Jewish Review of Books
Mordechai, Esther, and her Father’s House
2 Mar
The discussion dives into Mordechai's strategic use of rhetoric in the Book of Esther, specifically highlighting his enigmatic statement about Esther's "fath...
2 Mar
Jewish Review of Books
Yiddish Ghosts of Purim Past
2 Mar
Celebrating Purim after the Holocaust poses a profound challenge to some in the Jewish community, as articulated by philosopher Aviezer Ravitzky. The article...
2 Mar
18forty
A Jew in the King’s Court: Dual Loyalty in the Book of Esther
2 Mar
Tova Ganzel explores the theme of dual loyalty in the Book of Esther, which is set outside the Land of Israel in the Persian Empire. Unlike other biblical na...
2 Mar
The Beinart Notebook
Nader Hashemi on Why the Iranian Regime Won’t Collapse
2 Mar
In an insightful conversation, Nader Hashemi, a prominent expert on Middle East and Islamic politics, delves into the intricate dynamics behind the resilienc...
2 Mar
JTA
Khamenei long obstructed peace for Israel. But his influence was waning before his assassination.
2 Mar
The article details the significant impact that Ayatollah Khomeini and his successor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had on obstructing Israeli peace efforts since ...
2 Mar
Jewish History Lectures
Why a Golden Calf? Jewish History in the Torah Ki Tissa
2 Mar
The video delves into the historical and religious significance of the Golden Calf incident as recounted in the Torah portion Ki Tissa. It explores the reaso...
2 Mar
Forward
What happened during the 2025 Israel-Iran war? A timeline.
1 Mar
The article traces the events and consequences of the 2025 Israel-Iran war, providing a detailed timeline of occurrences between these two nations. It outlin...
1 Mar
Tablet
Tablet on Iran: The End of an Era
1 Mar
Tablet Magazine offers an exclusive video for its subscribers focused on the significant geopolitical developments in Iran, potentially marking the end of an...
1 Mar
JTA
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader and avowed enemy of Israel, killed in strike on Tehran
28 Feb
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader and a prominent adversary of Israel, was reportedly killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli military strike targeting Te...
28 Feb
The Free Press
Niall Ferguson: Khamenei Joins Saddam in Hell, but Iran 2026 Is Not Iraq 2003
28 Feb
Niall Ferguson discusses the recent joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran, marking a significant geopolitical event with the killing of Supreme Leader ...
28 Feb
JTA
What happened during the 2025 Israel-Iran war? A timeline.
28 Feb
In 2025, escalating tensions between Israel and Iran led to a significant military conflict, marking the first missile exchanges since the establishment of t...
28 Feb
Future of Jewish
The Politics of the 'Good Jew'
27 Feb
Nachum Kaplan discusses the historical and modern phenomena of "Court Jews," who once mediated between Jewish communities and ruling powers in feudal Europe,...
27 Feb
Tablet
How the Jews Became That ‘Certain People’
27 Feb
Jeffrey Salkin explores the deep historical roots and continuous perception of Jewish difference as both a source of tension and resilience. Beginning with t...
27 Feb
Future of Jewish
The war on Zionism is becoming a war on Jewish history.
26 Feb
The essay by Debbie Lechtman explores the growing trend of viewing all Jewish-related media and history through an anti-Zionist lens, clarifying this as a br...
26 Feb
Forward
It's time to talk about Purim's unsettling message about conversion
26 Feb
Purim, often associated with joy and celebration, contains a lesser-discussed, morally troubling verse about conversion out of fear, illustrating a historica...
26 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
Rabbi Yosef Bekhor Shor Jewish History in the Torah Tetsaveh
26 Feb
Rabbi Yosef Bekhor Shor, a prominent medieval Jewish scholar, uniquely interprets the Parasha of Tetsaveh, offering historical insights and his understanding...
26 Feb
Forward
How a deeply religious Christian artist captured the spirit of the Jewish holy land
26 Feb
David Roberts, a 19th-century artist known for his fascination with landscapes and historic sites, made an extraordinary journey through the Holy Land and su...
26 Feb
18forty
What is the Megillah’s Message for Jews of the Diaspora?
26 Feb
The article delves into contrasting interpretations of the Megillat Esther and its message for Jews living in the Diaspora. Rivka Bennun Kay discusses two pr...
26 Feb
JTA
I hit a Miami nightclub to tell Jack Hughes about Rudi Ball, another Jewish hockey player who made history
26 Feb
Neil Keller visited a Miami nightclub to share with gold medal-winning hockey player Jack Hughes the story of Rudi Ball, a pioneering Jewish hockey player fr...
26 Feb
Forward
Poland’s Jewish museum director returns, 7 years after being pushed out by nationalist politics
26 Feb
Dariusz Stola has been reinstated as director of the Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, seven years after being ousted by Poland's then-na...
26 Feb
JTA
Why was Tucker Carlson pushing for DNA testing for Jews? What to know about the ‘Khazar’ theory that antisemites can’t shake.
26 Feb
Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Mike Huckabee brought the discredited Khazar theory back into discussion, raising concerns about antisemitism. Carlson...
26 Feb
JTA
Poland’s Jewish museum director returns, 7 years after being pushed out by nationalist politics
26 Feb
Dariusz Stola, the first director of the Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, has been reappointed after being ousted by Poland's previous n...
26 Feb
Tablet
Paper Dragon
26 Feb
Henry Gao critically examines narratives surrounding China's alleged success in global trade, challenging the notion that China is outpacing the United State...
26 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Need for Regime Change in Iran
25 Feb
The article discusses Iran's dramatic transformation from a pro-Western monarchy under the Shah to the radical Islamist regime established after the 1979 rev...
25 Feb
Unpacked
The Religious Vision Fueling Israel’s Settlement Debate
25 Feb
The video delves into the religious and ideological motivations behind Israel's settlement movement, tracing its roots to the theological and philosophical c...
25 Feb
Sapir
Our Soviet Jewry Moment: Bring Them Home — Now
25 Feb
The rally described in the article, held at the National Mall, marks a pivotal moment likened to the Soviet Jewry movement of the past, mobilizing support fo...
25 Feb
Sapir
‘A Swinging Bunch of People’ No Longer
25 Feb
Sammy Davis Jr., a prominent entertainer and one of America's most famous converts to Judaism, exemplified a time when Jewish culture was seen as 'cool' in p...
25 Feb
Sapir
The Future is Sephardic
25 Feb
As American Jews reflect on what some call their "Golden Age," there's a growing divergence between Ashkenazi and Sephardic visions of the future. Historical...
25 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
Incense Jewish History in the Torah Tetsaveh
25 Feb
The video explores the significance of incense in Jewish history, as described in the Torah portion Tetsaveh. It delves into the spiritual and cultural impor...
25 Feb
Unpacked
If Ashkenazi Jews Came From Israel, Why Do They Look European?
24 Feb
This video addresses the common question regarding the European appearance of Ashkenazi Jews, despite their origins in Israel. The discussion delves into the...
24 Feb
Forward
Indiana Jews race to reclaim a synagogue that shaped the Reform movement
24 Feb
In Lafayette, Indiana, a campaign to reclaim the historic 1867 synagogue of Ahavas Achim is underway, reflecting a significant chapter in the Reform movement...
24 Feb
JTA
Documentary about Jews killed by their Polish neighbors after the Holocaust could be banned in Poland
24 Feb
"Among Neighbors," a documentary by Yoav Potash, explores the tragic story of five Jews murdered by their Polish neighbors in Gniewoszów, Poland, six months ...
24 Feb
Future of Jewish
Israel is what happens when you run out of places to go.
24 Feb
Ido Singer's essay delves into the persistent displacement and resilience of Jewish communities throughout history, addressing the oft-posed question, "Why d...
24 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
Tekhelet Jewish History in the Torah Tetsaveh
24 Feb
The video explores the significance of Tekhelet, a specific blue dye mentioned in the Torah portion of Tetsaveh. Tekhelet has a profound historical and relig...
24 Feb
Forward
German anti-Zionist group's plan to protest at Buchenwald memorial over kaffiyeh ban sparks outrage
24 Feb
A German anti-Zionist group's intent to protest at the Buchenwald memorial against a ban on pro-Palestinian symbols, like the kaffiyeh, has sparked widesprea...
24 Feb
Forward
Why Walter Benjamin was all things to all people
23 Feb
Walter Benjamin, a seminal 20th-century thinker, remains difficult to categorize due to his interdisciplinary approach and refusal to fully conform to any id...
23 Feb
Forward
Benjamin Disraeli once saved Britain's monarchy — the current one may be beyond repair
23 Feb
Benjamin Disraeli, the first and only Jewish Prime Minister of Great Britain, played a pivotal role in revitalizing the British monarchy by forging a persona...
23 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
Robes of the HIgh Priest Jewish History in the Torah Tetsaveh
23 Feb
The video explores the detailed description of the High Priest's garments as outlined in the Torah portion Tetsaveh, highlighting their symbolic and spiritua...
23 Feb
Forward
He may have been the world’s most famous mime, but in this play, he won't shut up
22 Feb
"Marcel on the Train" is a new play that delves into the pre-fame life of famed mime Marcel Marceau, focusing on his courageous efforts during World War II t...
22 Feb
Forward
US soldier who protected Jews in POW camp during WWII to be awarded Medal of Honor
22 Feb
Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds, an American soldier credited with saving 200 Jewish lives during World War II, will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in...
22 Feb
Hadassah
Bill Aron’s Lens on 50 Years of Jewish Life
22 Feb
Over five decades, street photographer Bill Aron has documented diverse aspects of Jewish life globally, capturing moments ranging from joyous celebrations t...
22 Feb
Unpacked
Before Israel, These Jewish Militias Were Enemies
22 Feb
In the era preceding the establishment of the State of Israel, various Jewish militias operated under British rule with differing objectives and strategies, ...
22 Feb
The Beinart Notebook
"We are not wanted there."
22 Feb
Sabri Jiryis, a key Palestinian intellectual, has significantly influenced the discourse on Zionism and Palestinian national rights. Founding al-Ard, he cham...
22 Feb
Jewdicious
Jews and Autoimmune Disease: Ancestry Solves the Mystery
22 Feb
Jewish populations, particularly those of Ashkenazi descent, experience higher rates of autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's, lupus, and Crohn's, largely ...
22 Feb
The Free Press
Things Worth Remembering: The Day Jesse Jackson Asked for Forgiveness
20 Feb
In his weekly column, Eli Lake highlights a moment in history following the passing of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson at 84. Lake draws attention to Jacks...
20 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
The Spiritual and Musical Journey of a Medieval Convert
20 Feb
Ovadya the Convert is a fascinating figure from the medieval period, whose spiritual and musical journey represents a significant moment in Jewish history. H...
20 Feb
Future of Jewish
The Soldier Who Refused to Hand Jews to the Nazis
20 Feb
The article chronicles the heroism of U.S. Army Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds during World War II, highlighting his moral courage when he refused to identif...
20 Feb
Forward
The Jesse Jackson I knew didn't just repent toward Jews — he became a hero for us
19 Feb
In this heartfelt tribute, Rabbi Marc Schneier reflects on his personal relationship with the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, highlighting the latter's signific...
19 Feb
Forward
Rembrandt has been hailed for his love of the Jewish people — was it all a myth?
19 Feb
Rembrandt's relationship with Jews, often touted as an example of philosemitism, is reexamined in a new exhibition at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. The exhib...
19 Feb
Unpacked
The Shocking Origins of the IDF No One Talks About
19 Feb
The video details the formation of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) by examining the complex evolution of Jewish defense groups prior to Israel's statehood. I...
19 Feb