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Broadway historian Laurence Maslon delves into the influential role of Jewish composers and lyricists in shaping the modern American musical in a conversatio...

During the 1967 Battle of Ammunition Hill, a pivotal conflict of the Six-Day War, Israeli paratroopers displayed an extraordinary gesture of respect toward t...

A. C. Rosenthal's essay discusses the unique aspects of Islam compared to other major religions, focusing on its legal frameworks concerning non-believers. R...

Gerald Early examines the legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis in honor of what would have been his 100th birthday. The article delves into Davis's early car...

The article explores the Jewish history in Fairbanks, Alaska, through the lens of six graves in the Jewish plot of Clay Street Cemetery. These graves, from t...

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research has opened an intriguing exhibit titled 'Jews Are Magic,' exploring the historical Jewish engagement with the occult. ...

Natan Slifkin explores an intriguing aspect of medieval art involving peculiar depictions of giant snails battling knights. Initially seeking a distraction f...

In a detailed examination of American democracy under Donald Trump, Terrence Petty draws parallels to the final years of Germany’s Weimar Republic, highlight...

Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the significance of Shavuot, highlighting its pivotal role in Jewish history as the transformative moment when the Israe...

Viviana Fein, the former Argentine prosecutor who handled the investigation into the 2015 death of Alberto Nisman, has been charged with concealing evidence....

The discussion centers on the paramount transformation in the Jewish tradition resulting from the event at Mount Sinai, where the Torah was given. Before Sin...

In this video, the pivotal battle for Ammunition Hill during the Six-Day War is recounted, highlighting its significance in the reunification of Jerusalem. T...

The discussion featuring Dr. Lauren Strauss, Glenn Frankel, and Amy E. Schwartz delves into the historical and modern implications of blacklists in America, ...

Joanne Strasser reflects on the recurring question faced by diaspora Jews: must they choose between openly supporting Israel and being accepted by their peer...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lauren Cole found unexpected success on TikTok by creating content focused on medieval women, particularly the influential 12th...

Edikted, a fashion brand popular among Gen Z, initially started in Tel Aviv in 2020 by former leaders of the Israeli brand Adika, including CEO Dedy Shwartzb...

Robert Zaretsky explores how Samuel Beckett's iconic play "Waiting for Godot" reflects the Jewish experience through its themes of waiting, desolation, and r...

Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy explores the challenging journey of documenting the sexual violence perpetrated during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Despite ...

Rabbi Meir Kahane's controversial legacy is examined through the lens of his extreme ideology, which foresaw the Arab-Israeli conflict but proposed morally i...

Molly Crabapple's book, "Here Where We Live Is Our Country," presents an engaging history of the Jewish Labor Bund, underscoring its 130-year legacy through ...

The essay by Melissa Brodsky explores the historical pattern of Jewish expulsion and readmission in France, drawing parallels to the current climate that is ...

Congregants of Kehillat Israel in Pacific Palisades are returning to their synagogue 16 months after devastating fires displaced them. Despite significant sm...

This article highlights the 92nd Street Y's unexpected role as a hub for Black innovation in dance, particularly during the mid-20th century. Originally foun...

Daniela Gerson's book, "The Wanderers," uncovers the largely overlooked narrative of Polish Jews who survived World War II by fleeing to the Soviet Union. He...

Naya Lekht critically examines the impact of the Nakba narrative in framing anti-Zionist sentiment, arguing it functions as a libel against Jews. She traces ...

In his article, Natan Slifkin explores the extraordinary phenomenon of bird migration, focusing on swifts that nest at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Histori...

Exploring the mystical city of Safed, also known as Tzfat, the author immerses in the unique atmosphere that has attracted kabbalists for centuries. Situated...

The video "Jews under Stalin, Part I (1924-1940)" explores the complex and tumultuous experience of Jewish populations during the early years of Stalin's rul...

Zineb Riboua, a research fellow at the Hudson Institute, explores Iran's deteriorating economic situation amidst its conflict with the U.S. and Israel. The c...

Chaim Katz examines the historical narrative surrounding the death of Rabbi Akiva's students, traditionally attributed to a lack of respect among themselves ...

A new exhibition at Philadelphia's Weitzman Museum of American Jewish History titled "The First Salute" explores the significant yet overlooked involvement o...

Contrary to a persistent myth of passive Jewish victimhood during the Holocaust, many Jews exhibited profound resistance in ghettos across Eastern Europe. Th...

Laurence Salomon reflects on the profound personal impact of the Holocaust, recounting the story of his deceased twin sister, Silvia, who died in the Sobibor...

The video "Among Neighbors in Poland: Violence and Silence after the Holocaust" delves into the harrowing post-Holocaust period in Poland, focusing on the co...

Author Joel Greenberg explores the adventurous lives of Jewish naturalists and environmentalists who defy the stereotype of Jews as strictly urban intellectu...

J.C. Halper narrates a gripping tale about a mysterious, menacing figure from his past who unexpectedly reappears in his Jerusalem bookstore. Halper, a books...

The story of Brother Daniel is a unique and complex intersection of faith and identity, highlighting significant tensions within the concept of Jewish belong...

Coleman Hughes highlights the overlooked significance of the Arab Revolt of 1936-1939 in shaping the modern Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing the fin...

Benjamin Roth is recognized as the first Jew to have set foot in Antarctica. His journey and pioneering presence on the icy continent are emblematic of Jewis...

This thought-provoking piece explores the historical tensions between Zionism and Jewish socialism, focusing on the Jewish Labor Bund of Eastern Europe. The ...

Mitch Schneider's essay delves deep into the historical slogan 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,' often used in anti-Israel protests. Schne...

"If You're Reading These Words: Last Letters from Heroes of the October 7th War" is a poignant collection by Shlomo Kavas and Racheli Palant-Rozen that captu...

Carol Ann Schwartz explores the enduring theme of return in Jewish history, emphasizing the symbolic and actual journeys back to the homeland of Israel. From...

Nik Jakobs, a 41-year-old Jewish farmer in Sterling, Illinois, is transforming his two-acre cornfield into a synagogue for the Temple Sholom congregation, wh...

Melissa Brodsky examines the perennial nature of antisemitism, arguing that its survival stems from a societal tendency to avoid introspection and accountabi...

The friendship between Albert Einstein and Marian Anderson began in 1937 under challenging circumstances rooted in racial discrimination. When Anderson, a ce...

Peter Beinart hosts a Zoom call with guests Molly Crabapple and Joshua D. Zimmerman to discuss the Jewish Bund's history and its enduring influence on modern...

The article explores allegations surrounding certain Iranian nationals receiving favorable immigration treatment to the United States during the Obama admini...

The Cathedral of St. Michael in Brussels has installed plaques apologizing for the antisemitic persecution depicted in its stained glass windows, which illus...

In his new book "Israel: What Went Wrong?", historian Omer Bartov provides a critical examination of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, reflecting on its deep...