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Ada Karmi-Melamede, a celebrated Israeli architect, co-designed the iconic Supreme Court building in Jerusalem, reflecting her philosophy that buildings must...

Rebbetzin Maita Nelkenbaum shares intimate memories of her parents, focusing on her father, Rav Avrohom Kalmanowitz, known for his remarkable efforts to resc...

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, a pivotal 20th-century Jewish thinker, sought to reconcile traditional Judaism with modern challenges through his concepts of C...

Raphael Shore's edited excerpt from his book, "Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Jew: Learning to Love the Lessons of Jew-Hatred," explores the historic and philo...

The discovery of a family photograph featuring the author's grandmother, Gertrude, in front of a Yiddish-signed store offers a unique glimpse into Jewish imm...

The article discusses the ramifications and potential silver linings of the Trump administration's tariff strategy, which caused market turmoil akin to histo...

The article reflects on a recent missile attack near Ben-Gurion Airport, linking it to a broader discussion about the entrenched ideology of violence against...

Eliana Padwa reflects on the principle of viewing each individual as a name, not a number—a theme deeply rooted in Holocaust remembrance. She compares this w...

The article explores the intriguing similarity between the small skullcaps worn by Catholic clerics, known as zucchetti, and Jewish kippahs. While the zucche...

The remembrance of the Kent State massacre, which resulted in the deaths of four students, three of whom were Jewish, raises significant questions about Jewi...

Following a tragic attack at a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver, Canada's Jewish community has extended significant support through prayer vigils and ...

The article highlights the vital roles played by three American Jewish soldiers—Major Eugene Cohen, Jack Nowitz, and Benjamin Ferencz—in liberating and docum...

Argentina has made public nearly 1,850 documents detailing how Nazi fugitives used rat-lines to escape to South America after World War II. This significant ...

Seymour Weiner, a Jewish WWII veteran and dedicated New York Mets fan, passed away at age 98. Known as a folk hero to Mets enthusiasts, he was celebrated for...

The exhibition "Alfred Dreyfus: Truth and Justice" at the Museum of the Art and History of Judaism in Paris offers a revised narrative of Captain Alfred Drey...

On Israel's 77th Independence Day, Matti Friedman reflects on the significance of the kibbutz, a quintessentially Israeli concept that symbolized communal li...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the complex Jewish perspectives on Moshiach, focusing on the differing interpretations by the Rambam and Ramban, and the Tan...

Carol Ann Schwartz explores the intertwined significance of Israel’s Independence Day and Mother's Day, analyzing how both national sovereignty and motherhoo...

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore gratitude and hope amidst Israel's current turmoil on its 77th Independence Day. As they discuss their appreci...

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the dual aspects of gratitude and hope in the context of the deeply fractured Israeli state on its 77th Indepe...

The episode delves into how Jewish communities navigate memorializing contemporary events like Yom HaShoah, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom Ha’atzmaut, especially wit...

Pro-Nazi sentiments are resurfacing in Croatia, as evidenced by the popularity of Marko Perkovic, a singer with Nazi affiliations, who recently sold out a la...

In exploring the philosophical concepts of Hegelianism and how they relate to contemporary figures like Donald Trump, Robert Zaretsky posits that rather than...

This lecture, delivered at Lander College for Men, explores the dynamic growth and evolution of Jewish political structures in Eastern Ashkenaz. It provides ...

Eighty years ago, on April 30, 1945, Hitler committed suicide, a fact marked with irony as it coincides with the birth of Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress cele...

The video delves into the dramatic capture of Adolf Eichmann, a chief architect of the Holocaust, by the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad in Argentina. Eic...

Israel is a vibrant mix of historical significance, cultural diversity, and military ingenuity, offering a wealth of lesser-known yet fascinating facts. From...

The yahrtzeit of Reb Shayale of Kerestir, a revered tzaddik, prompts reflection on his true legacy. Known for his emphasis on kindness and generosity, Reb Sh...

Exploring President Trump's tariff policy, this article provides a leftist perspective on the implications of his trade maneuvers, particularly highlighting ...

The Times of Israel's 'Those We Have Lost' project solemnly commemorates each of the individuals killed during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, providing p...

David Mikics explores the literary reflections of the Gilded Age, a period marked by extreme economic inequality and rapid technological progress, through no...

This piece explores the profound duality of Israel's national days of mourning, Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron, which embody the costs associated with not hav...

Peter Fritzsche, a historian specializing in Nazi Germany, contrasts the early actions of President Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler during their respective fir...

Dr. Anna Kushkova explores how Jewish underground entrepreneurial networks flourished in the Soviet Union, defying socialist norms and aiding in the survival...

Joshua Hoffman delves into the pervasive misconceptions about Jewish influence by frequently posing the question about the global Jewish population. Despite ...

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the USC Shoah Foundation have partnered to create a substantial database documenting antisemitism since World War II ...

In this lecture, delivered at Lander College for Men, the focus is placed on the national awakening among Jews in Western Ashkenaz during the 19th and early ...

This week, the Jewish podcast highlights intriguing stories, including a puzzling mathematical concept, a historical exploration involving skulls, and an ind...

Historian Samuel Kassow shares poignant and personal stories about his family's past in a video hosted by the Yiddish Book Center. Kassow delves into his fam...

Blake Flayton critiques the Palestinian use of Holocaust comparisons, particularly regarding the Nakba and modern Israeli conflicts, describing it as "Holoca...

Jews have historically traveled for diverse reasons, as explored in the video. Key motivations for Jewish travel include religious pilgrimage, escaping perse...

This compelling account takes readers through the harrowing experience of surviving 500 days in the tunnels of Hamas. It sheds light on the psychological and...

In recent years, efforts have been made to return looted Jewish silver objects, such as kiddush cups, to their rightful heirs. This includes a 17th-century c...

Herbert Cukurs, a key figure in the Nazi-aligned Arajs Kommando responsible for mass murders during World War II, has once again seen legal charges dropped a...

Executive producer Bruce David Klein discusses the production of a documentary film about Jewish gangsters who combated American Nazis in the lead-up to Worl...

The episode explores the legacy of the late Pope Francis regarding his engagement with the Jewish people, Israel, and the Middle East, highlighting both his ...

Elaine Ellinger examines the roots of antisemitic sentiment within Islamic doctrine, suggesting that a significant portion of the Koran is critical of Jews, ...

Julie Brill, author of "Hidden in Plain Sight: A Family Memoir and the Untold Story of the Holocaust in Serbia," joins Amy E. Schwartz from Moment for a conv...

Julie Brill's book, "Hidden in Plain Sight: A Family Memoir and the Untold Story of the Holocaust in Serbia," unveils the overlooked narratives of Jewish sur...

The lecture explores the emergence of the Haskalah movement in Ashkenaz, examining how this Jewish Enlightenment period influenced Jewish life and thought in...