Sapir
Publisher’s Note
14 May 2025
The article explores the significant yet complex influence of Jews on American culture, particularly through the lens of their contributions to music, film, ...
14 May 2025
Sapir
Refusenik Lessons for Today
14 May 2025
The term "refusenik" refers to Soviet Jews whose emigration requests were denied, highlighting a tenacious fight against Soviet oppression. Spanning from the...
14 May 2025
Sapir
If Not Now, When?
14 May 2025
In 1978, as Israel engaged in contentious peace negotiations with Egypt, 40 high school seniors urged Prime Minister Menachem Begin to expedite talks and wit...
14 May 2025
Sapir
Jews and Activism
14 May 2025
Jewish involvement in political activism has been significant throughout history, demonstrating a notable pattern of Jewish leadership in various revolutiona...
14 May 2025
Forward
The woman who saved stolen Jewish art — and the writer who is finally telling her story
13 May 2025
Michelle Young's narrative non-fiction book, "The Art Spy," delves into the life of Rose Valland, an unsung WWII resistance hero who risked everything to sav...
13 May 2025
Mishpacha
Never Bend
13 May 2025
Zalman Yudkin's life story exemplifies resilience and dedication to Jewish faith even under oppressive regimes. Born in 1925 in Riga, he endured the brutalit...
13 May 2025
The Habura
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Understanding the Mishkan (3 of 3) - Freddie Grunsfeld
13 May 2025
Freddie Grunsfeld presents the concluding part of a series on the Mishkan, focusing on its intricate design and spiritual significance in Jewish tradition. T...
13 May 2025
Jewish Currents
The Destruction of Khalet a-Daba’ - The largest demolition in the history of Masafer Yatta in the southern West Bank portends an escalation of Israel’s ethnic cleansing campaign in the region.
13 May 2025
The demolition of Khalet a-Daba in Masafer Yatta on May 5th marked a significant escalation in Israeli actions within the West Bank. A vast majority of the v...
13 May 2025
Jewschool
Triumphalism and Desperation, or, “To What May October 7 be Compared?”: Is October 7 the End of an Era that Began in June 1967
13 May 2025
Shaul Magid explores the significance of October 7 in comparison to the Six-Day War of June 1967, questioning whether it marks the end of an era that began t...
13 May 2025
JTA
Argentine Supreme Court discovers over 80 boxes of forgotten Nazi documents
12 May 2025
In a significant archival discovery, the Argentine Supreme Court has found over 80 boxes containing Nazi documents, which were originally sent from the Nazi ...
12 May 2025
Forward
Is Pope Leo Jewish? Ask his distant cousins — like me
12 May 2025
Robin Washington uncovers surprising connections between himself and Pope Leo XIV, suggesting a distant family relation through Jewish and Creole lines. The ...
12 May 2025
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Yoav Heller: 'Israel will be in existential peril if society continues to fragment'
12 May 2025
Yoav Heller, a Holocaust historian and chairman of the Fourth Quarter movement, discusses the existential risks Israel faces if societal divisions persist, w...
12 May 2025
Future of Jewish
October 7th shattered us, but it also awakened something beautiful.
12 May 2025
Raphael Shore reflects on the shocking events of October 7th, which deeply impacted Jews worldwide, prompting a newfound sense of unity and identity. He expl...
12 May 2025
Chabad.org
Everything Jewish you need to know for the week of 5/11/2025
11 May 2025
This episode of 'Your Jewish Week' provides an eclectic roundup of significant developments and cultural discussions pertinent to the Jewish community for th...
11 May 2025
JTA
The 20th century was very good for these Jewish icons. Is the Golden Age really over?
11 May 2025
David Denby's book "Eminent Jews" chronicles the lives and contributions of four prominent Jewish cultural icons: Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, Norman Mailer, a...
11 May 2025
Forward
How one Jewish woman fought the Nazis — and helped found a new Italian republic
10 May 2025
Teresa Mattei, a young woman with Jewish maternal roots, emerged as a formidable figure in the Italian Resistance during World War II. Despite the risks pose...
10 May 2025
Future of Jewish
Before the Holocaust, Britain had a chance to save Europe's Jews.
10 May 2025
Oren Kessler's essay examines Britain's missed opportunity to save European Jews during the Holocaust by offering settlement in parts of its empire, such as ...
10 May 2025
Forward
Everything you need to know about every Pope Leo — even the antisemitic Leo and the one with the elephant
9 May 2025
The current Pope, Leo XIV, has adopted one of the most common papal names, leaving many wondering what direction his papacy will take, given the complex hist...
9 May 2025
JTA
Margot Friedlander, German Holocaust survivor who landed a Vogue cover, dies at 103
9 May 2025
Margot Friedlander, a Holocaust survivor and symbol of resilience, passed away at the age of 103. Initially relocating to New York after her liberation from ...
9 May 2025
Forward
NASA finally stopped honoring a Nazi scientist. Why did it take so long?
8 May 2025
NASA has finally taken steps to acknowledge the problematic legacy of Kurt H. Debus, its former Kennedy Space Center director who had affiliations with the N...
8 May 2025
Forward
VIDEO: Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin greets the Messiah
8 May 2025
An intriguing video by Forverts features Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin purportedly meeting the Messiah, blending historical significance with modern-day intrigue. ...
8 May 2025
Forward
80 years after Germany surrendered, we're still learning the real lessons of World War II
8 May 2025
Eighty years after the end of World War II, the lessons of the conflict continue to resonate, illustrating both the horrific depths of human violence and the...
8 May 2025
Future of Jewish
The Unbreakable Link Between Zionism and Judaism
7 May 2025
Joshua Hoffman argues that Zionism is deeply intertwined with Judaism, asserting that it represents the historical, religious, and emotional connection betwe...
7 May 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Events, Dear Boy, Events
7 May 2025
In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, a nuclear conflict could impact global politics, including the United States' diplomatic strat...
7 May 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Bora Laskin, Canada's first Jewish Supreme Court justice, gets his own Heritage Minute
7 May 2025
The CJN Daily highlights a new Heritage Minute on Bora Laskin, Canada's first Jewish Supreme Court Justice, emphasizing his groundbreaking contributions to l...
7 May 2025
Ami
In the Heart of Jenin
7 May 2025
Isaac Horovitz surveys the dramatic transformation of the Jenin refugee camp, once a notorious center for terrorism in the northern Shomron region, into a qu...
7 May 2025
Ami
Ari Siegel // History by Mail
7 May 2025
Ari Siegel's journey is a compelling blend of entrepreneurial spirit and a deeper connection to his Jewish roots. Raised in a traditionally Reform Jewish hou...
7 May 2025
Forward
Tidbits: Exhibit displays remnants of 18th century wooden synagogue
6 May 2025
An exhibit showcasing remnants of an 18th-century wooden synagogue highlights the history and architectural heritage of Jewish communities in Eastern Europe....
6 May 2025
Forward
Is the crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism the new Red Scare?
6 May 2025
Pro-Palestinian activism in the U.S. is facing intensified scrutiny and legal actions reminiscent of the Red Scare and McCarthy-era anti-communist crackdowns...
6 May 2025
Mishpacha
The Long Gray Line Ends in Israel
6 May 2025
The final resting place of David "Mickey" Marcus stands out in the West Point cemetery as the only Jewish officer who died under another nation's flag. A dis...
6 May 2025
Mishpacha
Keep Climbing
6 May 2025
Rabbi Naftali Rabinowitz serves as the Jewish chaplain at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, a role deeply connected to his personal history as a former pa...
6 May 2025
Forward
The secret Jewish history of Alcatraz
6 May 2025
Alcatraz Island, primarily known as a notorious prison, also holds a complex place in Jewish history and culture. Jewish chaplains like Rabbi Rudolph Coffee ...
6 May 2025
Hadassah
The Mom Who Co-Designed Israel’s Supreme Court Building
6 May 2025
Ada Karmi-Melamede, a celebrated Israeli architect, co-designed the iconic Supreme Court building in Jerusalem, reflecting her philosophy that buildings must...
6 May 2025
Mishpacha
In My Parents Home
6 May 2025
Rebbetzin Maita Nelkenbaum shares intimate memories of her parents, focusing on her father, Rav Avrohom Kalmanowitz, known for his remarkable efforts to resc...
6 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Destiny divided: How Rav Soloveitchik’s vision shaped — and splintered — American Jewry
6 May 2025
Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, a pivotal 20th-century Jewish thinker, sought to reconcile traditional Judaism with modern challenges through his concepts of C...
6 May 2025
Future of Jewish
Hitler was right to fear the Jews.
5 May 2025
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...
5 May 2025
Forward
A photo of my bubbe when Jewish stores still had Yiddish signs
5 May 2025
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...
5 May 2025
Tablet
Not All Tariffs Are Created Equal
5 May 2025
The article discusses the ramifications and potential silver linings of the Trump administration's tariff strategy, which caused market turmoil akin to histo...
5 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
High Time for the Doubters to Come Aboard
4 May 2025
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...
4 May 2025
New Voices
Names, Not Numbers
4 May 2025
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...
4 May 2025
Forward
Cardinals are Catholic not Jewish — so why do they all wear yarmulkes?
3 May 2025
The article explores the intriguing similarity between the small skullcaps worn by Catholic clerics, known as zucchetti, and Jewish kippahs. While the zucche...
3 May 2025
Forward
50 years later, how should we remember the Kent State massacre?
2 May 2025
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...
2 May 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How Canada’s Jewish community is helping Filipinos affected by the Lapu Lapu attack
2 May 2025
Following a tragic attack at a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver, Canada's Jewish community has extended significant support through prayer vigils and ...
2 May 2025
Moment
The Liberators of Mauthausen
1 May 2025
The article highlights the vital roles played by three American Jewish soldiers—Major Eugene Cohen, Jack Nowitz, and Benjamin Ferencz—in liberating and docum...
1 May 2025
Forward
Argentina declassifies more than 1,800 files on Nazi escape via ‘rat-lines’ to South America
1 May 2025
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 ...
1 May 2025
JTA
Seymour Weiner, Jewish WWII vet and Mets folk hero, dies at 98
1 May 2025
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...
1 May 2025
Forward
Alfred Dreyfus was not the man you think he was — and the history of Jews in France is a little different too
1 May 2025
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...
1 May 2025
The Free Press
Matti Friedman: What the Kibbutz Can Teach Israel on Its 77th Birthday
1 May 2025
On Israel's 77th Independence Day, Matti Friedman reflects on the significance of the kibbutz, a quintessentially Israeli concept that symbolized communal li...
1 May 2025
Jewish History Uncensored
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Understanding Moshaich
1 May 2025
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the complex Jewish perspectives on Moshiach, focusing on the differing interpretations by the Rambam and Ramban, and the Tan...
1 May 2025
Hadassah
Nationhood, Nurturing, Jewish Ethics and Repeat
1 May 2025
Carol Ann Schwartz explores the intertwined significance of Israel’s Independence Day and Mother's Day, analyzing how both national sovereignty and motherhoo...
1 May 2025