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Rav Yisrael Salanter, founder of the Mussar movement, spent his final years in Paris to address the spiritual decline of the Jewish immigrant community. Invi...

Tobie Kaplan, raised with minimal Jewish tradition, emerged as a crucial figure in nurturing her husband Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan's influential career. Despite fin...

Debbie Rosen shares her personal journey from living in Gush Katif before the 2005 Disengagement to her current life in a caravilla in Nitzan, near Ashkelon....

Rabbi Yosie Levine's book on Rabbi Tzvi Ashkenazi, a significant figure in early modern Jewish history, explores the rabbi's intellectual journey and the cha...

Dr. Ethan Schuman recounts the rediscovery and restoration of his great-grandfather's century-old tefillin, entrusted to him by a long-lost relative. The tef...

Joshua Hoffman's article argues that Iran, not Israel, is the primary destabilizing force in the Middle East. Historically, Iran maintained good relations wi...

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research's centennial exhibitions, hosted in its modest New York headquarters, showcase a century of Jewish history and culture...

Israel's recent military actions targeting regime sites in Iran, described as lacking clear strategy and possibly resulting in prolonged conflict, are critiq...

Moshe Manies, a collector from Lakewood, New Jersey, has amassed an impressive collection of 250-300 Judaic seltzer bottles, potentially making him the forem...

The notion of Amalek, an ancient biblical enemy of the Israelites known for their malicious attacks, has captured Jewish theological discussion for centuries...

Amidst escalating tension between Israel and Iran, President Donald Trump delivered a consequential decision by launching airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facil...

The relationship between Israel and Iran has seen dramatic shifts over the decades, moving from a period of alliance to animosity. This transformation is exp...

Fania Oz-Salzberger, an Israeli historian, reflects on pivotal moments in Israeli history, highlighting how national events and policy decisions have shaped ...

PJ Grisar's article delves into the centennial publication by the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, highlighting a collection that encapsulates the complex...

The video delves into the underlying reasons behind Iran's antagonism towards Israel, tracing the conflict beyond political and territorial disputes such as ...

Alana Ruben Free shares her harrowing experience surviving an Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv while emphasizing the power of faith and community in overco...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the complex dynamics of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, examining the definitions and implications of operations, battles,...

David Denby's book, "Eminent Jews," reflects on a golden era of Jewish cultural prominence in America through the lives of four influential figures: Mel Broo...

A Hasidic Jew undertakes a journey to Iran to visit the tomb of Queen Esther, a significant figure in Jewish history. This pilgrimage highlights the enduring...

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, has maintained his power through a strategic consolidation that includes the militarization of the ...

Ethan Marcus delves into the history of the Sephardic Chief Rabbis of America, focusing on the progress and challenges faced by Jewish leaders in unifying th...

Robert Zaretsky draws parallels between the Trump administration's controversial immigration policies and the Vichy regime's collaboration in the Nazi Final ...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the Biblical and historical significance of lions for the Jewish people, linking it to Israel's current operation against Iran, nam...

Rabbi Yosef Gerlitzky recounts his transformative experiences as an emissary sent by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to Iran, which deeply impacted his perspective on ...

The article highlights the significant contributions and sacrifices of Jewish Americans in the U.S. military, from the Revolutionary War through World War II...

Lior Zaltzman delves into the nostalgic allure of the Catskills, the famed Borscht Belt where Jewish families flocked for summer vacations. Though Zaltzman h...

The piece provides a detailed examination of the Israel-Iran conflict, highlighting aspects often overlooked by mainstream media. The narrative explores hist...

Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the author shares the experiences of his Israeli brother-in-law, David, who faces frequent missile threa...

Celebrating the nostalgia and cultural richness of the Jewish Catskills, the Borscht Belt Fest returns to Ellenville, New York, spotlighting the legacy of mi...

Peter Beinart explores the complex dynamics of race and class in post-Apartheid South Africa and critiques the misconceptions surrounding violence in the cou...

Joshua Hoffman's article reflects on the transformation of Jewish identity from the image of the persecuted, passive Jew of the diaspora to the empowered, st...

Dionne Brand, a renowned poet, reflects on the loss of ancestral identity through her seminal 2001 work, "A Map to the Door of No Return." This exploration o...

Darryl Li's analysis delves into the significant shifts in international legal responses to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict following the October 2023 Opera...

Laleh Khalili critiques Adam Kirsch's denial of the settler colonialism framework as applicable to Israel by detailing historical examples from the early 20t...

Amidst the escalating war with Iran, Israelis experience a shift from initial existential relief to anxiety and fear due to the reality of the conflict. Donn...

Abraham Cahan, founder of the Yiddish-language newspaper Forward, played a crucial role in helping Jewish immigrants assimilate into American society. Celebr...

In 2009, Larry Blumberg, a hotel magnate in Dothan, Alabama, initiated a bold move to revitalize the dwindling Jewish community by offering up to $50,000 for...

Ludwig Riess, a Jewish historian from Germany, made significant contributions to Japanese historiography in the 19th century, profoundly influencing the coun...

Israel's contemporary military doctrine, deeply rooted in Jewish teachings and historical necessity, centers around preemptive self-defense. This ideology st...

New York City's Jewish history interweaves significantly with LGBTQ+ culture. Over the years, iconic sites illustrate this intersection, highlighted in an ex...

An exhibit at the New York Historical Society, originally from the Jewish Museum of Milwaukee, titled "Blacklisted: An American Story," examines the Red Scar...

Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag, also known as the Baal Ha-Sulam, profoundly impacted Jewish mystical thought with his teachings on Kabbalah and the Zohar. His idea...

Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag, known as the Baal Ha-Sulam, sought to revolutionize spirituality in the face of modern crises. Emphasizing Kabbalistic teachings li...

Joshua Hoffman draws parallels between the biblical account of David and Goliath and modern Israel's stance toward Iran. He argues that just as David overcam...

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, marked by Israeli strikes in 2025, has deep roots in the transformation of Iran post-1979's Islamic Revolution,...

Nadine Epstein reflects on the evolution of Jewish time consciousness, highlighting how Jews simultaneously honor the past while staying wary of present and ...

Benjamin Netanyahu's legacy as Israel's Prime Minister is largely defined by his focus on security, particularly countering the Iranian threat, which he perc...

The article discusses the often-overlooked preemptive airstrike Iran conducted on Iraq's nuclear facilities in 1980, soon after Iraq invaded Iran. This milit...

The episode delves into the evolving strategic partnership between Israel and India, marked by a shift from historical hostility to cooperation, particularly...

The biography "The Most American King" highlights King Abdullah II's twenty-five-year reign in Jordan and his ability to cultivate strong relationships with ...