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The article discusses the actions and decisions of Pope Pius XII during the Holocaust. While the pope expressed sympathy for those suffering, he failed to sp...

Reinhold Niebuhr and Abraham Joshua Heschel were influential American religious figures of the last century and unlikely friends. Niebuhr's emphasis on human...

The US Department of Justice has charged Samuel Salman El Reda, a dual Lebanese-Colombian citizen and alleged operative of Hezbollah, with playing a key role...

The historic Ben Ezra synagogue in Cairo, Egypt, which recently underwent renovation, has created tension between Egypt's small Jewish community and the gove...

The Baal Tanya, a prominent figure in Jewish history, was arrested and imprisoned, sparking discussions about the theological disagreements between the Gra a...

In this personal narrative, the author, a Jewish young man from Milwaukee, is living alone and feeling homesick for Christmas in Jerusalem in 1958. He visits...

In observance of Asarah b'Tevet, a minor fast day, Jews commemorate the beginning of the Babylonian siege on Jerusalem and the subsequent destruction of the ...

In Porto, Portugal, a community of approximately 1,000 Jews has emerged over the past decade thanks to a 2015 law that allowed the return of people whose anc...

This article provides a list of influential figures to follow in order to gain a better understanding of Israel today. The author emphasizes the importance o...

In this article, the author reflects on the current state of global affairs, specifically highlighting the recent conflict in Israel, the rise of anti-Semiti...

The Yeshiva University Museum in New York is currently hosting an exhibit on Maimonides, featuring rare artifacts such as a Mishneh Torah signed by Maimonide...

As a journalist for Newsday, John Steinbeck visited Israel in the 1960s and was inspired by the country's energy, patriotism, and military prowess, in contra...

This text discusses the global support for the Palestinian cause, particularly in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre in southern Israel. It highlights t...

The article discusses the concept of "Jewish late bloomers" – individuals who come to embrace their Judaism and Jewish identity later in life than expected. ...

In 2023, Jewish communal mourning was marked by the passing of influential figures such as tennis player Dick Savitt, composer Burt Bacharach, and actor Rich...

The article discusses the ancient siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonian forces, which is commemorated on the fast day of the 10th of Tevet. It draws parallels...

The article discusses the complex relationship between Israelis and Palestinians and suggests that the root of the conflict lies in differing historical narr...

A recent poll revealed that a majority of Americans under 25 see Israel as an oppressor and consider the October 7 massacre justifiable. The discussion delve...

In this essay, the author reflects on the importance of hope in the Jewish tradition and the current state of the Jewish world. They argue that hope is an ac...

The Etgar Quiz no. 253 poses questions on various Jewish topics. It includes inquiries such as Joseph's spouse, the High Priest's garments in the temple, Ras...

The discussion revolves around the question of whether today's Zionism is the same movement that caused many religious Jews to become irreligious. Prior to W...

A new museum and cultural center in Yerevan, Armenia is being planned to celebrate the life of Charles Aznavour, the renowned French singer and songwriter. T...

The article discusses the life of Theodor Herzl, a key figure in the Zionist movement. Herzl was born in Budapest in 1860 to a family of assimilated German-s...

This episode delves into Henry Kissinger's youth and legacy through a documentary from the KAJ community, exploring questions of morality. The discussion als...

This article tells the story of the author's great-grandparents, Louis and Frannie Weiner, who were involved in a bootleg contraception operation in the 1920...

In this essay, Rabbi Aron Wander explores the historical and moral implications of the Hanukkah story. He discusses the perspective of Rabbi Avraham Chein, w...

The film "Maestro" focuses on Leonard Bernstein's marriage with actor and activist Felicia Montealagre, highlighting the toll his selfishness took on their r...

This article discusses the contrasting perspectives of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Ha-Kohen Kook and Rabbi Shagar regarding the existence of light and darkness in...

"Maoz Tzur" is a popular Hanukkah song that many Jews sing without fully understanding its meaning or central theme. The song is structured with six stanzas,...

Several menorahs crafted from materials retrieved from the Oct. 7 attack in Israel have been lit up for Hanukkah, symbolizing light, unity, and the persevera...

In this essay by Maya Rosen, it is explored what it means to be in exile from a Jewish perspective. The midrash in Breishit Rabbah connects different moments...

Nathan Kaplan, also known as Kid Dropper or Jack the Dropper, was a Jewish gangster who reigned over the Lower East Side of New York City for four years in t...

Guy Stern, a German Jewish refugee and member of the Ritchie Boys, a renowned World War II military intelligence unit, has passed away at the age of 101. Aft...

Sephardic Jews, whose ancestors were expelled from Spain in 1492, have maintained their cultural and historical identity through oral history, community orga...

The article discusses a new documentary called "Nina & Irena," which explores the intergenerational silence and unspoken trauma between Holocaust survivors a...

Tamir Hershkovitz, the youngest of three orphaned siblings whose parents were killed in an attack on October 7, returned to their devastated home in Kibbutz ...

This text discusses different perspectives on the significance of the military victory and the miracle of the oil during Chanukah. It mentions that some argu...

The article discusses the idea that the story of Hanukkah and the Maccabees is often seen as a fight against assimilation, but a closer reading of the book o...

"We Must Not Think of Ourselves" by Lauren Grodstein explores the Jewish resistance during the Holocaust, focusing on the experiences of narrator Adam Paskow...

Yonatan Alman, an Israeli soldier stationed on Israel's northern front with Lebanon, has shared a video where he wishes viewers a happy Hanukkah in Yiddish a...

The article discusses the omission of Leonard Bernstein's Jewish identity in the new biopic "Maestro." Bernstein, who grew up in an Orthodox Jewish home and ...

This text discusses the challenges faced by young Jews on the left in dealing with their families who hold supportive or complicit views on pogroms and genoc...

A video exploring the history of Judenzählung (Jewish census) in 1916-1917 during World War I, involving primary sources and insights on the Jewish integrati...

In this article, the author discusses the idea of Jews making sacrifices, both physical and spiritual, in order to be accepted by society. The author cites t...

"The Light of Your Return" is a poem reflecting on the absence of resurrection despite the expectation of its arrival. The poem juxtaposes the closeness of t...

The author argues that the conflict between Israel and Palestine is not about the West Bank or the establishment of a Palestinian state, but rather about Pal...

In this episode, Amos Harel provides insights into the current IDF operations in South Gaza, explains the challenges of the Gaza tunnel system, and discusses...

Kibbutz Nir Oz, located near Gaza, was devastated by a Hamas attack on October 7th. Out of the 417 residents, 1 in 4 were killed or kidnapped. Survivors have...

The author reflects on the multiple perspectives and contradictions surrounding the holiday of Hanukkah. They note that the two books of Maccabees, written i...

The article discusses the well-known Hanukkah song "Maoz Tzur" and its final stanza. It explores the history and possible controversy surrounding the inclusi...