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Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the Torah's perspective on war, examining its moral complexities and the historical implications of the Gog and Magog con...

Eugene Vindman, a Democrat, has been elected to Congress from Virginia's 7th District, succeeding Abigail Spanberger. Vindman's profile rose during Donald Tr...

In an innovative educational initiative, students at Brooklyn's Edward R. Murrow High School engaged in a virtual reality tour of Charlotte Knobloch's experi...

The Bordeaux Synagogue, one of the significant Jewish historical landmarks in France, is a notable stop on the Kosher River Cruises' itinerary to the Bordeau...

Archaeologists from the Hebrew University, led by Oren Gutfeld and Michal Haber, have been conducting groundbreaking excavations at Hyrcania, a historic fort...

Berlin, 35 years after the fall of the Wall, has emerged as a hub for Jewish cultural resurgence and contemporary creativity. The city has witnessed a signif...

Barcelona, known for its vibrant culture and rich history, is also home to a significant yet distinct Jewish community. While tourists often visit the Gothic...

The 1988 cover of American Vogue, under new editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, featured Israeli model Michaela Bercu and became iconic for its groundbreaking appr...

Reflecting on the role of historians in contemporary society, Robert Zaretsky challenges the belief that remembering the past will prevent us from repeating ...

"The Midas Man," a biopic on Netflix, explores the life of Brian Epstein, the Jewish manager whose tenacity and vision brought the Beatles to fame. Portrayed...

The Ottawa-based Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) has created a new self-guided tour via the IWalk app to enhance visitor experience at ...

A cherished family recipe, Perlettes apple cake, connects generations through a shared love of baking. Originating from Perlette, the grandmother of the auth...

The article by Liat Portal explores the historical roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tracing it back to the land sales during the Ottoman Empire. As...

The statement by Josh Frydenberg, the former Treasurer of Australia, presents a provocative perspective on the relationship between the Holocaust and the est...

The video highlights a visit to the small 19th-century synagogue in Libourne, France, as part of Kosher River Cruises' itinerary through Bordeaux. This synag...

Nina Bernstein explores the parallels between Donald Trump's proposed mass deportation policies as a solution to housing shortages and a similar approach tak...

Jesse Eisenberg's film, "A Real Pain," is a poignant and humorous exploration of Jewish identity, trauma, and reconnection with the past. Through the story o...

The video "Judaism in Mexico (1825-present)" provides a comprehensive examination of the Jewish community's evolution in Mexico from the early 19th century t...

Nachum Kaplan's essay traces the resilience of the Jewish people through history, highlighting their survival and continuity despite numerous empires and reg...

Jewish Country Houses, co-edited by Abigail Green, explores the significance of grand homes owned by Jewish families across Europe, which symbolized not just...

This episode explores the nuances of the Jewish vote in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, highlighting the factors influencing Jewish voter preference...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the concept of casualties in war through the lens of Jewish history and Torah teachings, comparing past conflicts with the c...

Iran’s Jewish community, one of the oldest continuous Jewish presences in the Middle East, exemplifies resilience in the face of political shifts and societa...

Liel Liebowitz and Will Tanner dissect the historical parallels between the decline of the Roman Republic and current American democracy challenges, emphasiz...

Peter Berkowitz, formerly the Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department, explores the diverse spectrum of American reactions to the 9/11 attacks...

Robert Caro, the acclaimed biographer of Robert Moses and Lyndon B. Johnson, continues to dedicate himself to exploring the mechanics of power, both on a loc...

This reflection responds to an argument put forward on social media, claiming that Jewish indigeneity to the Middle East is irrelevant in contemporary politi...

European leaders are strategizing for potentially another term under US President Donald Trump, who disruptively challenged the postwar norms of immigration,...

Historically, US presidents have had varied interactions with the Jewish community, often shaping outcomes for Jews both at home and abroad. An illuminating ...

The Polin Museum in Warsaw, marking its 10th anniversary, stands as a testament to the 1,000-year history of Jews in Poland. Established in the heart of the ...

"Ldor vdor," a poem featured by a guest blogger, weaves a narrative within the confines of an ordinary grocery store interaction, exploring Jewish identity a...

Marshall Curry, director of the Oscar-nominated documentary on the 1939 pro-Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden, attended Donald Trump's rally at the same ve...

Paul Mendes-Flohr, a renowned Israeli-American scholar, passed away at 83. Celebrated as a leading authority on Martin Buber, Mendes-Flohr was instrumental i...

S. An-ski's play The Dybbuk has profoundly influenced Jewish culture since its premiere in 1920, and it continues to captivate audiences a century later. A n...

Zabar's, the iconic Jewish appetizing store in New York City, is celebrating its 90th anniversary concurrently with the New York City subway's 120th birthday...

Eylon Levy engages with Peter Berkowitz, former Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department, to explore the complexities behind the United States'...

Rob Eshman critiques Stephen Miller's recent speech at a Trump rally in Madison Square Garden, spotlighting Miller's troubling anti-immigration rhetoric and ...

Joshua Hoffman's article explores the evolution of Israel from an underdog in its early Zionist days to a global power that continues to ruffle the feathers ...

Gregg Roman, the director of the Middle East Forum, argues that Iran plays a dominant and manipulative role in the Middle East by exercising significant infl...

In a recent analysis, Syrian-Lebanese peace activist Rawan Osman discusses Iran's geopolitical ambitions, particularly its desire to conquer Jerusalem. By ta...

Ken Harbaugh, a U.S. Navy veteran and former pilot, voices his protest against Donald Trump's planned rally at Madison Square Garden during the 2024 presiden...

Paul Mendes-Flohr, a preeminent scholar of German-Jewish intellectual history and the foremost expert on Martin Buber, passed away on Shemini Atzeret in 2023...

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, a survivor of the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting, reflects on the profound challenges of remembrance amid ongoing grief. As his co...

This piece from Moment Magazine examines the concerning rise of strongman leadership in the United States, spurred by polling data from the Public Religion R...

The episode explores the complex impact of the death of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader, on Israel's military and political landscape, questioning whether thi...

Amidst ongoing conflicts involving Hamas and Iran, Sir Simon Schama explores the historical context of recent events, reflecting on the cyclical nature of Je...

Joshua Hoffman explores the narrative that casts Israelis as 'White colonialists,' humorously dissecting this stereotype by highlighting the diverse ancestri...

Jodi Picoult's latest novel, "By Any Other Name," presents a provocative twist on literary history by suggesting Emilia Bassano, a Marrano Jew and the first ...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the Torah's perspective on war, focusing on military strategy and divine support throughout Jewish history. He draws paralle...

Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Rebbe of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, transformed the organization into a global outreach entity while intertwining...