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"Maoz Tzur," a popular Hanukkah song, recounts Jewish history and expresses longing for the restoration of the Temple in Jerusalem. The song references bibli...

This article calls on American Jews to reconsider their charitable giving and support for institutions that have shown indifference or hostility towards Jewi...

The map from Martin Gilbert's book "The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Its History in Maps" shows that Jews were the main settled population in the land that eventua...

Manny Lindenbaum, a Holocaust survivor, reflects on his experiences and the importance of making a positive impact on others. Separated from his family and h...

Henry Kissinger is noted as a prominent American diplomat with a complex legacy that stirs strong emotions and opinions. His key legacy includes his signific...

In this article, the writer describes their exclusive tour of an excavation project at the far end of the Kosel plaza, led by Rav Shmuel Rabinovitch, the fou...

The article discusses the Vilna Shul, the last standing synagogue from the immigrant Jewish communities in Boston. The shul contains unique folk art murals w...

Dr. Dotan Halevy, an environmental and social historian, delves into the history of Gaza from the mid-19th century to the present day, exploring its signific...

The podcast discusses two main topics. Firstly, it criticizes the rhetoric used by Antony Blinken regarding Israel's actions in the conflict that has resumed...

The text discusses a quiz with questions related to Jewish knowledge including the meaning of "Moshiach," Israel's withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, the naming o...

Saul Singer discusses the critical importance of unity in Israel as explored in his recent book, "The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divide...

Noah reflects on the abundance of music produced during the current war, noting that it surpasses the music created in all of Israel's previous wars combined...

The text discusses the complexity of engaging in war, highlighting that while warfare may be necessary at times, it is still considered sinful. Drawing on th...

A YouTube video titled "Nili (1915-1917)" explores the historical events surrounding the Nili spy ring during World War I, including the struggles and sacrif...

In Parashat Toldot, Isaac follows in his father Abraham's footsteps by pretending his wife Rebecca is his sister, leading to a revelation of their true relat...

This episode delves into the benefits of in-depth Torah study and how it can help individuals navigate challenges in maintaining commitment to Judaism. It ex...

Dr. Joe Uziel, an archaeologist with the Israel Antiquities Authority, discusses the forensic techniques used to identify victims of the October 7 Hamas atta...

Tablet's episode "Dark Times, Bright Lights: Ep. 389" highlights various aspects of Jewish life and culture. It introduces the forthcoming Hanukkah Bazaar in...

The text presents a quiz with questions related to Jewish history and Israel. It touches on topics like the burial place of biblical figures, the origins of ...

Parashat Chayei Sarah discusses the death of Sarah and its aftermath, following the Akedah (binding of Isaac). Various traditions speculate on Sarah's passin...

Coin collector Brian Iseman stumbled upon forgotten military possessions belonging to the family of Lt. Myer Tutzer Cohen, the first Canadian Jewish soldier ...

In a new costume drama set in 18th-century Ukraine titled "Dovbush," the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidic Judaism, makes his screen debut. The film follows ...

In this emergency episode, Dr. Matthew Levitt offers insights into Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's recent speech, analyzing its implications for the ongo...

This text is a quiz featuring questions related to Jewish history and culture. It includes questions about Israel's borders, Prime Ministers, biblical figure...

Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Nabucco" is a work with deep Jewish sensibility despite the composer's lack of religious affiliation. The opera's iconic chorus, Va P...

The Etgar Quiz No. 246 poses questions related to Jewish history and trivia, such as the number of spies who brought back a good report about the land of Isr...

In this episode, Dr. Matthew Levitt discusses the strategic threat posed by Hezbollah, emphasizing its roots in the 1982 Iranian-led creation of a powerful m...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the strategic complexities and historical context of Israel's military preparations along the Gaza border, focusing on the tactica...

In this episode of "Call Me Back," Michael Oren discusses the intricate dynamics and potential outcomes of the October 7th war involving Israel and Hamas, dr...

"Rebecca Clarren's book 'The Cost of Free Land' explores her Jewish family's history in South Dakota as beneficiaries of land taken from the Lakota people, p...

The Etgar Quiz number 245 covers various questions about Jewish history and traditions. The quiz asks about Israel's first Olympic gold medal sport (windsurf...

The video explores the history of Bundism in the Balkans from 1908 to 1918, focusing on the movement's evolution and impact within various countries in the r...

The discussion revolves around the story of Noah's Ark and the role of birds, particularly the raven. While Noah took pairs of every species onto the Ark, he...

Noam Blum of Tablet discusses Tablet's initiative to gather testimonies about the massacre of Jews on October 7 and poses the question of whether we can hand...

The text discusses lessons and differences between the Gaza War and the Yom Kippur War, speculating on factors influencing the conflict's duration and its co...

In this episode, Jonathan Shanzer delves into the history of Hamas, highlighting its ideological roots and its relationship with Iran, and speculates on the ...

A new memorial is being unveiled at the site of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire, commemorating the tragic event where 146 workers died in 1911. The memo...

In an emergency episode, the focus is on a recent event likened to Israel's 9/11 or Pearl Harbor, where Hamas forces infiltrated Israel from Gaza, resulting ...

The Codex Sassoon, the oldest existing Hebrew Bible dating back to around 900 C.E., has been permanently relocated to Israel after being acquired by Alfred M...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron engage in discussing two significant topics, including a religious conflict in Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur...

In this episode, Karl Rove discusses the historical context of current political dysfunction in the United States, challenging the notion that today's politi...

Chicago 58 Food Products recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, tracing back to founder David Bernholtz's kosher butcher shop in Toronto's Kensington Mar...

The text discusses a recent documentary about Spinoza, a figure who has been in the news lately. It raises questions about the level of knowledge a documenta...

The author mentions having recently read Paul Johnson's short biography of Churchill and starting Antonia Fraser's book "Boadicea's Chariot," which focuses o...

The YouTube video explores the Jewish history of Pasadena from 1874 to the present, discussing the early settlers, community development, and future prospect...

Succot, the festival of dwelling in temporary booths, holds deep symbolic significance reflecting the diversity within Jewish tradition. The debate between R...

Prof. Erez Ben-Yosef presents a compelling argument that challenges traditional views of the ancient Israelite monarchy, suggesting it was a complex, nomadic...

On Unorthodox's Under the Stars: Ep. 381, the podcast celebrates Sukkot by exploring family traditions in the Malina sukkah with Joshua's parents. The episod...

The Speaker of Canada's House of Commons resigned following a scandal surrounding his leading a standing ovation for a 98-year-old Ukrainian immigrant who wa...

During and after the Holocaust, the Seeking Relatives column in a newspaper helped thousands of Jews reunite with their families and find each other amidst t...