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Natan Slifkin shares a compelling episode from 1946, recounted by Golda Meir, highlighting a poignant moment of unity among the Jewish community during Pesac...

Donald Trump's retreat from proposed tariffs is analyzed through the lens of transactional leadership akin to Larry Tate from 'Bewitched,' raising questions ...

Linda Gradstein, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron explore the IDF's shifting narrative about the tragic shooting of 15 Palestinians in rescue vehicles and di...

In an evocative personal narrative, the author recounts a journey to Morocco in 1998, where an unexpected encounter in Marrakesh's Jewish quarter fosters a p...

Doron Spielman emphasizes the critical importance of Israel's efforts to safeguard its antiquities in the face of potential destruction. He underscores the o...

In this Passover-focused episode, Eylon Levy delves into the intricate and contentious issue of who claims Jerusalem, specifically through the lense of archa...

Dara Horn discusses her new graphic novel for middle-grade readers, "One Little Goat," which explores themes of memory and Jewish tradition through a surreal...

The video briefly explores the phrase "made his heart heavy," used in the biblical narrative of the Exodus to describe Pharaoh's reaction. This term highligh...

In this episode of the "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" podcast, the focus is on a Soviet Jew who feels compelled to break their silence about person...

Joshua Hoffman argues that Jewish success has historically been nurtured through adversity and antisemitism. He posits that societal exclusion forced Jewish ...

Sam Wasson, a noted Jewish film historian, is reissuing the 1931 satire 'Rabbi Burns' to address and counter criticisms of antisemitism related to the Academ...

David Denby's new book, 'Eminent Jews,' explores the cultural and sociopolitical impact of four prominent 20th-century American Jews: Leonard Bernstein, Mel ...

The video explores the geographical mystery surrounding the biblical Sea of Reeds, referenced in the Book of Exodus as the site of the Israelites' miraculous...

Natan Sharansky's remarkable journey from Soviet dissident to celebrated Jewish figure is a testament to the strength derived from cultural identity and pers...

Irmgard Furchner, former secretary to an SS commander at the Stutthof concentration camp, has died at 99, following her conviction last year for complicity i...

Nachum Kaplan critiques the pro-Palestinian movement for promoting falsehoods about Jewish and Palestinian claims to land and statehood. He argues that lies ...

Rawan Osman, a Syrian activist and writer, shares her transformation from accepting Hezbollah's anti-Israel narrative to recognizing the group's manipulative...

Jonathan Jay Pollard, a former US Navy intelligence analyst, was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1987 for passing secrets to Israel, marking a significant ...

The Chabad-Lubavitch community in Brooklyn celebrated the co-naming of a street as Lubavitcher Rebbe Way, honoring their late leader Rabbi Menachem Mendel Sc...

Streits, a renowned kosher food company best known for its matzah, is celebrating its centennial anniversary. Established on Rivington Street in New York Cit...

Carlin Romano reviews two thought-provoking books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Adam Kirsch's "On Settler Colonialism" and Peter Beinart's "Being Jewi...

In this exploration of historical Sephardic culinary traditions during Passover, Vered Guttman delves into the Inquisition records of Mara Das, a woman prose...

Clay Risen's book, "Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America," chronicles the chilling resonance between past and present politic...

Robert Zaretsky explores the chilling parallels between George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984" and contemporary America, emphasizing how antisemitism, totali...

Guy M., an Israeli special forces reservist, recounts his chilling experience on October 7 during a Hamas-led attack, where he found himself with only one to...

In the first installment of a two-part series, Eylon Levy interviews Guy M, a reservist in Israel's renowned Unit 669, about his experiences and challenges o...

The video discusses the earliest non-Biblical mention of Israel, found in Pharaoh Merneptah’s stele, which dates back to around 1209 BCE. This stele contains...

Anshel Pfeffer discusses the complexities of Israeli politics, the challenges of dealing with Hamas, and the persistent myths surrounding Zionism and Hasbara...

Delmore Schwartz, a literary prodigy immortalized as Von Humboldt Fleisher in Saul Bellow's "Humboldt's Gift," is remembered more for his tragic life and pot...

In "Seder Maziqin: Law and Magic in Late Antique Jewish Society," Avigail Manekin-Bamberger explores the interplay between magic and rabbinic law in Babyloni...

Norman Manea, a prominent Romanian author from the historic Jewish community of Bukovina, navigates themes of memory, identity, and survival in his literary ...

Allan Arkush reviews Richard Kreitner's book "Fear No Pharaoh," which examines the complex and often uncomfortable role American Jews had in the institution ...

A two-part letter section on Polish-Jewish historical relations and American Revolutionary history illustrates complex themes. Michael Schwartz corrects an e...

Shulamit Reinharz's memoir, "My Father's Resistance," uncovers the hidden life and untold acts of resistance by her father, Rabbi Max Rothschild, primarily d...

"In Dissent," authored by Benjamin Nathans, delves into the history and significance of the Soviet dissident movement, highlighting key figures and events. T...

Asaf Hazani's book, developed from his field notes as an IDF reserve colonel during the Gaza conflict following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, provides ...

In this episode of "Your Jewish Week," the hosts explore a variety of topics relevant to Jewish life and history, offering a diverse blend of cultural and hi...

Joanna Landau and Michael Golden's piece examines the historic resilience and courage of the Jewish people, linking the evocative story of Nachshon ben Amina...

Chaim Grade's long-awaited novel, "Sons and Daughters," is now available in translation by Rose Waldman after decades of anticipation. Described as potential...

Dena Tauber argues that critiques of Israeli settlements in the West Bank often misrepresent their history and legality. Highlighting that these settlements,...

Eleanor Rubin recounts her early life intertwined with Hollywood through her family's contact with Marlene Dietrich and other notable figures amidst the back...

Set in 1913 Vienna, the film V13, directed by Richard Ledes and based on a play by Alain Didier-Weill, explores a speculative encounter between Sigmund Freud...

Villa Aurora, a Spanish Colonial Revival mansion in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades, embodies a rich history of German-Jewish exile and creative refuge. Initi...

The podcast explores the Star of David's complex history, tracking its evolution from an ancient decorative motif to a powerful symbol of Jewish identity, in...

The Star of David, or Magen David, is a symbol of significant complexity, embodying various aspects of Jewish identity, pride, and historical trauma. Origina...

Hosts Yael Steiner and Jonathan Schwab delve into the multifaceted history and symbolism of the Star of David, exploring its transition from a simple geometr...

The podcast unpacks a newsletter by Abe Greenwald that discusses the several seismic shifts in American society over the past few decades and how they paved ...

A historic kiddush cup, believed to be the earliest known Jewish artifact from the Middle Ages, will be auctioned by Sothebys this fall. Dating back to the 1...

Journalist Yardena Schwartz draws connections between the 1929 Hebron Massacre and the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, highlighting how historical patterns of...

The episode explores the controversy surrounding participation in the World Zionist Organization (WZO) elections within the American Yeshiva world, examining...