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The historian H. Abramson explores the existential question of why we exist through the lens of Jewish historical experience. He delves into how Jewish histo...

The review explores Joshua Hammer's "The Mesopotamian Riddle," which delves into the 19th-century race to decipher Sumerian and Akkadian cuneiform scripts th...

Marking the centennial of the Hebrew University's founding in Jerusalem, the episode dives into the significance of its establishment amidst a politically ch...

The video explores the deep roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of Hebron, a city steeped in religious significance for both Jews and ...

The guest essay by Z.E. Silver explores the differences between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine positions, arguing that the former is rooted in supporting Jewis...

Jewish Studies professor Jordan Rosenblum explores the symbolic significance of the pig in Jewish culture, addressing both its historical and contemporary im...

Jordan Rosenblum explores the profound symbolism of the pig in Jewish culture, highlighting how it's been used to affirm and challenge Jewish identity throug...

Rabbi Avi Shafran reflects on former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's controversial claim that "there's no such thing as a Palestinian," exploring the historica...

Reflecting on her close bond with her great-aunt, the author reminisces about Tante Anne, who lived independently until the age of 100 and served as a cheris...

The site of the Nova music festival massacre, where over 350 people were killed on October 7, 2023, has rapidly become a major tourist destination in Israel,...

Steven Feldman reflects on his journey to Linz, Austria, with familial ties to the Holocaust, exploring the persistent shadow of Nazi history in the city. Fe...

Yehudah al-Harizi, a prominent medieval Jewish poet and explorer, is the focus of this illuminating session. Known as a significant cultural figure, al-Hariz...

Gaza has a long and rich Jewish history, often overlooked amidst contemporary political debates. The piece underscores the deep-rooted Jewish connection to G...

Jeffrey Klein, co-founder of the progressive magazine Mother Jones, is remembered for his contribution to investigative journalism and his commitment to Jewi...

Rabbi Yosef Eliyahu Fried's Ohel Yosef, the first collection of rabbinic responsa printed in the U.S., offers valuable insights into early 20th-century Jewis...

Renowned scholar Dr. Shnayer Leiman discusses a significant 19th century eulogy from Vilna (now Vilnius) that provides a window into Jewish social and intell...

Max Frankel, who passed away at 94, was a German-born Jewish executive editor of The New York Times during a transformative era for journalism. A Holocaust s...

Douglas Murray and Eylon Levy engage in a discussion about the waning sense of national defense among young people in Western countries, as evidenced by a co...

This week's Jewish media highlights include engaging explorations into cultural symbolism and historic milestones. Discussions touch on various interpretatio...

The lecture, delivered at Lander College for Men, explores the economic roles and impacts of Ashkenazic Jews in Eastern Europe up until the significant year ...

YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, celebrating its centennial in 2025, has played a crucial role in preserving Eastern European Jewish culture and the Yiddi...

Zach Ross challenges the perception that Jews and Muslims are "Abrahamic brothers," arguing that this concept is a construct developed for religious and poli...

Five individuals, including a videographer named Jaylen Young, were arrested for unauthorized entry at the historic Beth-El Zedeck Temple in Indianapolis, in...

Tal and Jacob Zlotnitsky became prominent symbols of Jewish support for Muslim immigrants shortly after Trump's 2017 inauguration through their vocal opposit...

Author Anthony Julius explores the complex character of Abraham, emphasizing the patriarch's dual identity as both a skeptic and a believer, which reflects o...

Joshua Hoffman argues that the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine is no longer viable, citing the events of October 7, 2023, as a pivotal turning po...

YIVO, originally established in Vilna in 1925 to promote the study of Eastern European Jewish life and the Yiddish language, has become a poignant guardian o...

The Facebook page "British History" recently highlighted the 1190 massacre of Jews at Cliffords Tower in York, England, attracting a disturbing number of lau...

In a display of both historical preservation and resistance, a group of Jewish intellectuals from the Vilna ghetto, including notable figures like Abraham Su...

In this video, a historian shares their passion for studying and teaching Jewish history. They describe the unique challenges and rewards of piecing together...

Raphaël Glucksmann, a French politician and thinker with a notable Jewish lineage, recently urged the U.S. to return the Statue of Liberty to France, accusin...

Rosalind Franklin was a pioneering scientist whose work was crucial in uncovering the structure of DNA, yet she was largely overshadowed by others credited w...

In this provocative essay, Lucy Tabrizi challenges the notion of a historical Palestinian nation, asserting that the concept is a modern creation reacting to...

This video likely explores the 17th-century synagogue in Tiktin (Tykocin), Poland, which stands as a significant monument reflecting the rich Jewish culture ...

The article delves into the lesser-known Jewish aspect of the JFK assassination, focusing on Jack Ruby, born Jacob Rubenstein, who killed Lee Harvey Oswald o...

A medieval manuscript known as the Afghan Liturgical Quire, believed to be the oldest Jewish book dating back to around 700 CE, is now on display at the Jewi...

This episode honors five Canadian Jewish leaders from various provinces who have recently passed away, each leaving behind a significant impact on their comm...

Exploring the storied history of the Ruzhin-Sadigura dynasty, this piece chronicles their regal journey from Eastern Europe to Vienna, and finally to Tel Avi...

The Voice of America (VOA), a broadcasting service that once symbolized resistance against tyranny and was beloved by Jews worldwide, has been recently defun...

The potential dangers facing Black and Jewish communities under a hypothetical second Trump term are the focus of a critical discussion conducted by Moment m...

During World War II, the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, paradoxically served as a luxurious detainment for Nazi diplomats. Follow...

Joshua Hoffman's piece emphasizes the historical resilience and strategic prowess of the Jewish people, culminating in contemporary Jewish influence on globa...

Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff's four-volume series, "Rakafot Aharon," draws from his extensive lectures and writings on both Torah scholarship and Jewish his...

Hana Raviyt Schank's essay discusses the rise of antisemitism at Columbia University following the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023, highlighting incidents...

Devorah Romm was a pivotal figure in the Jewish printing industry in 19th century Vilnius, Lithuania. As one of the first women to lead a Jewish printing bus...

Basketball has a rich history within Jewish communities, particularly since its rise in popularity on New York's Lower East Side after its invention. The spo...

In this lecture focusing on the social dynamics of medieval Western Ashkenaz, exclusionary pressures faced by Jewish communities are examined. These pressure...

Terrence Petty draws historical parallels between Neville Chamberlain's appeasement of Adolf Hitler in 1938, which ultimately led to World War II, and the cu...

Guest essayist Toba Hellerstein explores how historical trauma has shaped Jewish survival instincts and how these are often misinterpreted as negative stereo...

John Matthews examines how alliances of anti-Israel sentiment have evolved, particularly focusing on the role of the UN and its agency, UNRWA, in perpetuatin...