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The story of Hungary's Jewish community is one of survival, resilience, and renewal. Despite the devastation of the Holocaust and the subsequent challenges p...

Marc Chagall's stained-glass windows at the Hadassah Medical Center's synagogue in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem symbolize resilience and hope for Israel and the Jewi...

In a recent visit to Israel, former President Donald Trump was celebrated and compared to historical figure Cyrus the Great. Speaker of the Knesset, Amir Oha...

A young crypto millionaire is drawn towards an unconventional investment in a rare dinosaur skeleton going up for auction at Sotheby’s. The 155 million-year-...

Zohar Raviv argues for a transformative understanding of Zionism that transcends its recent survivalist narrative, emphasizing its roots as a proactive civil...

The Jewish community in Venice traces back to the Middle Ages when Jews started settling in the city for commerce and trade. Despite facing restrictions and ...

In a remarkable display of emotion and solidarity, hundreds of thousands gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, hoping for the final time, to advocate for t...

Sarah Hurwitz, a former White House speechwriter, continues her exploration of Jewish identity with her new book, "As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those ...

Reflecting on the events of October 7, 2023, where Shani Louk was kidnapped by Hamas, this piece underscores the ongoing impact and negotiations in the after...

Rabbi Elie Kaunfer reflects on the emotional complexities following the anticipated end of the war in Gaza and the return of hostages. Despite relief and joy...

The video explores the origins of Ashkenazi Jews, countering the controversial Khazar theory which suggests that Ashkenazi Jews stem from a Turkic kingdom ca...

The article by Terrence Petty explores the contrast between Portland's actual environment and Donald Trump's portrayal of the city as a chaotic war zone. Whi...

President Donald Trump's recent peace deal announcement marks a significant step towards resolving the long-standing conflict between Israel and Hamas. By fa...

The essay reflects on the potential impact of modern social media tools like TikTok and Instagram on World War II, positing that if such platforms existed th...

Sociologist Michel Wieviorka's book, "The Last Jewish Joke," ponders whether the humor that has been a staple of Jewish culture is fading. With the Holocaust...

In a reflective conversation, Bari Weiss and historian Niall Ferguson discuss the lasting impact of Hamas's deadly attack on Israel two years ago, which clai...

Adam Hummel's essay weaves the story of Ephraim Hertzano, the creator of Rummikub, into the broader narrative of Jewish resilience and creativity in the face...

Reflecting on the terrorist attack on the NOVA Festival near Gaza on October 7, 2023, this article delves into the ongoing impact of the event two years late...

On the second anniversary of the attacks on October 7, 2023, the Jewish community reflects on the enduring questions about resilience and the rise of antisem...

Eli Sharabi, once a hostage of Hamas in Gaza, recounts his harrowing experience and survival in his memoir "Hostage," with an excerpt published in this piece...

In an exclusive excerpt from Amit Segal's new book, "A Call at 4 AM," Israel's political landscape is likened to a midlife crisis as it navigates existential...

Sukkot, a Jewish festival beginning tonight, heralds the completion of the agricultural year in Israel while highlighting divine protection experienced by th...

Rudolf Samoylovich was a prominent Jewish explorer known for his intrepid Arctic expeditions. His contributions to polar exploration, particularly during the...

Peter Beinart discusses the complex dynamics surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the potential impacts of the Trump plan on the Gaza St...

Daniel Clarke-Serret's essay critically examines the concept of eternal peace, particularly in the context of Israeli-Palestinian relations, by exploring his...

Reflecting on the events of October 7, 2023, exactly two years on, the emotional narrative examines the day as the darkest since the Holocaust for the Jewish...

The article by Jordan Chandler Hirsch explores the dichotomy within Israel's historical strategy by contrasting 'June Israel' with 'October Israel.' This dua...

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of a New York synagogue surprised his congregation on Yom Kippur by spotlighting significant 60-year milestones in American Jewish hist...

Peter Beinart engages with Palestinian journalist Ahmed Abu Artema, who discusses the traumatic impact of losing family members, including his eldest son, Ab...

The author, Ben Freeman, reflects on the historical and personal journey of Jews in Britain, who once felt at home and integrated within British society. Des...

The video explores the rise and influence of Bundism in the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia between 1918 and 1940. It covers the social and p...

Yardena Schwartz's "Ghosts of a Holy War" delves into the often-overlooked 1929 Hebron massacre, an event that epitomizes the complex layers of the Israeli-P...

Ilana Sinclair founded Capture Your Story, a memoir-writing agency that helps Jewish families document their narratives, especially as a means of strengtheni...

Jewish communities in the Western Balkans, including Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, valiantly preserve their rich cultural and religious heritage despit...

Set in ancient Mesopotamia, "The Little One" by Tzvi tells the story of Taf, a unique individual born to a stone carver in the city of Ur alongside his twin ...

Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, is rich in traditions and historical significance that extend beyond its commonly known aspects of fastin...

Julius Jay Tanenbaum, a WWII naval veteran and influential real estate developer, passed away at 99, just shy of his centennial. Born to Jewish immigrants, h...

Nicholas Winton, a 29-year-old stockbroker, courageously orchestrated the rescue of 669 Jewish children from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II, despi...

Terrence Petty reflects on the democratic revolution that tore down the Berlin Wall in 1989 and compares it to the current threats to democracy he perceives ...

This article provides an overview of notable new Jewish literature available in the fall, highlighting themes of holiness, resilience, and courage. Featured ...

Open House New York Weekend 2025 offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse Jewish cultural, historical, and artistic sites across New York City. From ex...

Ronit Mazovskiy's exploration of Mihail Sebastian's novel, 'For Two Thousand Years,' sheds light on the complex identity struggles of Bucharest's Jewish inte...

The story "Dobiszs Sword" by S.Y. Agnon, recently translated into English, is a tale interweaving legend and historical elements of Polish Jewry, showcasing ...

Yitz Landes explores Jodi Magness's latest scholarly work on ancient synagogues in the Galilee, focusing on the intellectual and ideological evolution of syn...

The new translation of Chaim Grade's novel "Sons and Daughters" by Rose Waldman offers a vivid exploration of a rabbinical family in a shtetl facing dissolut...

Deborah E. Lipstadt reflects on the influence of the Soviet Jewry movement, which mobilized American Jewish activists to aid in freeing Soviet Jews during th...

The 2013 exhibition at The Israel Museum in Jerusalem on "Herod the Great: The King's Final Journey" offered a nuanced exploration of the historical figure o...

Jerusalem Holiday, a book by Sharon Ann Musher, delves into the life of Hadassah Kaplan, the daughter of renowned Jewish leader Mordecai Kaplan, during her s...

Nachum Kaplan clarifies the often misunderstood concept of Zionism, defining it as the movement advocating for Jewish self-determination in their ancestral h...

The exhibition "Jewish Worlds Illuminated: A Treasury of Hebrew Manuscripts from The JTS Library" at the Grolier Club in Manhattan showcases over 100 Hebrew ...