23 May 2025
Hasidic shtiebels played a crucial role in the lives of Jewish male immigrants in New York, providing spiritual and communal support amid the challenges of r...
23 May 2025
Tikvah headphones Yossi Melman on Israel’s Most Famous Spy: What we learn from the Eli Cohen files 23 May 2025
The episode discusses the remarkable life and espionage activities of Eli Cohen, an Egyptian Jew who became an iconic Israeli spy in Syria, and the recent ac...
23 May 2025
JTA In 1982, the shooting of an Israeli diplomat led to war 22 May 2025
The attempted assassination of Israeli diplomat Shlomo Argov in London in 1982 provided Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon with the pretext to initiate th...
22 May 2025
Menschwarmers headphones Robert Shwartzman, Jewish Knicks fans and Jim Irsay's legacy 22 May 2025
Jewish rookie Robert Shwartzman's achievement of winning the pole position for the Indy 500 signals a historical moment as he aims to be the first Jewish win...
22 May 2025
Hadassah Summertime in Graz and Salzburg 21 May 2025
Hilary Danailova reflects on a vacation to Graz and Salzburg, cities in Austria marked by a complex Jewish history, which rebounded with renewed Jewish life ...
21 May 2025
Jewish History Uncensored headphones Shoftim & Shmuel 21 May 2025
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves deep into the themes and authorship of Sefer Shoftim (Judges) and Sefer Shmuel, exploring how Rashi's interpretation emphasize...
21 May 2025
JTA Novel set in a war-torn Ukraine wins Sami Rohr prize for Jewish literature 21 May 2025
Sasha Vasilyuk's debut novel "Your Presence Is Mandatory," set against the backdrop of the 2014 Russian-Ukrainian war, has been awarded the 2025 Sami Rohr Pr...
21 May 2025
Lehrhaus Book review – The Yemenite Children Affair: Ethnic Tensions, Immigration, and Public Records in Israel  21 May 2025
The Yemenite Children Affair controversy in Israel, which alleges the abduction and illegal adoption of Jewish Yemenite children by Ashkenazi families during...
21 May 2025
Forward Contrary to recent op-ed's conclusions, ADL report on antisemitism on Wikipedia is accurate 21 May 2025
Jan Grabowski, a professor of history at the University of Ottawa, defends the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) report on antisemitism in Wikipedia against cri...
21 May 2025
Mishpacha Lie of the Land – Chapter 8 21 May 2025
"Lie of the Land" Chapter 8 in Mishpacha Magazine explores the intricate dynamics and stories of land ownership from a Jewish perspective. While the specific...
21 May 2025
Mishpacha Lie of the Land – Chapter 5 21 May 2025
Chapter 5 of 'Lie of the Land,' published by Mishpacha Magazine, continues to delve into the complexities of the land debate, reflecting on historical and co...
21 May 2025
Mishpacha Lie of the Land – Chapter 2 21 May 2025
Chapter 2 of "Lie of the Land," published by Mishpacha Magazine, delves deeper into the thematic exploration of Jewish heritage and community dynamics. The n...
21 May 2025
Tablet David Denby’s ‘Eminent Jews’ 21 May 2025
David Denby's book "Eminent Jews," as reviewed by David Mikics, captures the essence of a bygone era in American Jewry. Denby examines the influential lives ...
21 May 2025
Mishpacha A Place Called the Pletzl 20 May 2025
The Pletzl, the historic Jewish quarter in Paris' Marais district, has been a significant center for Jewish life since the late 19th century. Originating as ...
20 May 2025
Forward A century ago, Hitler declared war on the 'lying press' and targeted a feisty little newspaper — sound familiar? 20 May 2025
Drawing parallels between historical and contemporary challenges faced by the free press, the article highlights the story of the Münchener Post, a newspaper...
20 May 2025
JTA Berdychiv was once the ‘Jerusalem of Volhynia.’ Now the Ukrainian city’s tiny Jewish community is struggling. 20 May 2025
Berdychiv, once a vibrant hub of Jewish life and known as the "Jerusalem of Volhynia," now faces significant challenges in preserving its Jewish heritage ami...
20 May 2025
Future of Jewish The Biggest Cultural Divide Between Israeli Jews and Diaspora Jews 20 May 2025
The cultural divide between Israeli and Diaspora Jews is characterized by distinct approaches shaped by their respective historical experiences. Israelis oft...
20 May 2025