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Ian Buruma's new biography, "Spinoza: Freedoms Messiah," presents the 17th-century philosopher Baruch Spinoza as a champion of free thought, whose ideas abou...

"Cable Street" is a new musical showcasing the Battle of Cable Street, where Jews and others stood against Oswald Mosley's fascists in 1936. The show follows...

Robert Downey Jr., known for his role as Iron Man, has been seen wearing a chai necklace, which symbolizes life in Hebrew and is associated with Jewish cultu...

In a prayer composed 240 years ago by Hendla Jochanan van Oettingen of New York’s Congregation Shearith Israel, he prayed for George Washington shortly after...

Haviv Rettig Gur argues that UNRWA's association with Hamas is less about individual collaborations and more about the organization's ideological roots that ...

Vladimir Jabotinsky was a complex and influential Zionist leader whose vision of Jewish power and diplomacy influenced the formation of Israel, despite never...

The National Library of Israel has opened its new home in Jerusalem, after years of delays and financial struggles. The library, funded by the Rothschild and...

The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum is the first museum in Washington, D.C. dedicated to the history of Jewish life in the city and the ways J...

The author recounts their experience growing up in Hungary with a Jewish background that they were not aware of until their adolescence. They learn about the...

"Atah Manhig: A Life in Reform Judaism" is a new book by Lance J. Sussman, a recently retired rabbi of a large Reform congregation in Philadelphia. The book ...

Joan Myers, a Jewish woman from North London, served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during World War II as an operations room plotter at the RAF Station ...

The author discovers his familial connection to the Jewish Lower East Side of New York through his great-great-grandfather, Sender Jarmulowsky, who played a ...

This article discusses the lives and legacies of several individuals in the Jewish community. Robie Harris, an author of sex education books for children, pa...

This article discusses the rise of antisemitism in the San Francisco Bay Area public school system. The author recounts her own experience with her son facin...

The episode delves into the complex dynamics of Israel's international relations, particularly in the context of its security concerns and the Gaza conflict....

Rabbi Moshe Chaim Ephrayim of Sudilkov, a prominent figure in early Chasidism, offers a profound interpretation of a verse from the Torah portion of Terumah....

The Ballarat Synagogue in Australia, established during the gold rush in the mid-19th century, continues to hold monthly Orthodox Shabbat services and pray f...

The French Jewish poet Mireille Gansel has recently published a collection of poems titled "Soul House." In these poems, she explores the concept of home and...

In this essay, Fania Oz-Salzberger, a history professor, declares herself a humanist Zionist despite the challenges faced by Zionism. She discusses the visio...

Robert Chazan, a leading scholar in the field of Jewish history and Christian-Jewish relations in the high Middle Ages, has died at the age of 87. Chazan was...

The episode delves into Tucker Carlson's controversial comments labeling America as the world's 'evil dad' due to its interventionist policies, especially in...

Si Spiegel, a 99-year-old Jewish bomber pilot, passed away in his home on the Upper West Side. His life story included a Jazz Age childhood, fighting in Worl...

The author reflects on their visit to a historic synagogue constructed by their ancestors in Glasgow, emphasizing the connection between Jews and Israel thro...

In this episode of Home Front, the focus is on three main topics. Firstly, a miraculous hostage rescue has raised hopes for more successful operations. Secon...

Janina Mehlberg, a Jewish mathematician, disguised herself as a Polish countess named Janina Suchodolska during the Holocaust. Working underground as an offi...

In this episode, the focus is on the role of Yiddish-speaking immigrants in the American garment industry and their efforts to fight for workers' rights. The...

This article explores the historical context and cultural appropriation surrounding the Palestinian cause. It highlights that the Jewish connection to the la...

The author argues that the Islamic Republic of Iran, led by its supreme religious leader, poses a significant threat to the civilized world, comparable to Ad...

The video delves into the tragic story of a 17th-century Franciscan who converted to Judaism and faced severe consequences at the hands of the Inquisition.

Joanne Greenaway reflects on her recent visit to Israel, where she encountered inspiring stories of resilience and unity among the Jewish people, emphasizing...

In this essay by Saul Goldman, the author explores the relationship between Zionism and Messianism in the context of Jewish history and identity. Goldman arg...

Clarence B. Jones, a speechwriter and attorney for Martin Luther King Jr., will be featured in a Super Bowl ad sponsored by the Robert Kraft Foundation to Co...

In "The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne," author Freya North delves into her Jewish heritage for the first time in her 28-year career, exploring Jewish c...

Exploring the complex world of Jewish mysticism, this episode examines the life and endeavors of Hillel Ba'al Shem, a less-renowned figure contemporaneous wi...

Hillel Neuer, director of the Geneva-based UN Watch, discusses the recent revelations about UNRWA employees' ties to Hamas and argues for the agency's disman...

Dr. Einat Wilf discusses the persistent issue of Palestinian leadership's refusal to accept a Jewish state and how this has fueled conflict from the post-Ott...

The article explores the complex history of the eggplant in medieval Spain, particularly its association with Sephardic Jews. The eggplant, originally introd...

Philo of Alexandria, a contemporary of Hillel and Shammai, is a figure in Jewish history whose unique position and enduring relevance deserve attention. Phil...

Nina Gottlieb, a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 91. She broke her decades-long silence about her experiences in the Holocaust in a documentary ca...

In "The Holocaust: An Unfinished History," Dan Stone challenges common misconceptions about the Holocaust, arguing that it was not solely a German project bu...

The current exhibition at the Picasso Museum in Paris showcases the apartment of Jewish art dealer Lonce Rosenberg, one of the major French art dealers of th...

Negotiations over a possible hostage agreement and ceasefire in Gaza are intensifying, with a goal to achieve a deal by the start of Ramadan, a month away. T...

In Chapter 36 of the book "Fallout," the character Fred Burton becomes anxious and hurt after a shocking revelation. The scene takes place in August 1964, wh...

Moshe Klein, a globetrotter, visited Kolkata, India, hoping to discover remnants of its Jewish community. Despite initially planning to spend little time in ...

The National Library of Israel has received a significant donation of Yemenite Jewish manuscripts. The collection includes rare copies of works by Rabbi Yihy...

Pearl Berg, considered the oldest Jewish person in the world and the third oldest American, has passed away at the age of 114. Known for her philanthropy wor...

In a podcast episode discussing the power of personal narratives in shaping perspectives, Beth Perkel delves into the story of Jethro, often overlooked in Je...

In this article, the author explores the historical context of Jewish suffering and persecution in Alexandria and Judea during the early Common Era, highligh...

In this article, the author discusses the perception and understanding of Zionism in Israel and around the world. They argue that Zionism has become a dirty ...

The article discusses the juxtaposition of the Holocaust Memorial and the Lod Massacre Memorial in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The former memorializes the Holocau...