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The Beinart Notebook A New Iranian Revolution? 13 Jan

Peter Beinart explores the potential for a significant political shift in Iran, reminiscent of previous revolutionary movements. With a focus on recent event...

13 Jan

JTA For 250 years, American Jews have answered prejudice with defiance 13 Jan

For over 250 years, American Jews have met antisemitism with resolute defiance, simultaneously asserting their Jewish identity and their American patriotism....

13 Jan

Jewish History Lectures Frogs, Frogs Everywhere Jewish History in the Torah Vaera 13 Jan

The video explores the significance of frogs within the context of Jewish history and the Torah portion Vaera. It delves into the narratives surrounding the ...

13 Jan

Forward Mississippi fire suspect called the temple a 'synagogue of Satan' 12 Jan

The historic Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, was set ablaze in a suspected antisemitic hate crime. Stephen Spencer Pittman, the alleged ars...

12 Jan

JTA A Jewish baby became the face of Nazi Aryan propaganda. Her life story outlasted the lie. 12 Jan

Hessy Levinsons Taft, whose baby photograph was ironically chosen by Nazi Germany to represent the ideal Aryan child, has passed away at the age of 91. Born ...

12 Jan

Hadassah Unraveling a Mother-Daughter Mystery, With Author Mary Morris 12 Jan

Award-winning author Mary Morris will discuss her novel, "The Red House," in an event hosted by Hadassah Magazine. The book interweaves a contemporary New Je...

12 Jan

Jamie Geller "I Heard the Missile Whoosh Past My Window" | Shanna Fuld | Jamie In The Rova Ep. 3 12 Jan

Shanna Fuld, journalist and podcast host of The Israel Daily, recounts the harrowing experience and aftermath of an Iranian missile attack that destroyed her...

12 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy From Soviet shadows to American sunlight: An antisemitism cycle we’ve seen before 12 Jan

Gennady Favel explores the cyclical nature of antisemitism by reflecting on Jewish experiences in the Soviet Union and drawing parallels with rising antisemi...

12 Jan

Jewish History Lectures What is a Heavy Heart? Jewish History in the Torah Vaera 12 Jan

Dr. Racheli Shlomi-Hen from Hebrew University provides a fresh perspective on the Hebrew word 'כבד' (kaved) within the context of the Torah portion Vaera. Th...

12 Jan

Forward An arsonist torched a Mississippi synagogue. It feels hauntingly familiar. 11 Jan

A recent arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, which destroyed much of the historic synagogue, echoes a long and painful history ...

11 Jan

The Free Press Things Worth Remembering: ‘Good Night, World’ 11 Jan

Ruth R. Wisse reflects on Jacob Glatstein's 1938 poem "Good Night, World," a poignant work that urged Jewish readers to turn away from a hostile and dangerou...

11 Jan

Future of Jewish Most people don’t realize how Israel became so powerful. 10 Jan

Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the unlikely rise of Israel as a powerful state against a backdrop of adversity. The narrative centers around the strate...

10 Jan

The Free Press Two Drinks with . . . the Last Great Military Strategist 9 Jan

Eli Lake profiles Edward Luttwak, an eminent military strategist with a rich and diverse background, exploring his insights into global politics and history....

9 Jan

Future of Jewish Jews are the first targets. Christians are next. 9 Jan

Eric Buesing's essay delves into the historical and strategic evolution of an Arabic proverb as a blueprint for religious persecution against Jews and Christ...

9 Jan

Hadassah New Jewish Books Carry Love, Loss and Longing 9 Jan

This overview of new Jewish-related literature reveals diverse explorations of identity, memory, and human experience. The article highlights a biography of ...

9 Jan

Hadassah REVIEW: ‘The Dressmaker’s Mirror’ 9 Jan

In The Dressmakers Mirror, Susan Weiss Liebman, a former biology professor and geneticist, explores her Jewish family's history plagued by sudden deaths, ult...

9 Jan

Hadassah REVIEW: ‘Playmakers’ 9 Jan

Michael Kimmel's book "Playmakers: The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America" explores the significant impact Jewish innovators had on...

9 Jan

Hadassah REVIEW: ‘The World Between’ 9 Jan

In her novel, The World Between, Zeeva Bukai explores the intricate dynamics of love and exile through the lives of an unnamed narrator, her husband Max, and...

9 Jan

Forward Emma Goldman, superstar? The Jewish anarchist has a surprising role to play in American musical theater 9 Jan

Emma Goldman, a prominent Russian-born Jewish anarchist, is typically portrayed briefly in American musical theater, appearing in bit parts in productions li...

9 Jan

Hadassah How Does the Israeli Knesset Operate? 9 Jan

The Knesset, Israel's unicameral parliament, operates with 120 members serving four-year terms. Located in Jerusalem, the Knesset is central to Israeli democ...

9 Jan

Hadassah The Jewish Women Who Pioneered Photography as Art 8 Jan

The exhibition "2020: A Lens of Her Own" at the ANU-Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv highlights the significant contributions of Jewish women photogra...

8 Jan

JTA This Jewish artist fought Nazis with a paintbrush, when art like his still mattered 8 Jan

Arthur Szyk, a Polish-born Jewish artist, utilized his art as a powerful medium against tyranny, particularly during World War II. Szyk became renowned for h...

8 Jan

18forty Why Hatred Follows the Jewish People—and What It Means 8 Jan

Exploring the persistent presence of antisemitism through the lens of Jewish history and theology, Shmuel Phillips articulates how this phenomenon aligns wit...

8 Jan

Jewish History Lectures Joseph Albo Jewish History in the Torah Shemot 8 Jan

This video delves into the contributions of Joseph Albo, a notable Jewish philosopher, within the context of Jewish history as recounted in the Book of Shemo...

8 Jan

Jewish History Lectures 14. Jewish Life in Prewar USSR 7 Jan

The lecture on "Jewish Life in Prewar USSR" provides an in-depth exploration of the experiences and challenges faced by Jewish communities living in the Sovi...

7 Jan

18forty Stranger in a Strange Land: 5 Lessons on Identity from Egypt 7 Jan

The article from 18Forty explores five lessons on identity from the Book of Exodus, highlighting the timeless struggle of Jewish communities in the diaspora ...

7 Jan

Jewish History Lectures Hansen's Disease Jewish History in the Torah Shemot 7 Jan

The video provides an exploration of the Hebrew term tsara'at found in the Torah, which has often been mistranslated as leprosy. The discussion emphasizes th...

7 Jan

Future of Jewish Iran's regime is at war with Iran. 7 Jan

The article by Ben Koan explores the ideological and historical complexities of Iran's animosity toward Israel. Despite not sharing direct geopolitical or te...

7 Jan

Future of Jewish The Untold History of the Swastika and the Star of David 6 Jan

Ruth Vanita explores the complex history of two ancient symbols, the swastika and the Star of David, highlighting their Hindu origins and cultural significan...

6 Jan

Forward A year after the LA fires, the lesson is clear: Our greatest disasters are often self-inflicted 6 Jan

In the aftermath of the devastating 2025 fire in Los Angeles, which claimed lives and homes in the affluent Pacific Palisades area, a deeper reflection emerg...

6 Jan

Mishpacha Fateful Lightning 6 Jan

Delta Force, or 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), is a highly secretive and elite unit of the U.S. military, arising from the vis...

6 Jan

Jewish History Lectures Rembrandt's Jewish Models 6 Jan

The video explores renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn's use of Jewish models for his artwork, with a focus on his portraits that feature Jewish individ...

6 Jan

Hadassah The Problem With ‘Normal’ 6 Jan

Reflecting on the recent past and the year 2026, Carol Ann Schwartz discusses how the Jewish community continues to struggle with the aftermath of the Octobe...

6 Jan

Hadassah Milan’s Jewish Past, Present—and Olympic Future 6 Jan

Milan, Italy, a city known for its architectural grandeur and rich cultural history, is also home to a vibrant Jewish community with a presence dating back t...

6 Jan

The Beinart Notebook The Madman Doctrine 6 Jan

In a special session hosted by Jewish Currents, prominent historian Greg Grandin will discuss the United States' longstanding imperialist strategies in Latin...

6 Jan

Jamie Geller The REAL Secret Behind Israeli Resilience | Michael Dickson | Jamie In The Rova Ep. 2 6 Jan

In this episode of 'Jamie In The Rova,' Michael Dickson, Executive Director of StandWithUs, explores the concept of Israeli resilience through both personal ...

6 Jan

Jewish History Lectures Why two Midwives? Jewish History in the Torah Shemot 6 Jan

In exploring the biblical narrative of Shifrah and Puah, the two midwives in the Book of Exodus, this discussion delves into their roles and significance wit...

6 Jan

Hadassah Henry Louis Gates Jr. Explores ‘Black and Jewish America’ 5 Jan

Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. dives into the intertwined histories of Black and Jewish communities in his new PBS series, "Black and Jewish America...

5 Jan

Jewish Review of Books The Vanished Province: Remembering Bukovina 5 Jan

The article explores the rich history of Bukovina, a culturally diverse region in Eastern Europe, mainly during the late Habsburg rule and its transition int...

5 Jan

Jewish Review of Books Two Years of War 5 Jan

Shai Secunda reflects on the complexities and emotional toll of Israel's "Two-Year War," which unfolded from a surprise attack on Simchat Torah to a truce tw...

5 Jan

Jewish Review of Books Rereading Daniel in Apocalyptic Times 5 Jan

In times of crisis, the apocalyptic imagery of the Bible, particularly the book of Daniel, resonates strongly. Mira Balberg revisits Daniel to explore its ap...

5 Jan

Jewish Review of Books The Nuclear Option: Lise Meitner, Erwin Schrödinger, and the Science of Exile 5 Jan

Lise Meitner, a pioneering physicist from a secular Jewish Viennese family, significantly contributed to the field of nuclear physics in early 20th century E...

5 Jan

Jewish Review of Books Tsar Wars 5 Jan

Polly Zavadivker's book, A Nation of Refugees: Russia's Jews in World War I, reveals the significant yet often overlooked plight of Russian Jews during World...

5 Jan

Jewish Review of Books Enchanted Parenthesis 5 Jan

Laura Hobson Faure's work examines the lesser-known story of Jewish children sent to France during the Kindertransport initiative before the outbreak of Worl...

5 Jan

Jewish Review of Books Letters, Winter 2026 5 Jan

The article covers various Jewish intellectual discussions, including a review of Eli Sharabi's memoir "Hostage," which navigates Israel's political landscap...

5 Jan

Jewish History Lectures How to Pick up a Snake Jewish History in the Torah Shemot 5 Jan

The video provides a brief exploration of the biblical episode in Exodus where Moses interacts with a snake before Pharaoh, a story underscoring the miraculo...

5 Jan

Future of Jewish The city that failed Anne Frank is failing Jews once again. 5 Jan

Rivka Hellendall examines the deteriorating atmosphere for Jews in Amsterdam, juxtaposed with the city's paradoxical history of both harboring and abandoning...

5 Jan

The Free Press Niall Ferguson: Maduro’s Capture Takes Us Back to the Future 4 Jan

Niall Ferguson draws parallels between the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces and historical military operations, highlighting its ...

4 Jan

JTA Irving Berlin’s 1926 interfaith marriage sparked a Jewish debate that, 100 years later, hasn’t gone away 2 Jan

Irving Berlin's 1926 marriage to Ellin Mackay, a Roman Catholic heiress, ignited significant debate within the Jewish community, reflecting longstanding tens...

2 Jan

Jewish History Lectures The Lubavitcher Rebbe Jewish History in the Torah Vayehi 1 Jan

The video explores insights from the Lubavitcher Rebbe's teachings related to the Torah portion Vayehi, drawing connections between Jewish history and Torah ...

1 Jan