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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...

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...

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...

Rachel Cockerell's debut book, "Melting Point: Family, Memory, and the Search for a Promised Land," explores the migration and identity of Jewish descendants...

The episode discusses the critical affidavits filed by Ronen Bar, head of Israel's General Security Agency, and explores the interconnectedness of the Holoca...

Rabbi Zev Eleff, president of Gratz College and historian of American Jewry, explores the concept of greatness in his new book, "The Greatest of All Time: A ...

Rabbi Yosie Levine delves into the life and controversies surrounding Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi, a prominent rabbinic figure bridging Ashkenazi and Sephardic Je...

This podcast episode delves into a little-known account of the Chabad-Lubavitch Rebbe’s first meeting with his mother, Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson, in America...

On Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memory of the six million Jews who perished during the Holocaust, as well as the bravery of those ...

The question of who betrayed Anne Frank might come closer to an answer with the recent digitization of postwar Dutch archives, which reveal the names of thos...

Peter Jablonski, a Canadian Holocaust survivor who saved Jewish lives during World War II, is being posthumously honored in Israel despite not meeting Yad Va...

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the impact of recent events on the observance of Yom HaShoah, as Israel grapples with the trauma of attacks wh...

Jews in Egypt endured systematic persecution from the mid-20th century, leading to the expulsion of most of the 40,000-strong community. A report by Justice ...

Shira Eliaser explores the ancient biblical narrative of Yael from the Book of Judges, offering a creative retelling that delves into the character's origins...

Tensions between the U.S. and China have intensified due to ongoing trade wars characterized by reciprocal tariff increases, with U.S. tariffs on Chinese goo...

Susan Kalev, an 80-year-old Holocaust survivor and social worker in Washington Heights, New York, reflects on her life journey from Budapest to America. Born...

Rabbi Noam Marans reflects on Pope Francis' lasting impact on Catholic-Jewish relations, highlighting his alignment with Jews and Israel through symbolic act...

Anne-Marie Deutsch reflects on her childhood experience of watching the televised trial of Adolf Eichmann in 1961, which inadvertently introduced her to the ...

In 1928, a disturbing instance of the age-old blood libel accusation unfolded in Massena, New York, a town with a small Jewish community amidst a larger immi...

Simon Schama, a distinguished Jewish historian, explores the horrors of the Holocaust in the PBS documentary 'Simon Schama: The Holocaust, 80 Years On.' Usin...

Philanthropist Elie Hirschfeld and his wife, Sarah, have generously donated the Yiddish.com and Yiddish.org domains to the Forward, enhancing the publication...